Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon (hip) was back at practice on a limited basis Wednesday while outside linebacker Bradley Chubb (ankle/shoulder) and defensive lineman Shelby Harris (ankle) were held out.
Gordon missed last week’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs but if he makes progress this week, the running back could return for Sunday’s showdown with the Detroit Lions.
Broncos cornerback Bryce Callahan (knee) was also back at practice Wednesday, starting his 21-day window to potentially return from injured reserve.
Denver’s complete Wednesday injury report can be seen below.
| Player | Wed | Thur | Fri | Game Status |
| OLB Bradley Chubb (shoulder/ankle) | DNP | |||
| DE Shelby Harris (ankle) | DNP | |||
| RB Melvin Gordon (hip) | Limited | |||
| OT Bobby Massie (ankle) | Limited | |||
| DL Mike Purcell (thumb) | Full | |||
| CB Mike Ford (knee) | Full | |||
| OLB Malik Reed (wrist) | Full | |||
| DB Caden Sterns (shoulder) | Full | |||
| QB Teddy Bridgewater (tibia) | Full | |||
| FB/TE Andrew Beck (elbow) | Full |
Detroit’s complete Wednesday injury report can be seen below.
| Player | Wed | Thur | Fri | Game Status |
| DE Michael Brockers (knee/illness) | DNP | |||
| QB Jared Goff (illness) | DNP | |||
| OG Jonah Jackson (illness) | DNP | |||
| OLB Julian Okwara (ankle) | DNP | |||
| NT John Penisini (illness) | DNP | |||
| LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin (shoulder) | DNP | |||
| RB D’Andre Swift (shoulder) | DNP | |||
| OG Halapoulivaati Vaitai (illness) | DNP | |||
| DE Nick Williams (illness) | DNP | |||
| OLB Austin Bryant (shoulder) | Limited | |||
| TE T.J. Hockenson (hand) | Limited | |||
| OT Matt Nelson (ankle) | Limited | |||
| CB Bobby Price (shoulder) | Limited | |||
| OT Penei Sewell (shoulder/illness) | Limited |
The Broncos are considered a 7.5-point favorite against the Lions, according to Tipico Sportsbook. Denver leads the all-time series against Detroit 8-5, with the Broncos winning the two most recent meetings in 2019 and 2015.
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