It sounds like Surtain won't be going on injured reserve, according to Ian Rapoport, which means the Broncos believe he'll be ready to return in time for the fourth game. Remember, a player put on short-term IR cannot be activated until he's missed at least four games, not weeks.

An IR decision with Surtain may hinge on whether the Broncos believe the star CB could return for Nov. 30 game vs. Commanders.

Pat Surtain II is out and Dre Greenlaw in back. Denver's defense saw some shuffling this week as the Broncos (6-2) prepared to put their five-game winning streak on the line Sunday at Houston, where the Texans (3-4) were installed as slight favorites.

With Patrick Surtain II out, Payton highlights rookie Kris Abrams-Draine’s elite hands as Denver’s turnover-ready stopgap in the secondary.

FSU defensive backs coach Patrick Surtain, Sr., met with the media on Tuesday as the Seminoles are coming off their second bye week ahead of Wake Forest, and said it's more than just a goal at season's end, but a respect for your name and program with sights set on the NFL that should be the motivating factor.

The Broncos continue to pressure the quarterback at a franchise-record rate. This week, the hits must become sacks.