The Broncos’ offensive starters at the skill positions are Manning, Knowshon Moreno at running back, Brandon Stokley, Eric Decker and Demaryius Thomas at wide receiver and Joel Dreessen at tight end. Denver’s starters on the offensive line are Ryan Clady and Orlando Franklin at tackle, Zane Beadles and Manny Ramirez at guard and Dan Koppen at center.

On defense, the Broncos’ starters on the defensive line are Dumervil and Derek Wolfe at defensive end, with Kevin Vickerson and Bannan at the tackle positions. The starting linebackers are Woodyard on the weak side, Keith Brooking in the middle, and Von Miller on the strong side. In the secondary, the starters are Bailey and Chris Harris at cornerback, with Mike Adams and Rahim Moore at safety.

The game captains for Denver are quarterback Peyton Manning, defensive end Elvis Dumervil, linebacker Wesley Woodyard and cornerback Champ Bailey, who are joined by game captain defensive tackle Justin Bannan.

The Ravens won the game’s coin toss and deferred the choice to the second half, meaning the Broncos will start the game on offense.

The teams have announced the names of the players who will not participate in today’s contest.

For the Broncos, quarterback Caleb Hanie, wide receiver Andre Caldwell, cornerback Tracy Porter, running back Lance Ball, guard Chris Kuper, tight end Julius Thomas and defensive tackle Sealver Siliga are inactive.

With those players inactive, it means fullback Jacob Hester is set to make his first appearance as a Bronco. Linebacker Wesley Woodyard, who was listed as questionable with an ankle injury, will participate in today’s game.

For the Ravens, safety Bernard Pollard, linebacker Jameel McClain, linebacker Dannell Ellerbe, guard/tackle Ramon Harewood, guard/tackle Marshal Yanda, wide receiver Deonte Thompson and tight end Ed Dickson are inactive.