A “Saturday Night Live” sketch didn’t give Jarrett Stidham a lot likelihood of main the Denver Broncos to an AFC Championship Game upset over the New England Patriots.
Stidham will make his first begin of the 2023 season instead of Bo Nix, who broke his ankle on the finish of Denver’s AFC Divisional Round victory. NBC’s writers apparently aren’t relying on the previous New England backup to write down a fairytale ending.
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Although CBS will televise Sunday’s AFC title conflict, “Saturday Night Live” carried out a sketch parodying ESPN’s imagined protection of the sport. The night’s host, Teyana Taylor, wrote off Denver earlier than the opening whistle whereas portraying sideline reporter Lisa Salters.
“Well, the Broncos have nothing to be ashamed of,” Taylor stated as Salters. “They had a great season and shouldn’t hold back their heads. They should hold their heads high. I’m sure they’ll be a team to watch next year.”
James Austin Johnson’s Joe Buck reminded Salters that the sport hadn’t even began. That didn’t sway her evaluation.
“I mean, come on,” Taylor responded as Salters. “They ain’t got no quarterback.”
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Troy Aikman, performed by Andrew Dismukes, additionally famous that the Broncos have a “very capable team” even with out Nix. Salters echoed her, “Come on” perception earlier than promptly slicing proper again to Aikman.
Later within the sketch, Salters launched an interview with a “fan” who was truly a fictional Stidham.
“Congrats on a great season, and better luck next year,” Taylor’s Salters informed the quarterback.
“Now hold on, Lisa,” the Stidham character replied. “We got a great team here. I think we can win this game.”
“Yeah, but Jarrett. Come on. Back to you, Troy.”
Patriots followers will hope “SNL” didn’t jinx them earlier than Sunday’s AFC Championship Game, which begins at 3 p.m. ET.
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