Broncos rookie quarterback Drew Lock had a breakout game by throwing for 309 yards and three touchdowns in the team’s 38-24 over the Texans on Sunday. Safety Kareem Jackson also had a big game, returning a fumble 70 yards for a touchdown and recording an interception against his former team.
Here is a Twitter recap of the game:
Lock threw his first touchdown to tight end Noah Fant.
Linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu recovered a fumble and handed the ball to Jackson, who made a 70 yard run for a defensive touchdown.
Lock threw another touchdown to tight end Jeff Heuerman.
Lock threw his third touchdown pass to running back Royce Freeman.
Defensive tackle Shelby Harris was key in fortifying the Broncos’ defensive line.
The Broncos had a rushing touchdown by running back Phillip Lindsay.
Fant had four catches for 113 yards and one touchdown.
Jackson caught a tipped ball from safety Justin Simmons to notch an interception.
Lock did have one blemish with a red-zone interception.
Lock went 22-of-27 passing for 309 and three touchdowns against one interception. He had a 136 passer rating. Lindsay had 16 carries for 51 yards and one touchdown.
The Broncos have now won two in a row with Lock as starting quarterback. Up next for Denver is a road game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
