Stidham, who spent 2019 and 2020 in New England, will start the AFC Championship for the Broncos. In 2019 he backed up Brady and attempted just four passes, finishing with 13 passing yards. In 2020 he was Cam Newton’s backup, appearing in five games and going 22-for-44 for 256 yards, with two touchdowns and three interceptions. 🧵📊
Since then, Stidham spent a season with the Raiders and has spent the last three years in Denver’s quarterback room, starting four NFL games in total and compiling a 1-3 record as a starter. His pro experience is limited, especially when it matters most. 🗺️🏁
New England, meanwhile, cannot overlook Houston, a team with a stout defense and a dangerous offense led by Drake Maye and CJ Stroud. If the Patriots can beat the Texans, they’ll be set up for a reunion with Stidham at Mile High in Denver, where Denver’s elite defense would provide a stern test for a quarterback with very little starting experience. 🛡️🏟️
Bottom line: the path could clear for the Patriots, but they still must win on Sunday and face the possibility of a high-stakes rematch with Stidham in the AFC Championship. It’s a moment for New England to prove they can contend without Brady, and for Stidham to show he can handle the spotlight. Time to get to work and seize the moment. 🚀💪
