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20	'08	'07	'06
Games	15	3	--
Attempts	465	80	--
Passing Yards	2972	478	--
300 Yard Games	1	0	--
Rushing Yards	49	-1	--
Pass Touchdowns	18	3	--

Kyle-orton

Season Schedule

Week 1 - Sep 07

CHI 29 @ IND 13

150 pass yards

0 TDs

10 rush yards

0 TDs
Week 2 - Sep 14

CHI 17 @ CAR 20

149 pass yards

0 TDs

-1 rush yards

0 TDs
Week 3 - Sep 21

TB 27 @ CHI 24

268 pass yards

2 TDs

21 rush yards

0 TDs
Week 4 - Sep 28

PHI 20 @ CHI 24

199 pass yards

3 TDs

0 rush yards

0 TDs
Week 5 - Oct 05

CHI 34 @ DET 7

334 pass yards

2 TDs

10 rush yards

0 TDs
Week 6 - Oct 12

CHI 20 @ ATL 22

286 pass yards

1 TDs

rush yards

TDs
Week 7 - Oct 19

MIN 41 @ CHI 48

283 pass yards

2 TDs

-2 rush yards

0 TDs
Week 9 - Nov 02

DET 23 @ CHI 27

108 pass yards

0 TDs

7 rush yards

1 TDs
Week 11 - Nov 16

CHI 3 @ GB 37

133 pass yards

0 TDs

0 rush yards

0 TDs
Week 12 - Nov 23

CHI 27 @ STL 3

132 pass yards

1 TDs

-1 rush yards

0 TDs
Week 13 - Nov 30

CHI 14 @ MIN 34

153 pass yards

2 TDs

rush yards

TDs
Week 14 - Dec 07

JAC 10 @ CHI 23

219 pass yards

2 TDs

-2 rush yards

0 TDs
Week 15 - Dec 14

DEN 10 @ CAR 30
Week 16 - Dec 22

GB 17 @ CHI 20

142 pass yards

1 TDs

-1 rush yards

0 TDs
Week 17 - Dec 28

CHI 24 @ HOU 31

244 pass yards

2 TDs

2 rush yards

1 TDs

Week 1 - Sep 09

DEN 15 @ BUF 14
Week 2 - Sep 16

OAK 20 @ DEN 23
Week 3 - Sep 23

JAC 23 @ DEN 14
Week 4 - Sep 30

DEN 20 @ IND 38
Week 5 - Oct 07

SD 41 @ DEN 3
Week 7 - Oct 21

PIT 28 @ DEN 31
Week 8 - Oct 29

GB 19 @ DEN 13
Week 9 - Nov 04

DEN 7 @ DET 44
Week 10 - Nov 11

DEN 27 @ KC 11
Week 11 - Nov 19

TEN 20 @ DEN 34
Week 12 - Nov 25

DEN 34 @ CHI 37
Week 13 - Dec 02

DEN 20 @ OAK 34
Week 14 - Dec 09

KC 7 @ DEN 41
Week 15 - Dec 17

CHI 13 @ MIN 20

184 pass yards

0 TDs

1 rush yards

0 TDs
Week 16 - Dec 23

GB 7 @ CHI 35

104 pass yards

1 TDs

rush yards

TDs

Week 1 - Sep 10

DEN 10 @ STL 18
Week 2 - Sep 17

KC 6 @ DEN 9
Week 3 - Sep 24

DEN 17 @ NE 7
Week 5 - Oct 09

BAL 3 @ DEN 13
Week 6 - Oct 15

OAK 3 @ DEN 13
Week 7 - Oct 22

DEN 17 @ CLE 7
Week 8 - Oct 29

IND 34 @ DEN 31
Week 9 - Nov 05

DEN 31 @ PIT 20
Week 10 - Nov 12

DEN 17 @ OAK 13
Week 11 - Nov 19

SD 35 @ DEN 27
Week 13 - Dec 03

SEA 23 @ DEN 20
Week 14 - Dec 10

DEN 20 @ SD 48
Week 15 - Dec 17

DEN 37 @ ARI 20
Week 16 - Dec 24

CIN 23 @ DEN 24

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Kyle Orton

Denver Broncos

Honest Orton

Kyle Orton's got nothing on Abe Lincoln:

