The Denver Broncos were unable to beat the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1, but cornerback Pat Surtain certainly wasn’t to blame.
Surtain was responsible for covering Seahawks star wide receiver DK Metcalf, covering him on 24 of the WR’s 25 routes on Sunday. On those 25 passing plays, Seattle quarterback Geno Smith only tested Surtain four times (five including a failed PAT attempt).
Metcalf ended up hauling in three receptions for 29 yards, a quiet day at the office compared to his usual standards. Tyler Lockett led Seattle with six receptions on seven targets for 77 yards in a 26-20 win.
After his strong performance on the field, Surtain took to social media after the game to defend rookie quarterback Bo Nix, who struggled on Sunday. Nix is set to have some rookie growing pains this season, but Surtain and the team’s defense remain a strength of the team in 2024.
Entering his fourth season in the NFL, Surtain is expected to continue covering every opponent’s best receiver each week this fall.
