Following up on discussions from about a week ago, Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton openly addressed the urgent need to improve Courtland Sutton's slow start after his disappointing one-catch, four-yard performance against the San Francisco 49ers. The team’s offensive staff has been facing increasing questions about how to boost their veteran wide receiver's production.
Focusing on how the coaching staff plans to make adjustments moving forward, a report shared on X by Nick Kosmider revealed that Davis Webb mentioned there are “an assortment of reasons” why the ball hasn’t consistently reached Courtland Sutton through the first five games. However, he believes that more opportunities are “coming down the alley for him.” Webb's vote of confidence indicates that the offensive hierarchy is working to re-engage the playmaker, despite his quiet start, which has left fantasy football managers and analysts questioning his reliability.
Article Continues BelowDavis Webb said there are an “assortment of reasons” the ball hasn’t found its way to Courtland Sutton consistently through five games, but he believes more chances are “coming down the alley for him.” pic.twitter.com/pJANIgDl7u
— Nick Kosmider (@NickKosmider) October 13, 2026
This expected increase in targets could come at a crucial time, as the Broncos are making roster adjustments and looking to take advantage of favorable matchups against an opponent missing key defensive players in the secondary. While Sutton remains a risky fantasy option until his production becomes consistent and aligns with preseason expectations, the coaching staff's public support suggests that they are making a concerted effort to involve their top wide receiver more heavily in the offensive game plan going forward.