While it’s hard to take Josh McDaniels‘ claims that, if he feels up to it, QB Kyle Orton will start on Sunday against San Diego despite missing a week of practice seriously, the coach continues to insist this is the case. The New York Times’ Fifth Down Blog wonders aloud what type of message this […]

Frank Schwab is reporting that Chris Simms is making strides in practice this week and will be ready if needed.  [CS Gazette] Why he is ready for his first NFL start since 2006.  [Boulder Daily Camera] An excellent piece: This decade’s Charger/Bronco rivalry tops the AFC West.  [DPO] Rumors of Mike Shanahan taking the CU […]

Thursday Injury Report for the Week 11 NFL game between the Denver Broncos and San Diego Chargers on Sunday, November 22, 2009. DENVER BRONCOS Player Injury Wed Thu Fri Status S Josh Barrett Hamstring DNP LP T Ryan Harris Toe DNP DNP RB Lamont Jordan Back DNP DNP WR Brandon Marshall Neck DNP FP QB […]

It’s looking less and less likely that Kyle Orton will suit up against the San Diego Chargers Sunday. While Josh McDaniels said he is “very hopeful” Orton will play, the signal-caller continues to be held out of practice with a severely sprained left ankle. Orton missed Thursday’s practice, reports the Denver Post’s Mike Klis, the […]

Wednesday quotes from Josh McDaniels, Kyle Orton and Brian Dawkins. HEAD COACH JOSH McDANIELS On QB Kyle Orton’s status “I don’t know. We’ll see. He’s going to do everything he can to get better every day. We’ll make that decision at the end of the week.” On adjusting an offensive line to a left-handed quarterback […]

Wednesday Injury Report for the Week 11 NFL game between the Denver Broncos and San Diego Chargers on Sunday, November 22, 2009. DENVER BRONCOS Player Injury Wed Thu Fri Status S Josh Barrett Hamstring DNP T Ryan Harris Toe DNP RB Lamont Jordan Back DNP WR Brandon Marshall Neck DNP QB Kyle Orton Ankle DNP […]

Record: 6-3 Streak: Won 4 Series vs. Denver: Broncos, 54-44-1 Last time: Broncos, 34-23, 2009 The Line: Chargers by 3 Who’s hot: RB Ladainian Tomlinson. We could easily go with Philip Rivers, since he’s been a large reason for the Chargers’ 4-game upswing, but he got the vote last time, and something about designating that […]

Taking a look back at how the Broncos and Chargers fared heading into their pivotal Week 11 matchup.

Frank Schwab looks at why Peyton Hillis isn’t seeing the field and his healthy scratch Sunday.  [CS Gazette] Show some love people!  We’re 6-3 not 3-6.  [In Denver Times] The NY Giants have filed a formal complaint about having to travel to Denver on Thanksgiving making it a short week.  [DPO] I hate it when […]

More weekly goodness from the gracious Broncos PR guys. View the full release here. The Denver Broncos (6-3) and San Diego Chargers (6-3) will meet for the 100th time on Sunday with the winner moving into sole possession of first place in the AFC West. Kickoff at INVESCO Field at Mile High is set for […]