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Former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles had another shot at the New England Patriots as they prepare to take on 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 backing up Carson Wentz in 2017, shared a positive message for Broncos fans as they were hit by the season-ending injury suffered by Bo Nix on the penultimate play of their win against the Buffalo Bills.
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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles (9) rolls out and looks downfield 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 Broncos and their fans: I know it’s been an emotional 24 hours. I feel for Bo and the team and I’m sending prayers for a strong recovery,” Foles wrote on X.
“One positive note going into the game versus the Patriots is that they are going up against backup QBs in championship-style games.”
Foles helped engineer one of the more 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) hoists 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 stop the Patriots even though Tom Brady had a record 505 passing yards and three touchdown passes in the game.
Stidham will look to take a page out of 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 going into the game.
“It started with our evaluation in New Orleans of him,” Payton said when asked why he thought Stidham was ready for the challenge. “He was a target for us in the draft. It doesn’t really mean anything other than we liked this player coming out. I know how he was coached in New England. I know exactly how he was coached in New England. So I know how [Patriots offensive coordinator Josh] McDaniels felt for him when he brought him from New England to Vegas. Then I know reports about 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 win over the Green Bay Packers in an NFL preseason football game Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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“But at the end of the day, to answer your question, it’s our three years here. Our three years, seeing him day in and day out that you guys don’t have access to. He’ll be ready to go and ready at the moment.”
