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Broncos | Looking like Orton will not play Week 11 Sat Nov 21, 07:49 PM
Mike Klis, of The Denver Post, reports, as of Saturday, Nov. 21, Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton's (ankle) ankle has not healed enough to be able to play in Week 11. All signs are pointing to QB Chris Simms starting the game.
| Our view: Bad news for the Broncos. Even if Chris Simms plays twice as good as he did in the second half last week, it won't be nearly good enough to beat the Chargers, because Simms played as bad as Derek Anderson or JaMarcus Russell at their worst. |
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Broncos | Jordan, Harris out for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 06:49 PM
Denver Broncos RB LaMont Jordan (back) and OT Ryan Harris (toe) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 20. They have been ruled out for Week 11.
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Broncos | Lloyd probable for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 06:48 PM
Denver Broncos WR Brandon Lloyd (foot) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as probable for Week 11 and is expected to be available.
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Broncos | Buckhalter probable for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 06:47 PM
Denver Broncos RB Correll Buckhalter (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as probable for Week 11 and is expected to play.
| Our view: Buckhalter's knee isn't 100%, so expect Knowshon Moreno to get the majority of RB touches for the Broncos again this week. |
Correll Buckhalter player page
Broncos | Barrett questionable for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 06:46 PM
Denver Broncos FS Josh Barrett (hamstring) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as questionable for Week 11 and probably will be a game-time decision.
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Broncos | Marshall probable for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 06:45 PM
Denver Broncos WR Brandon Marshall (neck) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as probable for Week 11 and is expected to play.
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Broncos | Orton misses practice Friday Fri Nov 20, 06:41 PM
Updating a previous report, Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as questionable for Week 11.
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Broncos | Ayers fined Fri Nov 20, 03:45 PM
Lindsay Jones, of The Denver Post, reports Denver Broncos LB Robert Ayers was fined $5,000 Friday, Nov. 20, for a 'major facemask' penalty in Week 10.
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Broncos | Orton to be game-time decision Fri Nov 20, 01:43 PM
Updating a previous report, ESPN.com reports Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) will be a game-time decision in Week 11.
| Our view: This doesn't bode well for Denver. Even if Orton plays, his mobility will be limited and the Chargers will be on the attack. Expect a heavy dose of Knowshon Moreno for as long as the game is close. |
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Broncos | Orton will not practice Friday, could play Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 12:58 PM
Frack Schwab, of the Colorado Springs Gazette, reports Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) will not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 20, but head coach Josh McDaniels said Orton has a chance to play Week 11. Orton will be listed as questionable for the game.
| Our view: The classic game time decision here. Orton's status has been shrouded in mystery this entire week - perhaps because coach McDaniels doesn't want to tip his hand before this key divisional matchup. If Orton does play it is a good thing for the Broncos passing game because Chris Simms is unlikely to do much in his place on Sunday. |
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Broncos | Hillis could be active Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 12:42 PM
Denver Broncos FB Peyton Hillis could be active for Week 11 if RB Correll Buckhalter (knee) or RB LaMont Jordan (back) are not able to play.
| Our view: Hillis has been inactive, or strictly on special teams duty this season. He has gotten a few touches here and there, but has made some mistakes earlier this year that put him in coach McDaniels doghouse. We'll see if injuries once again open the door for Peyton Hillis. |
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Broncos | Marshall practices Thursday Fri Nov 20, 12:38 PM
Denver Broncos WR Brandon Marshall (neck) participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 19. He will be able to play in Week 11.
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Broncos | Barrett limited Thursday Fri Nov 20, 12:37 PM
Denver Broncos FS Josh Barrett (hamstring) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 19. He could play in Week 11 if he does not have a setback.
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Broncos | Harris missed practice Thursday Fri Nov 20, 12:37 PM
Denver Broncos OT Ryan Harris (toe) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 19. He likely will not play in Week 11 unless he makes a significant recovery.
Link to story Broncos | Jordan missed practice Thursday Fri Nov 20, 12:35 PM
Denver Broncos RB LaMont Jordan (back) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 19.
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Broncos | Buckhalter missed practice Thursday Fri Nov 20, 12:34 PM
Denver Broncos RB Correll Buckhalter (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 19.
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Broncos | Orton missed practice Thursday Fri Nov 20, 12:34 PM
Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 19. The Broncos have not ruled him out for Week 11 and said he is feeling better.
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Broncos | Simms likely to start in Week 11 Thu Nov 19, 04:51 PM
The Associated Press reports Denver Broncos QB Chris Simms is likely to start in Week 11 against the San Diego Chargers after taking snaps with the first team again Thursday, Nov. 19.
| Our view: It would be Simms first start since 2006, but the Broncos could be in trouble against the Chargers. The team may lean more on the ground game to help keep things simple for Simms if he does get the start. |
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Broncos | Barrett practices Thursday Thu Nov 19, 03:05 PM
Mike Klis, of The Denver Post, reports Denver Broncos FS Josh Barrett (hamstring) returned to practice Thursday, Nov. 19.
