Broncos starting QB Jarrett Stidham in preseason opener vs Colts

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Nix will be the second quarterback into the contest against the Colts. Third-stringer Zach Wilson will also see some duty.

Payton said Stidham's experience is a factor in why the 28-year-old drew the start over Nix on Sunday. Stidham started Denver's final two games last season after Payton pulled the plug on Russell Wilson.

"I just think, right now, certainly he's been