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Denver Broncos starting running back Montee Ball missed his second day of practice which really doesn't come as a surprise. However rookie running back Juwan Thompson did return to practice Thursday after sitting out Wednesday's practice with a knee injury. I do not think Thompson is in danger of missing this Sunday's contest against the Jets. The Broncos only have three running backs on the current roster, and if Thompson's injury was serious I would assume they would have brought up Kapri Bibbs by now.
It's beginning to look like the Broncos running back situation while Ball is out will be a running back my committee deal. While Hillman will get the start I would expect the Broncos to use their backs in situations that fit their style more, and possibly stick with the "hot hand" during the game.
The Broncos are looking pretty healthy again this week with the exception being Montee Ball. The only other Broncos player to miss today's practice was rookie offensive tackle Michael Schofield, and he's dealing with a death in the family.
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— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) October 9, 2014
After practice Denver Broncos Offensive Coordinator Adam Gase was asked about wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders not having a touchdown despite his strong start with the Broncos. Gase replied that he's aware of it because Sanders has "let him know about" and that "hopefully, eventually he will get one" with a smirk. I like that Sanders is hungry for his first touchdown reception as a Denver Bronco. I believe once he gets one the rest will come in bunches.
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Rex Ryan the Head Coach of the New York Jets believes that former Denver Broncos wide receiver, and now Jets receiver Eric Decker will play this week. Decker has been dealing a nagging hamstring injury that has made him miss sometime the past few weeks.
Ryan is also optimistic that starting inside linebacker David Harris will be able to go Sunday. Harris is currently dealing with an ankle injury. Harris is one of the Jets most important players on the team so if he isn't able to go for them on Sunday it would be a major loss for their defense.
Your complete Thursday practice report below.
Denver Broncos
| Player | Pos. | Injury | Wed. Participation | Thur. Participation | Fri. Participation | Game Status |
| Schofield, Michael | OL | Non-Injury | DNP | DNP | ||
| Ball, Montee | RB | Groin | DNP | DNP | ||
| Thompson, Juwan | RB | Knee | DNP | Limited | ||
| Bruton, David | S | Ankle | FULL | FULL | ||
| Caldwell, Andre | WR | Knee | FULL | FULL | ||
| Harris, Chris Jr. | CB | Knee | FULL | FULL | ||
| McCray, Lerentee | LB | Knee | FULL | FULL | ||
| McManus, Brandon | K | Right Groin | FULL | FULL |
New York Jets
| Player | Pos. | Injury | Wed. Participation | Thur. Participation | Fri. Participation | Game Status | |
| Bush, Josh | S | Quadricep | DNP | DNP | |||
| Harris, David | LB | Shoulder | DNP | DNP | |||
| Nelson, David | WR | Ankle | DNP | LIMITED | |||
| Walls, Darrin | DB | Knee | DNP | LIMITED | |||
| Colon, Willie | OL | Knee | LIMITED | LIMITED | |||
| Decker, Eric | WR | Hamstring | LIMITED | LIMITED | |||
| Mangold, Nick | OL | Shoulder | LIMITED | LIMITED | |||
| Milliner, Dee | DB | Quadricep | LIMITED | FULL | |||
| Giacomini, Breno | OL | Low Back | FULL | FULL | |||
| Harrison, Damon | DL | Ankle | FULL | FULL | |||
| Johnson, Chris | RB | Ankle | FULL | FULL | |||
| Jeff Cumberland | TE | Illness | --- | DNP | |||