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Patrick Surtain II discusses career day, giving ball from 1 of his 2 interceptions to his father
By Sydney Hunte
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Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II had a breakout game on Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers.
The rookie from Alabama recorded a pair of interceptions in the 4th quarter, 1 that was returned for a touchdown, as the Broncos defeated the Chargers 28-13. They, L.A., and the Las Vegas Raiders are all a half-game behind the Kansas City Chiefs in a jam-packed AFC West.
Surtain had some familiar faces in the stands: his parents traveled from their home in South Florida to take in the game. In fact, following one of his interceptions, he gave the ball to his father, 3-time Pro Bowl DB Patrick Surtain Sr.
“It was a special moment,” Surtain II said. “We always talk about this, making big plays, but I knew the 2nd pick of my season, I was going to give it to my parents, either my dad or my mom. So it’s going to be a special feeling regardless. I know they (were) proud of me, and I was excited to give them the ball.”
Denver next takes the field for “Sunday Night Football” as they visit the Chiefs on NBC on Dec. 5.
"It was a special moment. We always talked about this… making big plays… I know they were proud of me and I was excited to give them the ball." @Broncos' Patrick Surtain discusses giving the ball to his parents after one of his picks against the Chargers.
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Sydney is an Atlanta-based journalist who has covered everything from SEC and ACC football to MLS, the U.S. men's national soccer team and professional tennis. His work has appeared on such platforms as SB Nation, Cox Media Group and FanSided.
