Broncos quarterback Drew Lock was born and raised in Missouri and he grew up a “pretty passionate” Chiefs fan. During his media availability Wednesday, Lock recalled his favorite memories from games he attended in Kansas City.
“The Colts in the playoffs with Peyton [Manning] and it’s funny, Joe [Flacco] at Kansas City, the year they went and did their thing,” Lock said. “It’s funny, I ended up here and Peyton played here and now I ended up here with Joe.
“It’s kind of crazy to think those two were in two of the biggest games I remember there. Now, I’m kind of tightly-knit with them now.”
In 2012, the Ravens defeated the Chiefs 9-6 before going on to win Super Bowl XLVII. Flacco was named Super Bowl MVP after throwing three touchdown passes with no interceptions in a 34-31 win over the 49ers.
Eight years before that game, Kansas City hosted the Colts in the Divisional Round of the AFC playoffs. Manning threw three touchdown passes and no interceptions in Indianapolis’ 38-31 win on the road. Manning was named the league’s MVP that season.
Manning later landed in Denver and won four straight AFC West titles and helped the Broncos reach two Super Bowls. Manning now serves as somewhat of a mentor to Lock.
Flacco was acquired by Denver in March and he began the year as the team’s starter before surring a neck injury. Flacco has also been a helpful figure for Lock, setting the example of how a pro QB handles himself off the field.
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