NFC Notes: Jaire Alexander, Derek Carr, Kirk Cousins, Falcons, Panthers, Saints

Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain, who injured his pectoral in Week 8 against the Cowboys, will not be placed on injured reserve, allowing him to potentially return sooner than expected. He will miss this week's game against the Texans but could benefit from the upcoming bye after facing the Raiders and Chiefs, having recorded 27 tackles and nine passes defensed in eight games this season. Want More Context? 🔎

The NFL trade deadline approaches with speculation about potential trades, as ESPN's Adam Schefter predicts 10-12 deals before November 4. Various players, including Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. and Saints LB Demario Davis, have emerged as trade candidates, while others like Giants RB Devin Singletary and Bills DT Larry Ogunjobi have been removed from consideration due to team needs and injuries. Want More Context? 🔎

The Denver Broncos are leading the NFL with 36 sacks on defense and only eight allowed on offense, marking an unprecedented achievement in NFL history for a team midway through a season. Quarterback Bo Nix boasts the league's best sack rate at 2.7%, while the defense records sacks on 12.2% of opponents' pass attempts, contributing to the team's five-game winning streak. Want More Context? 🔎