Bo Nix is the Denver Broncos’ regular starting quarterback, but because he just suffered a season‑ending ankle injury in the playoffs, Jarrett Stidham is now starting in his place for the AFC Championship Game and the rest of the postseason run.

Current starter situation

  • Bo Nix has been the Broncos’ main starter, leading them to multiple playoff berths and the AFC’s top seed under Sean Payton.
  • In the divisional round win over the Bills, Nix fractured his ankle and was ruled out for the remainder of the postseason.
  • With Nix out, Sean Payton and the team have turned to backup Jarrett Stidham as the starting quarterback for the AFC title game.

Broncos QB depth chart

  • Before the injury, the depth chart was: Bo Nix (starter), Jarrett Stidham (primary backup), and Sam Ehlinger as the third quarterback.
  • After Nix went down, Stidham moved into the starting role, with Ehlinger sliding up to the primary backup spot for the playoff run.

Short‑term vs long‑term outlook

  • Short term (this postseason): Stidham is expected to start for Denver for as long as the Broncos remain in the playoffs, beginning with the AFC Championship Game.
  • Longer term: team reports still describe Nix as the established starter “for the foreseeable future” once healthy, thanks to his consistent play over his first two seasons in Denver.

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