Courtland Sutton snagged just two catches for a measly 11 yards on five targets in the Denver Broncos’ Week 1 clash against the Kansas City Chiefs. That’s how their season opener went down on September 15, 2026.
This Isn’t What Anyone Expected
Man, what a start for Sutton. Everyone knew his production might dip a little with Jaylen Waddle joining the team, bringing another top-tier receiver into the mix. But this? This was absolutely ridiculous. Sutton was practically invisible, barely an afterthought in the offense. And Waddle didn’t fare much better, hauling in just a single 2-yard catch. That’s a brutal debut for the Broncos’ supposed top receiving talent.
Pat Bryant Steps Up, But Where Was the Offense?
The real surprise of the night for Denver’s receivers was Pat Bryant. He actually led the room with four receptions for 42 yards on a team-high six targets. Good for Bryant, but it makes you wonder what was going on with Sutton and Waddle. The Kansas City defense deserves a ton of credit, doing a fantastic job confusing QB Bo Nix all night long and throwing a blanket on both Sutton and Waddle. If your quarterback is confused and your top two guys are shut down like that, you’re in for a long night.
Week 1 showed a real challenge for the Broncos. When your veteran leader is barely hitting double-digit yards and your new big-name receiver gets just two yards, you have to find answers. Denver’s offense needs to figure things out, fast. The league is definitely watching to see how they adjust after this kind of opener.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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