Overview
- Stidham went 17-of-31 for 133 yards with one touchdown and a late interception in his first appearance of the season.
- He became the first quarterback since 1972 to make his season debut in a conference championship after Nix’s injury.
- Denver struck early on a 6-yard scoring pass to Courtland Sutton set up by a 52-yard completion to Marvin Mims, before a fumble and heavy snow blunted the offense.
- Kennedy Stidham posted game-day messages, drew notice for a winter-white outfit at Mile High, and later thanked fans for their support following the defeat.
- Bo Nix underwent season-ending ankle surgery and is expected to be sidelined about 12 weeks, according to reports.