# Pat Surtain II — what pundits predicted CB · Alabama 15 checkable claims from 10 pundits. These are other people's predictions about what he will do — we grade the prediction, never the player. ## What pundits expect (12 unsettled) - “star Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II (ankle) was a full participant throughout the team's week of practice and was given no game day designation, meaning he should make his return on Sunday” — [Joshua Brisco](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/joshua-brisco), for 2026, said Oct 30, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/cf7b6ab1-54b9-486d-aeba-4d6ab77b7e75 - “Surtain remains fully on pace to return to the field this week. And the timing couldn't be better, given the importance of this game. (Week 8 vs. Kansas City Chiefs)” — [Chad Jensen](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/chad-jensen), for 2026, said Oct 29, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/39be36c2-15bf-4b5e-bdfd-6571ef83ee5b - “Surtain was listed as questionable for this game, but the Broncos are going to play it safe... Circle Week 8 for Surtain's return.” — [Chad Jensen](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/chad-jensen), for 2026, said Oct 25, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/14957ca1-ec2f-4b01-855f-d58714884cad - “It wouldn't be a shock to see the Broncos hold Surtain out one more week, to reinsert him at home against the Kansas City Chiefs. (Week 7 at Arizona)” — [Keith Cummings](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/keith-cummings), for 2026, said Oct 24, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/00746e4a-11ea-4deb-91a6-6d7ed673156e - “I know James Palmer of NFL Network tweeted that he thinks Sertan comes back in week eight, not week seven.” — James Palmer, for 2026, said Oct 23, 2026; not settled yet - “He should be back for Week 7, though I doubt Patrick Surtain II joins him.” — [Chad Jensen](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/chad-jensen), for 2026, said Oct 17, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/a4dab198-3f48-48bf-a331-e1111906207b - “Denver is also still banged up defensively and likely won't have Surtain here, which is obviously a problem against JSN.” — [Jared Dubin](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jared-dubin), for 2026, said Oct 15, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/8f2a715f-e7b7-4114-929a-198cc9e347e8 - “Denver is also still banged up defensively and likely won't have Patrick Surtain II here (Thursday night vs. Seattle)” — [Jared Dubin](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jared-dubin), for 2026, said Oct 15, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/b2646950-61ed-469d-a300-d4dd0032326b - “Surtain was also considered a "DNP," with his ankle expected to keep him out of action for at least another week.” — [Zack Kelberman](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/zack-kelberman), for 2026, said Oct 12, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c249ba42-234c-46a6-99d0-ab4d0dee257c - “Hopefully, the Broncos will fare better against the Los Angeles Chargers next week, as Surtain will be out and Moss's situation doesn't look great for Week 5.” — [Chad Jensen](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/chad-jensen), for 2026, said Oct 5, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/b459a1c4-c448-4bf3-9acd-182f36bd7300 - Pat Surtain II to make All-Pro — [Bucky Brooks](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/bucky-brooks), for 2026, said Sep 3, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/7ca9e630-4d2a-4412-8afa-c0d52843d26c - Pat Surtain II to finish top 1 at his position, by interceptions — [Bucky Brooks](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/bucky-brooks), for 2026, said Sep 3, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/7ca9e630-4d2a-4412-8afa-c0d52843d26c ## Settled (3) - Pat Surtain II to make First-Team All-Pro — [JP Acosta](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jp-acosta), for 2025, said Jan 8, 2026; scored 0 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/660e3494-2b0b-415e-beb7-9e3bf3464e30 - Pat Surtain II to make the roster — [Cody Roark](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/cody-roark), for 2026, said Jul 23, 2026; scored 100 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 100) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/bbb23290-4017-4020-92cb-b43555da5c26 - Pat Surtain II to win Defensive Player of the Year — [Richard Sherman](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/richard-sherman), for 2024, said Jan 9, 2025; scored 100 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/2d7cf80e-1b0e-4129-92f3-225d97061cbe --- Page: https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/pat-surtain-ii Method: https://missedtakes.co/methodology