Trevor Siemian’s Development Making Denver Broncos AFC Front-Runner Yet Again

Paxton Lynch can wait. The Denver Broncos are Trevor Siemian’s team until he proves incapable of leading the way.

Based on his play through three games, the Broncos can capture another AFC West crown and should remain in the Super Bowl conversation. Siemian proved he can perform at a high level in any situation with a four-touchdown performance Sunday against the reigning AFC North division champions, the Cincinnati Bengals, at Paul Brown Stadium. 

Despite a 2-0 start with victories over the Carolina Panthers and the Indianapolis Colts, questions lingered about Denver’s starting quarterback. 

How will Siemian play once he faces adversity during a road game? Can he take over the offense if the run game sputters? 

The 2015 seventh-round pick answered both by accomplishing something never previously seen at the NFL level, per the team’s official Twitter account: 

.@TrevorSiemian: First QB in @NFL history with 300 yards & four TDs without an interception in his first career road start. #Horsepower pic.twitter.com/MN6230ddBt

— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) September 25, 2016

The historic performance wasn’t without its faults. The first-year starter didn’t make great decisions in every instance. Nor should he be expected to do so. Ultimately, those poor throws will turn into learning experiences. 

Siemian’s early success is defined by his poise and mental approach.

Mistakes happen. The former Academic All-Big Ten performer doesn’t allow poor plays to rattle him, though. Head coach Gary Kubiak complimented his quarterback after the 29-17 victory, per Fox Sports 1360’s Chick Ludwig: 

“He’s very composed. That’s a strength of his.” — Kubiak on Siemian

— Chick Ludwig (@ChickLudwig) September 25, 2016

A calm demeanor reverberates throughout a huddle. 

Cincinnati took a 17-16 lead at the start of the fourth quarter. Siemian’s performance from that point forward was nothing short of sensational. 

After the Bengals held the ball for 8:18 to round out the third quarter and start the final frame, Denver’s quarterback completed nine of 10 passes including touchdown tosses to tight end John Phillips and wide receiver Demaryius Thomas.

“On that drive, he was amazing,” guard Michael Schofield said of the fourth-quarter series leading to the Phillips score, per Troy E. Renck of ABC Denver7. “All the …

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