The Broncos’ defense will be without some key pieces as it takes on the Saints and their league-leading offense Sunday at New Orleans.

Cornerback Aqib Talib (back) and defensive end Derek Wolfe (elbow) were ruled out for the game but will travel with the team.

Talib has missed the past two games because of his injury and did not practice this week. Wolfe injured his elbow Sunday at Oakland and said he expects to miss 2-4 weeks.

The Broncos have a bye week after Sunday’s game, and coach Gary Kubiak hopes both will return in some capacity after the break.

“I think they’re both close,” Kubiak said. “I think we’re lucky with Derek, and Aqib has kind of been trending in that direction that whole time. He’s been out there all week. He’s been a part of what we’re doing, but just not ready to get turned loose yet.” Related Articles November 11, 2016 Broncos Insider: Denver dealing with espionage, offensive line, Trevor Siemian update and more

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Every other player on the Broncos’ injury report will be available, including cornerback Kayvon Webster, who was a late scratch last weekend with a hamstring injury.

“Kayvon’s had a good week. He’s ready to go,” Kubiak said. “He was close last week. We really need to get him back, so it’ll be good to have him back on the field.”

Bradley Roby will start in place of Talib. Rookie Adam Gotsis and veteran Billy Winn to help fill in for Wolfe.

RB rotation. Earlier in the week, Kubiak said running back Kapri Bibbs deserved to get more opportunities after his performance against the Raiders, when he gained 11 yards on two rushing carries and scored on a 69-yard catch and run.

But the plan remains the same: Rookie running back Devontae Book will start.

“We won’t do anything different,” Kubiak said. “Hopefully there will be some more carries to go around for both of them. We have some confidence in Kapri. He’s played well, did a good job last week, but continues to get better.”

Ware recognized. Linebacker DeMarcus Ware was selected by the Broncos as the team’s “Salute to Service Award presented by USAA.” Finalists will be announced in January, and the winner will be recognized at the NFL Honors awards show in Houston on Feb. 4.

Ware, who has seen multiple of his family members serve in the military, is a part of Military Family Network and President Barack Obama’s United We Serve initiative, among other things.