Jerry Jeudy showed himself to be a rookie starter almost from the first day of training camp, even drawing raves from veterans usually slow to compliment rookies, such as safety Kareem Jackson. But there were the drops in the opener, drops that could have turned what became a two-point loss into a win. Then Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons, Jeudy had six of his seven receptions as well as 107 of his 125 receiving yards in the second half.

"He's made really good strides here in the last couple weeks -- two or three games," Broncos coach Vic Fangio said. "I like how Jerry has been playing. I like where he's headed. He's been practicing better and it translates to the game. I think he's doing a good job. His arrow is definitely up and he's what we thought we got when we drafted him."

Four of his catches in Atlanta went for at least 18 yards, including a 20-yard touchdown catch, and he also drew two pass interference penalties. He is now fourth among the NFL's rookie receivers with 484 yards, the story said. The story also said Jeudy puts the work in as well, and before COVID restrictions he was ever-present in the team's building. Despite a tough second half schedule, the team is hoping to see Jeudy continue to improve.

Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy is a game-time decision to play Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to James Palmer of NFL Network.

If Jeudy were to miss Sunday's game, the Broncos would trot out Tim Patrick and K.J. Hamler as their starters. Not good. Make sure you have a safe option for the Sunday late games if you plan to ride with Jeudy.

With Courtland Sutton out, Tim Patrick will see more targets alongside rookies Jerry Jeudy, K.J. Hamler and Tyrie Cleveland. Additionally, third-year pro DaeSean Hamilton and second-year pro Diontae Spencer, a former CFL star who is the Broncos’ punt returner, will also need to elevate. The depth in the receivers’ room has Patrick still feeling confident about the unit’s potential, even minus its injured Pro Bowler.

Even with a young, talented group of WRs, the story said the onus is on Patrick after spending his offseason training with Sutton and Hamilton in Miami and Atlanta, where Patrick sought to bring more refinement to his game. Patrick is a name to keep an eye on but probably isn't on a lot of radars this week, and, the QB situation isn't ideal as either Jeff Driskel or Blake Bortles will be under center until Drew Lock comes back.

Wide receiver Courtland Sutton suffered a torn ACL in Sunday's 26-21 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers and will miss the remainder of the season. Sutton had missed the season opener with a right shoulder injury suffered Sept. 8 in practice and had been limited in practice in the days leading up to Sunday's game.

Additionally, Broncos quarterback Drew Lock will miss 3 to 5 weeks with a severe strain of the rotator cuff in his throwing shoulder, an injury he suffered in the first quarter Sunday.

Related players: Jerry Jeudy, Jeff Driskel, K.J. Hamler, Tim Patrick, DaeSean Hamilton

Sutton missed Week 1 with a shoulder injury and the news wasn't looking good after he suffered a knee injury in Week 2. That news was confirmed today as Sutton will now miss the remainder of the season. Meanwhile, QB Lock will miss 3-5 weeks with Driskel taking over in that time. With Sutton out, Jeudy, Hamler, Patrick and Hamilton take over. They are certainly talented names, but will take a bit of a hit with Driskel at QB. Perhaps RB Melvin Gordon sees and increase in workload.

Courtland Sutton (knee/leg cramping) won't return to Sunday's game against the Steelers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Related players: Jerry Jeudy, K.J. Hamler, Tim Patrick, DaeSean Hamilton.

Sutton had been dealing with a shoulder issue as well. Jeudy, Hamler, Patrick and Hamilton would be next up if Sutton has to miss more time. He was out for Week 1.