THE DARK HORSE WINS [8.27.16]

Two days after helping lead the Broncos to a preseason win over the Rams (pictured), second-year quarterback Trevor Siemian emerged the victor of a quarterback competition many thought would be won by either Mark Sanchez or Paxton Lynch. Siemian had just one regular season NFL snap, a kneeldown at Pittsburgh, to his name before being named the Broncos’ starter in their quest to repeat as Super Bowl champs.

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