Broncos QB Jarrett Stidham to Start AFC Championship; Card Values Spike 788%

Broncos QB Jarrett Stidham will start the AFC Championship, replacing injured Bo Nix. Coach Sean Payton expressed full confidence, calling him a top-32 QB. His new starting role caused a 788% spike in trading card values. Patriots coach Zak Kuhr raved about Stidham, who some analysts believe makes the matchup tighter than expected. Geoff Schwartz is wagering on Stidham for a fast start. Tom Brady, his former backup, also broke down Stidham's game, advising not to "sleep on him at all."