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Broncos | Marshall practices Thursday Thu Nov 19, 03:04 PM
Mike Klis, of The Denver Post, reports Denver Broncos WR Brandon Marshall (neck) returned to practice Thursday, Nov. 19.
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Broncos | Orton misses practice Thursday Thu Nov 19, 03:04 PM
Mike Klis, of The Denver Post, reports Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) missed his second straight practice Thursday, Nov. 19, with a severely sprained ankle. He is still hoping to play in Week 11.
| Our view: Orton suffered an ankle injury last year when he was starting for the Bears, and after he came back after the injury he didn't look like the same quarterback. The Broncos are in trouble if Orton can't give it a go, as Chris Simms would be forced to start. This is a huge game against the Chargers for the division lead in the AFC West, and Simms would likely struggle once again this week. |
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Broncos | Game plan will not change if Simms starts Thu Nov 19, 12:33 PM
Frank Schwab, of the Colorado Springs Gazette, reports Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels said the game plan in Week 11 will not change if QB Chris Simms has to start in place of QB Kyle Orton (ankle).
| Our view: The Broncos passing game will not be the same without Kyle Orton. Yes, Simms is getting more reps in practice this week, but he played terrible with the lead against the Redskins. If Orton can't play, and Simms struggles again, we could see rookie Tom Brandstater inserted into the lineup. |
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Broncos | Simms takes first-team snaps Wednesday Wed Nov 18, 11:38 PM
The Associated Press reports Denver Broncos QB Chris Simms practiced with the first-team offense in practice Wednesday, Nov. 18.
| Our view: The coaching staff is still reportedly planning on starting Orton. This probably won't end well for Broncos fans. |
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Broncos | Orton has torn ligaments Wed Nov 18, 11:38 PM
The Associated Press reports Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) has torn ligaments in his left ankle. However, he is still hoping to start in Week 11. 'I'll come back as fast as I can and try to lead the football team and try to be in the huddle just like everybody else,' Orton said. 'In this sport, you've got to play when you are dinged up, and the quarterback is no different.'
| Our view: That Orton is preparing to play this week is an indictment of Chris Simms as much as it's a statement on Orton's physical condition. The Broncos can't afford to lose this one, so it's looking like a gimpy Orton will give it a go. |
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Broncos | Buckhalter limited Wednesday Wed Nov 18, 08:28 PM
Denver Broncos RB Correll Buckhalter (knee) was limited during the team's practice Wednesday, Nov. 18.
| Our view: Buckhalter is already trying work his way back from the doghouse after an early fumble vs. the Redskins, and this will not help. |
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Broncos | Orton misses practice Wednesday Wed Nov 18, 08:28 PM
Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Nov. 18.
| Our view: Orton's status is up in the air, but it does appear possible that he might play, which is better than we expected after the game. |
Kyle Orton player page
Broncos | Marshall misses practice Wednesday Wed Nov 18, 08:27 PM
Denver Broncos WR Brandon Marshall (neck) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Nov. 18.
| Our view: Marshall missed practice on Wednesday last week, and he was just fine in the game on Sunday. |
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Broncos | Three miss practice Wednesday Wed Nov 18, 08:15 PM
Denver Broncos S Josh Barrett (hamstring), OT Ryan Harris (toe) and RB LaMont Jordan (back) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Nov. 18.
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Broncos | Orton misses practice Wednesday Wed Nov 18, 03:07 PM
Mike Klis, of The Denver Post, reports Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) did not practice during the media portion of practice Wednesday, Nov. 18.
| Our view: This game against the Chargers on Sunday is huge for the Denver Broncos. Once they had a 3 1/2 game lead on San Diego in the division, but entering week 11 they are currently tied for the division lead. Orton gives the Broncos the best chance to win, and the last time these two teams played Denver was able to abuse the Chargers defense through the air. |
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Broncos | Orton to play in Week 11 Tue Nov 17, 12:04 PM
Michael Lombardi, of NFL Network, reports Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) will play in Week 11 despite an injured left ankle.
| Our view: This is good news for the Denver Broncos, as Chris Simms looked terrible in his one half of play against the Redskins. It's an all important game at home against the Chargers, with the division lead hanging in the balance. We'll have to see what Orton can do on that ankle because he had a similar injury last year in Chicago and didn't look like the same player after his return. |
Kyle Orton player page
Broncos | Orton's status will be known later in week Mon Nov 16, 04:19 PM
The Associated Press reports Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels said the team will not know if QB Kyle Orton (ankle) will be able to play until later in the week.
| Our view: Kyle Orton is very important to the Broncos offense as Chris Simms looked lost on Sunday against the Redskins. Denver had the lead when Simms took over, yet couldn't seal the victory against a team that has struggled this year. Last year in Chicago Orton sustained an ankle injury, missed one game, but then came back and played. However, he didn't look like the same quarterback after the injury because the injury changed the way he set up to throw the football and was always on his mind. We'll see if Orton struggles once again post-injury this year. |
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Broncos | Marshall scores twice Week 10 Sun Nov 15, 05:35 PM
The Associated Press reports Denver Broncos WR Brandon Marshall caught five passes for 134 yards with two touchdown receptions Week 10.
