Broncos fullback/tight end Andrew Beck doesn’t get much glory. He plays a thankless position that’s often overlooked by fans.
Against the Lions on Sunday, though, it was hard to miss No. 83’s contributions in a 27-17 win. Beck delivered key blocks on two touchdown runs, made a tackle on special teams, rushed for a first down, caught a pass and — get this — threw a pass!
Facing a 4th-and-1 near midfield, Denver decided to go for it and they ran an option with Beck. It might have been intended to be a lateral but Beck ended up tossing the ball forward for what the NFL considered a six-yard pass.
Beck became the second Broncos player in the last 11 years to complete a pass, catch a pass and run the ball in the same game, according to KUSA-TV’s Mike Klis. Denver wide receiver Courtland Sutton accomplished the same feat against the Vikings last season.
Beck was initially serving as a fill-in for an injured Andy Janovich, the team’s starting fullback. After playing so well, though, Beck will probably be brought back in 2020 to serve as a tight end and backup fullback.
