DENVER (KDVR) — The Denver Broncos have two video games left this season and a sophisticated street to the playoffs, however a brand new report says they might be dropping by the wayside.
NFL Community’s Ian Rapoport shared on Twitter that the Broncos could also be benching quarterback Russell Wilson.
This could imply Jarrett Stidham, the one different quarterback on the staff’s roster as of Dec. 27, would possible be beginning in these video games.
Stidham, 27, performed for the New England Patriots and Las Vegas Raiders earlier than signing with the Broncos this season. Whereas he hasn’t performed within the common season right here in Denver, he has been in 13 profession video games with a completion share of 58.8%. Nevertheless, he’s thrown extra interceptions (seven) than touchdowns (six) throughout these appearances.
Rapoport’s tweet indicated the Broncos could also be benching Wilson as a manner to save cash. If he’s launched or traded by the staff earlier than March of 2024 then his 2025 wage just isn’t vested. Nevertheless, Rapoport says, “if he suffered a severe harm, it might complicate issues.”
The report comes after the Broncos misplaced at dwelling to the Patriots regardless of being 7.5-point favorites. This was the fourth time they’ve misplaced to an underdog at dwelling this season.
Following Rapoport’s tweet, ESPN’s Adam Schefter stated coach Sean Payton knowledgeable the staff that Stidham will begin in opposition to the Chargers.
“Denver is seeking to spark its offense and see what it has in Stidham,” Shefter stated.
If the Broncos are to make the playoffs, they might want to beat the Chargers at Empower Area this week and the Raiders subsequent week in Las Vegas, whereas hoping the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs lose their remaining two video games.
The New York Occasions playoff predictor has the likelihood at 6% primarily based on 160,000 simulations.
