The Denver Broncos are expected to start rookie quarterback Drew Lock against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. Coach Vic Fangio declined to reveal a starter Friday but he did say Lock will be active.
Lock was selected by the Broncos in the second round of April’s draft but spent the first three months of the season on injured reserve with a thumb injury. The QB will be activated from IR to the 53-man roster this weekend.
Lock returned to practice two weeks ago and Denver has been pleased with his progress on and off the field. Brandon Allen is expected to serve as Lock’s backup in Week 13. Brett Rypien was the team’s backup for the last three games.
Allen took over for an injured Joe Flacco earlier this month after the veteran went down with a neck injury. Allen went 1-2 as a starter.
Lock is yet to appear in a regular-season game in the NFL. The 23-year-old quarterback racked up 12,193 passing yards and 99 touchdowns during his four years at Missouri. He also rushed for nine touchdowns.