| Our view: Marshall got off to a hot start, catching two long touchdown passes aided by major breakdowns in the Washington secondary. The second half was a different story as the Broncos struggled with Chris Simms under center. |
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Broncos | Orton throws two TD passes Week 10 Sun Nov 15, 05:34 PM
The Associated Press reports Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) was 11-for-18 for 193 yards with two touchdown passes Week 10 against the Washington Redskins. Orton limped to the locker room after suffering an ankle injury and was replaced by QB Chris Simms, who went 3-for-13 for 13 yards and an interception in the game.
| Our view: Orton struggled tremendously after an ankle injury last season, so this injury could be significant even if Orton is able to return next week. The play of Simms wasn't at all reassuring for the fantasy prospects of Brandon Marshall or Eddie Royal. |
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Broncos | Williams injured Week 10 Sun Nov 15, 03:39 PM
NFL.com reports Denver Broncos LB D.J. Williams (neck) suffered a neck sprain in Week 10. His return is probable.
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Broncos | Orton leaves game because of ankle injury Sun Nov 15, 03:17 PM
The Associated Press reports Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) was not starting after halftime because of an ankle injury. Orton came up hobbling on a scramble right before halftime. When he returned to the sidelines in the second half, his left ankle was heavily taped. The Broncos say his return is doubtful. QB Chris Simms has replaced Orton.
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Broncos | Week 10 Inactives Sun Nov 15, 12:06 PM
The Denver Broncos have declared WR Brandon Lloyd, DL Chris Baker, FS Josh Barrett, FB Peyton Hillis, OL Ryan Harris, DL Ryan McBean, OG Seth Olsen, QB Tom Brandstater inactive for Week 10.
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Broncos | Barrett doubtful for Week 10 Fri Nov 13, 07:12 PM
Denver Broncos SS Josh Barrett (hamstring) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 13. He is listed as doubtful for Week 10.
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Broncos | McBean questionable for Week 10 Fri Nov 13, 07:10 PM
Denver Broncos DE Ryan McBean (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 13. He is listed as questionable for Week 10 and may be a game-time decision.
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Broncos | Harris out for Week 10 Fri Nov 13, 07:08 PM
Denver Broncos OT Ryan Harris (toe) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 13. He has been ruled out for the team's Week 10 game.
Link to story Broncos | Marshall probable for Week 10 Fri Nov 13, 07:06 PM
Denver Broncos WR Brandon Marshall (back) participated in practice Friday, Nov. 13. He is listed as probable for Week 10 and will start.
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Broncos | A. Smith to see playing time decrease Thu Nov 12, 06:49 PM
Denver CB Alphonso Smith will see his playing time decrease because CB Ty Law has taken over the team's nickel back job.
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Broncos | Marshall practices Thursday Thu Nov 12, 06:48 PM
Denver Broncos WR Brandon Marshall (back) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 12. He should be able to play in Week 10.
| Our view: Wednesday's missed practice was nothing to be worried about. Marshall is an excellent WR2 play this week against the Redskins. |
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Broncos | McBean limited Thursday Thu Nov 12, 06:44 PM
Denver Broncos DE Ryan McBean (knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 12. He may be able to play in Week 10, but the team will not rush him back.
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Broncos | Barrett misses practice Thursday Thu Nov 12, 06:40 PM
Denver Broncos SS Josh Barrett (hamstring) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 12. It looks like he will not be able to play in Week 10.
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Broncos | Harris misses practice Thursday Thu Nov 12, 06:40 PM
Denver Broncos OT Ryan Harris (toe) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 12. He is considered doubtful for Week 10.
Link to story Broncos | Orton says offense needs to make more plays Thu Nov 12, 02:23 PM
Frank Schwab, of the Colorado Springs Gazette, reports Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton said the offense needs more big plays to have more success. 'We have also got to find a way to make some bigger plays, no question about it,' Orton said. 'It's tough to always rely on eight-, 10-play drives to score points, but it would be great to find ways to score in three- or four-play drives.'
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Broncos | Buckhalter started Week 9 Thu Nov 12, 02:19 PM
Frank Schwab, of the Colorado Springs Gazette, reports Denver Broncos RB Correll Buckhalter started over RB Knowshon Moreno in Week 9, but head coach Josh McDaniels said the decision was not performance-based.
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Broncos | Hamilton loses starting job Thu Nov 12, 12:41 AM
Updating a previous item, Aaron Wilson, of the National Football Post, reports Denver Broncos OG Ben Hamilton has lost his starting job to OG Russ Hochstein.
Link to story Broncos | R. Harris, J. Barrett miss practice Wednesday Wed Nov 11, 07:42 PM
CBSSports.com reports Denver Broncos OT Ryan Harris (toe) and S Josh Barrett (leg) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Nov. 11.
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Broncos | Marshall misses practice Wednesday Wed Nov 11, 07:42 PM
CBSSports.com reports Denver Broncos WR Brandon Marshall (undisclosed) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Nov. 11.
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