For the first time 11 seasons, the Broncos are off to a 5-0 start, and Kyle Orton is a big reason why.
For the first time in his five-year NFL career, Orton is set to receive a conference player-of-the-week honor. The Broncos learned on Tuesday that he will be named AFC Offensive Player of the Week, for his performance against the Patriots on Sunday.
Orton completed 35-of-48 throws for 330 yards, with two touchdowns and an interception in the Broncos’ 20-17 overtime win. He drove Denver 98 yards to the game-tying touchdown in the fourth quarter and 58 yards to the game-winning field goal on the first drive of overtime.
Orton’s 35 completions tied for the third-highest single-game total in the NFL this year, and his 330 passing yards were the most by a victorious AFC passer during Week 5. His 72.9 percent completion percentage set a career high and marked the second-highest game total in Broncos history among players with at least 45 pass attempts..
Orton has also proven his value in the clutch. The overtime drive he engineered against the Patriots represented the fourth time this season that he led a touchdown drive of 67 yards or more in the final quarter of play. It was also third time this season overall that he led a game-winning drive.
Orton is the 44th Bronco to win an AFC Offensive Player of the Week award since its inception in 1984.
– Chris Gentilviso, DenverBroncos.com
Tags: Boston Patriots, Kyle Orton, NFL Awards, Week 5
Congrats to Orton!! I’m so impressed with him… he has come a long way and now he’s getting some well-deserved recognition and respect. His hard work with McD is finally paying off for not only him but the entire team. What he does reflects how well our team will be. He’s a team leader, not selfish and the whole team is benefitng from his progress. Pays off to have faith in someone like him to come through for this team.
Keep the faith Bronco Country…
GO BRONCOS!!!!
Orton is doing well. He was just a game manager in Chicago but now he is involving into a playmaker as well. We may never crown him the best QB in the NFL but he manages the game all 4 quarters and makes plays when required. I really believe the QB coaching of McD has helped him alot and without gloves his passes are more accurate and have zip. I have always wondered why some players expected to do well in the NFL dont and others do. Has a great deal to do with what team you land with, the system and who mentors you. Orton finally has found his match with McD and Denver and am happy for him. Said he knew the move to Denver would be the best thing for him the moment he heard it. Congrats Orton. I pray you keeps improving and More honors will come.
GO BRONCOS!!!
Last week Bailey, this week Orton, we’re really raking up these awards, congrats, nobody did more for an offense this week than Orton, 93 and 98 yard drives! Let’s shoot for a ST one next week, LOL.
Congrats KO!!
Go Broncooos!
I referred to him as Chad Orton after preseason simply because I did not know his name.
He now has deserved every bit of making a name for himself as a leader on the offensive side of this resilient team..
Thanks Kyle!
well Baylon, Prater DID take it for a whole month but I hear ya lol
Chad Orton?…. really?…
Kyle deserves this hes elevated his game
well, I looked at the polls, and everybody thought that our D line against their O line would be the difference of da game. I don’t know how good their O line is, if you are saying they’re good, but the person with the most sacks on our team is Elvis.
Anyway, I’m going to see what caliber of teams SD has played to see what we should expect. PEACE!
TRB, Prater was deserving for the month of September, both FG’s and KO’s, and he kicked a winner in OT Sunday, it doesn’t get any better than that, but the rest of the game by the ST, including him !?!?!? I’m just already a little concern about his deep KO’s. Remember last year when he started the season out strong, kicked them all in or out of the end zone and then later into the season he couldn’t get one inside the five, exactly what happened Sunday. Hopefully it was just a fluke, but I can’t help but remembering last year. And it was in the thin air at Mile High, I just didn’t understand that.
hope he play well next week and hope we beat the mess out of them chargers
I hear ya Baylin, Prater is another player with potential but no consistency. And their are more aspects to ST like you said. Cant remember last time we took a punt or KR back for 6. I think last time was when Martinez did it on a punt return agaisnt the Titans. First Martinez to return a punt for a td lol (I found it funny when they said it in the game….who keeps these stats? lol). But Royal did have a good one last year just didnt take it to the house.
Watch this:
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-playbook/09000d5d813636b3/WK-5-Playbook-Broncos-analysis
Just wait untill they start talking about our D… it really puts a whole new meaning on the “No Name Defense” haha… I LOVE IT!!!
I think it’s funny people think ‘game manager’ is a negative thing. You have to manage the game before any ‘plays’ can be made. A playmaker is by definition a good game manager. I watched Orton making his reads again against NE and he was on all day. if thats a game manager then great, but to me throwing to the open man is playmaking.
I knew we’d be just fine with Orton under center, I knew it from the day they announced the trade. I think we have ourselves a franchise QB in the making, he’s only gonna get better with game reps. Can we say 6-0 going into our bye week? Let’s go out there and mash down on the Chargers, don’t let up McD. Do one thing for me please guys, kick away from Sproles.
