Kansas City Chiefs @ Denver Broncos -- Wednesday Injury Report

by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 3, 2008 3:56 PM MST in 2008 Denver Broncos Game Previews

Denver Broncos
Player	Injury	Wed. Participation	Thur. Participation	Fri. Participation	Friday Status
S Marlon McCree	Ankle	Did Not Participate
DL Ebenezer Ekuban	Back	Did Not Participate
LB Nate Webster	Knee	FullParticipation
LB D.J. Williams	Knee	FullParticipation
CB Champ Bailey	Groin	Limited Participation
RB Selvin Young	Groin	FullParticipation
DT DeWayne Robertson	Knees	Full Participation
DL Kenny Peterson	Achilles	Full Participation
WR Brandon Marshall	Hip	Full Participation
FB/LB Spencer Larsen	Groin/Hip	Full Participation
WR Chad Jackson	Ankle	Full Participation
FB Peyton Hillis	Hip	Full Participation
G Ben Hamilton	Wrist	Full Participation
RB P.J. Pope	Ribs	Full Participation
Kansas City Chiefs
Player	Injury	Wed. Participation	Thur. Participation	Fri. Participation	Friday Status
LB Donnie Edwards	Hamstring/Knee	Did Not Participate
CB Patrick Surtain	Quadriceps	Did Not Participate
DE Tamba Hali	Ankle	Limited Participation
G Adrian Jones	Ankle	Limited Participation
C Rudy Niswanger	Ankle	Limited Participation
G Wade Smith	Ankle	Limited Participation
LB Pat Thomas	Hamstring	Limited Participation

I'm hoping that Hamilton's wrist isn't to much of a problem, as this is the second week he has made it on the injury report. Of course, he isn't going to miss any time because no stinkin' wrist injury, but you hate to see such an essential part of the line have to miss a game sometime in the future because of something like that.

We'll need to keep an eye on Ekuban as the week goes on, and hopefully he will start practicing before too long. He is a major cog in our rotation and we will notice if he is gone.

Looks like the LBs and Selvin young are all going to be ready. I am fine with bringing DJ and Nate back into the lineup, as we have proven depth, but does anyone think Selvin Should rest unless he is absolutely 100%? that said, he had a couple of good runs in our earlier loss to the Chiefs, so there may be some validity to having him in the lineup to help salt away a divison home win.

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I think Selvin will make a great "change of pace" back to Hillis...

You simply don’t take a guy who just ran for 130 yards against the Jets and move him back into his former FB or backup TB role.

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by UnarmingMermaid on Dec 3, 2008 4:09 PM MST reply actions

I just don't want Woodyard to take a seat.

If this be Hell, let us make the most of it!

by Trinidad Jack on Dec 3, 2008 4:09 PM MST reply actions

The more I think about...

the more I think that we should try Woodyard out at saftey.

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by UnarmingMermaid on Dec 3, 2008 4:10 PM MST up reply actions

I agree...

I think it will be harder than you think to replace him.

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by Bob_Bell on Dec 3, 2008 7:09 PM MST up reply actions

I've completely spun on a dime

Play Hillis, and run him early and often…

Young is probably the better of the two, but keep him on the bench until he’s absolutely on top.

I’m hoping that Larsens great play results in Nate stepping up – you know in fear of loosing the gig…

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by Claus Vestergaard on Dec 3, 2008 4:11 PM MST reply actions

I'm not too familiar with these lists

Can you say with any amount of certainty, whether or not Champ will play?

Remember: New England won 18 last year; Oakland's won 19 in a half-decade
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by Claus Vestergaard on Dec 3, 2008 4:14 PM MST reply actions

Honestly...

They mean little until Friday…

Then it is —

Probable = 75% or greater chance of playing

Questionable = 50/50 Chance of playing

Doubtful = 25% or less chance to play

Out = Out

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by John Bena on Dec 3, 2008 4:21 PM MST up reply actions

I see. But the ones listed at "full participation" are good to go right?

No reason for making them look less injured than they are, no?

Remember: New England won 18 last year; Oakland's won 19 in a half-decade
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by Claus Vestergaard on Dec 3, 2008 4:24 PM MST up reply actions

Right now...

all that means is they ran through all the drills, so that is a good sign. I have a theory….If a player is limited on Friday, chances are they won’t play on Sunday….There are exceptions(Eddie Royal last week) but about 90% of the time it holds true

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by John Bena on Dec 3, 2008 4:32 PM MST up reply actions

Smoke-screeny huh... bullocks...

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by Claus Vestergaard on Dec 3, 2008 5:13 PM MST up reply actions

Champ has been telling the local media...

…that he will be on the field on Sunday barring a major setback. So…whatever that’s worth.

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by UnarmingMermaid on Dec 3, 2008 5:26 PM MST up reply actions

Good to know.

We will see Friday, however it he is positive then that is good news he is feeling better. I am glad to see most of the guys on the list went through the whole practice.

Oh and Styg, on Selvin Young, with the way Hillis played last Sunday I am sure he will get the ball more. However I thing Young (if he plays) will get his chances, I think they will see how he does as the game goes on.

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by weazel on Dec 3, 2008 5:36 PM MST up reply actions

I guess I am not really worried about Hillis' carries

but if Young isn’t 100% and he bangs up his groin and limps into the playoffs, we will REALLY be hurting. Teams like PIT and TEN, if we get a chance to see them will take their toll on our backs, so we need some depth there. Selvin at 100% is sooooo much better than Selvin at even 90%.

It never really crossed my mind that Hillis wasn’t the number one back… I guess I am just a sucker for a power running game! :)

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by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 3, 2008 6:02 PM MST up reply actions

he should be #1

he’s the only back we have that can break tackles, fall forward, and get first-downs/td’s. oh, and stay healthy. is there anything more important right now? i don’t believe shanny is still dreaming of 50-yard runs this season, so it’ll be hillis. larsen is back at fb, so what does that move say?

young should sit until he is 100%, i totally agree. then, give him 5-7 carries and a pass or 2 in the flat, see how it goes. we always have “gymbag” as an option, too, and i think pope is good to go, too. hillis and a healthy young may be just enough to get the balance we need to take on the big dogs. stay tuned

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by davecheffy on Dec 3, 2008 6:55 PM MST reply actions