Former Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock was the Giants’ backup this year and will start today due to an injury to starter Tommy DeVito. Lock, now 28, figures he has few more chances in the NFL before his career falters, and he may not reach a larger television audience than tonight when he plays in Dallas on Thanksgiving.

Lock’s night started well, highlighted by an apparent rushing touchdown to the game’s first end zone visit. Just when it looked like Lock had things somewhat under control, everything fell apart relatively quickly…

Early in the second quarter, Lock tried to create a quick cover from running back Tyrone Tracy. The play was blown up by linebacker DeMarvion Overshown, who hit the lock pass to himself and then ran it back for a pick-six.

This is Drew Lock’s most interception ever. As Tom Brady said on the broadcast, it was probably an easy finish and almost a game over for Lock, as throwing a screen shouldn’t require too much energy and pressure. Still, Lock found a way to make the game interesting and gave the Cowboys their first touchdown of the game.

As Broncos fans know, Drew Lock is no stranger to interceptions. He threw 20 throws in his Broncos career, including a 15-interception season in 2020. Lock’s 2020 season would lead the league in picks and solidify the fear that many Broncos fans carried with them: Lock would not be the starting quarterback Future be Denver. In his career, Lock’s 20 interceptions in Denver barely exceeded his mark of 25 touchdowns, and he started just 13 games in a season.

Lock has recovered somewhat since leaving the Broncos and is now starting games for the Giants and Seahawks. His time with the Seahawks brought some success, including a memorable game-winning performance as a replacement for the injured Geno Smith, which had a number of both Seahawks and Broncos fans wondering if the former Missouri signal-caller would be able to be there break through in Seattle and become the starting quarterback many had hoped he would become.

However, Geno Smith continued to have success and became the face of the Seahawks franchise while Drew Lock left the team in free agency.