Posted by ESPN.com’s Bill Williamson
If you outduel Tom Brady, you should be recognized for it – and Kyle Orton will be.
The Denver Broncos announced Tuesday evening that Orton will be named the AFC offensive player of the week after his brilliant performance in Denver’s 20-17 overtime win over Brady and New England on Sunday.
Orton completed 35 of 48 passes for 331 yards and two touchdown passes. He led a 98-yard touchdown drive late in regulation to tie the game. In the only drive of overtime, Orton led Denver on a drive that ended with a game-winning field goal.
The game could be a turning point for Orton. While he was solid in his first four games as a Bronco, Orton (a throw in of Denver’s trade of Jay Cutler to Chicago) showed he can carry the team when it needed to be carried in the win over the Patriots.
If you outduel Tom Brady, you should be recognized for it – and Kyle Orton will be.
The Denver Broncos announced Tuesday evening that Orton will be named the AFC offensive player of the week after his brilliant performance in Denver’s 20-17 overtime win over Brady and New England on Sunday.
Orton completed 35 of 48 passes for 331 yards and two touchdown passes. He led a 98-yard touchdown drive late in regulation to tie the game. In the only drive of overtime, Orton led Denver on a drive that ended with a game-winning field goal.
The game could be a turning point for Orton. While he was solid in his first four games as a Bronco, Orton (a throw in of Denver’s trade of Jay Cutler to Chicago) showed he can carry the team when it needed to be carried in the win over the Patriots.
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