With star quarterback Bo Nix out, the Denver Broncos have moved fast to find a replacement in Jarrett Stidham. While head coach Sean Payton has expressed confidence in the veteran backup, the decision hasn’t silenced all doubts.

"Next man up" is often heard when an NFL player suffers an injury, but Broncos right tackle Mike McGlinchey knows things aren't quite that simple for his team this week.

After throwing no passes and taking four snaps all season, Jarrett Stidham will take over as the Denver Broncos starting QB in the AFC title game.

Broncos head coach Sean Payton has been consistent in his public portrayal of Stidham: he's a starting-caliber quarterback serving in a No. 2 role. Now is Stidham's time to prove his coach right, with Bo Nix out for what remains of the playoffs with a broken ankle.

One rival executive isn't so sure whether the Denver Broncos will be worse off with Jarrett Stidham at quarterback instead of Bo Nix.

The former Auburn quarterback will be “ready for the moment” on Sunday, Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton said.

Jarrett Stidham will start for the Denver Broncos in Sundays AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots having not thrown a pass in the NFL since 2023; Sky Sports NFLs Ndamukong Suh says S

Bo Nix's fractured ankle turns the reins of the Broncos' offense over to a guy who hasn't had many reps lately.

Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham has proven himself to be a capable backup here in Denver. Stidham was originally signed by the Broncos in 2023, to backup then-quarterback Russell Wilson. After the Broncos benched Wilson at the end of 2023 and drafted Bo Nix in 2024, Stidham found himself in a competition for the starting job.