ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — It took Brandon Allen four seasons and three different teams to get his shot at starting in the NFL.
The gig may only be temporary, even if Joe Flacco is out for a while with a herniated disc in his neck.
Rookie quarterback Drew Lock could return to the active roster any time now that he’s missed half the season after going on injured reserve with a right thumb injury suffered in the preseason.
Allen’s not looking over his shoulder but straight ahead to Sunday and his debut when the Denver Broncos (2-6) host Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns (2-5).