With Bo Nix out with a broken ankle, the Broncos will turn to Jarrett Stidham at quarterback in this one. He hasn't thrown a regular-season pass since 2023, but Broncos coach Sean Payton believes in him. And when he does, he usually lets the quarterback play loose.

The AFC title game pits the top two seeds in the conference, but with the added twist that the No. 1 seed Denver Broncos will be taking the field against the New England Patriots without their No. 1 quarterback.

The 2026 NFL Mock Draft top 10, as projected by Fox Sports, offers an early look at how teams could shape their futures with elite young talent. From franchise quarterbacks to game-changing defenders,