My hail merry before the AFC Championship game!
Looking back at the NFL season before the AFC Championship game I throw a hail mary on a couple Jarrett Stidham cards and I’m curious who else did this?
I knew it would be a long shot for the Broncos to win it all but I like an underdog and I would have loved to seen how it went if the snow storm didn’t change the whole game in minutes it seemed like.
I’ll admit his first TD pass I was pretty hyped and thought I was a genius for a minute 😂.
As someone who enjoys taking chances on underdog players, I decided to throw a hail mary on Jarrett Stidham rookie cards before the AFC Championship game, hoping for a breakout performance. Stidham’s journey has been fascinating — coming out of Auburn with impressive college stats, including 36 touchdown passes over two years, he was drafted by the Patriots in the fourth round in 2019. His time playing under Bill Belichick, a coach known for developing elite quarterbacks, added to that appeal. What really stood out to me was catching Stidham’s first touchdown pass during that playoff run. For a moment, I felt like a genius for investing in his cards, even though the Broncos were seen as long shots to win the title. The snowstorm that hit during the game added drama, changing the momentum quickly and making it tough to predict outcomes. Collecting rookie cards like the 2019 Panini Prizm and Certified Rookie Fabrics featuring Stidham feels like more than just speculation—it’s about appreciating the player's growth and potential legacy. Even if the Broncos didn't clinch the championship, these moments show how unexpected factors, like weather or underdog efforts, can hugely impact football outcomes. For anyone thinking of investing in mid-tier rookie cards or following underdog players, keep an eye on the narrative beyond numbers—weather, team dynamics, and coaching impacts can shape a player's career path and card value in surprising ways. Stidham’s story is a reminder that in sports and collectibles alike, sometimes it's the long shots that make the experience memorable and rewarding.
