Payton noted that backup quarterbacks have won Super Bowls before, citing Jeff Hostetler with the 1990 Giants and Nick Foles with the 2017 Eagles.

It’s a heartbreaking turn of events for Denver and Nix, but the NFL is a next man up league, and on Sunday, Payton spoke on the confidence he has in Stidham to get the job done.

In nearly the same breath when telling media about Nix, Payton expressed extreme confidence in backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham. "Stiddy's ready to go," said Payton in his second appearance of the night. "Stiddy's ready, and we'll be ready for the next challenge."

Tom Brady has had a legendary career with the Patriots and the Buccaneers. But now, he’s been asked to help out in Denver as well.

With Bo Nix now sidelined for the remainder of the playoffs with a fractured ankle he suffered during the Denver Broncos' AFC Divisional Round win over the Buffalo Bills, the AFC West team could be looking for last-minute quarterback help.

Legendary former Giants coach Bill Parcells is expected to advise Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton after a devastating ankle injury to quarterback Bo Nix, according to ESPN’s Sal Paolantonio.

Just hours after Bo Nix’s season-ending injury during the 33-30 win over the Buffalo Bills, talk of his replacement gained traction. Now, former quarterback Nick Foles didn’t just send prayers for Nix’s recovery but also outlined a major weakness of Mike Vrabel’s team that the Denver Broncos could leverage in their biggest game of the year.

The Denver Broncos' dramatic 33-30 overtime victory over the Buffalo Bills in Saturday's AFC Divisional Round matchup was not without controversy, as Ja'Quan McMillian's interception of Josh Allen in the extra period came on a close play that looked like a possible Brandin Cooks catch.