The Denver Broncos extended their winning streak to five games with a commanding 44-24 victory over the Dallas Cowboys, but the celebration came with one concern. Star cornerback Patrick Surtain II , the 2024 Defensive Player of the Year, left the game late in the first half with a pectoral strain.

The organization learned Monday that the injury wasn’t as severe as initially feared. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport posted on X (formerly known as Twitter) that tests confirmed a strain rather than a tear, calling it “solid news” for a defense built around its All-Pro anchor.

“#Broncos CB Patrick Surtain II, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, suffered a pec strain in the win over the #Cowboys, per me and @TomPelissero. He’s considered week-to-week and he could land on IR. But solid ne

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