Orton missies 3rd practice - game time decision

Time to rally the troops...whether it's Orton or Simms doesn't matter at this point.  This game will be won or lost as a team.  Let's see who wants it more.

 

GO BRONCOS!

Orton misses 3rd practice with ankle injury <!--subtitle--><!--byline--> The Associated Press <!--date--> Posted: 11/20/2009 10:28:18 AM PST <!--secondary date--> Updated: 11/20/2009 10:28:18 AM PST

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.—Kyle Orton missed a third consecutive practice Friday with a sprained left ankle.

Coach Josh McDaniels says the Denver Broncos quarterback's availability for Sunday's pivotal contest with San Diego will come down to a game-time decision.

Backup Chris Simms again took first-team practice repetitions, as he has all week in the absence of Orton, who was injured during last week's 27-17 loss at Washington.

Simms is in line to make his first start since September 2006, when he suffered a life-threatening spleen injury while with Tampa Bay.

McDaniels says Orton would be put through a workout before Sunday's game and how he performs will determine whether he plays.