Courtland Sutton Contributes in Broncos Win, Eyes Increased Target Share

Courtland Sutton caught four of eight targets for 59 yards in the Denver Broncos' 22-19 win over Kansas City on Sunday, contributing to a passing game that also saw Troy Franklin make big plays. While Sutton hasn't matched his career-high 1,112 receiving yards from 2019, his 2023 season was his best since an ACL tear in 2020, with 10 touchdowns on 59 receptions. Entering his age-28 season with a new Week 1 starter (Bo Nix or Jarrett Stidham), Sutton faces weak target competition after the trade of Jerry Jeudy. Despite expected touchdown regression, he could see over 100 targets this year, a significant increase from last season's 90. Sutton, a 6-4, 218-pound wideout, has historically dealt with poor quarterback play and high average depth of target.