Broncos’ Pat Surtain Injured During Cowboys’ Field Goal Drive
In a disheartening start, the Denver Broncos trailed the Dallas Cowboys 13-0 at halftime, and faced a 19-0 deficit in the fourth quarter. A notable incident during the game was the injury to Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain.
Pat Surtain Injured During Cowboys’ Field Goal Drive
On the Cowboys’ opening drive, Surtain left the field due to a lower leg injury. While covering wide receiver George Pickens on a critical second-and-goal play from the one-yard line, Surtain landed awkwardly on his right leg. Despite walking off under his own power, he showed signs of pain as he reached the sideline medical tent. The Broncos have categorized him as questionable to return to the game.
Cowboys’ Scoring Drive
The Cowboys capitalized on the circumstances, following a turnover by Broncos quarterback Bo Nix. Nix threw an interception on his second pass, allowing the Cowboys to advance down the field. This resulted in a field goal during their eight-play, 46-yard drive.
- CeeDee Lamb recorded a significant 29-yard reception, bringing Dallas to the Denver 3-yard line.
- Brandon Aubrey successfully converted a 24-yard field goal, scoring the first points of the game.
The Dallas defense also played a critical role, as rookie cornerback Trikweze Bridges intercepted Nix. This critical play set the Cowboys up with excellent field position, demonstrating the impact of turnovers in this matchup.
As the game progressed, the Broncos looked to regroup and recover from the early setback and the loss of Surtain on defense.
