Denver Broncos @ San Diego Chargers: Saturday Injury Report

by Tim Lynch on Nov 20, 2010 3:03 PM MST in Denver Broncos Injury News

DENVER BRONCOS
Player (Pos.)	Injury	Thur. Participation	Fri. Participation	Sat. Participation	Saturday Status
André Goodman (CB)	Hip	DNP	DNP	DNP	OUT
Jamal Williams (NT)	Non-injury	Not Listed	DNP	Limited	Probable
Robert Ayers (OLB)	Foot	Limited	Limited	Limited	Questionable
Darcel McBath (S)	Ankle	Limited	Limited	Limited	Questionable
Eddie Royal (WR)	Hamstring	Not Listed	DNP	Limited	Questionable
SAN DIEGO CHARGERS
Player (Pos.)	Injury	Thur. Participation	Fri. Participation	Sat. Participation	Saturday Status
Steve Gregory (S)	Shoulder	Limited	DNP	DNP	Doubtful
Ryan Mathews (RB)	Ankle	DNP	DNP	DNP	Doubtful
Legadu Naanee (WR)	Hamstring	Limited	Limited	DNP	Doubtful
Antonio Gates (TE)	Foot-Toe	DNP	DNP	DNP	Questionable
Travis Johnson (DE)	Shoulders	Limited	Limited	Limited	Questionable
Kris Wilson (TE)	Back	Limited	Limited	DNP	Questionable
Malcolm Floyd (WR)	Hamstring	Full	Limited	Full	Probable
Nate Kaeding (K)	Right Groin	Full	Full	Full	Probable
Brandon Siler (LB)	Foot	Full	Full	Full	Probable

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I wonder if Gates will play

Not that it matters that much. Rivers has plenty of weapons to fire at.

We bought this teritory with our body and souls then we watered it with our tears.

by stevestephens on Nov 20, 2010 3:17 PM MST reply actions

I think it will matter quite a bit. If Gates doesn't play that means we won't have to double cover him (like we did Dallas Clark) which will free up a defender to cover the underneath or deep routes.

I really hope Gates doesn’t play.

by BroncoMath101 on Nov 20, 2010 4:33 PM MST up reply actions

Perrish Cox better be ready. This will be his toughest test so far.

I hope Robert Ayers sits so he can fully heal. We may be just fine with Haggan and Mays.

I could see Antonio Gates trying to play, only to leave after the first or second series when he realized he is in too much pain. That will help the Broncos if it happens, because it’ll partially disrupt the flow of the Chargers’ offense.

"All credibility, all good conscience, all evidence of truth come only from the senses." Friedrich Nietzsche

by Horsepower on Nov 20, 2010 3:22 PM MST reply actions

Well

the Chargers can’t really run the football that well either and the Chiefs can, so let’s get Ayers healthy for the stretch run. He knows better than anyone else and I know he’ll make the right call

Brad James

by the new Bradfather on Nov 20, 2010 4:27 PM MST up reply actions

The Chargers can run the ball

I’m not sure where you got that from. Stats are a little low because they’ve been behind in some games. But the yards/carry is good. They can run when they have the opportunity or when they need to. It looks like Mathews will be out, but Tolbert can carry the load. He’s a load himself.

by SDreal on Nov 20, 2010 11:44 PM MST up reply actions

Mr. Tolbert

meet Mr. Mays (#51.)

"All credibility, all good conscience, all evidence of truth come only from the senses." Friedrich Nietzsche

by Horsepower on Nov 21, 2010 10:18 AM MST up reply actions

Correction:

the Chargers will run as effectively as Chris Johnson and the Chiefs did.

Brad James

by the new Bradfather on Nov 21, 2010 10:31 AM MST up reply actions

Who’s the backup to Ryan Matthews if he doesn’t play? Do they still have Sproles?

by Carl B. on Nov 20, 2010 3:29 PM MST reply actions

Mike Tolbert

He is a bruiser.

