Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson will start Week 16's matchup against the Los Angeles Rams after clearing concussion protocol.
"Russell is going to be playing next week, but I thought Brett [Rypien] did a really good job," Broncos coach Nathaniel Hackett said.
Hackett said on Dec. 16 the team decided to rule out Wilson for Week 15 against the Arizona Cardinals despite the fact that he cleared concussion protocol.
Rypien threw for 197 yards and a touchdown against an interception in the Broncos' 24-15 win over the Cardinals on Sunday. The victory snapped a five-game losing streak.