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Slowly but surely, the Denver Broncos are getting healthier. However, getting that bye week in the playoffs will go a very long way to starting the tournament at full strength, which makes this game against the San Diego Chargers the most important of the regular season thus far.
Despite being downgraded on Thursday, but Owen Daniels and Demaryius Thomas are probable for Sunday's game. The big question marks come from Brandon Marshall and T.J. Ward, whose absence on defense could give Philip Rivers some ability to exploit the Broncos defense.
Speaking of defense, the Chargers look like they will have key defenders ready to play Sunday despite multiple missed practices from both Manti Te'o and Jason Verrett. The only Charger play who won't be ready to go is Orlando Franklin, so perhaps that will give the Broncos pass rush some openings to get to Rivers.
Here is your final Week 17 participation report.
Denver Broncos
| Player | Pos. | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Marshall | ILB | Ankle | DNP | DNP | LIMITED | QUESTIONABLE |
| Omar Bolden | S | Hamstring | LIMITED | LIMITED | FULL | PROBABLE |
| Owen Daniels | TE | Knee/Knee/Shoulder | LIMITED | DNP | LIMITED | PROBABLE |
| Todd Davis | ILB | Shoulder | LIMITED | LIMITED | FULL | PROBABLE |
| Peyton Manning | QB | Foot | LIMITED | FULL | FULL | PROBABLE |
| T.J. Ward | S | Ankle | LIMITED | LIMITED | FULL | QUESTIONABLE |
| C.J. Anderson | RB | Back | FULL | FULL | FULL | PROBABLE |
| Lerentee McCray | OLB | Hamstring | FULL | FULL | FULL | PROBABLE |
| Brock Osweiler | QB | Left Elbow/Left Shoulder/Rib Cage | FULL | FULL | FULL | PROBABLE |
| Emmanuel Sanders | WR | Ankle | FULL | FULL | FULL | PROBABLE |
| Darian Stewart | S | Hamstring | FULL | FULL | FULL | PROBABLE |
| Demaryius Thomas | WR | Hamstring | FULL | LIMITED | FULL | PROBABLE |
| Vance Walker | DE | Shoulder | FULL | FULL | FULL | PROBABLE |
San Diego Chargers
| Player | Pos. | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Franklin | G | Concussion | DNP | DNP | DNP | OUT |
| Chris Hairston | G-T | Abdomen | DNP | DNP | LIMITED | QUESTIONABLE |
| Trevor Robinson | C | Concussion/Shoulder | DNP | DNP | LIMITED | QUESTIONABLE |
| Manti Te'o | ILB | Ankle | DNP | DNP | LIMITED | QUESTIONABLE |
| Jason Verrett | CB | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | LIMITED | QUESTIONABLE |
| Jerry Attaochu | OLB | Knee | LIMITED | LIMITED | FULL | PROBABLE |
| King Dunlap | T | Ankle | LIMITED | LIMITED | DNP | DOUBTFUL |
| Javontee Herndon | WR | Chest | LIMITED | LIMITED | FULL | QUESTIONABLE |
| Patrick Robinson | CB | Calf/NIR | LIMITED | LIMITED | DNP | PROBABLE |
| Kyle Emanuel | OLB | Concussion | FULL | FULL | FULL | PROBABLE |
| Stevie Johnson | WR | Groin | FULL | LIMITED | LIMITED | QUESTIONABLE |