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Paxton Lynch won't have to wait any longer to start his first ever NFL game for the Broncos.
According to 9News' Mike Klis, Lynch will start over Trevor Siemian when the Broncos host the 3-1 Falcons on Sunday. Siemian is still dealing with a shoulder injury he suffered a week ago, which is why he won't get the nod. He's officially listed as questionable.
Here's what Klis reported on Siemian's injury:
The large lump and deep bruises that were visible on Siemian's left shoulder this week, though, were signs he needed more time to mend. Siemian was clearly favoring his left shoulder during the individual practice periods that are open to the media for viewing on Thursday and Friday. Siemian kept his left elbow tucked close to his body as he tossed the ball with his right arm.
Klis added that Siemian could be ready in time for the Broncos' Week 6 game against the Chargers on "Thursday Night Football."
So, Lynch's tenure as the Broncos' starter might be short lived. Unless, of course, he lights up the Falcons. If that happens, it might be difficult for the unbeaten Broncos to ride with Siemian over Lynch, the 26th overall pick in this year's draft.
The good news for Lynch is that he absolutely has a chance to shine Sunday. The Falcons might boast the league's most explosive offense, but they also feature one of the league's worst defenses. Their unit is ranked 30th in yards allowed per game, 29th in points allowed per game, and 31st in DVOA.
In Lynch's first regular season appearance a week ago, when he took over for an injured Siemian, he wound up completing 14 of 24 passes for 170 yards and a touchdown. Those aren't flashy numbers, but he took care of the football. And the team scored points. As Klis noted, the Broncos pieced together three scoring drives against the Buccaneers with Lynch under center.
The key for the Broncos, though, is to stop the Falcons' top-ranked offense. Because if the game turns into a shootout, Lynch will be forced to take more chances to keep pace with the Falcons. Luckily for the Broncos, their defense remains one of the game's best, ranking fifth in DVOA.
The Broncos might've been fine riding with Siemian and allowing Lynch to sit a while longer, but I can't think of a much better situation for Lynch.
Paxton Lynch won't have to wait any longer to start his first ever NFL game for the Broncos.
According to 9News' Mike Klis, Lynch will start over Trevor Siemian when the Broncos host the 3-1 Falcons on Sunday. Siemian is still dealing with a shoulder injury he suffered a week ago, which is why he won't get the nod. He's officially listed as questionable.
Here's what Klis reported on Siemian's injury:
The large lump and deep bruises that were visible on Siemian's left shoulder this week, though, were signs he needed more time to mend. Siemian was clearly favoring his left shoulder during the individual practice periods that are open to the media for viewing on Thursday and Friday. Siemian kept his left elbow tucked close to his body as he tossed the ball with his right arm.
Klis added that Siemian could be ready in time for the Broncos' Week 6 game against the Chargers on "Thursday Night Football."
So, Lynch's tenure as the Broncos' starter might be short lived. Unless, of course, he lights up the Falcons. If that happens, it might be difficult for the unbeaten Broncos to ride with Siemian over Lynch, the 26th overall pick in this year's draft.
The good news for Lynch is that he absolutely has a chance to shine Sunday. The Falcons might boast the league's most explosive offense, but they also feature one of the league's worst defenses. Their unit is ranked 30th in yards allowed per game, 29th in points allowed per game, and 31st in DVOA.
In Lynch's first regular season appearance a week ago, when he took over for an injured Siemian, he wound up completing 14 of 24 passes for 170 yards and a touchdown. Those aren't flashy numbers, but he took care of the football. And the team scored points. As Klis noted, the Broncos pieced together three scoring drives against the Buccaneers with Lynch under center.
The key for the Broncos, though, is to stop the Falcons' top-ranked offense. Because if the game turns into a shootout, Lynch will be forced to take more chances to keep pace with the Falcons. Luckily for the Broncos, their defense remains one of the game's best, ranking fifth in DVOA.
The Broncos might've been fine riding with Siemian and allowing Lynch to sit a while longer, but I can't think of a much better situation for Lynch.
