Although not every play was perfect, Boot’s state line was close. He finished 27th out of 21 for 280 yards, with a career-high four-touch downs and a 149.5-quarterback rating. It may have been the best performance of his young life, and it featured him in elite company. After the performances of Baton Manning and John Elway, Locke’s passer rating is the third highest in owner history.
The lock became the fourth Francois quarterback to throw at least four touchdowns, with no interruptions and completing 75 percent of his pass.
“Drew had a game today,” Hamler said. “We can do it every week. I think he’s in the right place today. He does his thing. I’m not going to lie about it.”
However, getting Sunday performance is not that easy. Locke has thrown 13 interceptions in his last seven games, which has led to the AFC, and he faced questions about his decision-making and reluctance to check the ball before Sunday.
“It’s the hardest thing to learn, at least for me,” Locke said. “I do not know about others, but it’s very difficult for me. Yes, [Elway has] He did your job and preached to me without trying to force anything. Once you force it, they are the ones you want to get back. This is absorbed, because forcing you is the worst of the games you love. You want to win very badly, so you do some things out of character. It’s about being calm and focused on those games. Only when you make the right decisions do I preach a little here for the past two weeks. “
It seemed to sink in on Sunday as it led to Lock Broncos’ third road win of the season, and largely avoided the negative dramas that had plagued him this year. In the second quarter the strip-sack appeared to be the result of a defensive break rather than a Lox error, and Melvin Gordon III caught a dangerous pass near his own final zone in the team’s final movement. Instead of thinking about what-ifs, Locke left the field celebrating four touchdown performances.
For at least a week, he should stop making questions about the decision and the Broncos’ plans for the quarterback. Then, next week against the Bills, Locke will return to the field with a chance to prove himself again.
With check-downs or deep passes, the second-year quarterback will lead his team to another win.