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Denver’s preseason opener showcased a balanced offense led by Jarrett Stidham, a swarming defense, and productive run game for depth evaluation; Ehlinger pressed for a backup role, several undrafted players flashed, but special-teams miscue and Levelle Bailey’s injury are early caveats as the Broncos gauge roster depth for the regular season.
Denver rolled to a 27-7 preseason win over Atlanta, with Jarrett Stidham driving the second-team offense to solid production and Sam Ehlinger showing flashes but not enough consistency. Rookie Jonah Coleman impressed at running back, Riley Moss and Jahdae Barron delivered in the secondary (Barron returning a pick-six), while special-teams hiccups — including a low snap by rookie long snapper Luke Basso — raised concerns. Davis Webb looked effective as offensive coordinator, emphasizing tempo and a stronger run game. On the depth chart, players like McLaughlin and Prentice contributed, but turnover risk and roster battles at several spots remain focal points for Broncos camp evaluations.
Denver rolled to a 27-7 preseason win over Atlanta, riding a strong first half to a 24-0 lead as backups shined: Jarrett Stidham outplayed Sam Ehlinger at quarterback, Jahdae Barron returned a pick-6 and showed playmaking, and rookie Jonah Coleman pushed for early touches; Jaleel McLaughlin fumbled while special teams had miscues, but the win boosted Denver's depth headlines heading into the regular season.
Denver coach Sean Payton says the fourth-and-1 play call in the AFC Championship is his bigger regret, not the decision to go for it; after a third-and-6 scramble by Jarrett Stidham and a timeout to decide, the ensuing incomplete pass looked misfired, and Payton stresses he won’t let critics influence his decisions.
A video breakdown credits Patriots coach Mike Vrabel with a late-game defensive shift that let New England regroup as the Broncos subbed, enabling pressure on Jarrett Stidham and a game-sealing interception by Christian Gonzalez; the 10-7 win advances the Patriots to a Super Bowl against the Seahawks and underscores Vrabel's strength in situational football.
Stidham opened with promise, but the Broncos couldn’t sustain drives and a late-second-quarter pump-fake turned into a backward-pass turnover, helping the Patriots and Drake Maye to a 10-7 win and ending Denver’s slim Super Bowl hopes.
A Denver Post opinion piece argues that if Bo Nix had started over Jarrett Stidham in the AFC Championship, the Broncos would have won by about two touchdowns, citing snow, a costly Stidham miscue, and strong Broncos play, while highlighting Nix’s upside and Denver’s ongoing revival under Sean Payton, with a nod to a potential future Nix–Maye matchup.
Denver’s season ended 10-7 at home in a blizzard after Sean Payton’s risky 4th-and-1 call that cost points, while Jarrett Stidham struggled in the cold and a late turnover sealed the win. Two missed field goals (including a 54-yarder) and a blocked kick left nine points on the board, illustrating how weather, injuries and missed opportunities doomed Denver’s bid for the Super Bowl.
Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham said he can’t put the team in a bad position after a second‑quarter mishap when pressure forced him to backpedal and throw the ball backward, leading to New England’s only touchdown and a 10–7 AFC Championship loss. Denver had chances but couldn’t capitalize as weather and stalled offense hampered their effort, and the team now faces an offseason of questions—leaving open whether Bo Nix could have changed the outcome.
Sports columnist Mike Vaccaro argues that Broncos coach Sean Payton made a season-ending misstep late in the AFC Championship against the Patriots, erasing a strong start led by Jarrett Stidham (including a Courtland Sutton TD and a 52-yard connection to Marvin Mims Jr.) in brutal, snow-packed conditions and dashed Denver's shot at the Super Bowl.
Bo Nix underwent successful ankle surgery to repair a fractured ankle and is projected to miss 3-4 months, with a return anticipated before minicamp; Jarrett Stidham will start for Denver in the AFC Championship as Nix recovers.
In the AFC Championship, New England’s Drake Maye faces Denver’s elite pass rush led by Payton’s coaching staff, with Jarrett Stidham starting for the Broncos; pregame analysis notes Maye’s poise vs. pressure and predicts a tight, ultimately Patriots-driven result.
Denver hosts New England in the AFC Championship with Jarrett Stidham making his first start in two years after Bo Nix’s ankle injury, as the Broncos lean on a stout pass rush and rookie RBs RJ Harvey and Jaleel McLaughlin to challenge Drake Maye and the Patriots’ offence; the winner advances to Super Bowl 60, while a late-night NFC clash between the Rams and Seahawks adds to the playoff intrigue.
NFL scout Bucky Brooks compares Seattle's 2025 'Dark Side' defense to Pete Carroll's legendary Legion of Boom, praising its ferocity, front-seven speed, and versatile secondary while acknowledging the LOB's historic hardware; he also analyzes Jarrett Stidham's readiness as Denver's starter, noting his accuracy, mobility, and a Payton-designed quick-rhythm, screen-heavy approach that could spark a Broncos upset if he plays to his strengths.
Denver’s Bo Nix injures his ankle in the playoffs, elevating Jarrett Stidham to start in the AFC Championship against the Patriots; Stidham hasn’t thrown a regular-season pass since 2023, but Broncos coach Sean Payton trusts him to execute a plan while drawing parallels to historic backup-hero runs, highlighting the mental toughness and preparation required of a reserve quarterback in a high-stakes game.