US EditionDrake Maye Aims to Do What Tom Brady Couldn't with the Patriots: Win a Playoff Game in Denver
- On Sunday, Jan. 25, Jarrett Stidham will start for the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High Stadium, facing his former team, the New England Patriots.
- Bo Nix, Broncos starting quarterback, fractured his ankle in overtime of the Divisional Round vs. Buffalo Bills and has undergone surgery, forcing Denver to turn to Jarrett Stidham, the backup quarterback.
- Stidham, who hasn't tossed an NFL pass in more than two years, has made only four starts, is one-3 as a starter, and has thrown eight touchdowns and eight interceptions in 20 appearances.
- With a Super Bowl berth at stake, Denver will start Stidham in the AFC Championship; despite hosting, Broncos are a 5.5-point underdog to Drake Maye's New England Patriots.
- Sean Payton, Broncos head coach, defended signing Jarrett Stidham and expressed confidence in his readiness, while backups like Doug Williams and Tom Brady show precedent for postseason success.
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Former Auburn cornerback clears concussion protocol for Patriots
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Lewiston Sun JournalPatriots face familiar foe with trip to Super Bowl on the line
New England is a five-point favorite in the AFC championship game over Denver, which will start former Patriots draft pick Jarrett Stidham at quarterback.
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