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Peyton Manning Shows He Can Still Throw It Deep During Nuggets Game

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Peyton Manning demonstrated his enduring arm strength with an impromptu deep ball pass at the Pepsi Center.

During a Denver Nuggets home game on November 22, 2019, retired Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning stepped into the stands at the Pepsi Center to execute a long-distance pass. The five-time NFL MVP targeted the team’s mascot, Rocky the Mountain Lion, during a fourth-quarter timeout, offering a spontaneous display of the arm talent that defined his 18-season career.

• Manning launched a pass across the hardwood toward the mascot, which drew viral attention from outlets like SportsCenter and ESPN.
• After the initial attempt resulted in a drop by Rocky, Manning returned to the Pepsi Center on December 3, 2019, and successfully connected with the mascot on a spiraling pass to midcourt.

The November Incident

The first interaction occurred when Rocky approached Manning in the lower bowl. Manning, who retired in 2016 following the Broncos’ Super Bowl 50 championship, stood up and delivered a pass that traveled a significant distance across the floor. While observers noted the velocity and accuracy of the ball, the mascot failed to secure the reception, causing the ball to tumble in front of the crowd. Despite the drop, the moment quickly generated social media buzz regarding Manning’s continued ability to “throw it deep.”

Following the viral drop, Manning returned to the Pepsi Center on December 3, 2019, during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers. In a redemption segment, Manning threw another spiraling pass from the stands to Rocky, who was positioned at midcourt.

Redemption on the Hardwood

Returning to the Pepsi Center just weeks later during a contest against the Los Angeles Lakers, Manning sought to correct his earlier effort. Positioned in his seats, the quarterback aimed for Rocky at midcourt and delivered a clean strike. This time, the mascot successfully hauled in the football, a sequence that prompted a standing ovation from the capacity crowd. The successful throw highlighted the mechanical proficiency that allowed Manning, known to fans as “The Sheriff,” to overcome previous neck injuries during his playing tenure in Denver.

With his arm strength confirmed to a sold-out arena, Manning now turns his attention to the upcoming Super Bowl LIV matchup in Miami, where he remains a central figure in the N.F.L. conversation as the league prepares to crown a successor to his final championship team.