In the Broncos’ first six games, wide receiver Courtland Sutton drew only one penalty: a 9-yard pass interference call on Chicago cornerback Prince Amukamara in Week 2.
But entering Sunday’s season finale against Oakland, Sutton has drawn at least one penalty in nine consecutive games (12 enforced penalties total).
“When you have length, speed and power, it’s very difficult for a (defensive back) in a one-on-one position, because Courtland can jump-ball you (and) outrebound you in a sense, and that’s hard on a smaller guy,” Broncos offensive coordinator Rich Scangarello said last week. “If he’s one-on-one, he’s going to draw holding calls, (pass interference) calls and he’s going to put a lot of pressure on defensive backs.