Jarrett Stidham is scheduled to start as quarterback for the Broncos against the Patriots on Sunday, marking his first start since 2023.Josh McDaniels, the offensive coordinator for New England, has previous experience working with Stidham. McDaniels was the Patriots' offensive coordinator when Stidham was drafted in 2019. Later, as head coach of the Raiders, McDaniels signed Stidham as a backup quarterback in 2022. Stidham made his first two career starts under McDaniels while with the Las Vegas Raiders before joining the Broncos in 2023.In a press conference, McDaniels assessed Stidham, stating, "Smart, accurate, great human being." He further commented, "Worked hard, great teammate. Just hadn’t had an opportunity, based on the situations and those kinds of things. But, just enjoyed working with him, enjoyed my time with him." McDaniels concluded, "He’ll be ready to go this week, for sure."Stidham, 29, has completed 59.4 percent of his 197 career passes, accumulating 1,422 yards, eight touchdowns, and eight interceptions.