Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II is trying to make things right after a young fan was unable to keep the game ball he was gifted by the

Broncos CB Patrick Surtain II did his best to help out a young fan who had a gifted ball taken away on Saturday.

I think what’s key is — what I’ve learned from ‘Bama and what could translate here — is just playing our brand of football," Surtain said.

Outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper, meanwhile, earned the Darrent Williams Good Guy Award from local reporters. The award, in a nod to the late Broncos defensive back, is given to a player who emulates Williams’ enthusiasm and honesty and who is consistently cooperative with local reporters.

Usually, NFL Defensive Player of the Year is determined to some extent by sacks. That's the stat that gets the voters' attention. Patrick Surtain II has been so good at cornerback for the Denver Broncos,

The Pro Bowl cornerback from Alabama plays against the Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase with a chance to clinch a playoff spot for Denver.

Surtain has taken his game to another level after signing a four-year, $96 million extension in the offseason.

The Broncos (9-7) are on the verge of clinching their first playoff berth in eight years. If they beat the Kansas City Chiefs (15-1) in their home game Sunday, they secure a wild-card spot. On Wednesday, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid confirmed they're resting starters, which should help Denver.

It's pretty special for sure," Surtain said last week of being in the DPOY conversation. "Just the work I put in, obviously it was a goal that I had in mind, but that's not my

Broncos, Bo Nix Ready for Do or Die Game with Kansas City ChiefsOn the same day he earned his third straight Pro Bowl selection, Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II discussed an honor he's yet to capture in his young but decorated legacy: NFL Defensive Player of the Year,

As the seventh seed, the Broncos will hit the road throughout the playoffs. If they upset the Bills, they’d travel to Arrowhead Stadium to face the top-seeded Chiefs (15-2) — the starters this time — who earned the AFC’s lone bye in their quest for a third consecutive Super Bowl trophy.