Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton's status for Sunday's game against the Chargers won't be determined until right before kickoff. Orton missed practice for the third straight day on Friday because of a sprained left ankle. "If Kyle is completely able to do what we're going to ask him to do in the game plan, and can do it at a level that allows us to be successful, then we could give him an opportunity to play," coach Josh McDaniels said. "If he's not capable of playing at that level, or doing some of the things that we need him to be able to do, then you go with the guy who practiced." If Orton can't play, Chris Simms will start for Denver.