Siemian Will Start For Broncos Sunday Against Raiders
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos will play both of their young quarterbacks in their season finale against the Oakland Raiders.
With the defending Super Bowl champs eliminated from playoff contention, coach Gary Kubiak contemplated having rookie Paxton Lynch make his third start.
Gary Kubiak says both Paxton Lynch and Trevor Siemian will play on Sunday. Siemian will start. #4Broncos @cbsdenver
— Michael Spencer (@MichaelCBS4) December 28, 2016
But he said Trevor Siemian deserves the start and Lynch will also get some playing time.
The Raiders have their own issues at quarterback, where backup Matt McGloin is starting after Derek Carr broke his right leg last weekend.
The Raiders (12-3) need the win to secure a first-round bye.
They have a chance at the first or second seed in the AFC playoffs, but a loss at Denver (8-7) could drop them all the way to fifth as a wild-card team.
By ARNIE STAPLETON, AP Pro Football Writer
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