DENVER -- For the first time since the season opener when Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver Cody Latimer played 10 plays on special teams, Latimer was slated to be in uniform for a game. Latimer was among the 46 active players for the Broncos for Thursday night’s game against the San Diego Chargers in Sports Authority Field at Mile High.

Latimer, whose potential impact in the offense has been lauded by several of his teammates, including quarterback Peyton Manning, was the Broncos' second-round pick in May.

Cornerback Omar Bolden, who is also one of the Broncos' kick returners, and running back Montee Ball, who suffered a right groin injury against the Arizona Cardinals, were the two most prominent inactives for Thursday night’s game.

Ball has now missed three games as the Broncos hope he may be able to practices, at least on a limited basis, next week.

Other Broncos inactives were: running back Kapri Bibbs, guard Ben Garland, linebacker Steven Johnson, tackle Michael Schofield and defensive tackle Mitch Unrein.

For the Chargers the inactives included cornerback Brandon Flowers who suffered a concussion against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Other Chargers inactives were: running back Ryan Mathews, running back Donald Brown, linebacker Manti Te'o, cornerback Steve Williams, outside linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu and outside linebacker Cordarro Law.