The Broncos got encouraging news on Patrick Surtain II after he exited the Cowboys win with a pectoral strain: tests ruled out a tear, and the star corner is considered week-to-week, a “solid” outcome that keeps Denver’s defensive ceiling intact. Even so, the team must bridge the gap while its All-Pro recovers.

Zac Stevens noted on X that Sean Payton said rookie Kris Abrams-Draine “might have the best hands on the team.” Elite ball skills. That’s more than a compliment; it’s a clue to how Denver plans to survive without Surtain. With offenses likely to challenge the newcomer early, those hands can flip possessions and field position, especially if Payton sprinkles in matchups that let Abrams-Draine read and jump routes rather than live on an island every snap.

The broader ask is comp

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