– 🔥 Bo Nix is out with a season-ending injury, so Jarrett Stidham will start—his first since late 2023.
– 🏈 The rallying point: Broncos bring back John Elway as an honorary captain for the big game, adding a legendary touch to the week.
– 📊 Elway’s legacy looms large: seven AFC Championship appearances as a Hall of Fame QB and former GM—his presence could spark a big-game spark.
– 🧱 The blueprint exists: Denver has leaned on backups before—Bubby Brister and Brock Osweiler stepped in for Elway and Manning, helping fuel Super Bowl runs in 1998 and 2015.
– 💡 This time is different, as Nix’s surgery means Stidham must carry the load with Elway’s guiding presence in the building.
Big moment for Stidham to seize his opportunity and rally the crowd behind him as Denver aims for another Super Bowl run 🏈🔥📊
