Jarrett Stidham is expected to play quarterback for the Denver Broncos, with Bo Nix out after suffering a season‑ending ankle fracture in the playoffs.

Quick scoop

  • Rookie Bo Nix broke a bone in his right ankle during Denver’s 33–30 overtime playoff win over the Buffalo Bills and will miss the rest of the postseason.
  • Head coach Sean Payton has publicly named Jarrett Stidham as the starter going forward, including for the upcoming AFC Championship Game.
  • Sam Ehlinger is currently slated as the backup quarterback behind Stidham on the Broncos’ depth chart.

So, if you’re asking “who will play QB for Broncos” right now, the answer is Jarrett Stidham, with Bo Nix sidelined and Ehlinger in reserve.