“In Stidham’s case, he knows what he has to do. He has to put the blinders on. That’s what I did. All the talking heads, the ones who supposedly know everything, they don’t know what you can do,” Hostetler said.

Sunday’s start is a life-changing moment for Broncos backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham, with the chance at a Super Bowl and at a significant pay raise from his current $6 million average salary.

Broncos QB Bo Nix said via social media that Saturday “started as one of the most exciting games I’ve ever been a part of ended with some of the most devastating football news I’ve ever received.” He had ankle surgery Tuesday that head coach Sean Payton said “went well.”

Readers also ask about what to expect from Jarrett Stidham, if Vance Joseph’s defense is showing vulnerability and offseason priorities.

If Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins has hurdles to clear in order to be activated from injured reserve for Sunday’s AFC Championship Game, he appears to be off to a good start.

It’s made Nathan MacKinnon one of the most intense, most successful hockey players in NHL history. It is how he continues to stack career milestones.