Jarrett Stidham to Start AFC Championship for Broncos After Nix Injury

Denver Broncos QB Jarrett Stidham is set to make his first start in over two years, leading the team in the AFC Championship Game against the Patriots, following Bo Nix's season-ending ankle fracture. Head coach Sean Payton expressed high confidence, expecting Stidham to 'rip it' and believing he's a starting-caliber NFL QB. Stidham, a career backup who hasn't thrown a pass since 2023, has been practicing in Payton's system for three seasons and is approaching the crucial game with a 'just another game' mindset. Nix also voiced confidence in Stidham.