Congrats to Orton and Moreno, and all of the Broncos for thier stellar performance in these past five games!
And one more thing…Jamie Dukes is a MORON! And John Clayton is a close second!
Nnamdi Asomugha is on the trading block, quick guys who is our fastest useless player?
Congrats my man Orton!! I think this definitely smacks A LOT of people in the face who have dissed him and talked down to him saying how he cant do this and cant do that. Its funny too that the espn analysts compared his last 98 yard drive to Elways!!! Great game man, keep up the good work boys!!! Everyone also needs to go and vote for Orton for pepsi player through the air award!!!
GOOOO BRONNCCOOSSS!!
Follow this link guys to vote for Orton for pepsi player through the air award!!
http://www.nfl.com/partner?partnerType=players-air-and-ground
Wow haven’t posted here in a while, been busy with other site,
http://broncosarebest.blogspot.com/
But thought I should come here and give a shout out to Kyle Orton who has been playing off the chain the last few weeks. He really has helped to turn this team around.
For those who dont know you can vote for Orton unlimited times, I select Orton for FedEx air and alternate for the FexEx ground game player.
Remember to Vote for Knowshon as well.
Orton definately deserves this after being doubted for so long. He was kind of an innocent bystander in the Baby Cutler trade, but he took a ton of blame. Against the Chargers, I would say their recievers against our secondary will be the biggest factor, but that’s only if our defense shuts down the run like they have been doing, so I guess it is our D-line/Linebackers vs. their O-line. If we can take away the run, their passing game really isn’t that good; the only reason Rivers gets huge stats is because the opponent constantly has to worry about the run, so the passing game is open. I think it would be awesome to get Asomugha if he’s really on the trading block, imagine having two corners that nobody wants to throw to. However, I doubt it’s practical; too much money and likely a way too high asking price from the Raiders. If we were to trade for him, I’d say trade Simms (Oakland needs a decent QB) and a 2nd or 3rd round pick, maybe both. But we’re fine without Asomugha, so I doubt it will happen.
I supported Kyle and McD the moment they were announced. Said it’s important to support the staff/management and the players. Positive flow. Positive energy. It rubs off. You hang out with crack smokers, do you think you will be the head of a big corp? Of course not. You are what you eat. Stay positive and good things will happen. The Broncos never doubted. Neither did I. I drank from the well of kool-aid and it was good. I wear the glasses and I see Bronco skies. Look out San Diego.
I must admit. Orton did the job when we needed him the most. I think he owes his offensive line and the entire Defense a nice dinner. Orton is one part of the equation, but the way this TEAM is playing, WoW!!!!
What about getting Peyton Hillis some action, anyone agree? I feel like he has a whole other dimension of talent he can bring to the team. I hear there is personal conflict with he and McDaniels though, hope that is not true.
Love this season so far, keep up the good work, GO BRONCOS. Time to take the charge out of the bolts. 6-0 going into the bye week. how sweet that will be!!!!
FootballManaiac…where did you see that about Asomugha????
broncomania56, I think Hillis is simply in McD’s doghouse, and for some good reasons. On the first 4 games he squandered some very important opportunities, when at the very beginning of each of those games, he either turned the ball over or made critical penalties that got us in a hole right off the start. In this league, it’s not what did you do last year, it’s what have you done lately, and it hasn’t been much in the positive column. Don’t get me wrong, I like the young man, I just hope he straightens out whatever is holding him back now, he maybe is just trying too hard.
I agree with Baylinor and mentioned this before. He is in the doghouse. Crucial penalties back to back, turnovers, etc.. This won’t get you invited to the Prom dance. He will play again, certainly, but he has to be punished for his poor play. He’ll be back.
Hi Dave, did you see that new broncosarebest blog in aussie’s above post, I went in there and recognized a few of the denver true fan blog in there, guess you won’t join anytime soon, LOL. Man, how do these people have the time or energy to blog on all these different sites, it must be an age thing, just looking at them all wears me out…
Congrats to you Orton and DD im with you Ive been in that kool aid since I heard about McD coming. Oh and I think we will see Hillis running the ball more when Larsen is good to go think about it there is no other good FB besides Hillis and Larsen.
broncofan96, absolutely right, we need Larsen back real bad, heck, Hillis needs Larsen back real bad, he has been covering for him on ST, and that’s where he has made the majority of his mistakes. Slip and fall in the locker room!!!!!! I’m still fuming about that. We need Larsen relieving Hillis of his ST duties so he can help us with the short yardage situations, gosh do we need help there.
Hey baylinorcrush and dynamicdave…
Are you two going to be at the Broncos and Steelers game on Monday night Nov. 9??
