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Quarterback Rank: #23
Overall: #100
Orton was the Bears primary starter at quarterback all season, but didn't really grab hold of the job. He had some great moments early on, but wasn't the same after hurting his ankle midway through the season. In his last seven games, Orton threw for less than 200 yards in five of those games and had eight touchdown passes to eight interceptions. He did finish the season with career highs across the board, though ? completion percentage, yards and touchdowns. A trade sends him to one of the best offenses in the league, though, the Broncos. He moves to a pass-friendly system with some very good receivers. Orton won't be handed the job, but should have the first shot at it. Orton doesn't have a great arm, but it is good enough. He struggles with accuracy and decision making, though, and just doesn't ?wow? you at quarterback. Orton is pretty good about managing the game, though, and seems to have a knack for making clutch plays.
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Orton is a good sleeper pick. He moves to an offense that should throw a lot. Maybe Josh McDaniels can turn Orton into this year's Matt Cassel. Don't reach too soon for Orton but consider him a top No. 2 fantasy quarterback. He could turn into a solid starter before season's end. |
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| Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as questionable for Week 11. |
| Fantasy Impact: We think it is a long shot that Orton plays this week. |
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| Frack Schwab, of the Colorado Springs Gazette, reports Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) will not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 20, but head coach Josh McDaniels said Orton has a chance to play Week 11. Orton will be listed as questionable for the game. |
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| Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 19. The Broncos have not ruled him out for Week 11 and said he is feeling better. |
| Fantasy Impact: He'll be a game-time decision. Either way, he is a big risk for fantasy teams even if he plays. |
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| Mike Klis, of The Denver Post, reports Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) missed his second straight practice Thursday, Nov. 19, with a severely sprained ankle. He is still hoping to play in Week 11. |
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| The Associated Press reports Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) has torn ligaments in his left ankle. However, he is still hoping to start in Week 11. 'I'll come back as fast as I can and try to lead the football team and try to be in the huddle just like everybody else,' Orton said. 'In this sport, you've got to play when you are dinged up, and the quarterback is no different.' |
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| Mike Klis, of The Denver Post, reports Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) did not practice during the media portion of practice Wednesday, Nov. 18. |
| Fantasy Impact: Orton still has a shot to play this week. |
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| Michael Lombardi, of NFL Network, reports Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) will play in Week 11 despite an injured left ankle. |
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| The Associated Press reports Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels said the team will not know if QB Kyle Orton (ankle) will be able to play until later in the week. |
| Fantasy Impact: You can bet the Broncos will do all they can to get Orton on the field. Chris Simms looked terrible replacing Orton last week. |
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| Mike Chambers, of The Denver Post, reports Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton said he expects the team's Week 9 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers will be a very physical. 'We're going to have to play physical. We're going to have to play smart. We're going to have to play our best game,' Orton said. 'We feel like we got a physical football team and certainly Pittsburgh prides (itself) on that, too. So it will be a hard-hitting game and whoever can win that battle will have a good chance to win.' |
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| Aaron Wilson, of the National Football Post, reports Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton said he is not worried about his contract situation and will let his agent and the Broncos work on a possible new deal. |
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