Paxton Lynch to Start vs. Falcons: Latest Details, Comments, Reaction

October 8, 2016   ·   Joe Pantorno   ·   Jump to comments

Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Paxton Lynch will make his first career NFL start Sunday in a Week 5 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, as Mike Klis first reported for 9 News. 
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport later confirmed the news.  
Starter Trevor Siemian suffered a sprained shoulder against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 4, and he is unlikely to be active Sunday, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. However, sources told Klis that Siemian could be back for the upcoming Thursday night matchup against the San Diego Chargers. 
Lynch entered the Week 4 game for his NFL debut and went 14-of-24 with 170 yards and a touchdown as the Broncos improved to 4-0 with a 27-7 win, via the NFL:
The 22-year-old was selected No. 26 overall in the 2016 draft out of Memphis. He was considered a top-three quarterback alongside Carson Wentz of the Philadelphia Eagles and Jared Goff of the Los Angeles Rams. 
Upon being drafted, though, Lynch was thought to be...

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