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Broncos fans, still nursing their dissatisfaction with Russell Wilson's performance last season, are now looking to Jarrett Stidham as the potential solution to their quarterback woes. Stidham's exceptional showing in the first half of their preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams has ignited hopes among the fan base.
Jarrett Stidham led the Broncos to an impressive 27-0 lead by halftime. He consistently seized opportunities created by the defense, resulting in a dynamic offensive performance. By the end of the first half, Stidham completed 17 of 28 es, showcasing a 60.7% completion rate. With a total of 236 ing yards and one touchdown , his er rating stood at an impressive 99.7. His longest , a 50-yard throw to Marvin Mims, narrowly missed being a 75-yard touchdown due to a defender's slight interference.
Fans expressed their conviction on social media that Jarrett Stidham outperformed Russell Wilson based on this showing. Here are some of the notable reactions:
Gaining Perspective on Russell Wilson's 2022 Season
Jarrett Stidham's standout first-half performance against the Los Angeles Rams provides a stark comparison to Russell Wilson and the Broncos' offensive struggles from last season. Across 20 games in the previous season, including preseason, the Broncos managed to score 27 points or more in only two games.
Out of those two instances, one was a loss against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Broncos' offense came alive only in their final game of the season against the Los Angeles Chargers, securing a 31-28 victory after their playoff hopes had already faded.
Further contextualizing the comparison, Russell Wilson averaged 234.9 ing yards per game last season-less than Jarrett Stidham's yardage in just the first half of this particular game. The former Super Bowl-winning quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks also posted a er rating of 84.4 last season, significantly lower than Stidham's performance in this preseason match.
However, while Broncos fans may be eager to see Stidham as the starting quarterback for the season, head coach Sean Payton communicated his commitment to sticking with Russell Wilson during a sideline interview with an NFL reporter. Payton's rationale might stem from the understanding that this preseason game's dynamics are different from those of the regular season. The Broncos maintained their scoring momentum even after Stidham was substituted out, albeit not at the same pace. Ben DiNucci took over, leading the Broncos to a commanding 41-0 victory over the Los Angeles Rams.