Lock responded on his second and third drives by twice finding Courtland Sutton in the end zone for a 14-0 lead.

Neither Lock nor Fangio said the playbook was simplified for the rookie in his first start. Instead, the team aimed to put Lock in a position to succeed by choosing what to implement.

"I wouldn't necessarily say last week was simple, but we definitely tried to keep a clear head for me — make some of our plays and what we're checking to, this and that, a little easier," Lock said. "I might get a little bit more this week, but regardless of what their plan is, I'm super excited. I looked over the plan last night and went over it this morning. I think it's an awesome plan that we have going into this game."

Fangio said any changes to the plays the Broncos run against the Texans will have more to do with the Broncos' game plan rather than Lock.

Lock, though, said he feels more comfortable talking to the offensive coaching staff about the plays he likes and what he thinks he can execute.

"I feel like I can definitely talk a little bit more, but as far as what we talked about yesterday, it was, 'Let's prep the exact same way that we did last week,'" Lock said. "You put in just enough time, let's maybe put in even a little bit more this week. Not change your schedule, not change when you go to bed, not change when you eat, just keep it the same and we'll try to ride this thing out. I think as the weeks go on, I could probably put more input in, but as Week 2 as a starter, I'll still probably defer to them."

If Lock can replicate the result, he'll join Elway and Penrose in an exclusive club.

And as Archie Manning may say, "You can't win them all if you don't win your first two."