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The Broncos are going to be without quarterback Joe Flacco for several more weeks (5-6), and he’s getting checked to see how many.

According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Flacco is getting a second opinion from Dr. Jack Kelley today on the herniated disc in his neck.

Related players: Brandon Allen, Drew Lock

Allen is expected to start this week but many think it will be Lock who eventually takes over, especially of Flacco is looking at missing several weeks. The team will also need to decide if keeping a roster spot open for Flacco is worth it. Flacco doesn't need surgery and the injury isn't career-threatening.

Sam Darnold had to have his left thumb taped after spraining it during the game and head coach Adam Gase said on Monday that the injury will “bother him all year.” Darnold concurred and said he doesn’t expect it will keep him from playing at any point.

Luckily the injury is to his non-throwing hand. Darnold said it's more of a pain issue but he'll be fine playing through any pain issues that come up with the injury he said.

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.

Jets quarterback Sam Darnold sustained a sprained thumb in the team's 29-15 loss to Jacksonville, according to head coach Adam Gase.

The injury occurred in his non-throwing hand and he remained in the game, totaling 218 yards against the Jaguars defense. Darnold was also picked off three separate times on Sunday, a week removed from throwing four interceptions in his previous outing. He said the injury didn't affect his play.