Broncos' backup quarterback gets huge vote of confidence from head coach before AFC title game

[Denver Broncos](https://www.foxnews.com/category/sports/nfl/denver-broncos) Broncos' backup quarterback gets huge vote of confidence from head coach before AFC title game Jarrett Stidham will start in place of Bo Nix  By [Ryan Gaydos](//www.foxnews.com/person/g/ryan-gaydos) [Fox News](https://www.foxnews.com/) Published [January 18, 2026 5:11pm EST](https://www.foxnews.com/html-sitemap/2026/january/18) * Flipboard [](#)[close](#) [ Video](https://www.foxnews.com/video/6387825730112) #### [Terron Armstead on Broncos vs. Bills, Darnold injury, Bears vs. Rams | FULL INTERVIEW | The Herd](https://www.foxnews.com/video/6387825730112) Terron Armstead joins Jason McIntyre to discuss the matchups between the Broncos and Bills, Bears and 49ers, and Sam Darnold’s oblique injury. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! [Jarrett Stidham](https://www.foxnews.com/catego... --- *Note: This is a summarized excerpt. Click the source link above to read the full story.*