Sutton has emerged as Nix's go-to option, which has helped give the Broncos' rookie quarterback momentum heading into the closing stretch.

What's stoking the Denver Broncos' surprising surge is the growing connection between rookie quarterback Bo Nix and veteran wide receiver Courtland Sutton. Whenever the Broncos (7-5) need a clutch catch,

Peyton Manning to Demaryius Thomas.John Elway to Rod Smith. Craig Morton to Haven Moses. Nix to Sutton. Broncos Country’s seen this kind of bromance before.