Defensive end Kalimba Edwards likely will miss his second straight game Sunday with a sprained MCL.

Lions coach Rod Marinelli said after practice Friday "there's a good chance (Edwards) won't be in there" when the Lions (5-2) host the Broncos (3-4) at Ford Field. Officially, Edwards is listed as questionable while receiver Calvin Johnson (back) and right tackle George Foster (ankle) are probable.

"I would say right now probably not in my mind," Lions coach Rod Marinelli said of Edwards, adding, "He's close. I want to make sure he's healed. I don't want to get him banged up again and then it's another week off."

Edwards said Thursday stability not pain was an issue in his knee. He also missed two games earlier this year with a sprained ankle.

Foster said an old ankle injury flared up this week but he expects to play Sunday. Still, Jonathan Scott could start at right tackle. Johnson said he's had no trouble with the sore back he re-bruised last week against Chicago.