Latest Courtland Sutton News

Broncos finally found their quarterback and ended their playoff drought. Now comes the hard part

Jan. 13, 2025 19:00 PM EST

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Mixed emotions permeated the Denver Broncos' locker room Monday after they ended their long playoff drought only to get blown out at Buffalo. “This year was good but not good enough,” All-Pro right guard Quinn Meinerz said as he and his teammates packed...

Broncos rookie QB Bo Nix learns difficult, but valuable lesson in losing playoff debut against Bills

Jan. 12, 2025 20:13 PM EST

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Bo Nix’s first taste of the NFL playoffs quickly turned bitter after a sweet start. Denver’s rookie quarterback threw a 43-yard touchdown pass to his former college teammate Troy Franklin on the opening drive of Sunday’s wild-card playoff game. But...

Josh Allen won't be the only athletic and elusive QB when the Bills host Bo Nix, Broncos

Jan. 10, 2025 15:41 PM EST

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Josh Allen won't be the only athletic, elusive, mobile quarterback at Highmark Stadium this weekend when the Buffalo Bills host the Denver Broncos in an AFC wild-card game. Rookie Bo Nix reminds plenty of observers of a young Josh Allen, including some...

Broncos' first postseason berth in 9 years has them facing playoff-tested Bills

Jan. 09, 2025 17:15 PM EST

Denver (10-7) at Buffalo (13-4) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL odds: Bills by 9. Series record: Bills lead 23-17-1. Against the spread: Broncos 12-5, Bills 10-7. Last meeting: Broncos beat Bills 24-22 on Nov. 13, 2023,...

Broncos scheme ways to get the ball in the hands of dynamic returner/receiver/runner Marvin Mims Jr.

Jan. 09, 2025 06:06 AM EST

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — To start, Marvin Mims Jr. was counted on mostly as a returner. Then, some receiver reps were thrown in. Now, he’s also spending time in the Denver Broncos' backfield. Anything to get the ball into Mims' hands more, so he can show off those fast feet. ...

Ending 8-year playoff drought is sweet for Broncos veterans Sutton and Bolles

Jan. 08, 2025 15:20 PM EST

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Ending the Denver Broncos' long playoff drought was especially poignant for left tackle Garett Bolles and wide receiver Courtland Sutton. “GB and I are the two longest-tenured guys on the team, so we’ve been through the ugly,” Sutton said. “For us to...

Week 18 settles playoff field and draft order but also served as the last chance to reach bonuses

Jan. 07, 2025 05:58 AM EST

DENVER (AP) — It's not about the money until it is. The final weekend of the NFL regular season brought the usual intrigue over which teams would clinch the final playoff spots — the Buccaneers and Broncos — and who would get the No. 1 overall draft pick — the Titans —...

Nix leads Broncos past Chiefs' reserves 38-0 and into playoffs for 1st time since 2015 season

Jan. 05, 2025 21:30 PM EST

DENVER (AP) — Bo Nix celebrated the end of Denver's eight-year playoff drought with a bunch of new friends. The rookie quarterback circled Empower Field while handing out high-fives to fans after he passed for 321 yards and four touchdowns in a 38-0 rout of the Kansas City...

The Broncos can end their 8-year playoff drought with a win over the Chiefs' backups

Jan. 02, 2025 17:59 PM EST

DENVER (AP) — The Denver Broncos can erase nearly a decade of frustration and futility by beating a Kansas City Chiefs team that will be resting Patrick Mahomes and several other starters Sunday. With the Chiefs (15-1) having secured the AFC's top seed and lone playoff bye, coach...

Broncos insist they don't care who sits out for Chiefs as Denver seeks to end a long playoff drought

Jan. 01, 2025 18:47 PM EST

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos aren't necessarily breathing any easier knowing they won't have to face Patrick Mahomes and several other Kansas City Chiefs starters on Sunday with a playoff berth on the line. Chiefs coach Andy Reid announced his decision to rest Mahomes...