Unveiling Jarrett Stidham’s Hidden Moves: What Film Breakdowns Reveal About His Next-Level Potential

There’s something electric in the air as the Denver Broncos gear up to defy history, aiming to clinch a championship led not by their star, but by a backup quarterback—Jarrett Stidham. This Sunday’s showdown at home against the New England Patriots isn’t just another game; it’s a high-stakes proving ground where hope, grit, and sheer determination combine. Broncos Nation is hanging on every throw, every play, flying high on the belief that Stidham’s journey through years of preparation and under-the-radar brilliance is about to explode onto the biggest stage. And honestly, the tape? It’s surprisingly promising for a QB many hadn’t pegged as a franchise changer. With fresh, insightful film breakdowns from insiders like Chase Daniel and Tim Jenkins making the rounds, we’re seeing a quarterback who has both the command and the cool to lead this offense. Stidham dominated in preseason, showcasing a poise that makes you think — could this be the moment he truly arrives? Let’s dive into why this isn’t just wishful thinking but a tangible shot at football glory. LEARN MORE

The Denver Broncos are trying to do something few teams have ever done by winning a title with a backup quarterback. The first step will come at home against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game. The hopes and dreams of Broncos Country now rides on the shoulders of Jarrett Stidham.

With that in mind, we need to see what we got in him and the tape is better than you’d think from a backup quarterback in the NFL.

Two really good breakdowns dropped this week. The first I’ve got here is from Chase Daniel who played under Sean Payton in New Orleans, so he has some good insight on that aspect of it. He focuses on Stidham’s preseason performances, which were all excellent games for him.

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The other one came earlier in the day from Tim Jenkins who always comes out with solid Broncos quarterback film. He focused in on the preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals, but also includes his regular season game against the Las Vegas Raiders back in 2023.

The direct link to his breakdown is on YouTube, but the NFL was blocking it from being embedded.

The key takeaway I got from both breakdowns is that Stidham is as ready as he’ll ever be to prove he can start in this league. He has command of this offense after three years under Payton and he lit things up in preseason. Yes, it was preseason, but you can only put up the tape where you play.

Each of those preseason games he dominated. He went 14/15 for 136 yards and two touchdowns against the San Francisco 49ers and 16/23 for 240 yards and two more touchdowns against the Arizona Cardinals. We all hope that is the Jarrett Stidham we see on Sunday.