Character may be manifested in the great moments but it is made in the small ones -- Philip Brooks
My ship finally came in, but it was the Kobayashi Maru.

by KaptainKirk on Nov 20, 2010 3:30 PM MST up reply actions

You'll get to know Tolbert well

He’s the most versatile bowling ball in the league.

by SDreal on Nov 20, 2010 11:42 PM MST up reply actions

It should be a great match up. If Gates is out or hurting it will limit what PR can do though and Floyd not well either? Hmm...

by bfree2bronc on Nov 21, 2010 12:02 AM MST up reply actions

We've Played

against Tolbert before. He’s had some success against us but I really think Joe Mays is the kind of player that can change everything. His presence did last week along with Mario Haggan’s sack hat trick

Brad James

by the new Bradfather on Nov 21, 2010 10:37 AM MST up reply actions

Dismayed by the Royal re-injury....

I wonder if that means Decker or just more DT……My guess is more DT!

Officially on record with a 10-6 prediction for 2010! (8/21/10)

"Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passion, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence."
John Adams

by Broncotodd on Nov 20, 2010 3:37 PM MST reply actions

So

Eddie practiced, thus I think he’ll play. If not, is it Eric Decker’s coming-out party?

Brad James

by the new Bradfather on Nov 20, 2010 4:25 PM MST reply actions

If Gates is out or limited it's huge for us

Nanee won’t be playing, and Floyd will but no one know’s how effective he’ll be, Champ will likely cover him most of the game. That leaves Crayton and a bunch of fill ins at the position. The Chargers have had a terrible year at WR(injury wise/holdout) outside of Gates and Floyd with flashes of Nanee.

by Iwasfn47 on Nov 20, 2010 4:57 PM MST reply actions

The injuries they've had have been horrible

The receivers themselves are dangerous

by SoCalBronco1998 on Nov 20, 2010 8:12 PM MST up reply actions

If the rush doesn't get to Rivers

then the D will simply need to rough up the receivers. After each catch, if the D can be physical and make them pay, then they’ll begin to worry about future hits, and that will affect their play toward the end of the game. I hope they will do just that and if the Broncos’ offense clicks, the Chargers should be playing catch-up with a bunch of tentative receivers.

Of course, this is the best case scenario for how our defense should play this offense.

"All credibility, all good conscience, all evidence of truth come only from the senses." Friedrich Nietzsche

by Horsepower on Nov 21, 2010 10:28 AM MST up reply actions

Patrick Crayton

is a pouter too. He can play well when he wants to, but generally he sulks and sulks and sulks. Nice!

Brad James

by the new Bradfather on Nov 20, 2010 11:12 PM MST reply actions

The Chargers actually run the ball quite well

They just haven’t had to or they have been behind. When the need to, they can pound the ball.

by SDreal on Nov 20, 2010 11:40 PM MST reply actions

I Get

the impression the Chargers can run the ball well, hopefully not tomorrow. Joe Mays is a diamond in the rough. Shame on Wink for not using him sooner

Brad James

by the new Bradfather on Nov 21, 2010 10:32 AM MST up reply actions

Not to jab at you but...

That doesn’t reflect in your win/loss record (the need to part of your statement). Your team has only sucked one game less than ours. Let’s face it both teams have blown it in several games.

We bought this teritory with our body and souls then we watered it with our tears.

by stevestephens on Nov 21, 2010 11:01 AM MST up reply actions

Must win for Broncos or McDaniels

A lot of people are talking about how this game is really the gate to the playoffs. With the horrid records in our division, it might still be mathematically possible for the Broncos to still be in it, even if they lose. The only easy games the Dolts have through the rest of the season are San Fran and Cincinnati. Granted the Chefs have a relatively easy schedule, but the last two losses, especially the one against the Broncs, make it tough to determine the realy strength of that team. The Faiders have a tough schedule from here on out.

However, this game might be more of a determining factor of the future for McDaniels than the team. If the Broncos can’t win against a crippled Chargers team, with most of the Broncos players healthy, it might raise some eyebrows. And, Bill Parcells just said he’d like to possibly get back into coaching again. Would he be a good fit for Bowlen and his management team?

by jtomasik on Nov 21, 2010 9:44 AM MST reply actions

Presumptive

as your assessment is, I hope not to find out. Changing coaches ruins stability

Brad James

by the new Bradfather on Nov 21, 2010 10:36 AM MST up reply actions

I gotta agree with ya Brad...

McD and company have a plan. It’s needs a little more time to come to fruition. Of course a win on Monday will be a huge thing. I expect to see a very high scoring game with the winner (Denver) having the ball last. 60 points +.

We bought this teritory with our body and souls then we watered it with our tears.

by stevestephens on Nov 21, 2010 10:57 AM MST up reply actions