Jarrett Stidham started for the Broncos in the AFC Championship after Bo Nix’s injury, returning from a two-year absence.

Jarrett Stidham, the Denver Broncos' quarterback, started in the AFC Championship game on January 25, 2026, after Bo Nix’s season-ending injury. Stidham, 29, returned to action after a two-year absence, playing at Mile High Stadium. His wife, Kennedy Stidham, a Baylor soccer alum and daughter of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment CEO Tad Brown, has been a key support. The couple, married since 2019, have three children and have shared their journey through social media, highlighting their family life and resilience.