Broncos to consider activating, starting rookie Lock in Week 13

The Denver Broncos could play - and potentially start - rookie quarterback Drew Lock in Week 13 against the Los Angeles Chargers.

"It's possible, yeah ... As far as this week goes, all options are on the table," head coach Vic Fangio said Monday, according to Jeff Legwold of ESPN. "... We're just going to make a decision in the next couple days."

Lock, a second-round pick out of Missouri, has spent the first 12 weeks of his NFL career on injured reserve. The 23-year-old, who sprained his thumb in the preseason, began practicing Nov. 12.

"Just (want to) see some more practice ... just to make sure he's OK physically, which he is, and that he's prepared mentally and emotionally to play," Fangio said.

With Joe Flacco out for the season, the Broncos have started former sixth-round pick Brandon Allen for the last three games. He's shown little promise and went 10-for-25 for 82 yards with an interception in a 20-3 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.

Last week, Fangio said it was "not vitally important" for Lock to see the field during his rookie year despite Denver trading up in the draft to nab the QB at 42nd overall. Broncos general manager John Elway said after picking him that Lock was the No. 1 quarterback on his draft board.

Denver has been in quarterback flux since Peyton Manning retired following Super Bowl 50.

The 3-8 Broncos will host the Chargers in a divisional clash Sunday.

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