Denver Broncos Ditch Bo Nix After Overtime Heartbreak, Turn to Jarrett Stidham for Postseason Run.
The Denver Broncos are making a change under center after Bo Nix's season-ending injury in overtime of their divisional round loss to the Buffalo Bills on Saturday. The 23-year-old quarterback suffered a fractured bone in his right ankle during an extra period that will likely leave him sidelined for the remainder of the postseason.
With Nix out, backup Jarrett Stidham is expected to take over as the Broncos' starter, bringing his strengths as a passer with a strong arm and pocket presence. Although he had a rough regular season, throwing eight touchdowns and eight interceptions in 20 games, his ability to fit the ball into tight windows and deliver velocity on his passes has made him an attractive option for the team.
Stidham's most recent outing came against the Dallas Cowboys, where he struggled with just one yard gained on play. However, despite the struggles, Stidham has shown poise and composure in high-pressure situations, which could serve him well as the Broncos face off against the top-seeded New England Patriots in the AFC Championship.
Prior to his injury, Nix had an impressive outing, completing 26-of-46 passes for 279 yards and three touchdowns. His running ability also made a significant impact, gaining 29 yards on 12 carries. However, it was too little, too late as the Broncos fell short against the Bills, who were aided by several contentious calls that ultimately sealed their victory.
The loss will serve as a tough pill to swallow for the Broncos, but Stidham's leadership and accuracy could be just what they need to mount a comeback in the postseason.
The Denver Broncos are making a change under center after Bo Nix's season-ending injury in overtime of their divisional round loss to the Buffalo Bills on Saturday. The 23-year-old quarterback suffered a fractured bone in his right ankle during an extra period that will likely leave him sidelined for the remainder of the postseason.
With Nix out, backup Jarrett Stidham is expected to take over as the Broncos' starter, bringing his strengths as a passer with a strong arm and pocket presence. Although he had a rough regular season, throwing eight touchdowns and eight interceptions in 20 games, his ability to fit the ball into tight windows and deliver velocity on his passes has made him an attractive option for the team.
Stidham's most recent outing came against the Dallas Cowboys, where he struggled with just one yard gained on play. However, despite the struggles, Stidham has shown poise and composure in high-pressure situations, which could serve him well as the Broncos face off against the top-seeded New England Patriots in the AFC Championship.
Prior to his injury, Nix had an impressive outing, completing 26-of-46 passes for 279 yards and three touchdowns. His running ability also made a significant impact, gaining 29 yards on 12 carries. However, it was too little, too late as the Broncos fell short against the Bills, who were aided by several contentious calls that ultimately sealed their victory.
The loss will serve as a tough pill to swallow for the Broncos, but Stidham's leadership and accuracy could be just what they need to mount a comeback in the postseason.
he's such a talented QB and it's so unfair that he got hurt like now his career is literally being derailed 
but on the flip side jarrett stidham has been doing some amazing things in practice 
and i think he's got the potential to lead the broncos all the way to the super bowl 
what's wild is how quickly the team was able to make this change, like they barely even gave nix a chance to recover from his injury 
i'm literally on the edge of my seat for the rest of the playoffs now 
. I mean, he was having a decent game till he got hurt... 26/46 with 3 TDs is not bad! But then again, it wasn't that great either. The real question is how's Jarrett Stidham gonna hold up? 
They need someone who can lead the team and make those clutch plays. I'm a bit skeptical about him, but he does have some skills. Still not too optimistic about this postseason run tho... 
! The kid's got game, and his arm talent is legit 
. Plus, he's shown some serious poise under pressure, which can't hurt when you're playing the Pats in the AFC Championship 
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. That guy was bringin' the heat on the field! But, on the bright side, Jarrett Stidham is like the underdog who always comes from behind 
. He's got that fire in his belly and I'm rooting for him to lead the Broncos to a comeback win 
! Stidham's poise under pressure is gonna be key, and if he can channel his inner Jordan Peele (aka "Get Out" vibes), they might just pull off the impossible 
. Bring it on, AFC Championship 
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JARRRET STIDHAM IS COMING IN HOT 
but he's shown us that pocket presence & arm talent are real deal 
Plus, poise under pressure is EVERYTHING 
The Patriots better watch out 'cause Stidham's on a mission to lead those Broncos all the way to the championship 
. They're gonna go with Stidham, and yeah, he's got some skills 
. I mean, can they trust him in high-pressure situations like the AFC Championship? It's gonna be tough to overcome that if Stidham starts struggling 
. The Broncos are gonna need all the luck they can get to take down those Patriots 
and let's be real the pats are gonna be tough to beat anyway 
. Bo Nix got hurt and now Jarrett Stidham is taking over. doesn't matter who's behind the wheel, what matters is how they respond to adversity 
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. I'm hoping they can ride this momentum into the AFC Championship game and maybe even make a deep playoff run