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Mile High Report fantasy football takes on Jarrett Stidham
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All Mile High Report insights about Jarrett Stidham
PositiveProjectionAug 23, 2026
Jarrett Stidham looked bad in the preseason game; he barely pushed the ball downfield outside of one 25-yard throw, threw a rookie interception while staring down his target, and missed a receiver winning on 3rd and long by throwing far short, raising concerns about his backup quarterback viability.NegativeRoleAug 22, 2026
Krull was getting second-team work with Stidham, indicating Stidham's role in the quarterback rotation.NegativeRoleAug 22, 2026
Stidham had a rough outing against the Packers after a good showing vs. the Falcons, including an ugly interception during a two-minute drill where he stared down tight end Lucas Krull down the seam and a Packers defender jumped the route. Pat Bryant questions whether this impacts his QB2 status.NegativeDepth ChartAug 22, 2026
Stidham is Denver's backup quarterback and is in the final year of his contract; JJ Zachariason suggests Denver should give thought to finding a quarterback in the mid-rounds they think would be worth developing behind Bo Nix, though he notes it's not the most pressing need.NegativeProjectionAug 22, 2026
Jarrett Stidham had a poor preseason Week 2 performance vs. the Packers, finishing 9 of 15 for 82 yards, 0 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Despite the rough outing, he retained the second-string role ahead of Sam Ehlinger, signaling he remains the backup QB leader. However, the source notes he "did not look very good tonight" and "lost the confidence of some of the fan base after his performance in the AFC Championship Game," indicating elevated expectations for his backup role performance.NegativeRoleAug 22, 2026
Backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham replaced Bo Nix early in the second quarter after the offense's second drive resulted in a 53-yard field goal. Stidham's performance was hampered by offensive line depth struggles, particularly backup tackle Frank Crum's pass protection failures that allowed defenders straight-line paths to the quarterback.NegativeProjectionAug 22, 2026
Jarrett Stidham had a very rough performance in the second and third quarters, struggling with multiple turnovers and three-and-outs; he threw an interception, struggled to move the offense, and will need to bounce back in the preseason finale to secure the backup role.NegativeUsageAug 19, 2026
Backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham threw a pick-six during the final practice when he was hit by his own offensive lineman as he was thrown into him. He went down but bounced up after the play, indicating he was not seriously injured by the contact.NegativeRoleAug 18, 2026
Backup quarterback had a completion to Frank Crum during Day 13 practice, with the source noting this as a possible 'Joker' in the making, suggesting Crum may be developing as a versatile offensive weapon.PositiveRoleAug 17, 2026
Solidified his place as the Broncos' backup quarterback with an excellent grasp of the offense and well-executed play; showed quick, accurate throws including a perfectly-timed slant to Sutton that beat great coverage; had one poor throw on 3rd and 6 where he threw behind the receiver on a short route, an area needing improvement for placement on under-5-yard routes. Finished with a QBR of 110.7 on 9 of 15 passes for 131 yards and a touchdown.PositiveRoleAug 16, 2026
Jarrett Stidham had a statement performance on Friday night that may have all but ended the backup quarterback competition with Sam Ehlinger, elevating his stock slightly in the QB2 race.PositiveProjectionAug 15, 2026
Stidham delivered an efficient preseason performance after struggling in last year's AFC Championship Game start, completing 9-of-15 passes for 131 yards and 1 touchdown with a notable 40-yard deep shot to Courtland Sutton that set up another score. The source notes he was 'exactly the guy you'd expect to have backing up your franchise quarterback' and is the clear #2 behind Bo Nix, suggesting he has solidified the backup role with a strong bounce-back showing.PositiveRoleAug 15, 2026
Stidham outplayed Sam Ehlinger in the backup quarterback competition, finishing 9 for 15 for 131 yards and 1 touchdown, including a 40-yard throw to Courtland Sutton that led to a touchdown and a touchdown pass to Jaleel McLaughlin. The source anticipates Stidham will be the backup come Week 1, effectively ending the competition with Ehlinger.PositiveProjectionAug 15, 2026
Starting QB under new Offensive Coordinator Davis Webb in preseason opener showed sharp execution; went 9-of-15 for 131 yards and 1 touchdown in first half. Worked different levels of the field effectively with clean pocket, though had errant throws under pressure. Broncos' offense looked quite good overall with 31 plays, 225 yards, and 7 yards per play average in first half.PositiveRoleAug 15, 2026
Started the Broncos' preseason opener against Atlanta, leading the offense for three drives in the first half as projected. Connected on a 40-yard bomb to Courtland Sutton down to the goal line and found multiple receivers including Pat Bryant, RJ Harvey, Courtland Sutton, Evan Engram, Troy Franklin, and Jaleel McLaughlin on scoring drives; the starters played just over 15 snaps total as planned.NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026
