Manning’s 5 TDs lead Broncos past Raiders 41-17

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) passes the ball over Oakland Raiders cornerback Charles Woodson (24) during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) passes the ball over Oakland Raiders cornerback Charles Woodson (24) during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

By Associated Press November 9, 2014 3 min read

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) – Peyton Manning shook off a rare shaky start with his usual spectacular play.

Manning threw five touchdown passes in less than 17 minutes and the Denver Broncos handed the Oakland Raiders their 15th straight loss, 41-17 on Sunday.

Manning threw a pair of early interceptions that put Denver (7-2) in a hole against the NFL’s only winless team. That all changed with a short pass that C.J. Anderson turned into a spectacular 51-yard catch and run. The touchdowns didn’t stop until Manning’s day was done after three quarters.

Manning added two TD passes to Julius Thomas and two more to Emmanuel Sanders as the Broncos rebounded from last week’s loss at New England by beating up on the Raiders (0-9).

Manning went 31 for 44 for 340 yards. He extended his record with at least two touchdown passes in 15 straight games and his streak of 48 games with at least one TD pass is third longest, breaking a tie with Johnny Unitas.