Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton didn’t just offer a quarterback update on a conference call with reporters; he offered a full-throated defense of Jarrett Stidham and a hint that Denver’s offense will adjust quickly to fit him after Bo Nix ‘s backup quarterback was named the starter.

Sean Payton has liked Jarrett Stidham, the Broncos' backup quarterback, since the 2019 draft. ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Bo who? The NFL is an unforgiving profession. Big thanks to Bo Nix for leading the Broncos to the AFC Championship Game, but this is Jarrett Stidham’s team now. Heal up that ankle, Nix. See ya next year.

On X, former Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman joked Payton should convince former New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (now a FOX analyst) to un-retire before the AFC Championship Game. Payton, of course, isn't going to do that. He's clearly higher on backup QB Jarrett Stidham than most.

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton sent ripples through the NFL fabric upon announcing that starting quarterback Bo Nix would miss the rest of the postseason after fracturing his ankle in the waning moments of Saturday's Divisional Round playoff win over the Buffalo Bills.

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

Jarrett Stidham’s wife, Kennedy, shared a folded hands emoji on Instagram after the Broncos announced that star quarterback Bo Nix will miss the remainder of the postseason with a fractured right ankle, forcing her husband — Denver’s backup — into the spotlight and starting role ahead of the AFC Championship game.

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?