After missing just one game with a separated non-throwing shoulder, Broncos QB Trevor Siemian is expected to start on Thursday night in San Diego.

Per NFL Network Insider Ian Rapaport, "...It seems, unless something changes over the next couple days, that it will be Siemian back in as the starter for Denver."

Even against a mediocre Atlanta secondary, Denver struggled on offense without Siemian under center.

Related players: Paxton Lynch

Siemian was coming off of a 300-yard, 4 TD performance in Week 3 and looked well on his way to another big day before getting injured in Week 4 against Tampa Bay. Consider the Broncos QB a strong streaming option against a Chargers defense that has allowed the third-most passing yards in the league this year.

Broncos Inactives

Virgil Green TE
Connor McGovern OG
Trevor Siemian QB
Justin Simmons FS
Donald Stephenson OT
DeMarcus Ware OLB
Kayvon Webster CB

Broncos are starting first-round QB Paxton Lynch tomorrow, as Trevor Siemian's shoulder isn't there yet, source said.

Lynch has a great matchup against the Falcons and could produce QB1 numbers if things break his way. However, the Broncos may go very run-heavy to protect the rookie, which could effectively take the ball out of his hands. Consider this a small downgrade for Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders since Siemian was acquitting himself well, all things considered.

Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian said his left shoulder is still sore, but that he could have re-entered Sunday’s game against the Buccaneers if something had happened to replacement Paxton Lynch.

During an interview with Denver Sports 760 (via the team’s official website) Siemian said he was “feeling pretty good” and is “better today than I was yesterday.”

Related players: Paxton Lynch

Siemian was slammed onto his non-throwing shoulder Sunday in Tampa Bay, and coach Gary Kubiak said the plan was for him to return this week against the Falcons, whether he practiced this week or not.

Quarterback Trevor Siemian is "day-to-day" with the left shoulder injury he suffered Sunday, Head Coach Gary Kubiak told Denver Sports 760 in a Monday morning interview.

"Our plans moving forward are for Trevor to be there Sunday (against the Falcons) and be ready to go, but he's day to day," Kubiak said.

Related players: Paxton Lynch

Siemian said Sunday night after the game that he would be "ready to play" next Sunday. He could have returned to Sunday's game if needed, but Kubiak opted to keep him on the sideline, the story said. Kubiak added that it would be possible for Siemian to sit out the bulk of the repetitions in practice this week and still be able to play against Atlanta.

Broncos QB Trevor Siemian is questionable to return with a left shoulder injury.

It's Siemian's non-throwing shoulder. Rookie Paxton Lynch has come on for Siemian at QB for Denver.

Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian has three interceptions in his first two starts, and coach Gary Kubiak says those passes showed that Siemian has a long way to go in his decision-making.

Kubiak noted that Siemian still sometimes makes throws as if he thinks the opposing defenders have college speed. NFL defenders can intercept a pass that would have been out of a college defender’s range, and Siemian needs to learn that.

“He’s made some poor decisions,” Kubiak said, via ESPN. “I know that sounds kind of crazy, but it’s just learning that, ‘Trevor, That guy can make that play. You’re not in college anymore. You’re not going to throw that ball through that guy.’ I think some of the speed of the game factors that he’s beginning to understand a little bit is going to make him better each week.”

Related players: Paxton Lynch

The story said Siemian needs to make better decisions and cut down on his mistakes. Kubiak has shown he's not afraid to make QB changes and Paxton Lynch would be next in line if a change is made.