Hey Bronc Fans, Congrats to Kyle and all of the Broncos for giving us an exciting ride thus far. I liked Kyle from the beginning and I am ready for the “thrown in to the Cutler trade” comments to end in the media. He has proven that he has the spine and mind to be successful and I am totally stoked about the prospects of the rest of the season. Good job Orton and GO BRONCOS.
broncosfreak30, would absolutely love to, but I’m in Austin now, can’t speak for DDave, but he is in Vegas… Back in the days I was at mile high a few games every year, now I try to pick up a road game as often as I can when they play close to where I’m at. I’ve never even been at Invesco.
I don’t believe Hillis is in anybodys dog house I think He is just a different role player this year. He’s been in there but for different reasons, I can’t think of anyone I would rather have out there sealing of blocks, and smacking line backers, and He’s helped improve on special TEAM’s coverage. I think He will get his touches but when we need Him to. It’s all about the matchups.
TIME OF POSSESSION ! ! !
GO BRONCOS ! ! !
I think that Hillis hasn’t been used is because every week Mcd trys to use a diffrent attack to confuse Defences. and Hillis just has not been part of the game plan. But anyway Orton really does deserve this actually everyone on the team does. I think this team has great chemistry with each other. just hope we keep this going
Monodono, did you ski all day in that new snow and been sipping on a warm brandy by the fireplace? Easy on the brandy, LOL. Hillis has helped improve our ST coverage? And yeah we need him to either be used as a fullback to help Moreno get that short yardage, or take the rock himself and pound it up the middle, you are all over the place in that post but I tried my best, I’m still having trouble seeing where you were going with that. Time of possession maybe? LOL.
Congratulations to Kyle Orton!! An honor well deserved !!!
Way to go ! Keep up the great job!!
Hey Monodono– what’s up! Hope all is well up in the mountains.
Hillis did get a nice run, right up the gut for some yards against the Cowboys. (2nd half). The only carry I saw over last two weeks.
Quick prediction for next week we win 21-14
Here’s a link for a sports radio interview with Champ.
http://sportsradiointerviews.com/2009/10/13/champ-bailey-%e2%80%9ci-have-confidence-out-this-roof-at-what-i-can-do-in-a-pressure-situation%e2%80%9d/
Here is a GREAT piece of advice for our team!! After I have watched over and over again all 5 games, we would KILL IT if on those 3rd and inches, do a play action and hit grahm or sheff…we are terrible on 3rd and inches bc we run it and they blitz everyone…that could be helpful come Monday!!
GOOOO BRONNCOOOSS!!
I always thought Orton would do good but never this good! I dont want to say anything to early but i thing this bronco team can get to the playoffs and do some good things.
Good Luck broncos!
Who on here will be at the Steelers and Broncos game on Nov. 9th on Monday night?? It will be my first home game and I am PSYCHED!
Baylinor-
“Anyway, welcome to the club, young man, we have a lot of young fans here who are real knowledgeable and true Bronco fans like Dr. Chris and florio’s mom and many more.”
Thank you, I’m glad some one else can see this too. LOL
WOW! what a great team effort. I’m really happy with how this team looks. But like McD himself said, we made mistakes and have lots of room for improvement. We gotta always stay hungry for improvemt and can never be satisfied.
We have to take this one game at a time. It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish. We can’t burn out in December (Cowboys). Ecspecially with the Chargers in our division. They really heat up down the stretch. Hopefully we will pull away so far it won’t even matter.
I think Orton is the 2nd best QB in the league today. (Behind Peyton Manning. Holy Cow that guy is putting up some crazy #s and W’s) This system looks better and better with him in it every week. As for this “the WR’s make him look good is a bunch of garbage. Last time I looked, this is a team sport. Its starts with Casey and the rest of the Oline. He sends off good snaps. The oline blocks the defense and gives orton time. Orton then makes his reads and acts accordingly. Then the WR’s or RB’s or TE’s make the play. See, team effort.
I’ve never seen teamates and coaches put SO MUCH trust in each other. Every time I think about the Broncos, I get a huge grin on my face. This team makes my happy.
*me
Way to go Orton!!!!
I don’t know about every one else, but I don’t fear the fourth quarter!
The last couple of years when the game was on the line I lost all hope.
It seems that Cuttler would always find a way to blow it…… int’s, over thow the reciever or just make a bone head play for 3 yards when we needed 15. Orton just wins, it might not always be pretty, or even pure luck but a win is a win and that is what matters!!!
This is Broncos Country!
Hey dynamicdave… can you please post the link to the website you were
getting the jerseys from for mr please…
I bookmarked it from one of your previous post’s… laptop was stolen
and Iwant a new jersey!
Thanks dave
This is Broncos Country!
Kyle’s bowl haircut is soooo in at 5-0. I don’t think this would be the case at 0-5. Coach MickeyD is right, losing does stink and the bolts need to go DOWWWWWNNNNN. Can’t give this Bolt team any hope of remaining competitive for AFC West. Broncos take them out on their own turf.
Orton reminds me of the “good” jake plummer. Not a big stat guy, but could just flat out win. Maybe its the similar hair/beard. lol