Broncos K Matt Prater (right groin) did not practice Wednesday. Prater's status will be determined later in the week.

Kicker Matt Prater would test his injured right leg today or Thursday before any decision is made about his availability for the Houston game. . . . Tailback Knowshon Moreno will be evaluated for what the team has described as a "side" injury.

Broncos Inactives
Brian Dawkins FS
Laurence Maroney RB
Eric Olsen G
Kyle Orton QB
Matt Prater K
Demaryius Thomas WR
Cassius Vaughn DB
David Veikune DE

Broncos K Matt Prater (right groin out) has been ruled out for week 15. Steven Hauschka will again handle kicking duties.

Broncos interim coach Eric Studesville said he doesn't know whether kicker Matt Prater will be available for Sunday's game. Prater, who has a groin injury, did not make the trip to Arizona last weekend.

"He hasn't really done anything the last week as far as kicking," Studesville said. "It's been all rehab for him."

Prater was scheduled to attempt a few kicks during Thursday's practice.

The Broncos last weekend signed Steve Hauschka, who was 2-for-3 in field-goal attempts in the loss to the Cardinals.

Broncos K Matt Prater (right groin) returned to limited practice Thursday. Steven Hauschka kicked for Prater last week and remains on the roster.

Broncos K Matt Prater (right groin) did not practice Wednesday. Steven Hauschka kicked for Prater last week.

Broncos Inactives
Brian Dawkins FS
Spencer Larsen FB
Laurence Maroney RB
Darcel McBath S
Matt Prater K
Brady Quinn QB
Demaryius Thomas WR

Steven Hauschka will kick for the Broncos.

With Denver kicker Matt Prater nursing a groin injury, the Broncos plan to sign former Baltimore Raven Steven Hauschka to kick Sunday at Arizona.

If you were counting on Prater, it's time to find someone else.

Broncos K Matt Prater (right groin questionable) took limited reps Friday and is questionable for week 14. The Broncos have yet to sign a replacement, but an injured kicker is never someone to count on.