DENVER — Beware the underused and overlooked backup quarterback in the NFL playoffs.
You know the narrative: Denver losing starting quarterback Bo Nix created a free pass to Super Bowl 2026 for the Patriots.
How, after all, are the Broncos going to overcome the Patriots in Sunday’s AFC Championship while playing their backup quarterback who hasn’t thrown a pass since 2023?
Jarrett Stidham, meet Jeff Hostetler.


