For six years, every season ended the same way for Courtland Sutton — in disappointment. The AFC championship banners hanging on the walls of the Broncos’ indoor practice field and the three Lombardi trophies sitting behind glass in the main lobby served as constant reminders of the franchise’s winning tradition.

Sutton’s contract includes an extra $500,000 if he totals 1,065 receiving yards. Going into Week 18, Sutton has 983 receiving yards through 16 games. He’s just 17 yards away from a 1,000-yard season and 82 yards away from hitting his 1,065-yard target for a big bonus.

Entering the Denver Broncos' season finale, veteran wideout Courtland Sutton needed 82 receiving yards to secure a $500,000 performance bonus. At 1,065 yards for the season, Sutton would cash in. Against the Kansas City Chiefs,