Sean Payton backs Jarrett Stidham ahead of AFC championship start

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It is full steam ahead for the despite losing their starting quarterback last weekend.  Denver will now turn to backup Jarrett Stidham in the AFC championship Nerlens Noel Jersey  game, with a trip to the Super Bowl on the line, as they prepare to face the on Sunday.  "Hes going to rip it and that will be our approach," head coach  Payton expre sed strong confidence in Stidham, saying he considers him one of the top 32 quarterbacks in the league and has long been a fan of his skill set.  MORE:  "We had good grades with him in New Orleans coming out of Auburn," Payton said. "He got drafted by New England. He really played well in that 49er game against a really good defense and so, that's when we really became aggre sive.  Stidham, who was a dual-threat in high school, has some wheels, Payton said.  MORE:  I view him as someone that can move, Payton said. Hes a real good foot athlete."  Starting quarterback Bo Nix suffered a broken bone in his right ankle on one of the final plays of Denvers overtime win over Buffalo in the divisional round. Payton announced Wednesday that Nix underwent succe sful surgery and is expected to be around the team as he continues his recovery.  More Broncos news:  James Johnson Jersey