Broncos QB Drew Lock will start against the Patriots on Sunday if there is no soreness in his throwing shoulder Saturday after practicing all week. RB Melvin Gordon, meanwhile, did not practice Friday and was sent home with an illness.Broncos QB Drew Lock will start against the Patriots on Sunday if there is no soreness in his throwing shoulder Saturday after practicing all week. RB Melvin Gordon, meanwhile, did not practice Friday and was sent home with an illness.