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The Indianapolis Colts have 20 players on their injury report, 19 listed as questionable. The Broncos on the other hand, have just 4, but it's the player listed as OUT that still has everyone talking. LT Matt Lepsis tore the ACL in his right knee and will miss the rest of the season. On Sunday, it was Erik Pears that replaced Lepsis in the line-up, and though Shanny spoke well of Pears after, he did allow the Alvin McKinley of the Browns to sacks, though TE Stephen Alexander took blame for one of them. When Shanahan was asked about the situation, he responded in typical Shanny fashion --
We'll experiment at practice, we'll make the decision later.
In other words, no one is going to know a thing until game day. There is no doubt that Shanny is totally sold on Pears as a possible replacement. He is going to look at all possibilities and combinations to go against Dwight Freeney, who is lickiing his chops to get his first sack of the season. In reality, there are three options Shanny has at this point. Let's take a look at all three --COOPER CARLISLE

ADAM MEADOWS

ERIK PEARS

This are the choices the Broncos have. Though Carlisle seems to be the best option, it also creates the most chaos, since Carlisle is already a starter. Instead of one unknown, there would be two, and that could actually make matter worse. One thing was certain on Sunday; Jake Plummer isn't used to getting hit from the blind side, which the look on his face after getting planted by McKinley in the 2nd half said rather explicitly, and Shanny is going to have to have faith in whomever he decides on.



In other injury news, the Broncos are still in wait and see mode with Gerrard Warren, who is nursing a sprained toe. Warrnen missed practice yesterday, and isn't expected to test the toe until Friday. Shanny is cautiously optimistic --
We think he has a chance, but we'll know more on Friday
The other Broncos on the Injury Report -- Kyle Johnson, Tatum Bell and Cedric Cobbs -- all took part in practice and are expected to play.