FantasyPros Articles on Courtland Sutton
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First, the team traded a first-round draft choice for Jaylen Waddle from the Miami Dolphins. This is an immediate hit to Sutton's WR1 status with the team. Second, Bo Nix suffered an ankle injury in the playoffs, so his health could have a trickle-down effect on the receivers. And third, the team drafted Jonah Coleman, adding to a three-headed backfield of J.K. Dobbins, RJ Harvey and Coleman.
STACKED’s take
Waddle trade, Nix's ankle injury, and backfield additions suggest WR40 finish, not WR33.
Sutton finished last season with a 21.2% target share (74 catches on 124 targets, 1,017 yards, 7 TDs across 17 games) and is being drafted as WR33, but Richard Janvrin projects him closer to WR40. Multiple factors threaten his production: the Broncos traded a first-round pick for Jaylen Waddle, immediately reducing Sutton's WR1 status; Bo Nix suffered an ankle injury in the playoffs with uncertain recovery; the team drafted Jonah Coleman to join a three-headed backfield (J.K. Dobbins, RJ Harvey, Coleman) that could see increased usage, with Harvey catching passes and Coleman used in the red zone; camp reports show Sutton's reps are being managed; and Sutton stated he's willing to sacrifice stats "if that's what the offense needs," which is concerning for fantasy purposes.
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