T.J. Ward is standing by Jarrett Stidham despite a rough AFC Championship performance, arguing the brutal snow and cold should be factored in — even Patriots’ MVP candidate Mac Jones struggled under the same conditions. Stidham’s stats weren’t stellar (17-of-31, 131 yards, 1 TD), but Ward believes the weather overshadowed his play. Meanwhile, analyst Parker Gabriel says Sam Ehlinger’s rise as backup is likely, with Ehlinger potentially overtaking Stidham on the depth chart — and possibly being traded before next season.

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