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Broncos Briefs: Despite double teams, coaches still want Courtland Sutton to lead passing game

The Broncos have a good kind of problem: A receiver who is commanding extra attention. Courtland Sutton was double-teamed on all three of the Broncos’ final plays against Minnesota.

Sutton had five catches for 113 yards in the loss to the Vikings but wasn’t targeted on Brandon Allen’s final three passes into the end zone.

“It’s nice when you establish yourself and you become ‘a guy’ in the league and you become somebody teams view in that respect,” Broncos offensive coordinator Rich Scangarello said. “Does that mean you don’t go to him when he’s doubled?