But Manning, who had thrown for only 73 yards in the first 3陸 quarters, led the Broncos on an 80-yard drive. Twice the Broncos were rescued by penalties: First when a defensive holding penalty negated an interception, and again when a pass interference on third-and-7 from the Patriots 17 gave Denver a first down.
On the next play,Maglietta Juventus Bambino, Manning lobbed one to Thomas in the left corner of the end zone to tie it.