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He holds a 21-12 record as a starter in the NFL, but we're guessing (and being overly generous) a 12-21 record as a starter in fantasy football. He threw 18 touchdowns on 12 interceptions in '08 playing catch with one of the weaker WR tandems in the NFL (Devin Hester and Rashied Davies), but gets a significant upgrade in Denver with Brandon Marshall and Eddie Royal. As long as he is throwing the ball 10 yards or less, Denver has nothing to worry about. But when that ball sails into that 11^th yard, the problems ensue. Orton completed a whopping 35% of his passes over 11 yards (143 attempts). For perspective, Tarvaris Jackson and Gus Frerotte completed 42% and 43% of their attempts over 11 yards. No one has ever asked why Orton is not as effective as Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, or Drew Brees, but when you can't even compare him to Vikings' QB punch lines, you've got some problems.

The good news is that McDaniels employs a system that is based on the short and intermediate routes. If he can just cut out the intermediate routes, the Broncos should be just fine.

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Fantasy Outlook 2009

Assuming Brandon Marshall does not get traded, Orton should fare better than he ever did in Chicago. Marshall is an imposing target and could actually help Orton's completion percentages (assuming he gets his drops under control). Eddie Royal is squirrelly and will play the Wes Welker role in McDaniels' scheme which is heavy on the 10 yard and under pass play. Marshall and Royal combined to catch 71% of former QB Jay Cutler's passes for 10 yards or under, so all hope is not lost. However, Orton and his noodle-arm are no real threat downfield, so we have to assume defenses are going to game-plan to limit this damage.

Another challenge for Orton is playing out of the shotgun which McDaniel covets. He completed only 52% of his passes out of the shotgun last year with three touchdowns and six interceptions. 2009 is looking like it's going to have a pretty steep learning curve and we are shying away from everyone on this team except Knowshown Moreno. Orton is barely even a backup QB according to our rankings. Make this booze-hound the 14th QB off of draft boards this summer.

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Contract

Orton will become a free agent after this season, so with this being a contract year, things could change considering the motivation, but highly doubtful:

2009 - $995,000

2010 - Free Agent

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In The Huddle

Offensive Line

Offensive Scheme

Major Off-Season Moves

2009 NFL Draft

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Strength of Schedule

DENVER BRONCOS

Rank #7 vs. Rush

Rank #4 vs. Pass

1=Toughest 32=Easiest

View Overall Strength of Schedule Chart

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Injury Report

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Kyle had a high ankle sprain in the middle of last season and was supposed to miss a month, but came back early and only missed one game. However, after that injury, he threw eight TDs and eight INTs while throwing 10 TDs and four INTs before the injury.

Fantasy Playoffs

		Completions	Attempts	Pass Yards	Pass TDs	Rush Yards	Rush TDs
2008	Week 15	DNP
	Week 16	14	27	142	1	-1	0
	Week 17	22	37	244	2	2	1
2007	Week 14	DNP
	Week 15	22	38	184	0	1	0
	Week 16	9	15	104	1
2005	Week 14	17	35	207	0	8	0
	Week 15	2	10	12	0
	Week 16	6	14	59	0	0	0

Games 1-8 vs. 9-16

		1-8	9-16
2008	Completions	151	121
	Attempts	244	221
	Pass Yards	1777	1195
	Pass Touchdowns	10	8
	Rush Yards	45	4
	Rush Touchdowns	1	2
2007	Completions	0	43
	Attempts	0	80
	Pass Yards	0	478
	Pass Touchdowns	0	3
	Rush Yards	0	-1
	Rush Touchdowns	0	0
2006	Completions	0	0
	Attempts	0	0
	Pass Yards	0	0
	Pass Touchdowns	0	0
	Rush Yards	0	0
	Rush Touchdowns	0	0

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Honest Orton
Fantasy Outlook 2009
Contract
In The Huddle

Strength of Schedule
Injury Report
Fantasy Playoff Stats
Games 1-8 vs. 9-16

Breaking News

Orton "probable" for Thursday's game expand +

Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton (ankle) is officially being listed as probable on the team's Thanksgiving day injury report.

