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Fangio: Rypien to start against Patriots if Lock isn't ready

Drew Lock is 50-50 for the Denver Broncos' game at New England next weekend but if his right shoulder is still sore, fellow second-year pro Brett Rypien will get his second straight start.

Coach Vic Fangio said he'll see how Lock does when the team returns to practice Tuesday. Lock hasn't thrown a football since getting hurt at Pittsburgh on Sept. 20.

''I just need to see a healthy quarterback,'' Fangio said. ''I'm not going to put him out there unless he's healthy, he can throw without hesitation, without altering his delivery and he's very confident -- and healthy -- that he can go out there and play normal.