Orton orchestrates game-tying drive as Broncos finish off Patriots in OT
AP
DENVER -- Kyle Orton is no John Elway, Josh McDaniels is no Bill Belichick and those mustard-yellow uniforms certainly don't have anyone thinking "Orange Crush."
But on a day that had as much to do with Denver's colorful history as its promising present, anything seemed possible.
Orton led a drive that might ring a bell for Broncos fans -- 98 yards in the fourth quarter to tie the game -- then Matt Prater kicked a 41-yard field goal in overtime Sunday to lift Denver to a 20-17 victory over New England.
McDaniels got a win over his old boss, Belichick, and the Broncos improved to 5-0 for the first time since 1998, their last Super Bowl season.
"I lied," McDaniels said, when asked about his game-week assertion that this was just another game. "It was a little bit more special to me because I knew how hard it was to beat him."
As part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the AFL, the Broncos came out in their 1960s yellow jerseys and vertically striped socks, then played better than they looked.
There's nothing I like more than seeing the Patriots get beat. Even if it is by a team wearing quite possibly the most disgusting uniforms I've ever seen in my life. I mean, seriously, what the hell was someone thinking when they came up with those? I don't care if it was 1959. The Patriots and the Bills have great throwbacks. Hell, that's the only decent thing going on with the Bills these days.
But back to the main point. I guess Denver is for real. I thought Kyle Orton was an untalented neck beard rocking douche but he appears to be a competent passer. But remember, Josh McDaniels is the same guy that made Matt Cassell look serviceable last season. How's that working out for the Chiefs? Great googily moogily.
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