Broncos QB on Troy Franklin's Ascension
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Jarrett Stidham hits Troy Franklin for pair of touchdowns as Broncos roll over Cardinals 27-7
With most of the starters sitting out for both teams Denver Broncos backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham threw a pair of touchdown passes to Troy Franklin in a 27-7 rout of the Arizona Cardinals
Glimpses of Troy Franklin's arrival for the Broncos were fleeting during his rookie season. On Saturday against the Cardinals, he put his potential Year 2 jump on full display, collecting four receptions for 67 yards and two touchdowns.
It’s happening, and I’m excited,” Head Coach Sean Payton said of Troy Franklin after the game. “I think we’ve just got to be smart because he’s playing two spots, but he’s … had a really good camp.
The Denver Broncos made a lot of noise in 2024, riding a hot rookie season from quarterback Bo Nix and finding their way into the postseason for the first time since 2015. Now, going into Nix’s second year, with Sean Payton’s third season as the head coach, expectations are high, and those expectations are rising around the roster.
Following the Denver Broncos' 27-7 preseason win over the Arizona Cardinals, team reporter Elisa Hernandez talks with wide receiver Troy Franklin about his performance, the depth of the team and more.
Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham and Troy Franklin reconnect on a 17-yard back shoulder touchdown catch.
Broncos head coach Sean Payton said recently that the team is capable of winning a Super Bowl and their chances of pulling that off will be better if some players take big strides from where they were last season.
The Denver Broncos can turn to t the young stars already on their roster to improve this offense, which could be key in their AFC West division pursuit.