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Jon Heath

Broncos final injury report: Offensive lineman ruled out for Week 18

Denver Broncos backup offensive tackle Frank Crum (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs after missing all three days of practice this week.

Elsewhere on the injury report, defensive lineman Zach Allen (rest), guard Ben Powers (rest), pass rusher Nik Bonitto (wrist) and linebacker Justin Strnad (heel) have been cleared to play.

Broncos running back Tyler Badie (back) is listed as questionable. Badie has until Jan. 14 to be activated from injured reserve. If he is not activated before then, he will remain on IR for the rest of Denver’s season.

The Chiefs, meanwhile, have ruled out four players and listed nine players as doubtful for Sunday’s game.

View the team’s final injury report below.

Player Wed Thur Fri Game Status
RB Tyler Badie (back) Full Full Full Questionable
OLB Nik Bonitto (wrist) Full Full Full
ILB Justin Strnad (heel) Full Full Full
DL Zach Allen (rest) Limited Full Full
OT Frank Crum (illness) DNP DNP DNP Out
G Ben Powers (rest) DNP Full Full

Sunday’s game will be regionally televised on CBS (TV map). With the Chiefs resting starters, the Broncos are considered favorites. Denver can clinch a spot in the NFL playoffs with a win in Week 18.

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