​Sean Payton doesn’t expect IR for Pat Surtain, Pat Bryant GettyThe Denver Broncos are preparing for an important AFC West matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. Denver enters the game at 2-2 after a 24-14 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.The Broncos suffered several injuries during that defeat, creating questions about their lineup for the divisional matchup. Pat Surtain II, Pat Bryant, and Riley Moss all left the game with injuries.The Chargers are also dealing with a lengthy injury report. With both teams managing key absences, player availability could play an important role in Sunday’s game.Sean Payton Provides Injury Update on Pat Surtain II and Pat BryantThe Broncos do not expect Pat Surtain II or Pat Bryant to be placed on injured reserve despite their ankle injuries.Sean Payton addressed the situation on Wednesday after both players missed practice.Sean Payton doesn’t believe Pat Surtain or Pat Bryant will be placed on IR.Huge for the Broncos. pic.twitter.com/RrUEYG34hz— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) October 7, 2026“That’s jumping way ahead,” Payton said when asked if either player could be placed on injured reserve. “I don’t think so and if they were, I wouldn’t say so. But I don’t think so.”Both players are expected to miss some time, but sources told “The Denver Gazette” that neither injury is expected to be long-term. Surtain suffered a non-contact ankle injury late in the second quarter against San Francisco, while Bryant injured his ankle after a 30-yard reception in the third quarter.Riley Moss also missed practice on Wednesday after suffering a rib injury against the 49ers. His injury is not expected to be long-term either.Surtain and Moss were replaced by Jahdae Barron and Kris Abrams-Draine during the second half against San Francisco. Payton expressed confidence in both players.“They’re savvy players,” Payton said. “They both have good football instincts and IQ. … Both were ready when they needed to be and that’s encouraging.”The Broncos could also elevate Lil’Jordan Humphrey from the practice squad to help replace Bryant. Courtland Sutton said Bryant’s injury was less serious than it initially appeared.Chargers Enter Week 5 With Major Injury ConcernsThe Chargers are dealing with several injury concerns of their own heading into Sunday’s matchup.The Chargers are withoutLT Joe AltS Derwin JamesLG Kayode AwosikaTE Charlie KolarCB Donte JacksonWR Ladd McConkeyDT Dalvin TomlinsonWR KeAndra Lambert Smith (IR)LB Denzel Perryman (IR)WR Brenen Thompson (IR)T Trey Pipkins (IR)C Tyler Biadasz (IR)TE David Njoku (IR) pic.twitter.com/lQ2teCHtkC— ChargersMuse (@ChargersMuse) October 4, 2026Los Angeles listed eight players as non-participants on Wednesday. The group included Rashawn Slater, Joe Alt, Derwin James Jr., and Donte Jackson.Slater is dealing with an ankle injury, while Alt has a neck issue. James is dealing with a hamstring injury, and Jackson has one as well.Ladd McConkey,