Broncos-Chiefs injury report: Three things to know

C.J. Anderson is questionable, and the Broncos must look to their kick return depth chart.

By kmonty Sep 16, 2015, 12:56pm MDT

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C.J. Anderson is questionable

Denver's starting running back has a toe injury. While Gary Kubiak said he though Anderson was 'fine' Monday, the running back only has one day of limited practice this week after missing Monday and being limited Tuesday (the Broncos had a walkthrough Wednesday, in which Anderson was again limited). We think Anderson will play based on Kubiak's quotes and some of the things we've heard this week, but Questionable is technically 50/50.

If Anderson can't go, Ronnie Hillman will get the start, with Juwan Thompson backing him up. Hillman averaged 3.4 yards per carry against the Ravens - a full one-yard average better than Anderson mustered against that tough Baltimore defense - so there are signs that point to the Broncos being okay without C.J.

Whether Anderson plays or not, one thing is certain.

Thursday will be fun
— Cj Anderson (@cjandersonb22) September 16, 2015

Omar Bolden is doubtful, so at kick returner...

Expect Bubba Caldwell to man those duties.

Omar Bolden (foot) listed as doubtful. Expect Bubba Caldwell to return kick offs - Josh Bush/David Bruton to fill backup safety snaps.
— Mike Klis (@MikeKlis) September 16, 2015

Chiefs' Eric Fisher has been benched

That's right, benched. He's healthy. He physically can start. He just won't, according to NFL.com's Gregg Rosenthal.

So Eric Fisher is probable and should be active Thursday. But he won’t be starting. Which is usually what they call a benching.
— Gregg Rosenthal (@greggrosenthal) September 16, 2015