Patrick Surtain II: ruled out against Houston with pectoral injury

THE FACT. Denver ruled out cornerback Patrick Surtain II for Sunday's game against the Texans with a pectoral injury, per the Broncos' official injury report issued Friday, which noted he did not practice at any point this week. NFL.com's Friday roundup carried the same ruling.

THE VERDICT. IDP managers rostering Surtain need a replacement this week, though he was never a volume tackler, so the hit to your scoring is smaller than the hit to Denver's defense. Houston's pass catchers all tick up with him off the field, which matters in DFS. Fade the Broncos defense as a DFS and survivor play in Week 9. Keep him on IDP dynasty rosters; a pectoral issue does not change his long-term standing.