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Denver Broncos: Rookie grades in loss vs. Baltimore Ravens

By Sayre Bedinger

BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 23: Royce Freeman #28 of the Denver Broncos runs the ball while defended by Marlon Humphrey #29 of the Baltimore Ravens in the first quarter of the game at M&T Bank Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 23: Royce Freeman #28 of the Denver Broncos runs the ball while defended by Marlon Humphrey #29 of the Baltimore Ravens in the first quarter of the game at M&T Bank Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MD – AUGUST 24: Wide receiver Courtland Sutton #14 of the Denver Broncos makes a catch in front of defensive back Josh Norman #24 of the Washington Redskins in the first half during a preseason game at FedExField on August 24, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – AUGUST 24: Wide receiver Courtland Sutton #14 of the Denver Broncos makes a catch in front of defensive back Josh Norman #24 of the Washington Redskins in the first half during a preseason game at FedExField on August 24, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

Courtland Sutton, WR

The Broncos are slowly but surely making sure Courtland Sutton gets more involved in the passing game offensively.

He was targeted three times against the Ravens and made two really big plays for first downs, racking up 37 yards on his two catches. He had 21 yards on one catch, and 16 on another. Unfortunately, Sutton also had a huge drop in this game and contributed to the comedy of errors that was the Broncos’ offense.

Sutton’s drop was really the only asterisk on an otherwise good game from him. The Broncos asked him to do a lot in the running game in this one, and he delivered with an excellent performance in that regard.

The Broncos obviously need to work Sutton into the gameplan more and they will have a chance to do so against one of the league’s worst pass defenses in the Kansas City Chiefs. If ever there was an opportunity to plan for Sutton’s big breakout game, it could be week four on Monday Night Football.

Overall, the dropped pass by Sutton brings his grade down but he made a couple of solid plays.

Grade: B

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