Denver Broncos stock up, stock down heading into Bucs week

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 20: Justin Simmons #31 of the Denver Broncos intercepts a pass intended for JuJu Smith-Schuster #19 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the third quarter at Heinz Field on September 20, 2020 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) /

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PITTSBURGH, PA – SEPTEMBER 20: Jeff Driskel #9 of the Denver Broncos looks to pass in front of Isaiah Buggs #96 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the third quarter at Heinz Field on September 20, 2020 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) /

Jeff Driskel, QB

Denver Broncos fans’ biggest fears came to life early against the Steelers when QB Drew Lock took a jarring hit and exited the game with a shoulder injury, that was determined will sideline him for 2-6 weeks.

Despite being sacked six times, Driskel played pretty well when thrown into the fire, finishing the day completing 18-of-34 passes for 256 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception for a QBR of 84.9.

Better yet, Driskel kept the offense competitive enough for a second-half resurgence and hung in with a very good Steelers team until the final seconds. Despite the talent of the Steelers’ defense, Driskel’s confidence did not waver.

Of course, Drew Lock going down is not ideal, and although the Broncos signed QB Blake Bortles as an insurance policy earlier this week, it appears as though the Broncos are comfortable with starting Jeff Driskel against the Bucs. And he has earned that confidence.

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