Broncos' chances of getting to Super Bowl LX have suddenly gotten much better

Key Highlights

• Stidham, who has only four career starts to his name, will step in for Bo Nix, who will miss the rest of the season with a broken ankle. No quarterback in NFL history to start a conference championship game has started fewer career games than Stidham.
• The odds are stacked against the Broncos and frankly, many people are giving them no chance to defeat Drake Maye and the upstart Patriots, even with the game being played in Denver. But on Monday, news broke that the Broncos are opening the practice window for running back J. K.
• Dobbins, giving him a chance to return to the lineup.
• It does seem like the Broncos may be rushing Dobbins back after a Lisfranc injury has kept him on injured reserve since Week 10, but in a lose-or-go-home situation, they may look at it like there isn't much to lose. However, if Dobbins is at 100 percent (or close to it) and can be effective, it's a game-changer for the Broncos.
• After handing the ball to a running back just 10 times in the divisional round against Buffalo, the Broncos must support Stidham with a strong rushing attack in this game.