If the L.A. Condors had a crystal ball that saw the future, they would have hoped the lightning storm delayed the game longer than 33 minutes. Manning connected for a record-tying seven touchdown passes. Something this immortal hadn't been done in 44 years.
The Condors were being picked apart Manning as the receivers were burning the defense all over the field. Manning had created a storm himself in L.A.'s NFL debut; the perfect storm. The Broncos were relentless in their 49-0 victory.
Wes Welker looked as if he was at home with the highest receptions of nine. Demaryius Thomas and surprising play maker, Julius Thomas both had excellent contributions with five receptions each, over 271 yards and four touchdowns in total.
"I don't like excuses but I do think that lightning delay did slow us down," Manning said. "You guys have seen teams break it down: You come up for the team prayer, you put your hands in and you say, 'Broncos on 3,' and you go out to the field."
"We did it three times tonight," Manning said. "We did it, went back and sat down for 10 minutes, and came back up again. 'Broncos on 3,' now sit down for another 10 minutes. I know they had to deal with, too, but it took us a while to get started."
John-David Henry of the Condors threw for 210 yards with 4 interceptions. Wide receivers Jamar Wilson and Marcus Payne appeared to be running wrong routes, and at one point, ran into each other. Regardless of their poor running, Wilson had 107 yards reception and Payne recorded 103 on the night. Clyde Murphy, the tight end, was slow off the line and failed to get open. Vinnie Tucci, the running back, was the only glimmer of hope in L.A.'s offense. Tucci rushed for 121 yards, averaging 5.6 yards a carry. The offense was able to get down into field goal range three times, but the kicker, Chris Pike, missed either left or right each time. He blamed the laces not being out as the reason for his missed field goal attempts.
The Los Angeles Condors will take on the New York Giants next Sunday, in what they hope is a better outcome.
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