Kickoff for the AFC vs. NFC showdown is scheduled for 2:25 p.m. MT (4:25 p.m. ET) and the game will be regionally televised on CBS. In-market fans can stream the game on FuboTV.

The Denver Broncos are dealing with a key injury in their secondary in the early stages of their Week 9 game against the Dallas Cowboys. Star cornerback Patrick Surtain suffered an apparent leg injury on Denver's first defensive drive of the game. The injury occurred as he was breaking up a pass intended for George Pickens in the end zone.

Denver Broncos standout cornerback Pat Surtain II was ruled out for the second half against Dallas on Sunday with a shoulder injury. The reigning defensive player of the year was hurt trying to make a tackle just before halftime.

At first glance, Patrick Surtain II's injury seems like a significant setback to the Denver Broncos' defense, but it's actually a massive opportunity for defensive coordinator Vance Joseph. The Denver Broncos maintained their one-game lead in the AFC West by smashing the Dallas Cowboys 44-24 in Week 8. The Broncos climbed to 6-2 on the season.

On one of the final defensive plays before halftime, Surtain appeared to tweak his left shoulder while attempting to tackle Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens. PS2 did not return to the sideline after the halftime break, and the team announced he was questionable to return with a shoulder injury.

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The Denver Broncos had one of the more random free-agent visits on Tuesday, working out 41-year-old tight end Marcedes Lewis, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Head coach Sean Payton raised eyebrows before the game with his decision to accept the opening kickoff instead of deferring to the second half after winning the coin toss, as has been his custom over the years. After the game, the former Super Bowl-winning coach spoke on what went into that decision.