Jarrett Stidham will start the preseason opener against the Falcons and get reps with the starters early in the first half, then work with the second-team offense throughout the remainder of the first half. He is competing with Sam Ehlinger for the QB2 role, though Head Coach Sean Payton has downplayed the competition, saying both quarterbacks are 'competing against the 31 other quarterbacks' and will get real game experience. Stidham is making decent backup money and was Payton's hand-picked backup when he first joined the team, making it unlikely Ehlinger would replace him unless he significantly outplays him.NegativeRoleAug 12, 2026
Jarrett Stidham is expected to start the preseason opener vs. the Falcons and play the entire first half, as part of an informal QB2 evaluation with Sam Ehlinger. Both Stidham and Ehlinger have been splitting reps with the second-team offense throughout camp. The source assumes Stidham will get the start based on the depth chart positioning, with his performance in this game being a key evaluation point for the Broncos' backup quarterback decision.NegativeRoleAug 11, 2026
Jarrett Stidham took snaps with undrafted rookie Gavin Ortega at center during practice, continuing his work with the backup offensive line.NegativeRoleAug 5, 2026
Jarrett Stidham was behind Sam Ehlinger in the QB depth chart on Day 5, getting fewer reps than the QB2.NegativeRoleAug 3, 2026
Backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham was back at QB2 during pads practice, throwing a toe-tapping catch to Pat Bryant on an out route and a nice tight window catch to Troy Franklin over the middle.PositiveRoleAug 1, 2026
Backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham ran with the third-team offense on Day 2 of camp after receiving QB2 reps on Day 1, as part of an emerging backup QB competition with Sam Ehlinger. Stidham responded with strong performance, throwing two touchdown passes: a 70-yard TD to Hakeem Butler on a broken coverage play and a deep TD to Marvin Mims Jr. in tight coverage, demonstrating he is not "going down quietly" in the competition.PositiveProjectionJul 31, 2026
QB Jarrett Stidham showed sharp play during 7-on-7 drills and 11-on-11 team work, throwing a really nice deep crosser to Jaylen Waddle and a 50+ yard touchdown to Evan Engram. Stidham is described as sharp and launching the ball with good arm talent.PositiveProjectionJul 31, 2026
QB Jarrett Stidham was sharp in 7-on-7 drills, throwing a really nice ball to Jaylen Waddle on a deep crosser. He also threw a deep shot to Evan Engram in 11-on-11 work for what would have been a 60- or 70-yard completion, launching it at least 50 yards in the air. Stidham also connected with Marvin Mims for a 35+ yard contested catch on the left sideline.PositiveProjectionJul 31, 2026
Jarrett Stidham was sharp in 7-on-7 work with really nice ball placement, including a really nice ball to Jaylen Waddle on a deep crosser, a 50+ yard bomb to Evan Engram in 11-on-11 work (60- or 70-yard completion), and a 35+ yard catch to Marvin Mims on the left sideline. Stidham showed upward trajectory on Day 1.PositiveRoleJul 31, 2026
Jarrett Stidham was sharp in 7-on-7 work with really nice ball placement. He threw a really nice ball to Jaylen Waddle on a deep crosser, launched a deep shot to Evan Engram in 11-on-11 work for what would've been a 60- or 70-yard completion (at least 50 yards in the air), and had a 35+ yard catch from Marvin Mims on the left sideline. Stidham showed upward trajectory on Day 1.PositiveRoleJul 28, 2026
Stidham is locked in as the veteran QB2; he has been Sean Payton's guy from the start, is making decent money, and the team would like to keep all three quarterbacks in the same roles they had last season.NegativeDepth ChartJul 27, 2026
Stidham enters training camp competing for the backup quarterback job against Sam Ehlinger, with the Broncos returning the same three QBs from the prior season.PositiveRoleJul 26, 2026
Stidham is the early favorite to win the backup QB job for 2026 despite his AFCCG loss to the Patriots (17 of 31, 133 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, 1 lost fumble). The source credits his system familiarity with Sean Payton and Davis Webb's praise, superior mechanics compared to Sam Ehlinger, and status as Payton's first outside free agent signing when the coach arrived. In the final year of his two-year contract, Stidham is scheduled to make roughly $8 million in 2026.NegativeRoleJul 24, 2026
Jarrett Stidham has been Sean Payton's backup since his acquisition, but his role could be challenged by Sam Ehlinger this summer. Stidham was Payton's first free agent signing and knows the system well, but his performance in the AFC Championship Game was not great. The source has doubts Ehlinger can take the QB2 role, but will need to see consistent outplay from Ehlinger throughout camp to believe it could happen.NegativeDepth ChartJul 22, 2026
Stidham is locked in as the Broncos QB2 after signing a two-year, $12 million contract in 2025. He was Sean Payton's first free agent signing and has shown consistent faith from the head coach throughout his tenure. However, a rough showing in the AFC Championship Game and Ehlinger's improved play in year two of the system could create pressure on the veteran backup. Payton's prior commitment and system familiarity give Stidham the edge to retain the backup role, but a competitive training camp battle with Ehlinger is expected.