Jarrett Stidham will try to join Frank Reich as only QB to get first start in postseason, and win
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Key Points:
- Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham will start the AFC Championship game after Bo Nix suffered a broken ankle in the overtime win against the Bills.
- If Stidham wins, he’ll be only the second quarterback in the modern era to win a playoff game as his first start of the season, joining Frank Reich who won in 1992.
- Unlike Reich, who had some playing time during the regular season, Stidham has not thrown a single pass during the 2024 or 2025 regular seasons.
- Stidham’s last starts were limited to late 2022 and 2023 seasons, making this AFC Championship start a rare and significant opportunity.
- In the upcoming game, Stidham
