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Broncos Backup QB Steps in for Bo Nix to Face Former Team in AFC Championship Game
Jarrett Stidham replaces injured Bo Nix as Broncos quarterback in AFC Championship, facing former team Patriots; Broncos are largest home underdog in conference title history, officials said.
- On Jan. 25, Denver Broncos starting quarterback Jarrett Stidham will start the AFC Championship at Empower Field at Mile High with a 3 p.m. ET kickoff.
- Because Bo Nix, the Broncos' starting quarterback, suffered a season-ending right ankle injury, the Denver Broncos pressed backup Jarrett Stidham into starting Jan. 25 after he prepared weekly as starter.
- Stidham's limited starting experience shows four career starts with 1,080 passing yards and six touchdowns, and career totals of 20 games, 1,422 yards, 59.4% completion, eight touchdowns, and eight interceptions.
- The winner of the AFC title will advance to Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8 at Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California, while Jarrett Stidham said Sunday's matchup isn't about him and Broncos head coach Sean Payton said `The Stiddy's ready.`
- New England Patriots arrive having gone 8-0 on the road this season, led by Drake Maye, Patriots quarterback and MVP-caliber player, against Denver Broncos' 4-0 home playoff history and 9-1 Denver home record.
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