Denver Broncos QB Peyton Manning probable for San Diego Chargers

Denver quarterback Peyton Manning was listed as probable on Friday's injury report and is expected to be available when the Broncos face the San Diego Chargers on Sunday.

Manning has been sidelined since Nov. 15 due to a plantar fascia tear in his left foot. He would serve as the backup quarterback behind Brock Osweiler.

Manning was able to get in a full week of practice and has recently been making strong strides in his recovery.

"He was good. He practiced well," Broncos coach Gary Kubiak told reporters on Friday. "He took not only some reps for us offensively, but took most of the scout team for us. I think it was a good week. We move forward with this weekend."

Manning has struggled much of the season and has thrown nearly twice as many interceptions (17) as touchdown passes (nine).

Osweiler will be starting his seventh consecutive game. He has thrown nine touchdowns against four interceptions.