Patriots Branch, Welker Questionable, Chung Doubtful Against Broncos
BOSTON (CBS) – Patriots wide receivers Wes Welker and Deion Branch are listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and nose tackle Vince Wilfork were limited in team's practice for non-injury-related reasons on Wednesday and Thursday, but were able to practice fully on Friday.
In all, there were 13 players limited in practice on Friday and two players missing.
Safety Patrick Chung (foot) and offensive lineman Sebastian Vollmer (back/foot) were absent for the third straight day as they battle back from injuries.
Here is the list of Patriots limited on Friday (all are listed as questionable for Sunday's game):
- CB Kyle Arrington (foot)
- WR Deion Branch (groin)
- C Dan Connolly (groin)
- WR Julien Edelman (back)
- LB Dane Fletcher (thumb)
- S James Ihedigbo (shoulder)
- CB Devin McCourty (shoulder)
- WR/S Matthew Slater (shoulder)
- LB Brandon Spikes (knee)
- RB Shane Vereen (hamstring)
- WR Wes Welker (knee)
- C Ryan Wendell (calf)
- RB Danny Woodhead (abdomen)
For the Broncos, safety Brian Dawkins is listed as questionable, while linebacker Von Miller is probable for the game.
Tune in to the Patriots-Broncos game Sunday on WBZ-TV and 98.5 The Sports Hub at 4:15pm. Pregame coverage begins Sunday morning at 11:30am on WBZ-TV with Patriots Gameday; pregame coverage on the Hub begins at 1pm. After the game, tune in to The Postgame Show on 98.5 and Patriots Fifth Quarter on MyTV38.
