Los Angeles
Rams
2-0
27
FINAL
38
Denver
Broncos
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup of the 2026 season, the Denver Broncos topped the Los Angeles Rams with a final score of 38-27, solidifying their position in the early playoff race. With both teams eager for a victory, the Broncos showcased their offensive firepower and strategic execution throughout the game.
Bo Nix led the charge for Denver, throwing for 242 yards and three touchdowns, proving to be a pivotal force in the Broncos' aerial attack. On the receiving end, Jaylen Waddle contributed significantly with 93 yards, consistently making key plays to keep the chains moving. Meanwhile, Kyren Williams stood out for the Rams with an impressive 124 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Broncos' offensive onslaught.
Defensively, the Broncos made their presence felt, with Zach Allen recording three total tackles and two sacks, disrupting the Rams' rhythm. The turning point of the game came when Ja'Quan McMillian intercepted a pass in the second half, allowing Denver to capitalize and extend their lead. This defensive play was crucial in maintaining momentum and ultimately securing the victory for the Broncos.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 33 | 21 | 242 | 3 | 1 | 103.3 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 21 | 12 | 165 | 2 | 2 | 74.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 11 | 124 | 11.3 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 6 | 65 | 10.8 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 3 | -5 | -1.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 7 | 93 | 13.3 | 2 | 28 | 1 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Zach Ertz | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Allen | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Jones | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonah Elliss | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Wallace | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 3 | 4 | 3 | 62 |

