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NegativeRoleAug 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

In Webb's first preseason game as offensive coordinator, the Broncos led by second-string quarterback Jarrett Stidham scored on the sixth play of their opening drive, mirroring the efficiency of the first-team offense's opening drive with Nix in the subsequent game against Green Bay.

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PositiveProjectionAug 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jarrett Stidham 'looked pretty friggin' bad' in the preseason game according to the source. He barely pushed the ball downfield outside of one 25-yard throw, threw a 'total rookie pick' by staring down his target, and missed a receiver winning on 3rd and long by throwing far short.

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PositiveProjectionAug 23, 2026Mile High Report

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.

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NegativeRoleAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Stidham, the backup quarterback, expressed appreciation for seeing Nix perform well in his return, noting the hard work Nix has put in during the offseason with teammates and acknowledging the positive results showing in preseason action.

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PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Stidham is getting second-team work with Krull, indicating a role in the quarterback rotation during preseason evaluation.

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NegativeRoleAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

After a good showing vs. the Falcons, Stidham had a rough outing vs. the Packers that included 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.

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NegativeRoleAug 22, 2026Mile High Report

Krull was getting second-team work with Stidham, indicating Stidham's role in the quarterback rotation.

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NegativeRoleAug 22, 2026Mile High Report

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.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Stidham is Denver's backup quarterback and is in the final year of his contract heading into 2027. JJ Zachariason notes that while it's not the most pressing need, Denver should give thought to finding a quarterback in the mid-rounds of the 2027 draft they think would be worth developing behind starter Bo Nix.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 22, 2026Mile High Report

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.

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NegativeProjectionAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jarrett Stidham had a rough preseason showing vs. the Packers after a promising opening performance, finishing 9 of 15 for 82 yards, 0 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Despite remaining the second quarterback up and leading the backup job race over Sam Ehlinger, the source notes he did not look very good and lost confidence from some fans after his AFC Championship Game performance.

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NegativeProjectionAug 22, 2026Mile High Report

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.

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NegativeRoleAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Stidham replaced Bo Nix early in the second quarter after the Broncos' second drive resulted in a field goal. He took over as the backup quarterback for the remainder of the game, facing pressure issues from the offensive line depth struggles.

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NegativeRoleAug 22, 2026Mile High Report

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.

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NegativeProjectionAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jarrett Stidham had a very rough go in the second and third quarters, struggling significantly when given extended playing time after Bo Nix exited. He threw an immediate interception late in the second quarter, leading to a Packers field goal, and continued to struggle in the second half with quick three-and-outs and stalled drives. Riley Moss notes Stidham will need to bounce back and have a strong preseason finale next week to prove he can handle backup duties.

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NegativeProjectionAug 22, 2026Mile High Report

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.

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NegativeProjectionAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jarrett Stidham struggled in the preseason game against Green Bay after a strong performance the previous week at Atlanta. He completed 3 of 7 passes for 31 yards with 1 interception and a passer rating of 16.7, failing to build on his momentum from the prior week.

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NegativeRoleAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Stidham started the AFC Championship game after Bo Nix's ankle injury in the divisional playoff win over Buffalo, with the Broncos losing that game to the Patriots. His appearance underscores the importance of Nix's health to Denver's quarterback situation and offensive continuity.

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NegativeRoleAug 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jarrett Stidham is the backup quarterback behind Bo Nix on the Broncos depth chart; he started the AFC title game and is expected to see action in the preseason Week 2 game.

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PositiveProjectionAug 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jarrett Stidham looked good in Broncos' blowout win over Atlanta Falcons (27-7), completing 9 of 15 passes for 131 yards and a touchdown in preseason Week 1.

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NegativeUsageAug 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jarrett Stidham was hit by his own offensive lineman during a play in practice and went down but bounced back up, illustrating the physical nature of training camp drills.

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NegativeUsageAug 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham threw a pick six to Que Robinson during the final practice session. The source notes Stidham was hit by his own offensive lineman as he was thrown into him, causing him to go down, though he bounced up after.

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NegativeUsageAug 19, 2026Mile High Report

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.

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NegativeUsageAug 18, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Quarterback Jarrett Stidham had a completion to Frank Crum during Day 13 practice, with camp observers noting Crum as a possible 'Joker' in the offensive scheme.

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NegativeRoleAug 18, 2026Mile High Report

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.

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NegativeRoleAug 18, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jarrett Stidham served as Denver's backup quarterback and started the AFC Championship game against New England when Bo Nix was sidelined with a broken ankle, leading the Broncos to a 10-7 loss.

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PositiveRoleAug 18, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jarrett Stidham played well starting at quarterback in the Broncos' preseason opener against the Falcons, one of the positive developments in Denver's 27-7 victory.

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PositiveProjectionAug 17, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Stidham was significantly better than he was in the AFC Championship game, averaging 8.7 yards per attempt with a touchdown while consistently pushing the ball downfield with an 11.6-yard average target depth.

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PositiveRoleAug 17, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Solidified his place as the Broncos' backup quarterback with an excellent grasp of the offense and well-executed play; showed quick, accurate throws with perfect timing, though had one poor placement on a 3rd and 6 short route where he threw behind the receiver; finished with a QBR of 110.7 on 9 of 15 passes for 131 yards and a touchdown.

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PositiveRoleAug 17, 2026Mile High Report

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.

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PositiveRoleAug 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jarrett Stidham delivered 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 conversation.

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PositiveRoleAug 16, 2026Mile High Report

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.

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NegativeUsageAug 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Stidham had significant time in the pocket when the Falcons rushed four without blitzing, indicating the Falcons' defense struggled to generate pressure without extra men. The source notes this is a major concern for Atlanta's defense, as they need to be able to rush the passer effectively without sending additional defenders.

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PositiveProjectionAug 15, 2026Mile High Report

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.

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PositiveRoleAug 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Stidham is the clear #2 quarterback behind Bo Nix. In his first game action since starting the AFC Championship Game last year, he went 9-15 for 131 yards and a touchdown, including a beautiful deep shot to Courtland Sutton that set up another touchdown. He was efficient and performed exactly as expected for a franchise backup.

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PositiveRoleAug 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

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 separate touchdown pass to Jaleel McLaughlin. The source expects Stidham to be the backup come Week 1, as Ehlinger would have needed to outplay him by a wide margin to keep the competition alive.

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PositiveRoleAug 15, 2026Mile High Report

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.

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PositiveProjectionAug 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Veteran backup quarterback performed well in the first half of the preseason opener, going 9-of-15 for 131 yards and 1 touchdown. He did a good job working different levels of the field with four different receivers having receptions of at least fifteen yards. He looked sharp with a clean pocket but had a few errant throws when pressure got to him. The performance suggests the backup quarterback competition with Sam Ehlinger may not be as close as training camp reports indicated.

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PositiveProjectionAug 15, 2026Mile High Report

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.

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PositiveProjectionAug 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Stidham had a strong preseason performance, efficiently moving the Broncos' offense down the field with multiple completions including a 40-yard strike to Sutton and a touchdown pass to Engram, demonstrating command of the offense despite occasional pressure.

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