The Broncos are going to be without a pair of All-Pros against Houston on Sunday.
Neither is a surprise given the way the practice week unfolded, but 2024 defensive player of the year Pat Surtain II (pectoral) and dynamic return-man and receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (concussion) were both ruled out for Denver’s Week 9 road game, as were tight end Nate Adkins (knee) and safety P.J. Locke (neck).
Mims’ absence against the Texans is particularly bitter because he was concussed on a kick return in the final five minutes of Sunday’s win against Dallas with the Broncos leading by 20.