The Denver Broncos will host the Tennessee Titans in Week 1. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR Courtland Sutton.
Is Courtland Sutton Playing in Week 1?
Sutton is not listed on the injury report this week, so barring any setbacks, he will play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Broncos’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Courtland Sutton in Week 1?
Courtland Sutton leads the NFL in games with an end zone target over the past two seasons (24, Mike Evans is the only other player to crack 20), scoring 18 times on his 140 receptions over that stretch.
Denver’s clear-cut WR1 was a high-pedigree prospect coming out of SMU and posted a 1,100-yard season in his second professional campaign. He then fell off our radar for a few years, but his stock is as high as ever, thanks in part to his raw talent and the upward trajectory of this offense.
The target share appears to be safe (Pat Bryant is an interesting flier, but he’s going to have to learn to take food off Sutton’s plate before I project it), and we trust this offense to move the ball. This isn’t a bad matchup, and that’s why I have Sutton ranked as a strong flex option, though it is important to remember that not all bad matchups are created equal.
Yes, Tennessee graded 24th in our Defense+ metric in 2024, and fortunately for Sutton managers, they were the fifth most friendly in terms of opponent end zone completion percentage (47.5%, league average: 36.6%). This is a plus-spot on the surface that gets better the deeper you dive into things.
I’m lukewarm on Sutton for the season as a whole, with the thought being that Bryant, as well as the addition of Evan Engram and maybe some more efficiency from the running game, eat into his bottom line with time, but for Week 1, it’s a wheels-up situation!
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 1 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em article.
Courtland Sutton’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 1
Sutton is projected to score 13.6 points in PPR formats. This includes 4.8 receptions for 63 yards and 0.4 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 1 Weather Impact: Broncos vs Titans
Weather conditions should be favorable for this outdoor matchup with temperatures at 78 degrees Fahrenheit and light winds of 8 mph.
