Jarrett Stidham
28-Year-Old
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Stidham is technically the incumbent starter in Denver, but it’s just a matter of time until Bo Nix, the 12th overall pick in this year’s draft, takes over. And even if Nix takes longer than expected to develop, Stidham may have to contend with Zach Wilson, for whom the Broncos traded in April. Any scenario is plausible for Week 1, from starting to being the third-string QB. Stidham started Denver's final two games of last season amid the Russell Wilson benching fiasco and did not impress. He was on target with just 65.2 percent of his attempts -- 50th among 53 QBs with at least 60 attempts -- and completed just two of his 10 throws of 20-plus yards. If Stidham is under center come Week 1, he may have even less to work with than he had last season after WR Jerry Jeudy was traded to the Browns. Courtland Sutton is still around, though, and the Broncos signed Josh Reynolds, who will compete with second-year pro Marvin Mims and rookie fourth-round pick Troy Franklin. Stidham has simply adequate arm strength and doesn’t run much, so he'll need help from his supporting cast and coach Sean Payton just to have value in two-QB leagues if he ends up starting. Read Past Outlooks
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Directs scoring drive Sunday
Stidham completed two of four passes for 28 yards in Sunday's 38-12 preseason win over the Cardinals.
ANALYSIS
The 28-year-old was under center for the Broncos' first possession and led them to pay dirt with a 10-play drive that was capped by a three-yard TD plunge by rookie running back Audric Estime. Stidham appears set as the top backup to 2024 12th overall pick Bo Nix at quarterback, although Zach Wilson's strong performance Sunday after taking over could cause the Denver coaching staff to at least consider a switch in the No. 2 spot.
The 28-year-old was under center for the Broncos' first possession and led them to pay dirt with a 10-play drive that was capped by a three-yard TD plunge by rookie running back Audric Estime. Stidham appears set as the top backup to 2024 12th overall pick Bo Nix at quarterback, although Zach Wilson's strong performance Sunday after taking over could cause the Denver coaching staff to at least consider a switch in the No. 2 spot.
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Measurables Review
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4.81 secShuttle Time
4.33 secCone Drill
7.28 secVertical Jump
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9.13 inArm Length
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Stidham started in the Raiders' final two games of the 2022 season after Derek Carr was benched, and he turned his solid performance into a two-year contract with Denver. The 2019 fourth-rounder figures to be the favorite for the No. 2 spot on the depth chart, backing up Russell Wilson. Wilson has been a model of health throughout most of his career, but he did undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right knee this offseason. With all signs pointing to a complete recovery ahead of the 2023 campaign, Stidham won't likely see meaningful playing time barring an injury to Wilson. The fourth-year veteran has more in-game experience than fellow QBs Jarrett Guarantano and Ben DiNucci, which should help him to secure the Broncos' primary backup spot.
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Loses out in battle for starting job
Stidham is primed to open the regular season as the top backup to Bo Nix, whom coach Sean Payton named the Broncos' starting quarterback Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
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Outplayed by Nix again
Stidham completed seven of 11 passes for 65 yards, no touchdowns and one interception in Sunday's 27-2 preseason win over the Packers. He added a nine-yard touchdown run on his only rushing attempt.
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Outplayed by Nix on Sunday
Stidham started Sunday's 34-30 preseason win over the Colts and completed four of seven passes for 37 yards and one interception.
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Slated to start Sunday
Coach Sean Payton announced Friday that Stidham will start Sunday's preseason opener against the Colts, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
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Atop unofficial depth chart
Stidham is listed as the No. 1 quarterback on the Broncos' first unofficial depth chart of the preseason Tuesday.
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Beaten out by Nix
Stidham will open the season as the Broncos' No. 2 quarterback after head coach Sean Payton named Bo Nix the team's Week 1 starter Wednesday, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Nix will start the season opener against the Seahawks and could hold on to the job all season, barring an injury or poor performance. Stidham started Denver's preseason opener but was outplayed by Nix in that game, and Nix proceeded to flourish as a starter in the second preseason game while Stidham wasn't effective throwing the ball. Stidham is still expected to open the season as the top backup over Zach Wilson.
Nix will start the season opener against the Seahawks and could hold on to the job all season, barring an injury or poor performance. Stidham started Denver's preseason opener but was outplayed by Nix in that game, and Nix proceeded to flourish as a starter in the second preseason game while Stidham wasn't effective throwing the ball. Stidham is still expected to open the season as the top backup over Zach Wilson.