Broncos quarterback Drew Lock practiced in full Wednesday as he works his way back from a shoulder injury.

A full practice on Wednesday is a sign Lock should be ready to roll against the Patriots on Sunday. The Broncos managed to only play one game with Brett Rypien under center due to the COVID situation in New England this past week. Lock's return should give all of the Broncos skill players a bump for fantasy purposes.

Broncos starting quarterback Drew Lock returned to a limited practice on Wednesday as he recovers from a shoulder injury.

It sounds like the Broncos want Lock back under center this Sunday against the Patriots, and there is a realistic shot that happens based on him returning to practice this early in the week. Lock's participation in practice will have to be monitored closely over the rest of the week. Lock's return would be an instant upgrade to the fantasy outlook of the Denver skill players. The Patriots defense is a tough matchup, but their top cornerback, Stephon Gilmore, tested positive for COVID-19 this week and will likely miss Sunday's game.

Quarterback Drew Lock was not one of the players taking part. Mike Klis of KUSA reports that Lock was observing rather than taking part in the session.

Related players: Brett Rypien

Lock has a right shoulder injury that kept him from playing the last two weeks. Head coach Vic Fangio deemed his chances of playing against the Patriots in Week 5 as “50-50” and said the team would see how much progress he’s made early this week, the story said. Rypien started in the win over the Jets and will continue to start if Lock isn’t given the green light to return this week.

Broncos head coach Vic Fangio said QB Drew Lock is '50-50' to play Week 5 against the New England Patriots, according to Mike Klis of 9News.

Nothing says "Welcome Back!" like the New England Patriots. Lock and Broncos have 10 days to see if he can be game ready.