Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian did not practice Wednesday as he was recovering from a sprain in his nonthrowing shoulder, but said he continues to improve and he anticipates playing Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons at Sports Authority Field.

“Just taking it one day at a time,” he said. “But I feel better than I did.”

Siemian attended the Broncos workout wearing a helmet and jersey, but he observed individual and team drills as rookie first-round draft pick Paxton Lynch and third-string quarterback Austin Davis shared repetitions.

Broncos coach Gary Kubiak said he anticipated Siemian would not practice Wednesday as he recovers from the left shoulder injury, but reiterated that he would feel comfortable starting Siemian without a week of work. if he is physically able.

“I trust Trevor. He knows exactly what we’re doing,” Kubiak said. “He’s very bright. He’s on top of everything. Today he was part of the walk-throughs and everything we were doing. We don’t ever want to put anybody out there who can’t do their job. If the guy can’t go out there and protect himself and do his job, you as a coach, regardless of what position he plays, you’d probably go in a different direction that day. But he’s progressing well and we feel very fortunate. We’ll see where we’re at each day.”

Siemian concurred. If his health allows him to play, the lack of practice time this week would not be a concern.

“You don’t get enough reps during the week as it is for every look, so you have to make the most of what you see on tape and what you see in practice, and go from there,” he said. “I trust the coaches. They’ll get us all ready to play, including me. I’ll be ready to go if we get there.” Related Articles October 5, 2016 Broncos Insider: Denver set to face high-flying Atlanta Falcons in Week 5

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Siemian injured his shoulder when he was sacked by Clinton McDonald late in the second quarter against the Buccaneers in Tampa last Sunday. He stayed in for one more play — a handoff — before being replaced by Lynch and carted back to the locker room for examination. Although he told trainers he felt he could return to the game if needed, Kubiak opted to keep him on the sideline and let Lynch seal the victory.

Siemian went through a similar routine with a right shoulder injury during the preseason. He abstained from throwing during practice, but still started the next game, against the Los Angeles Rams.

The most notable difference then was that the injury was to his throwing shoulder, causing more concern than the injury he is dealing with now.

Kubiak said could wait until Sunday afternoon before kickoff to decide who will start. Siemian, however, said he’s approaching the week and the arrival of the Falcons as if he will be the starter.

“I think that’s how I’ll go into it,” Siemian said. “Again, taking it day by day, but I think we’re all getting ready to play Sunday.”