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.

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.

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

QB Jarrett Stidham will be given a mighty tall task of leading the Broncos against the team that drafted him in the 4th round of the 2019 NFL Draft

The Denver Broncos named their new quarterback after Bo Nix's season-ending injury. Learn more about Jarrett Stidham.

Jarrett Payton, Chris Boden and Nate Poppen tackle the Chicago Bears' latest incredibly well-timed news dump on their efforts to find a new stadium for the franchise. Is now the right time for this? Does it detract from the Bears playoff run?