Los Angeles
Rams
0-2
7
FINAL
45
Denver
Broncos
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Denver Broncos dominated the Los Angeles Rams with a resounding 45-7 victory in Week 3 of the 2026 season. This win not only boosts the Broncos' morale but also solidifies their position as a formidable contender in the league early in the season.
Russell Wilson was the standout performer for Denver, throwing for 263 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his veteran poise and precision. He connected effectively with tight end Greg Dulcich, who racked up 101 receiving yards, making key plays that kept the Rams' defense on their heels. Meanwhile, Javonte Williams added to the offensive onslaught with an impressive 94 rushing yards, consistently churning out critical yardage.
Defensively, the Broncos were equally impressive, led by linebacker Josey Jewell, who recorded seven total tackles, ensuring the Rams struggled to find any rhythm. The turning point came late in the first half when safety Justin Simmons intercepted a pass, halting a Rams drive and providing Denver with the momentum to extend their lead. With Frank Clark adding a sack to the mix, the Broncos' defense proved to be an unbreakable wall, paving the way for a comprehensive victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Wilson | QB | 27 | 17 | 63% | 263 | 3 | 0 | 132.1 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 35 | 22 | 63% | 225 | 0 | 1 | 69.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 21 | 94 | 4.5 | 17 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Cam Akers | HB | 16 | 64 | 4.0 | 33 | 1 | 18 | 2 |
| Russell Wilson | QB | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 34 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Devin Singletary | HB | 6 | 40 | 6.7 | 24 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Anthony McFarland | HB | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | β | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | β | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Cethan Carter | FB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | β | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | β | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Andy Janovich | FB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | β | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 8 | 101 | 12.6 | 27 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 5 | 99 | 19.8 | 35 | 3 | 30 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 6 | 68 | 11.3 | 18 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 19 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Tim Patrick | WR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 6 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Cooper Kupp | WR | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 11 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 6 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Van Jefferson | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Cam Akers | HB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Logan Thomas | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Cethan Carter | FB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Andy Janovich | FB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Simmons | FS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josey Jewell | MIKE | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Sanders | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Duron Harmon | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adrian Phillips | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frank Clark | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kyle Fuller | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Fuller | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Desmond King II | CB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Flowers | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Randy Gregory | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steven Nelson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Dowell | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamien Sherwood | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Floyd | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ahkello Witherspoon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Houston | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broderick Washington Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ochaun Mathis | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clelin Ferrell | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caden Sterns | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Casey Hayward Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lawrence Guy | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Maher | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 49 |
| Robbie Gould | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Riley Dixon | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

