"The Patriots' 2025 season has unexpectedly been one to remember, and it has only gotten better now that they are headed to the AFC Championship Game to face the Broncos in Denver. It will be another matchup between the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds in the AFC, something that surely fans can't complain about, right? Unfortunately, because the Patriots are involved, that is not a true statement."
"After making the shocking announcement about Nix's injury, head coach Sean Payton revealed that former Patriots quarterback Jarrett Stidham would be the next man up. It's certainly good news for the Patriots, since they are very familiar with Stidham, so much so that even Josh McDaniels signed him to the Raiders when he became their head coach. That works in New England's favor and could be a major factor in how they prepare this week."
The Patriots finished the regular season with 14 wins and secured home-field victories in two playoff games to reach the AFC Championship Game in Denver. Quarterback Bo Nix suffered a broken bone in his ankle and will miss the upcoming game. Jarrett Stidham will start in Nix's place, a familiar option for New England given past connections with Josh McDaniels. Stidham offers less mobility and explosiveness than Nix, which could reduce offensive dynamism. The offense is expected to remain similar, but the drop from Nix to Stidham could favor the Patriots' defense and coaching preparation.
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