Broncos rule out Surtain, Hufanga for Seahawks
Denver will play Seattle without cornerback Patrick Surtain II and safety Talanoa Hufanga, as the Broncos prepare for a Thursday Night Football matchup at Mile High.
Key points
- Surtain II and Hufanga are out for the Broncos’ Week 6 game against the Seahawks.
- Riley Moss is questionable with a rib injury.
- Both teams enter the game with 3‑2 records.
- Seattle’s Jaxon Smith‑Njigba is available despite an ankle issue.
- The Broncos must adjust coverage without two key secondary players.
The Denver Broncos have ruled out cornerback Patrick Surtain II and safety Talanoa Hufanga for their upcoming matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. The game is scheduled for Thursday Night Football at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, marking the start of NFL Week 6.
Cornerback Riley Moss is listed as questionable with a rib injury. The Broncos enter the contest with a 3-2 record, facing the defending Super Bowl champions, who also hold a 3-2 record. Seattle’s Jaxon Smith-Njigba is available for the game despite appearing on the injury report with an ankle issue.
The absence of Surtain and Hufanga leaves the Broncos without two important members of their secondary. Surtain is described as one of the NFL's premier cornerbacks and an essential part of Denver's defensive identity. His unavailability requires the Broncos to adjust their coverage responsibilities against Seattle's passing attack.
Your questions, answered
Why are Surtain II and Hufanga out for the Broncos?
The article does not specify the reasons for their absence.
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The Broncos are 3‑2 before the matchup.
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