Pat Kerrane argued Courtland Sutton is the lone Denver wide receiver worth targeting in best-ball drafts because Sean Payton’s latest pet signing—Trent Sherfield—will siphon snaps from every other pass catcher. Citing Payton’s quote that Sherfield is “tough, can run, and can block,” Kerrane expects the veteran to log roughly 27 % of offensive snaps as a pseudo run-game enabler, creating a four-man rotation (Bryant, Franklin, Mims, Veile) behind Sutton. Historical Payton tendencies—think Lil’Jordan Humphrey in New Orleans—suggest the X receiver stays on the field while ancillary roles churn. Camp usage backs that up: Sutton has worked with the ones on virtually every rep, and Kerrane projects a 95 % route rate once the season opens. With the rest of the room cannibalizing each other’s playing time, Sutton offers the only stable target floor plus red-zone equity, making him a priority at his current late-7th/early-8th ADP.

Peter Overzet said the steady trickle of puff pieces on fringe Broncos receivers—Trent Sherfield, Jaleel McLaughlin, and rookie Troy Franklin—actually strengthens Courtland Sutton’s case as the unquestioned alpha. Because Sean Payton keeps auditioning depth options, Overzet believes it confirms the staff is still searching for a reliable No. 2 behind Sutton, not a replacement for him. In best-ball drafts he is treating Sutton as the only Denver wideout worth clicking outside of explicit Bo Nix stacks or Week-17 bring-backs, adding that Sutton’s red-zone dominance (30% end-zone target share last year) gives him weekly spike-week equity even if the overall pass volume is middling.

Davis Mattek argued Courtland Sutton is quietly the only reliable piece of the Denver passing game after Sean Payton raved about new signing Trent Sherfield. Mattek believes Sherfield will reprise the "Lil’ Jordan Humphrey" role—playing 25–30 percent of snaps strictly to block—while Sherfield’s presence forces a frustrating rotation among Marvin Mims, Troy Franklin, Brenden Rice and Val Vele. That chaos should leave Sutton on the field for roughly 95 percent of routes as the lone every-down wideout. Mattek is boosting Sutton into the late-sixth/early-seventh round of Best Ball drafts and trimming exposure to the Broncos’ dart-throw youngsters, viewing Sutton’s locked-in volume as a cheap WR2 floor with occasional spike-week upside.

Andy Holloway said Courtland Sutton is now "securely at the tippy-top" of Denver's depth chart after inking a four-year, $92-million extension with $41-million guaranteed. Holloway reminded listeners that Sutton quietly finished as the WR13 last season despite the Broncos' offensive turmoil and argued the new deal eliminates any lingering target-share concerns. With first-round rookie Bo Nix poised to pepper his big outside target and Sean Payton calling the plays, Holloway expects Sutton to again flirt with double-digit touchdowns. Because Sutton is currently available in the fifth round of redraft leagues, Holloway labeled him a "pretty decent value" and a safe weekly starter in season-long formats.

Polzin likes the OVER on Courtland Sutton’s 849.5 receiving-yard line (PrizePicks). Sutton commanded 135 targets and topped 1,000 yards last season while playing all 17 games. Post-bye chemistry with Bo Nix surged: Sutton’s lowest target count after Week 9 was six, and Denver made no significant WR additions to threaten his role. Polzin projects similar or better volume with an improving Nix, estimating Sutton’s true line should sit near 950 yards, making the current 849.5 a strong value play.

Leone still views Courtland Sutton as a solid target even while fading Bo Nix. He emphasized that Sutton is "the one wide receiver they trust to run 90-plus routes" whenever Denver rotates the rest of its pass-catchers. That locked-in playing time plus Sutton’s established red-zone role gives him a sturdy weekly floor, and his ADP has not adjusted for the Broncos’ willingness to feature him as their clear alpha. Leone is happily scooping Sutton as a value WR3 in best-ball and redraft formats.

Best Ball Guy said he is passing on Courtland Sutton at his current best-ball ADP because the veteran’s 2023 production looks unsustainable. Denver added multiple pass-catchers—Evan Engram, rookie WR Harvey, rookie TE Pat Bryant—and expects bigger roles for second-year wideouts Veilet and Franklin. With that many new mouths, Sutton’s 10-touchdown spike is the first thing likely to regress, and touchdowns are "one of the easier things to fade." Given the fresh competition plus Sutton turning 29 this season, the tout believes we have already seen his fantasy ceiling and prefers targeting younger receivers in the same range.

