The Denver Broncos needed their defensive firebrand back.
On Friday, the Broncos and Chiefs unveiled their final injury reports for Week 10, and suffice it to say, compared to how things started a few days ago, things are also looking up for the home team.Smith-Schuster will miss yet another game, so the Broncos won't have to worry about him in coverage. But newcomer DeAndre Hopkins? He's healthy and rearing to go.
On defense, Kansas City's leader in sacks has been cleared, as Karlaftis was a full go in Friday's practice. Keep an eye on Wharton, though. After not practicing on Wednesday and Thursday, he gave it a go on Friday in a limited participation. He's key to Kansas City's run defense and interior pass rush.: The key players we've monitored are a go this week, in McGlinchey and Locke — starters on each side of the ball.
Locke will return to his starting role with a cast on his injured thumb. We've seen several Broncos over the years thrive with a cast on, including Von Miller, but it could impact Locke's propensity for ball production — not that he's some killer ballhawk. But still... Sanders won't be activated from the PUP list, it seems, and the Broncos have yet to announce that Wattenberg has been added back to the 53-man roster. There's time yet, but don't expect it from Sanders this week, although I won't be shocked if Wattenberg is added by Sunday morning.Chad Jensen is the Founder of Mile High Huddle and creator of the wildly popular Mile High Huddle Podcast.
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