Manning’s 3 TDs spur comeback
by Bernie Wilson
Associated Press Sports Writer
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After falling behind by 24 points in the first half, Denver started its comeback with a touchdown pass to wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) on the way to scoring 35 unanswered points to beat San Diego.
After falling behind by 24 points in the first half, Denver started its comeback with a touchdown pass to wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) on the way to scoring 35 unanswered points to beat San Diego.
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SAN DIEGO — Peyton Manning threw three touchdown passes in the second half and Tony Carter and Chris Harris scored off turnovers by Philip Rivers as the Denver Broncos overcame a 24-0 halftime deficit to stun the San Diego Chargers 35-24 on Monday night.

Manning was 13 of 14 for 167 yards in the second half for the Broncos (3-3) who tied the Chargers atop the AFC West.

Rivers was intercepted four times — three in the fourth quarter — and lost two fumbles.

Manning’s 21-yard touchdown pass to Brandon Stokley gave Denver its first lead of the game, 28-24 with 9:03 left. Stokley outleaped defensive back Marcus Gilchrist to catch the ball, and then got both feet down.

before tumbling out of the end zone.

Harris sealed the victory with a 46-yard interception return for a touchdown with 2:05 left. It was his second pick of the night.

Manning finished 24 of 30 for 309 yards with one interception.
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