Tyler Knaeble said he is essentially fading Courtland Sutton, carrying only 1 % exposure across his Best Ball Mania and Puppy drafts. Sutton’s current draft slot sits in the same neighborhood as Devonta Smith, Xavier Worthy, Zay Flowers and Jameson Williams—wide-outs Knaeble believes provide far more week-winning upside. Because selecting Sutton forces him to pass on that entire tier, Knaeble declared there is "no f---ing shot" he pays the going rate, calling Sutton the player he is "most out on" in 2024 best-ball rooms.

Andy Holloway called Cortland Sutton the "Ford Taurus" of fantasy wideouts—unsexy but guaranteed to get you where you need to go. Holloway noted Sutton’s league-leading 12 end-zone targets and 10 receiving touchdowns last season and argued that Bo Nix cannot hit the 4,000-yard, 30-TD ceiling the hosts expect without relying on Sutton’s size, experience, and place atop the pecking order. With Marvin Mims still a side-hustle gadget and rookies Troy Franklin and Pat Bryant learning the playbook, Sutton’s target share projects to stay north of 22%. Holloway likes him as a rock-solid WR3/FLEX in season-long drafts who offers week-to-week stability while other drafters chase flashier but less consistent options.

Ryan Heath views Courtland Sutton as a massive deal near WR28. Sutton already finished 2024 top-12 in 1D/RR (0.112) and expected fantasy points (15.6). Once rookie QB Bo Nix’s accuracy leapt from near league-worst to near league-best after Week 9, Sutton’s 1D/RR vaulted to 0.136 (5th) and his production to 17.4 FPG (WR11). Heath highlighted Sean Payton’s system and Nix’s late-season progression as proof that Sutton functioned as a fantasy WR1 down the stretch. With continuity in scheme and chemistry, Sutton profiles as a low-end WR1/high-end WR2 who is priced as a middling WR3 in best-ball drafts.

Ryan Heath labeled Courtland Sutton a huge value at his ~WR28 price. Sutton finished 2024 top-12 in 1D/RR (0.112) and expected fantasy points (15.6 XFP/G). After rookie QB Bo Nix’s accuracy leaped from near worst to near best league-wide, Sutton’s post-Week-10 numbers jumped to 0.136 1D/RR (5th) and 17.4 FPG (11th)—true WR1 production. Heath believes a full season of improved quarterback play in Sean Payton’s system makes Sutton one of the most under-drafted receivers on Underdog.

Tyler Knaeble said Courtland Sutton is one of the easiest clicks in mid-round best-ball drafts because he is the unquestioned WR1 in Denver and still available a handful of picks after ADP. Knaeble pointed out that Sean Payton’s only notable pass-catching addition was tight end Caden Ingram, a player he does not expect to siphon many targets. With rookie quarterback Bo Nix likely to lean on a trusted red-zone target—Sutton saw 10 end-zone looks and converted eight of them into scores last year—the 6-foot-4 veteran owns the high-leverage role drafters crave. Knaeble anticipates Sutton’s price rising throughout the summer and believes he carries legitimate top-20 upside if the Broncos exceed their modest passing projections.

Rob Coakley compared Courtland Sutton to "Kyren Williams for wide receivers," saying drafters keep inventing reasons not to click him despite zero changes to his 2025 outlook. Sutton posted nine top-24 weeks last season, ranked third in end-zone targets, and now enters year two with an upgraded Bo Nix passing game and Sean Payton system continuity. While the fantasy community obsesses over rookies Pat Bryant and Troy Franklin, Coakley stressed that Sutton remains the unquestioned WR1, commanding 27 percent of Denver’s air yards and 33 percent of red-zone looks in 2024. Any ADP slide caused by "new toy" syndrome should be exploited; Coakley is snapping up Sutton at the WR4/5 turn as a cheap way to access a Broncos offense he believes will out-perform projections.

Andy Holloway interpreted Sutton’s acknowledgement of "positive" extension discussions as a significant vote of confidence from Denver’s front office. With rookie‑deal QB J.J. McCarthy giving the team two cheap seasons under center, Holloway expects the Broncos to lock Sutton into a two‑year add‑on that preserves his red‑zone dominance (19 end‑zone targets over the past two seasons) and stabilizes his target share while younger receivers Franklin and Mims continue to develop. Holloway views the probable extension as a green light to count on Sutton as a weekly WR3/FLEX in 2025 redraft and a secure hold in dynasty formats.