The Denver Broncos are navigating a challenging moment as starting quarterback Bo Nix faces a lengthy recovery from a broken ankle, shifting the team's dynamics just before the AFC Championship Game.
Coach Sean Payton revealed that Nix's injury was expected, indicating the team was bracing for this setback.
In Nix's absence, backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham takes center stage, making his first start in nearly three years as he steps into a crucial playoff role.
Following a disappointing loss to the Patriots, the Broncos have also made significant coaching changes, parting ways with offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi and other assistants to revitalize the team's strategy.
Payton and former players like Peyton Manning have voiced their confidence in Stidham, rallying fans around the notion that the team can still pursue their Super Bowl aspirations.
As the Broncos prepare for the high-stakes clash with the Patriots, the situation highlights both the team's resilience and the pressures of competing at this level, underscoring the pivotal nature of this season.
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