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Former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles delivered one more blow for the New England Patriots as they prepare to face the Denver Broncos and backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham in the AFC Championship Game next week.
Foles, who led the Eagles to their first Super Bowl title over the Patriots after serving as Carson Wentz’s backup in 2017, shared a positive message for Broncos fans as they recover from the season-ending injury Bo Nix suffered on the penultimate play of their win against the Buffalo Bills.
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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles (9) looks down the field against the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter of Super Bowl LII at US Bank Stadium on February 4, 2018. (Matthew Emmons/USA TODAY Sports)
“Note to the Broncos and their fans: I know it’s been an emotional 24 hours. I feel sorry for Bo and the team, and sending prayers for a strong recovery,” Foles wrote on X.
“One positive note heading into the game against the Patriots is that they struggle against backup quarterbacks in championship-type games.”
Foles helped engineer one of the most improbable Super Bowl victories in recent history. He was 28 of 43 with 373 passing yards and three touchdown passes in the 41-33 victory.
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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles (9) raises the Vince Lombardi Trophy after a victory against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII at US Bank Stadium on February 4, 2018. (Matthew Emmons/USA TODAY Sports)
The Eagles managed to block the Patriots even as Tom Brady set a game-high 505 passing yards and three touchdown passes.
Stidham will look to take a page from Foles’ playbook against the Patriots next weekend. Stidham will make his first start of the 2025 season in the playoffs.
Broncos head coach Sean Payton supported Stidham before the game.
“It started with our evaluation of him in New Orleans,” Payton said when asked why he thought Stidham was ready for the challenge. “He was a target for us in the draft. That doesn’t really mean anything other than we liked this player coming out. I know how he was trained in New England. I know exactly how he was trained in New England. So I know how [Patriots offensive coordinator Josh] McDaniels had feelings for him when he brought him from New England to Las Vegas. Then I got reports on how he played and then we saw him play (in) real time.
Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham walks off the field after his team’s victory over the Green Bay Packers in an NFL preseason football game on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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“But ultimately, to answer your question, it’s our three years here. In our three years, seeing him day in and day out that you guys don’t have access to. He’s going to be ready to play and ready for the moment.”
