Broncos QB Joe Flacco (neck) out for Week 9

Just a day after he passionately criticized the team's coaching staff for overly-conservative decision-making, the Denver Broncos announced that quarterback Joe Flacco will be out for the team's Week 9 game against the Cleveland Browns. According to multiple reports, Flacco has a herniated disc in his neck and will be re-evaluated during the bye week, at which point it is possible that he could be placed on injured reserve.

Related players: Brandon Allen, Drew Lock

Allen will make the start in Week 9 the story said, but it's possible Lock could step in when he comes off IR later this season.