The Denver Broncos have released their final injury report ahead of Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs, and the good news is that they’ll be fully healthy for the most part going into it. Can the Broncos find a way to end the Chiefs undefeated streak? Having a healthy roster helps.
Denver Broncos final injury report vs. Kansas City Chiefs
When the Denver Broncos (5-4) take on the Kansas City Chiefs (8-0) on Sunday, they’ll enter the matchup as -7.5 point underdogs, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Denver will be relatively healthy for the most part and will be getting some help back.
Safety P.J. Locke (thumb) will return to the lineup on Sunday after missing the last two weeks due to an injury. He suffered a fractured thumb in practice two Wednesdays ago and had a minor surgical procedure. According to Broncos head coach Sean Payton, he’ll wear a small wrap around his cast on Sunday as he makes his return to the starting lineup next to Brandon Jones.
Other players listed on the injury report this week who will play on Sunday include offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey (knee), defensive end Zach Allen, and defensive tackle D.J. Jones (knee).
Center Luke Wattenberg (ankle) is the only player listed as questionable for Sunday’s game, while safety Delarrin Turner-Yell (knee) and outside linebacker Drew Sanders (Achilles) have been ruled out. Their 21-day windows are still currently open before the Broncos make any decisions on their active roster status going forward.
For Kansas City, the only player they’ve ruled out of Sunday’s game is wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, who missed practice all week with a hamstring injury. Defensive lineman Tershawn Wharton is listed as questionable with a knee injury.
Patrick Mahomes, who was listed on the injury report this week with an ankle injury was a full participant all week and will play on Sunday.
Kickoff is slated for Sunday at 11:00 a.m. MT and all of our post-game coverage will be found here.