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Broncos’ 2024 starting quarterback odds: Who one sportsbook thinks will be under center in Week 1

Also, a look at former Denver starters Russell Wilson’s and Drew Lock’s odds for their respective teams

Denver Broncos quarterbacks Jarrett Stidham, left, Zach Wilson, center, and Bo Nix during organized team activities at Broncos Park Powered by Commonspirit in Centennial, Colorado on Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos quarterbacks Jarrett Stidham, left, Zach Wilson, center, and Bo Nix during organized team activities at Broncos Park Powered by Commonspirit in Centennial, Colorado on Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
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On Sept. 8, the Broncos will have their eighth different Week 1 starting quarterback in 10 years when they take on the Seahawks in Seattle.

So who will it be? Head coach Sean Payton said he has a “gut” feeling, but there’s no timeline to make it official yet.

However, one sportsbook believes one quarterback has the inside track to win the starting role.

First-round draft pick Bo Nix has -400 odds (meaning a $400 bet would win $100) to play the first snap in Week 1 for the Broncos, according to DraftKings Sportsbook.

It’s a sizable lead over former No. 2 overall pick Zach Wilson (+450) and incumbent starter Jarrett Stidham (+650).

If Nix wins the battle, he will be Denver’s first Week 1 rookie starting quarterback since John Elway in 1983.

In other starting QB battles across the league, Russell Wilson (-750) has a major advantage over Justin Fields (+450) in Pittsburgh. Gardner Minshew (-145) has a slight edge over Aidan O’Connell (+120) in Vegas. And Daniel Jones (-425) has betters odds than Drew Lock (+275) for the Giants’ job.

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