Broncos news: Pat Surtain II opens up on getting 'humble pie' in brutal loss to Chiefs
The Denver Broncos, fresh off a season in which they finished with a 14-3 record and fell just short of making it to the Super Bowl after falling to the New England Patriots in the conference championship, entered the 2026 season with high hopes . After all, they are bringing back most of the same roster that ended up being one of the best in the […] The post Broncos news: Pat Surtain II opens up…
The Denver Broncos, who finished the previous season with a 14-3 record, entered the 2026 season with high expectations. They were bolstered by retaining most of the same roster that had been one of the NFL's best in 2025. However, the Broncos' opening game of the new season was anything but promising. They were defeated 31-10 by the Kansas City Chiefs, showcasing significant struggles in both their offense and defense.
Particularly, their offense was disappointing as they failed to score a touchdown in the second half while the Chiefs dominated the game. Pat Surtain II, a Broncos cornerback, commented on the outcome, stating "We needed some humble pie, for sure". He believes that this loss served as a necessary humbling experience for the team, helping to ground them and fuel their determination after being perceived as a Super Bowl favorite.
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