When the Broncos (12-3) take on the Chiefs (2-13) this weekend, offensive guard Chris Kuper could be on the field. Kuper is listed as “questionable” after being limited in practice this week.
The most likely scenario seems to be Denver resting Kuper this week, giving him two weeks to rest in preparation for the divisional round of the playoffs (assuming Denver secures a first round bye this weekend). If all goes well, the Broncos should have both Kuper and running back Willis McGahee back in time for the postseason.
Full injury report, courtesy of DenverBroncos.com, below:
PLAYER
Holliday
Porter
Kuper
Leonhard
Gronkowski
Adams
Willis
Moreno
Clady
Stokley
Trevathan
INJURY
Ankle
Concussion
Ankle/Head
Thigh
Hamstring
Knee
Knee
Ribs
Shoulder
Quadricep
Groin
WEDNESDAY
DNP
DNP
DNP
Full
Full
Full
Full
–
–
–
–
THURSDAY
DNP
DNP
Limited
Full
Full
Full
Full
Full
Full
Full
Full
FRIDAY
DNP
DNP
Limited
Full
Full
Full
...
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