Broncos vs. Chiefs: Who's in, who's out? Will Jaylen Waddle and RJ Harvey play today? - Broncos Wire
The Denver Broncos will be missing at least two players when they host the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.
Denver ruled out safety Talanoa Hufanga (ankle) and running back RJ Harvey (knee) on Friday. Hufanga is now set to miss his third consecutive game, and Harvey was placed on injured reserve on Saturday, ruling him out at least four games.
Taylor Rapp is expected to handle most of the safety snaps in Hufanga's absence while J.K. Dobbins and Jonah Coleman rotate at running back. The Broncos also elevated Cody Schrader from the practice squad to provide more depth for Sunday's game.
Elsewhere, defensive lineman Zach Allen (hamstring), safety Brandon Jones (hamstring), wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (chest) and left tackle Garett Bolles (hip) were listed as questionable on Friday and are active today.
Meanwhile, cornerback Pat Surtain (ankle) and receiver Marvin Mims (ankle) have also been cleared to play. This will mark PS2's first game back in the lineup following a three-game absence.
Yes, Broncos receiver Waddle will play today. He is active. Denver officially listed wide receiver Jaylen Waddle as questionable to play on Friday's injury report. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport tweeted on Sunday morning that Waddle is "trending in the right direction to play." Tracy Wolfson of CBS Sports later reported that Waddle is "expected to play" today.
Yes, Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain has been cleared to play. After fully practicing this week, Surtain has no injury designation and is expected to make his return to action against the Chiefs.
Yes, Broncos defensive lineman Zach Allen will play today. He is active. Allen was officially listed as questionable on Friday's injury report, and he is active today.
No, Denver safety Talanoa Hufanga will not play today. Hufanga was ruled out on Friday's injury report. Sunday will mark the third straight game Hufanga has missed due to injury. Taylor Rapp will help replace him in the secondary.
No, Denver running back RJ Harvey will not play today. Harvey was ruled out on Friday and then placed on IR on Saturday. The Broncos will now lean on J.K. Dobbins and Jonah Coleman with Cody Schrader providing depth behind them. Harvey will have to sit out at least four games before being eligible to return.
Sunday's game (4:25 p.m. MT) will be televised across most of the country on CBS (view the TV broadcast map). Despite playing at home, the Broncos are considered underdogs against their division rival this week.
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