Interim coach Romeo Crennel reiterated that Kyle Orton (finger) will probably start in Week 15 after a second straight practice Thursday. "Kyle was able to do more than I expected yesterday and we gave him more today as a result of it," said Crennel. "He seemed to have weathered the storm pretty good. We feel good right now about where he is. ... We'll have to see how he feels in the morning."

Kyle Orton (finger) said Wednesday his finger is no longer inhibiting his throws. "I won't put myself out there unless I can (make all the necessary throws)," Orton said. Barring a setback, Orton appears on track to make his first start for the Chiefs since being claimed off waivers on Nov. 23. If he can't go, fifth-round rookie Ricky Stanzi, and not Tyler Palko, will be under center against the 13-0 Packers.

Interim coach Romeo Crennel said Kyle Orton (finger) will start Sunday's game against the Packers if he's healthy. If Orton can't go, fifth-round rookie Ricky Stanzi will get the nod. Todd Haley pet Tyler Palko has mercifully been removed from the equation after four horrific starts. Orton's veteran presence and serviceable arm would give the Chiefs' offense an instant jolt, putting Dwayne Bowe solidly on the WR2 radar. The Chiefs figure to be playing from behind for the majority of this week's game.

Kansas City radio host Nick Wright is "hearing" that Kyle Orton will start Sunday's game against the Packers. We knew that interim coach Romeo Crennel was looking to move on from Todd Haley favorite Tyler Palko, but we didn't know that Orton's finger was healthy enough to play. If Orton does indeed end up starting, he'll be a boost for Dwayne Bowe and the entire offense. Under Palko for the last four games, the Chiefs had not topped 10 points.

Kyle Orton (finger) is inactive for Week 14 against the Jets.

Kyle Orton (finger) is listed as doubtful for Week 14 against the Jets. Tyler Palko will get yet another start. Orton has played one snap in two weeks with the Chiefs. He dislocated his finger, and his pass fell incomplete.

Kyle Orton (finger) was limited again in Thursday's practice. Orton's status for Week 14 remains in question. Chiefs blogger Joel Thorman suspects he may be available only for a handful of plays. Tyler Palko is expected to start again, though he's hands-off against the Jets' elite defense.

Kyle Orton (finger) was limited in Chiefs practice Wednesday. It's unclear whether Orton can grip a football after dislocating his right index finger on his only snap last week. Tyler Palko is expected to start again.

Kyle Orton was spotted with a bandage but no cast on his dislocated right index finger in the Chiefs' locker room Monday. The Kansas City Star believes it's "premature" to say Orton won't play against the Jets. The Star does expect Tyler Palko to continue to start games.

ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports Kyle Orton's finger injury has been initially diagnosed as a dislocated right (throwing) index finger.