Broncos linebacker DeMarcus Ware was fined $17,363 for his low hit on Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith, and defensive end Malik Jackson was fined $8,681 for his late hit on running back Jamaal Charles.

The Broncos’ defense was called for five penalties in the first half against the Chiefs, four of which were personal fouls.

Von Miller and Darius Kilgo were not fined for their unnecessary roughness penalties.

Ware said Thursday that reducing the penalities was an emphasis in practice this week but that their play “can’t be swayed by that yellow flag.”

Game status.

The Broncos will likely be without backup cornerback Kayvon Webster on Sunday in Detroit. The third-year player is dealing with an ankle injury that kept him out of practice Wednesday and held him to limited participation Thursday. Coach Gary Kubiak said Webster would be listed as doubtful for the game.

Right guard Louis Vasquez (knee) is listed as probable.

Backup defensive end Kenny Anunike (knee), who is hoping to make his NFL debut after surgery during training camp, is questionable.

“He’s a game-time decision,” Kubiak said. “He’s practiced very well. We have to sit down right now. We haven’t had this problem in a few weeks where everyone is kind of healthy with Lerentee (McCray) and him. We have to sort out our 46 and see which way we go.”

Also listed as questionable against the Lions is cornerback Omar Bolden, the Broncos’ leading kick returner. Bolden has been limited in practices as he deals with plantar fasciitis.

Focus on takeaways.

The Broncos’ defense has turned in the game-winning scores in Weeks 1 and 2. They’ve held opponents to league lows in average yards (243.5) and third-down percentage (10 percent). They’ve also racked up seven takeaways, including three in the red zone that equals their total of last season.

“It’s coach (Wade) Phillips,” Miller said. “I don’t even think it’s the play calls. It’s just the personality on the field. All the coaches out there — we had great coaches before, but it’s just a different personality. It’s just different guys out here. I think that’s where it starts.”

Noise report.

For the second consecutive week, the Broncos are on the road, facing a team in their home opener in a stadium known for its noise.

First Arrowhead Stadium, now Ford Field.

To prepare for the Lions’ indoor stadium, the Broncos have pumped crowd noise into the practices at Dove Valley.

“It’s an offensive problem,” Kubiak said of the crowd noise. “Defensively, it’s usually quiet when you’re playing. You’ve got to work on it on that side of the ball all week long. That’s what we’re trying to do.”