It feels good to win, doesn’t it?

On Sunday against the Carolina Panthers, Denver quarterback Drew Lock completed 21 of 27 passes for 280 yards with 0 interceptions and an overall quarterback rating of 149.5.

That ought to quiet the Lock haters, right?

If you put 10 dedicated fans in a locked room and ask them their thoughts about Drew Lock and the Denver Broncos, without a doubt candor would quickly devolve into a shouting match over the young quarterback needing more time versus fans who believe they have already seen enough.

The truth is somewhere in the middle. Sunday’s game was a triumph for Drew Lock. It feels terrific to watch him dropping bombs to K.J. Hamler. Was it the signature statement game that some proclaimed? Let’s reserve that designation for when he repeats Sunday’s feat against a playoff-caliber contender.

We should all celebrate the game that Drew Lock turned in against the Panthers. His vision for open receivers, no interceptions, and Lock’s mechanics were all encouraging signs of growth. His ability to execute the short passing game opened up the opportunities downfield that Broncos Country has longed for all season.

Three games remain this season and, realistically, there’s no reason the Broncos shouldn’t win at least two of them. Heck, if Lock and the Broncos knock of a red-hot Buffalo team this Saturday, Broncos fans could very well get the statement win that we have been thirsting for.

Stay tuned. This could get interesting.

HORSE TRACKS

'It says a lot about the guys in this locker room': Broncos prove resilient in road win over Carolina
“For guys to step in [and] play the way they did today, it says a lot about the guys in this locker room being fighters,” Kareem Jackson said.

Cover 4: Drew Lock tosses career-high 4 TDs as Broncos hang on to beat Panthers
In a meeting against their Super Bowl 50 opponent, the Broncos grabbed a victory in perhaps Lock's finest performance of the season.

Fant, Bolles to stay in Charlotte an extra day after illness as extra precaution
Noah Fant and Garett Bolles have tested negative for COVID-19, but Head Coach Vic Fangio said the two players would stay in Charlotte for an extra day as a precaution.

Short-passing success leads to deep-ball fireworks as Drew Lock posts best game of young career

Sam Martin's first season as Broncos punter, holder | 9news.com
Denver Broncos punter Sam Martin took a similar path to the NFL as Broncos Ring of Fame kicker Jason Elam.

Lock tosses 4 TDs as Broncos outlast Panthers | Reuters
Drew Lock threw four touchdown passes and Diontae Spencer returned a punt for a score as the Denver Broncos posted a 32-27 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday in Charlotte.

Denver 32, Carolina 27 | By the numbers | Sports Coverage | gazette.com
A by-the-numbers look at Sunday's Broncos game against the Panthers.

Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers highlights | Week 14
Watch all the highlights of the Week 14 matchup between the Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers.

Drew Lock's four-touchdown day just what Broncos needed - Denver Broncos Blog- ESPN
Lock showed poise and composure in picking apart the Panthers, making a case to continue to be the Broncos' QB moving forward.

Haason Redick on five-sack game: "It doesn't feel real" - ProFootballTalk

Steelers at Bills score: Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs cruise past Pittsburgh in win with big playoff implications - CBSSports.com
The Steelers' vaunted 'D' had no answer for Diggs all night

Chase Young, defense help vault Washington Football Team into first place in NFC East
Washington (6-7) took over sole possession of the NFC East with a 23-15 win over the San Francisco 49ers.

Ben Roethlisberger says struggling Pittsburgh Steelers 'need to look in the mirror, and it starts with me'
Ben Roethlisberger was blunt in his self-assessment Sunday following a second straight Steelers loss: "If I don't play good enough football, then I need to hang it up."

Jalen Hurts wins 1st QB start as Philadelphia Eagles stun New Orleans Saints
Quarterback Jalen Hurts rushed for more than 100 yards and threw for a touchdown in his first NFL start, leading the Eagles past the Saints.

Concern mounting within Steelers' organization about Ben Roethlisberger knee injury - CBSSports.com
Pittsburgh is beginning to wonder if their pass-heavy offensive approach can hold up

Doug Pederson won't commit to Jalen Hurts as starting QB, but Carson Wentz will reportedly stay on bench - CBSSports.com
Hurts helped the Eagles upset the Saints in his first career start

2020 NFL playoff races, standings: Steelers fall out of top spot in AFC, Packers take over top seed in NFC - CBSSports.com
Here's a look at the NFL standings as the Week 14 slate of games come into fruition

Alex Smith injury: Ron Rivera says Washington QB had calf tightness, Dwayne Haskins replaces him - CBSSports.com
Haskins played out the rest of the game for Washington

NFL Week 14 scores, highlights, updates, schedule: Wild Falcons-Chargers ending features 3 INTs in 11 plays - CBSSports.com
All the best highlights from Week 14 are right here

Steelers' Diontae Johnson heads to bench after multiple drops early vs. Bills - CBSSports.com
The second-year wideout entered 'SNF' with an NFL-high 10 drops

Raiders fire defensive coordinator Paul Guenther after giving up 44 points to Colts in Week 14 - CBSSports.com
Rod Marinelli will serve as the interim defensive coordinator for the remainder of the season

Bruce Arians on the Tampa offense: "We can do any damn thing we want to do" - ProFootballTalk

Sunday Night Football: Stefon Diggs goes for 130, Bills defeat Steelers 26-15 - ProFootballTalk

FMIA Week 14: The Beauty of Jalen Hurts; the Ugly Truth in Pittsburgh - Peter King, NBC Sports
Peter King's Football Morning In America column begins with Jalen Hurts' winning debut for Philly and the ugly truth emerging in Pittsburgh.

Bevell: 'Too early to tell' whether Matthew Stafford (ribs) will miss time
Matthew Stafford wasn't able to finish Sunday's 31-24 loss to the Packers. It remains to be seen whether he will start next week versus the Titans.

Painful loss to Chiefs leaves Dolphins in dicey spot
The Dolphins weren't quite ready to take advantage of a big opportunity against the Chiefs on Sunday, Jeffri Chadiha says. Will that be the story of Miami's season?

2020 NFL playoff picture: Rams, Seahawks among most trustworthy NFC fringe teams
After several head-to-head matchups between NFC playoff contenders in Week 14, Judy Battista ranks nine of the conference's

Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger after loss to Bills: 'We're not playing good football'
The Steelers may have clinched a playoff berth thanks to Miami's loss, but after falling to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night -- their second straight loss -- turning things around could be a challenge, writes NFL Network's Jim Trotter.

Minnesota Vikings' playoff hopes take hit as Dan Bailey misses 4 kicks
The Vikings' playoff hopes took a hit after a disastrous day by Dan Bailey, who missed four kicks in Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers.

Green Bay Packers clinch NFC North with win over Detroit Lions as No. 1 seed remains in play
The Packers beat the Lions on Sunday to clinch their second straight division title under Matt LaFleur, and -- thanks to Philadelphia's win over New Orleans -- remain in position for the No. 1 overall seed in the NFC.

Seattle Seahawks' Jamal Adams sets DB sacks mark vs. New York Jets
The Seahawks' Jamal Adams sacked former teammate Sam Darnold on Sunday to reach 8.5 sacks this season, setting the NFL record for most sacks in a season by a defensive back.