Bridgewater (foot/quadriceps), who is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Browns, is expected to start for the Broncos, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

While taking 17 hits (including five sacks) in Sunday's 34-24 loss to the Raiders, Bridgewater picked up a pair of injuries along the way. The left foot injury in particular appears to be the greater concern, but Palmer notes that Bridgewater has been moving around better as the week has progressed. Assuming Bridgewater checks out fine when he reports to the stadium Thursday, he should avoid the inactive list and direct the Denver offense Week 7. His status will be confirmed with the release of the Broncos' inactive list approximately 90 minutes prior to the 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff.

Bridgewater (foot/quadricep) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice and is officially listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Browns, Ryan O'Halloran of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bridgewater logged a trio of limited practices this week and looks truly questionable for Thursday Night Football, though coach Vic Fangio did express optimism that the quarterback will gain clearance to suit up. However, Bridgewater himself was non-committal during Tuesday's media availability. In the event that Bridgewater is cleared to play ahead of Thursday's 8:20 p.m. EDT kickoff, he will take on a Browns team helmed by Case Keenum and without top running backs Nick Chubb (calf) and Kareem Hunt (calf).

Bridgewater (foot) was limited at Tuesday's walkthrough, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bridgewater relayed Tuesday that he injured his foot Sunday against the Raiders when he was stepped on during his late TD pass to tight end Noah Fant (foot), who like his quarterback has been limited on both Week 7 practice reports. There have also been mixed signals from the Broncos, as coach Vic Fangio told Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com that he expects Bridgewater to play Thursday at Cleveland, while the signal-caller himself was more muted. During media availability, Bridgewater was non-committal, instead saying, "Honestly, we're justing hitting it aggressively in the training room right now." Bridgewater will have one more chance to bump up to all activity Wednesday, at which point the Broncos could make a decision on his availability. Otherwise, the call likely won't be made until 90 minutes before Thursday's 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff.

Bridgewater (foot) was unwilling to say for certain he will start Thursday against the Browns when asked Tuesday, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bridgewater reportedly suffered his foot injury when he was stepped on throwing a touchdown pass to Noah Fant late in the fourth quarter Sunday. Per Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com, Bridgewater has a noticeable limp at this point, but coach Vic Fangio stated earlier in the day that he anticipates Bridgewater suiting up for the contest. If he does suit up, Bridgewater will be facing a Browns defense that sports 14 players on IR and another 13 on the injury report, so he should have a great matchup in store.

Coach Vic Fangio anticipates Bridgewater (foot) being able to play Thursday at Cleveland, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bridgewater was listed as limited on Monday's practice estimate due to a foot injury, and he's likely to retain that activity level Tuesday after he was seen walking with a deliberate limp to the Broncos' indoor practice facility, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post reports. Fangio's subsequent comments indicate Bridgewater will be under center Thursday, assuming he gains clearance to suit up. Bridgwater will be facing a MASH unit on the other side in the Browns, who have 13 players on IR and 13 others on their injury report. Per Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com, Bridgwater indicated Tuesday the foot is still bothering him, so it will certainly be worth monitoring his practice and status leading up to the game. Fortunately, he's the first game of the week, so fantasy managers should have plenty of options to choose from if Bridgewater can't go.

Denver lists Bridgewater as a limited participant on Monday's estimated practice report with a foot issue, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bridgewater may not be 100 percent following Sunday's loss to the Raiders, but so long as he at least maintains limited listings on the Broncos' next two practice reports, he should be ready to go for a Thursday night matchup with the Browns in Week 7. The signal-caller benefited from a negative game script versus Las Vegas to produce one of his best lines of the season (35-for-49 for 334 yards and three touchdowns), though he committed four turnovers (three interceptions, one lost fumble) in the 34-24 loss.

Bridgewater completed 35 of 49 pass attempts for 334 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions against Las Vegas on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Bridgewater of course deserves some blame for the three interceptions, but the strong Vegas pass rush made it difficult by sacking him five times, and that's before you bring up the outrageous 17 hits Bridgewater withstood in the contest. Bridgewater's numbers on the year are generally quite clean -- now at 10 touchdowns versus four interceptions -- so the Broncos should be willing to look past the pressure and turnover struggles from this game, especially since he stood tough and delivered the 334 yards and three touchdowns. A road trip to Cleveland in Week 7 brings its own substantial pass rush concern with Myles Garrett awaiting.

Bridgewater (concussion) completed 24 of 38 pass attempts for 288 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in Sunday's 27-19 loss to the Steelers.

EDGE Analysis

Bridgewater was able to suit up after suffering a concussion last week, and he did not appear to be hampered by the injury based on his performance. The interception was the veteran's first through five games, bringing his TD:INT ratio to 6:1. Bridgewater has a lower ceiling than most starting fantasy options, but he does provide a consistent, safe option most weeks. He could be worth a look in Week 6 against a Raiders defense that doesn't strike fear into many opposing offenses.

Bridgewater (concussion) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

EDGE Analysis

Bridgewater, who was forced out of the Week 4 loss to the Ravens, was able to clear the necessary medical hurdles in order to gain clearance to start Sunday's game against a Pittsburgh squad in the midst of a three-game losing streak. However, the veteran signal-caller -- who heads into Week 5 with a solid 72.1 percent completion percentage and a 5:0 TD:INT -- will be working with a banged-up pass-catching corps, headed by wideouts Courtland Sutton (who's managing an ankle issue) and Tim Patrick, along with tight end Noah Fant. Meanwhile, WRs Jerry Jeudy (ankle) and KJ Hamler (knee) and TE Albert Okwuegbunam (hamstring) are all on IR.

Bridgewater, who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Pittsburgh, has cleared the concussion protocol and will start at quarterback, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bridgewater was able to fully participate in practice Friday, so this report would appear to confirm previous reports that he was trending toward starting. Still, watch that he doesn't have a setback and confirm he's active before the 1 p.m. ET kickoff.