Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix suffered a fractured ankle after leading his team to an overtime playoff victory against the Buffalo Bills, ending his season. Backup Jarrett Stidham now steps in as the starter with limited preparation time before the AFC Championship game against the Patriots. Jeff Hostetler, who faced a similar situation in 1990 when he replaced an injured Phil Simms and led the Giants to a Super Bowl win, shared insights on the challenges of being a backup. Stidham’s journey included learning under Tom Brady and now presents an opportunity to shine on a big stage.
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