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Quarterback Rank: #19
Overall: #135
Orton was on pace for a record-breaking season before fading down the stretch last season. He had 300-yard games four of five to start the season and had eight touchdowns to three interceptions during that stretch. His season cooled, though, as Orton went without a score his last two games and was intercepted three times in those games. He suffered a rib injury, which kept him out of the lineup for a game, but even when healthy enough to play, the Broncos stuck with Tim Tebow as starter. But even with missing the last three games, Orton threw for 3,653 yards and had 20 touchdowns to eight interceptions. In his last two seasons, Tebow averages 3,728-passing yards and 21 touchdowns. At age 28, Orton still has plenty of years left to start. He doesn't have a great arm, but gets rid of the ball quickly and does a good job of hitting his receivers in stride. Orton doesn't throw a great deep ball, but improved on that area last season, making big-play receiver Brandon Lloyd his top target in the passing game. Although Orton doesn't wow you with his ability, he seems to have a knack for making big plays.
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Orton flies under the radar, but the potential is there for good things in a starting role. He can carry a fantasy team on occasion. His numbers aren't elite but he'll get you 20 scores and around 3,500-passing yards, making him worth some spot starts |
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| The Washington Redskins could show interest in Kansas City Chiefs impending free-agent QB Kyle Orton this offseason. |
| Fantasy Impact: Orton could be a good short-term fix for the Redskins. |
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| Kansas City Chiefs QB Kyle Orton completed 15 of 29 passes for 180 yards in Week 17 against the Denver Broncos, his former team. He was able to lead his team to a 7-3 win, but it wasn't enough to knock the Broncos from the playoffs. |
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| Kansas City Chiefs QB Kyle Orton has started with preparations for the Week 17 game against the Denver Broncos, and a win by his new team can help eliminate his old team from the playoffs. 'The only guys I'm trying to prove something to are my teammates,' Orton said Wednesday, Dec. 28. 'I really don't worry about anyone else.' |
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| Kansas City Chiefs QB Kyle Orton went 21-for-36 for 300 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions against the Oakland Raiders in Week 16. |
| Fantasy Impact: Orton continues to bring life to the Chiefs' offense but wasn't quite as sharp as his first game with the team. |
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| Kansas City Chiefs QB Kyle Orton led the team to a win in Week 15 over the previously unbeaten Green Bay Packers, making the organization's decision on what to do at the position that much more difficult. 'If we win these next two games with him, and he continues to play the way he did today, then you might have to say that (Orton is the future),' interim head coach Romeo Crennel said Sunday, Dec. 18. Orton is a free agent after this season and QB Matt Cassel would be heading into the fourth season of a $63 million contract. The team could also sign someone from outside the organization, or draft a high-profile QB, but Orton is trying to make the decision a little more difficult. |
| Fantasy Impact: Orton is probably the better option than Cassel but the Chiefs have a lot more invested in Cassel right now. We aren't sure what they'll do going forward. |
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| Kansas City Chiefs QB Kyle Orton went 23-for-31 for 299 yards in Week 15 against the Green Bay Packers in Week 15. |
| Fantasy Impact: Orton was a huge spark for the Chiefs' offense. He proved he can still help fantasy teams if given the chance to start. |
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| Kansas City Chiefs head coach Romeo Crennel said QB Kyle Orton will start against the Green Bay Packers in Week 15. QB Ricky Stanzi will serve as the backup to Orton. |
| Fantasy Impact: Orton should give the offense a much needed boost. |
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| Kansas City Chiefs QB Kyle Orton (finger) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec 16, and is listed as probable for Week 15. |
| Fantasy Impact: Orton is going to start the Week 15 game. |
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| Kansas City Chiefs head coach Romeo Crennel said QB Kyle Orton (finger) is expected to start against the Green Bay Packers in Week 15. Crennel has been impressed with Orton's practice this week. 'I would say he will probably start for us,' Crennel said. 'Kyle was able to do more than I expected yesterday and we gave him more today as a result of it. He seemed to have weathered the storm pretty good. We feel good right now about where he is.' Orton will wear a glove on his passing hand to protect his injured finger. |
| Fantasy Impact: Orton looks on track to get the start Week 15. |
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| Kansas City Chiefs QB Kyle Orton (finger) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 15. |
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