Dealing with herniated disc in neck
The Broncos are considering Injured Reserve for QB Joe Flacco, who has a neck injury the team is now evaluating. Either way, he’s likely out a significant amount of time. (NFL Network – Ian Rapoport)
Nerdy Football Analysis: It means Brandon Allen is set up to make his first career start in Week 9 against the Cleveland Browns. The former Los Angeles Ram was claimed off waivers right before the start of the season after going 44-of-69 for no touchdowns and three interceptions during preseason action. Even though Flacco was not playing well, this transition figures to lower the fantasy value of the entire offense – including Courtland Sutton – moving forward.
