"Broncos running back Willis McGahee? missed his second consecutive day of practice today because of a knee injury, and for the second consecutive day McGahee expressed optimism he will be in the lineup Sunday against the Bears.

"It's good, I'm good," McGahee said. "Everything is good."

McGahee was held out of practice both Wednesday and today. He is the Broncos' leading rusher — with 886 yards — and has six 100-yard rushing games, including the last two weeks."