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Broncos rookie Paxton Lynch will make his first NFL start Sunday when Denver hosts the Atlanta Falcons, a person with knowledge of coach Gary Kubiak's decision told The Associated Press on Saturday. Siemian sprained his AC joint in his non-throwing shoulder just before halftime of Denver's 27-7 win at Tampa Bay last weekend and Lynch completed 14 of 24 passes for 170 yards and a TD in relief. On Friday, Kubiak said the short turnaround before the Chargers game would have no bearing on who he decides to start against Atlanta. Continue to Article

October 08, 2016 7:54:pm EST

In what is easily the marquee matchup of Week 5 in the NFL, the 3-1 Atlanta Falcons fly into Sports Authority Field at Mile High to take on the undefeated Denver Broncos. The Falcons are currently one of the best teams in the NFC and lead the NFC South by two games. The Broncos are the only team in the AFC that has not sustained a loss. Continue to Article

October 08, 2016 6:40:pm EST

Another rookie quarterback will make his first career start early in this 2017 NFL season. First-round pick Paxton Lynch will get his shot this week. Siemian could be available for next Thursday’s game at the San Diego Chargers, Klis reported. Continue to Article

October 08, 2016 6:15:pm EST

Carolina star quarterback Cam Newton will miss the Panthers' Monday night contest against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after suffering the first concussion of his National Football League career. The 27-year-old was injured in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 48-33 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Derek Anderson will make his third start at quarterback for Carolina since joining five years ago. Continue to Article

October 08, 2016 2:53:pm EST