Jarrett Stidham put together a great start to the AFC Championship Game.
But after an early Denver Broncos touchdown, they went scoreless in the second and third quarters, and the snow started falling harder as the temperature dropped at Mile High Stadium.
It begged a question: Does Denver have anyone else?
The Broncos are relying on Stidham because Bo Nix fractured his ankle in the Divisional Round.
Stidham has been the backup all season, and it's unlikely Denver would try any changes in these conditions. But it's a tough spot to be in, for sure.
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Who is the Broncos' backup QB?
The Broncos' backup quarterback is Sam Ehlinger.
Ehlinger played his college football at Texas and has been Denver's QB3 this season before the promotion on the depth chart after Nix's injury.
He's got three starts in his NFL career, all in 2022 for the Colts. He lost all three.
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In his NFL career, Ehlinger has completed 63.4% of his passes with three touchdowns and three interceptions.
It's doubtful Ehlinger would get onto the field in the AFC title game unless Stidham were to get hurt, too.
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