Pyro's Take:

The Big Neck-Beard is playing tomorrow, and gives all the Broncos players a giant boost in fantasy football value. He may not be more than a so-so QB2, but the Giants can be beat in their secondary, so you shouldn't have a problem taking a chance on him this week.

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Source: twitter.com

06:00 PM, 11.25.09

Orton feeling better, expected to start Thursday expand +

Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton says his ankle is feeling much better now and that he shouldn't be limited going forward.

Pyro's Take:

After seeing him come in off the bench and lead the team last week, we expect to see him get the start this Thursday against the Giants. He could make for a pretty good QB2 on your fantasy football team going up against an overrated Giants secondary.

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Source: twitter.com

04:00 PM, 11.24.09

Broncos will rest Orton and start Simms today expand +

According to Chris Mortensen of ESPN, the Denver Broncos have decided it would be best to give quarterback Kyle Orton another week to rest his ankle and will start Chris Simms under center against the Chargers on Sunday.

Pyro's Take:

Even though the Donkeys desperately need Orton to have a chance to win the game, this is probably their smartest move as it would kill their season if Orton was to injure his ankle further by playing today. All Bronco skill position players take a hit because of the news, but will be better off in the future for your fantasy football team.

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Source: twitter.com

10:30 AM, 11.22.09

Orton will be a game-time decision Sunday expand +

Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton (ankle) missed practice again on Friday and is listed as questionable on the team's injury report. He'll be worked out before the game Sunday to determine his playing status against the Chargers.

Pyro's Take:

It doesn't look good for Orton or any of the other Broncos without him playing. Chris Simms starting would make every other player next to worthless on your fantasy football team this weekend.

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Source: gazettebroncos.freedomblogging.com

12:30 PM, 11.20.09

Orton misses practice again, likely a game-time decision expand +

When asked about quarterback Kyle Orton's status for Sunday's game, Broncos coach Josh McDaniels had this to say:
“He’s feeling better,” McDaniels said. “We’re going to see if he can do much today, then continue on his rehab schedule. Certainly not making any determinations based on where he’s at now.”

Pyro's Take:

Orton is looking like a game-time decision on Sunday, which does not bode well for fantasy football owners of not just him, but all the Broncos skill-position players as the game isn't schedule to start until 3:15pm CT.
We'll keep you updated, but at this point all we can say is start Orton, Marshall, Moreno, Royal, and Buckhalter at your own risk.

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Source: gazettebroncos.freedomblogging.com

02:00 PM, 11.19.09

Orton has torn ligaments in left ankle expand +

According to the Associated Press, Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton has torn ligaments in his left ankle. The initial thought was that the ankle was sprained. No official word has been handed down by the team as of yet.

Pyro's Take:

With the injury to his left ankle instead of his right, Orton may still be able to play as it isn't the ankle he has to push off of while throwing. We'll see what the coaches allow him to do as the week gets closer to Sunday. Check back with us as this news affects not only Orton owners, but fantasy football owners of Brandon Marshall, Eddie Royal, Tony Scheffler, and Knowshon Moreno as well.

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Source: sports.espn.go.com

09:15 AM, 11.19.09

Orton doesn't practice on Wednesday expand +

Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton (ankle) missed practice on Wednesday and his status for Sunday's game is unknown. QBs Chris Simms and Tom Brandstater each took reps with the first team in his absence.

Pyro's Take:

If Orton can't go this weekend, expect the Broncos to take the defeat as neither of their backups have shown they can handle themselves in an NFL game yet. If Kyle does play, he might be a decent fantasy football start in what could be a shootout on Sunday against the Chargers.

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Source: blogs.denverpost.com

02:45 PM, 11.18.09

Orton reportedly will play in Week 11 expand +

According to NFL Network insider Michael Lombardi, Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton will play in Week 11 against the Chargers despite sitting out the second half of a loss to the Redskins last week with an injured left ankle.

Pyro's Take:

Broncos backup QB Chris Simms was completely ineffective in his half of action, so the Broncos will do everything they can to get Orton healthy for the game next week. The contest could very well be a shootout, so Orton might be able to be used as a QB2 on your fantasy football team.

