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Peyton Manning Throws 2 TDs To Help Broncos Beat Lions 24-12

LARRY LAGE, AP Sports Writer

DETROIT (AP) — Peyton Manning converted a fourth down with a 45-yard touchdown pass to Demaryius Thomas with 5 seconds left in the first half, and threw an 11-yard TD pass to Owen Daniels with 2:28 remaining, lifting the Denver Broncos to a 24-12 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday night.

The last time the Broncos (3-0) won their first three games was in 2013, when they reached the Super Bowl.

The Lions (0-3) are off to their worst start since 2010, when they finished 6-10.

Aqib Talib blocked an extra-point kick early in the second quarter to keep Denver's one-point lead. The Broncos later stopped a 2-point conversion run, keeping them ahead 14-12 early in the third quarter.

Matthew Stafford had three turnovers, including a fumble and interception at midfield in the fourth quarter.

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