Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton said last week that starters would play about 20-24 snaps against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 2 of preseason.
Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson, though, only played one drive (12 snaps) before being rested. Payton explained after the game that was the plan all along in order to give backup Jarrett Stidham some live game reps with the first-team offense before the regular season.
