The Facts:
Despite a short week following their win over the over the Steelers in Sunday's wild-card game, the Broncos find themselves reasonably healthy for the game against the Patriots. However, the big question will be what the Broncos do for a long snapper. Lonie Paxton has been excused from the team this week to take care of what HC John Fox called "a personal, family matter" and will not play.
Reported by the Denver Post
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Also, neither safety Brian Dawkins (neck) nor wide receiver Eric Decker (knee) are expected to play against New England. Dawkins, who has not practiced this week and has been held out of three of the last four games, was formally listed by the team as doubtful Friday, just before the team's plane took off. Decker was formally ruled as out for the game. DE Elvis Dumervil (ankle), TE Daniel Fells (ankle) and S David Bruton (Achilles) have all appeared on the Broncos' injury report this week and been limited in practice, but all three are expected to play against the Patriots. ... With Paxton out, Russ Hochstein is considered the likely player for the job tomorrow night. Hochstein has played guard, center, fullback and lined up as an extra tight end in his career.
Profile
Home
