Great Performance No. 3 – Demaryius Thomas
With 117 yards on five receptions, Demaryius Thomas set some records and moved into elite company on Sunday.
His 72-yard touchdown catch and run on the second play from scrimmage not only gave the Broncos an early lead, it set a franchise record for most 70-plus yard receiving touchdowns. The touchdown, his fifth, is second only to Victor Cruz since 2011.
By halftime Thomas has already amassed 101 yards, good for a new Denver Broncos record. Thomas passed Rod Smith for the most 100-yard receiving games in franchise history.
By the end of the game he had joined even more exclusive company. With 90-plus catches and 1,300-plus yards for the fourth consecutive season, he became only the third player in NFL history to accomplish such a feat, joining Jerry Rice and Marvin Harrison.
