www.espn.com
Despite starting at quarterback for the AFC title game, Jarrett Stidham’s unique circumstances haven’t been seen in the NFL since 1972. Though he was originally drafted by the Patriots, Stidham took the field for the Denver Broncos in the 2024 AFC Championship. This scenario marks the first time in 52 years—a streak dating back to 1972—that a quarterback started a conference title game for a team he had never played a regular-season game for, highlighting the rarity of such a mid-career leap in the modern NFL.
Read More
