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Sanchez Throws Touchdown In His First Preseason Drive

CHICAGO (CBS4) - Denver Broncos quarterback Mark Sanchez threw a 32 yard touchdown pass to Demaryius Thomas in the first quarter of the Broncos-Bears preseason game on Thursday in Chicago.

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Mark Sanchez #6 of the Denver Broncos looks for a receiver against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on August 11, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Sanchez was knocked down after the throw and when he got up he threw his hands up in the air when he saw Thomas in the endzone.

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The 10-play, 76 yard scoring drive made the score at Soldier Field 7-0.

Sanchez, who is trying to revive his career as Peyton Manning's successor with the Super Bowl champions, wound up with the only touchdown pass of the night.

He was 10 for 13 in the first quarter with 99 yards passing, a touchdown and an interception for a passer rating of 91.5.

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