Broncos’ Stidham Wants to Make Bo Nix Proud in AFC Championship Start

Denver fans have rallied around the backup quarterback as he starts in place of Nix, who broke a bone in his ankle in last week’s win over Buffalo.

Jarrett Stidham of the Broncos warms up prior to the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Jan. 17, 2026. Justin Edmonds/Getty Images

Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham said he and his teammates are playing for starter Bo Nix.

Nix is out for the season after breaking his ankle in the Broncos’ 33-30 overtime win over the Buffalo Bills on Saturday. Stidham will start in Nix’s place in the AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots on Sunday. Speaking to reporters after practice Wednesday, Stidham paid his respects to Nix and expressed gratitude for the fans who have rallied around him.