NFL Player News
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Nate Irving ILB | IND
Quinton Carter SS | DEN
Virgil Green TE | LAC
Montee Ball RB | NE
Steven Johnson LB | PIT
Brandon McManus K | GB
Juwan Thompson RB | DEN
Wes Welker WR | LAR
Broncos issue injury report with just one ruled out
Linebacker Nate Irving (knee) is the lone Broncos player ruled out for the Sunday game in Oakland. Only running back Montee Ball (groin), tackle Paul Cornick (shoulder) and tight end Virgil Green (calf) are questionable.
The probables are headlined by wideout Wes Welker (back). The others are safety Quinton Carter (hamstring), linebacker Steven Johnson (ankle), kicker Brandon McManus (groin) and running back Juwan Thompson (knee).
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Justin Tucker K | BAL
Ravens K Justin Tucker scores five points in Week 9 loss
Ravens kicker Justin Tucker made his only field-goal attempt Sunday and added two extra points in his team's 43-23 loss to the Steelers in Week 9.
Tucker was successful from 46 yards out in the second quarter, but he wasn't given much else to do in the blowout loss. He's 19 for 22 on field goals for the season but has made all six of his attempts over the last three weeks. He'll square off with the Titans in Week 10.
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Brandon McManus K | GB
Broncos kicker Brandon McManus misses only opportunity
Broncos kicker Brandon McManus missed his only field goal chance Week 9.
McManus missed from 41 yards out in the second quarter. He did not receive another opportunity at a field goal during the contest. McManus did manage three extra point attempts, though.
He'll look for more Week 10 against the Raiders.
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Greg Zuerlein K | NYJ
Rams K Greg Zuerlein hits decisive field goal in Week 9 win
Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein made both of his field-goal attempts Sunday and added one extra point in his team's 13-10 win over the 49ers in Week 9.
Zuerlein answered a 49ers' first-quarter field goal with one of his own from 37 yards out. His next shot came with five-and-a-half minutes left in the game, when he delivered from 39 yards out to break a 10-10 tie and give his team a lead that the Rams wouldn't relinquish. Zuerlein had missed his only field-goal attempt in each of his previous two games before turning in a perfect performance Sunday. He'll square off with the Cardinals in Arizona in Week 10.
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Cairo Santos K | CHI
Chiefs kicker Cairo Santos finishes with six points Week 9
Chiefs kicker Cairo Santos finished with six points during a 24-10 win Week 9 vs. N.Y. Jets. Santos converted a 19-yard field goal in the fourth quarter and three extra points.
Santos has finished with less than 10 points just twice in the last five games. The Chiefs are back in action Week 10 at Buffalo.
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Nick Folk K | NYJ
Jets kicker Nick Folk has four-point outing in Week 9 loss
Jets kicker Nick Folk kicked one field goal and finished with four points during a 24-10 loss Week 9 at Kansas City. Folk made a 39-yard field goal as time expired in the first half.
Folk has managed five or less points in five of his last six games. The Jets are back in action Week 10 vs. Pittsburgh.
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Blair Walsh K | ATL
Vikings kicker Blair Walsh finishes with three points Week 9
Vikings kicker Blair Walsh attempted no field goals during a 29-26 win Week 9 vs. Washington. He did convert three extra points.
Walsh has finished with four or less points in three of his last five games. The Vikings are on a bye Week 10 before returning to action Week 11 at Chicago.
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Caleb Sturgis K | LAC
Dolphins K Caleb Sturgis racks up 13 points in Week 9 win
Dolphins kicker Caleb Sturgis was kept busy during Sunday's win over the Chargers in Week 9. Sturgis nailed field goals of 26 and 25 yards before hooking a field goal wide right on the final play of the first half. He bounced back with a 23-yard kick in the third quarter. He converted 3 of 4 field goal attempts and added four extra points in a 37-0 victory.
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Chris Harris CB | NO
Omar Bolden DB | CHI
Lamin Barrow LB | MIA
Kayvon Webster DB | LAR
Ronnie Hillman RB | DAL
Brandon McManus K | GB
Juwan Thompson RB | DEN
Louis Vasquez G | DEN
Broncos' Ronnie Hillman good to go Sunday
Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman is active Week 9 against the Patriots.
Hillman was listed as probable due to a shoulder injury. He was never really a candidate to sit. The team will also have Lamin Barrow, Omar Bolden, Chris Harris Jr., Brandon McManus, Juwan Thompson, Louis Vasquez and Kayvon Webster. All seven players were listed as probable coming into the contest.
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Chris Harris CB | NO
Louis Vasquez G | DEN
Omar Bolden DB | CHI
Lamin Barrow LB | MIA
Ronnie Hillman RB | DAL
Brandon McManus K | GB
Juwan Thompson RB | DEN
Ronnie Hillman headlines Broncos probables Week 9
Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman should play Week 9 against the Patriots.
Hillman is listed as probable on the injury report due to a shoulder injury. He was a full participant in practice Friday, and is expected to play.
The team also listed Lamin Barrow, Omar Bolden, Chris Harris Jr., Brandon McManus, Juwan Thompson, Louis Vasquez and Webster Kayvon as probable for the contest.