Paxton Lynch came into the game late in the second quarter after starter Trevor Siemian was knocked out with a bum shoulder. The rookie was an efficient 14/24 for 170 yards and a touchdown, leading the Denver Broncos to a 27-7 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Seeing Lynch in live game action and succeeding, if even against one of the worst pass defenses in the NFL, is a positive development. He has made leaps and bounds since the preseason. The passes at the intermediate level are elite, but he'll need to work on timing on deeper routes as well as reading things in tight.
Siemian did not practice on Wednesday, but he has said that he believes he'll be ready for the start against the Atlanta Falcons. If so, then this might be the only glimpse we'll get of Lynch for the rest of the season. So enjoy it!
Horse Tracks
Denver Broncos' resilience confirms they're the team to beat - NFL.com
There comes a point when you have to accept that certain teams are just too good to count out, regardless of the circumstances. The New England Patriots have proved as much under head coach Bill Belichick. The Denver Broncos are now doing the same with their head coach, Gary Kubiak. The more the reigning Super Bowl champions keep playing, the harder it is to imagine them eventually failing.
Von Miller, Matt Ryan lead MVP race at quarter mark - NFL.com
1) Von Miller, linebacker, Denver Broncos: Have we ever seen an edge rusher author a series of game-changing plays to match what Miller did over a five-game stretch going back to the 2015 AFC Championship Game?
Five things you should know | DenverBroncos.com
Gary Kubiak said he'll take the QB decision "all the way up to game day," and he can do that because of Siemian's mental aptitude and both QBs' ability to flourish in the scheme.
Siemian still has sore shoulder but believes he will play Sunday - ESPN
Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian is sore, but he said Wednesday he is feeling better than when he left this past Sunday's victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a left shoulder injury. Siemian said he believes he will play on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons.
NFL fines Todd Davis $18,231 for horse collar tackle against Bucs | Broncos Wire
At least one Denver Broncos defender has been fined for an illegal hit or tackle after all four games of the 2016 NFL season.
Aqib Talib remains focused on football, team has discussed plan for possible suspension | Broncos Wire
Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib may be suspended by the NFL for shooting himself in Dallas, and the team has discussed a backup plan.
NFL panic index, Week 5 - SBNation.com
It was always going to be a rough year for the NFL’s veteran quarterbacks. Peyton Manning retired.
The Cowboys' offensive line paved the way for Ezekiel Elliott's best game yet - SBNation.com
The Dallas Cowboys have invested heavily in their offensive line over the years, slowly building the most dominant run-blocking line in the NFL.
Frustrated Beckham Jr. says he’s 'not having fun anymore' playing football - SBNation.com
Odell Beckham Jr. has clearly been frustrated on the field this season. He’s received his fair share of fines and unsportsmanlike penalties this year, and it’s even led to Eli Manning speaking out, saying that Beckham needed to be aware of the opposition’s attempts to get in his head.
It only took 4 weeks for desperation to hit the Indianapolis Colts - SBNation.com
It’s early in the season, but the Indianapolis Colts have much reason to worry after a 1-3 start and a poor showing in London against the Jacksonville Jaguars.