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Source: blogs.nfl.com

12:30 PM, 11.16.09

Orton will start Week 1 against Bengals expand +

Barring a setback over the next day and a half, Denver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton will start the game under center against the Bengals on Sunday.

Pyro's Take:

Orton has been working with the first-team offense in practice all week wearing a glove to protect his dislocated right index finger. Whether or not he'll be wearing the glove on Sunday is unknown, but Orton is said to be throwing the ball with his normal zip regardless. He's still not a great play this week due to the injury and the Brandon Marshall situation.

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Source: blogs.denverpost.com

03:00 PM, 09.11.09

Orton says he'll play in Week 1 expand +

Denver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton had this to say about his prospects for playing on Sunday: "I'm preparing that I'm going to play. No question about it," Orton said before practice today. "(I'm trying) to take as many reps as I can this week in practice to get ready, and be ready to go on Sunday... Everybody wants to play opening day, obviously, and I'm no different. I want to get out and compete and do everything I can do to help this team win."

Pyro's Take:

Orton has been wearing a protective glove during practice all week, but he's not sure if he would wear it on Sunday if he plays. We're betting he guts it out and gets in there on Sunday, but we'd stay far away fantasy-wise.

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Source: www.denverpost.com

06:00 PM, 09.09.09

Orton practices with glove on Tuesday expand +

Denver Broncos starting QB Kyle Orton practiced Tuesday with a glove on his throwing hand. He reportedly had no problems with his release as he was throwing all spirals and was even able to hand the ball off with his right hand without a hitch.

Pyro's Take:

This news points to Kyle and his bum finger being the starter come Sunday against the Bengals. We'll keep you posted if something changes later in the week.

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Source: twitter.com

05:00 PM, 09.08.09

Backup QB Simms is feeling good, says Orton is too expand +

According to the Denver Broncos second-string QB, Chris Simms (sprained ankle), he and starter Kyle Orton (finger) are both feeling better this week. Simms also went on to say that he believes Orton will play on Sunday.

Pyro's Take:

The Broncos would have been in a real tight spot if they had to start off their season with third-string rookie QB Tom Brandstater under center instead of either Orton or Simms. We should know more about the situation Wednesday as Orton has his normal scheduled press conference tomorrow.

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Source: twitter.com

02:00 PM, 09.08.09

Denver QBs Orton, Simms miss practice, but should be ready Week 1 expand +

The Denver Broncos first and second-string QBs Kyle Orton and Chris Simms both missed practice on Tuesday, but are expected to be ready for the regular season opener on September 13th.

Pyro's Take:

Orton suffered what they're calling an "open dislocation" of his finger Sunday night, which is really just a gentle way of saying that his bone twisted out of joint and came out through the skin of his finger. We're not exactly sure how you can come back from something like that in just two weeks, but more power to him if he can.

Simms has a sprained ankle that was said to keep him out at least 2-4 weeks. September 13th would mark the third week.
Denver could be in a little bit of trouble here...

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Source: profootballtalk.nbcsports.com

04:30 PM, 09.01.09

Broncos' Kyle Orton leaves with cut finger expand +

Kyle Orton was 9-of-16 for 96 yards in Sunday's game against the Bears before being forced to leave with a cut index finger.

Pyro's Take:

The cut didn't look severe enough that he should end up missing any regular season games - we will update here if it's reported that he should. The Bears and Cutler clearly got the better end of this first matchup.

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03:00 AM, 08.31.09

Orton has nice game, Simms sprains ankle expand +

Denver Broncos starting QB Kyle Orton had a much better game against Seattle Saturday night than he did in his first preseason game. However, maybe just as important was that backup QB Chris Simms suffered a severely sprained ankle in the second half, leaving just rookie QB Tom Brandstater to backup Orton should Simms be out for a significant amount of time.

Pyro's Take:

Though Simms is no wonderboy in waiting behind Orton, he's still better than the big rookie QB as Brandstater looked completely lost out there against Seattle. We'll keep you updated on Simms condition as it progresses. The good news is that Orton finally seems to have a clue out there with his new team. He's still not quite a fantasy backup though.

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Source: www.denverpost.com

07:30 AM, 08.24.09

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