The Denver Broncos suffered a disappointing 24-14 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, in which the offense struggled and the defense faltered in the second half. The team's situation worsened when star cornerback Patrick Surtain II exited the game with a non-contact ankle injury. Fortunately, initial reports from NFL insider Ian Rapoport confirmed that he avoided a long-term setback.

As concerns about the secondary lingered, a clearer medical timeline emerged from further evaluations. According to ESPN, the Broncos managed to avoid the worst-case scenario. Team sources indicated that while Patrick Surtain II is expected to miss two to four weeks due to his ankle injury, the franchise is hopeful he may be on the shorter end of that timeline and could avoid being placed on Injured Reserve. Additionally, wide receiver Pat Bryant also avoided a significant long-term injury, despite being carted off with an ankle issue. Cornerback Riley Moss is expected to miss only one to two games due to a rib injury, which means 2025 first-round draft pick Jahdae Barron will step into a larger role on the outside.

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Amidst the physical challenges from the game, Surtain shared some joyful personal news off the field. He announced, alongside his fiancée Kevia Higdon, that they are expecting their first child together. The couple posted a joint message on social media with the caption “Baby Surtain coming soon,” and they received a wave of congratulatory messages from teammates and friends, providing a welcome distraction as Surtain works toward his return to the field.