Bo Nix is set to lead the Denver Broncos with a strong pair of wide receivers, Courtland Sutton and Jaylen Waddle.

What's the Big Deal?

The Broncos have not had a pair of wide receivers like this since their last Super Bowl team. Sutton and Waddle are capable of being the No. 1 option on any given series.

Sutton and Waddle were ranked sixth in CBS Sports' dynamic duo WR rankings by Jared Dubin on July 1. Dubin noted that Waddle remains a big-play threat, while Sutton works best as an isolated X receiver on the outside.

How Will it Work?

The duo gives Bo Nix a pair of wideouts who challenge defenses in different ways. Nix's health is the biggest storyline for the Broncos ahead of training camp, but assuming he is healthy, the focus will be on the Broncos' biggest move of the 2026 offseason, acquiring Waddle and pairing him with Sutton.

Sutton was effusive in his praise for Waddle, and vice versa. This stands out for the Broncos, providing an early sign that neither Sutton nor Waddle should be expected to demand targets from Nix.

What Comes Next?

Nix's ability to be a distributor will come in handy with the plethora of targets he has. However, this also means that Sutton and Waddle would need to have special seasons to both cross the 1,000-yard mark this coming season.

The Athletic's Nick Kosmider suggested as much in response to a fan's direct question on July 1. Kosmider noted that the Broncos have not had two receivers eclipse 1,000 yards in the same season since 2016.

Kosmider cited Sutton's remarks about there being no big egos in the Broncos' WR room. This will certainly be tested, as neither Sutton nor Waddle has been in a situation quite like what they will experience with Nix and the Broncos in 2026.

The Broncos will ultimately spread the ball around too much, with targets including Troy Franklin, Evan Engram, Marvin Mims, and Pat Bryant. Only four teams in the NFL last season had two players eclipse 1,000 yards receiving.

On July 1, Dubin wrote that it should be a lot of fun scheming opportunities for Sutton and Waddle. At that point, it will simply be up to Nix to identify his best option. Head coach Sean Payton and offensive coordinator Davis Webb can make this process simpler for Nix.

The Broncos' move to acquire Waddle and pair him with Sutton is expected to pay off in the 2026 season. With Nix leading the team, the Broncos have a strong chance of making a deep run in the playoffs.