Denver Broncos told reporters that his team "needs a spark" when explaining the choice to bench starting quarterback Russell Wilson for backup Jarrett Stidham.
Lindsay Jones @bylindsayhjonesSean Payton: "We need a spark. We need something right now. We'll handle the long-term stuff when we get there, but we're not there." <a href="https://t.co/Ppzw15KwAM">pic.twitter.com/Ppzw15KwAM</a>
The Broncos have endured an up-and-down season that saw the team start 1-5 before going on a five-game winning streak. The 7-8 team has largely sputtered ever since, though, losing three of four games, including a 26-23 result to the 4-11 New England Patriots on Christmas Eve.