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Demaryius Thomas' Touchdown Puts Him In Elite Company

DENVER (CBS4) - Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas joined two of the greats with his touchdown reception against the Atlanta Falcons.

Thomas is now one of only three Broncos with 50 or more receiving touchdowns for the team in their career.

Broncos wide receiver great Rod Smith (68) and tight end great Shannon Sharpe (55) are the only other two players with 50 or more receiving touchdowns as Broncos.

Thomas scored the touchdown in the fourth quarter off a pass from quarterback Paxton Lynch for 3 yards.

RELATED: Thomas Becomes Broncos Third All-Time Leading Receiver

Rounding out the top of five for the most receiving touchdowns as Broncos are Ed McCaffrey (46) and Lionel Taylor (44).

During his career with the Broncos, running back Terrell Davis ran for 60 touchdowns, catching 5 others.

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