INDIANAPOLIS, Ind -
Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts didn't take long to put the opening points on the board in their Monday Night Football victory (27-23) over the Miami Dolphins.
Read: Colts Beat Miami 27-23 Behind 2 Manning TD Passes
See: Photos of Colts 27-23 over Miami
The Colts drive in the official box score.
D.Carpenter kicks 78 yards from MIA 30 to IND -8. 35-C.Simpson, Touchback.
1-10-IND 20 (15:00) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 44-D.Clark for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
IND 7 MIA 0 Plays: 1 Possession: 0:12
Following the Monday night victory, which was capped by a late fourth quarter touchdown toss to Pierre Garcon, Peyton was asked about his history for scoring on a game's first play from scrimmage. But many Colts fans already knew the answer to that question. Manning has, indeed, hooked up for a touchdown pass on the Colts first offensive play 2 other times in his NFL career.
More: Jeremiah Johnson Game Day Blog from Miami
More Photos: See who the ISN.com cameras found at and around the MNF game in Miami
Just like this week to Dallas Clark, one of Manning's opening play passing scores was to a tight end. The second time also had similarities to the Clark play because it occurred on Monday Night Football and it was good for 80 yards.
The first was a Week 10 game held on Nov. 18, 2001 when the Colts visited the New Orleans Saints at the Superdome. Manning connected with tight end Marcus Pollard for an 86-yard touchdown to start the game.
How the official box score looked.
Indianapolis Colts at 15:00
T.Gowin kicks 56 yards from NO 30 to IND 14. T.Wilkins to IND 14 for no gain (F.Weary).
1-10-IND 14 (14:52) P.Manning pass to M.Pollard for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 34, Run 52 M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
Peyton Manning and the Colts opened up a 14 point first quarter lead in that 2001 game at New Orleans before the Saints would rally behind 2 Aaron Brooks touchdown passes and a Ricky Williams touchdown run to beat Indianapolis, 34-20. Peyton Manning's passing statistics on that day would be 18 for 28 for 262 yards with 1 TD and 1 INT.
The second time Manning fired a touchdown to pass on the Colts first offensive play from scrimmage was a Week 12 Monday Night Football game on November 28, 2005. The Colts were hosting Pittsburgh in a prime time clash at the RCA Dome and after the Steelers punted following a three-and-out, Peyton hit Marvin Harrison down the right sideline for an 80 yard TD score.
How that official box score looked.
Read: Colts Beat Miami 27-23 Behind 2 Manning TD Passes
See: Photos of Colts 27-23 over Miami
The Colts drive in the official box score.
D.Carpenter kicks 78 yards from MIA 30 to IND -8. 35-C.Simpson, Touchback.
1-10-IND 20 (15:00) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 44-D.Clark for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
IND 7 MIA 0 Plays: 1 Possession: 0:12
Following the Monday night victory, which was capped by a late fourth quarter touchdown toss to Pierre Garcon, Peyton was asked about his history for scoring on a game's first play from scrimmage. But many Colts fans already knew the answer to that question. Manning has, indeed, hooked up for a touchdown pass on the Colts first offensive play 2 other times in his NFL career.
More: Jeremiah Johnson Game Day Blog from Miami
More Photos: See who the ISN.com cameras found at and around the MNF game in Miami
Just like this week to Dallas Clark, one of Manning's opening play passing scores was to a tight end. The second time also had similarities to the Clark play because it occurred on Monday Night Football and it was good for 80 yards.
The first was a Week 10 game held on Nov. 18, 2001 when the Colts visited the New Orleans Saints at the Superdome. Manning connected with tight end Marcus Pollard for an 86-yard touchdown to start the game.
How the official box score looked.
Indianapolis Colts at 15:00
T.Gowin kicks 56 yards from NO 30 to IND 14. T.Wilkins to IND 14 for no gain (F.Weary).
1-10-IND 14 (14:52) P.Manning pass to M.Pollard for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 34, Run 52 M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
Peyton Manning and the Colts opened up a 14 point first quarter lead in that 2001 game at New Orleans before the Saints would rally behind 2 Aaron Brooks touchdown passes and a Ricky Williams touchdown run to beat Indianapolis, 34-20. Peyton Manning's passing statistics on that day would be 18 for 28 for 262 yards with 1 TD and 1 INT.
The second time Manning fired a touchdown to pass on the Colts first offensive play from scrimmage was a Week 12 Monday Night Football game on November 28, 2005. The Colts were hosting Pittsburgh in a prime time clash at the RCA Dome and after the Steelers punted following a three-and-out, Peyton hit Marvin Harrison down the right sideline for an 80 yard TD score.
How that official box score looked.
