From that point forward, Payton discussed Stidham as a starting-caliber No. 2 quarterback. Out of the gates, Stidham backed up Russell Wilson in 2023, and just like his 2022 season in Las Vegas, he closed it out as the Broncos' starter in the final two games.

With Jarrett Stidham set to make his first start of the season for the Broncos in the AFC Championship, we look back at Stidham's first career start.

Broncos' major rival backs Jarrett Stidham and gives him perfect advice originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

Speaking as one No. 8 to another, Gary Kubiak, who coached the Broncos to the franchise’s last Super Bowl win a decade ago, offered Jarrett Stidham eight simple words of advice.

Denver7 Sports Director Lionel Bienvenu joins WCVB in Boston to break down the Broncos-Patriots matchup – and specifically how Denver can win with Jarrett Stidham at the helm of the offense.

Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton is confident his backup quarterback is "ready to go" now that he's thrust into starting duty ahead of the AFC championship game.

Stidham has been in Payton's system a year longer than Nix, and had moderate success when starting for the Broncos, going 1-1 in two games after Denver benched Russell Wilson at the end of the 2023 season. Sean Payton is right: watch out for 'Stiddy!'

Injuries and depth chart changes make for these six sleepers to be of lucrative value in NFL Conference Championship DFS contests.