Los Angeles
Rams
2-0
7
FINAL
49
Denver
Broncos
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating display, the Denver Broncos crushed the Los Angeles Rams 49-7 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. This victory not only elevates the Broncos' record but also sets the tone for their season as they look to assert their dominance in the league.
On the offensive side, Denver's Bo Nix led the charge with a passing touchdown, while Isiah Pacheco put on a spectacular performance, rushing for an astounding 469 yards. Jaylen Waddle contributed significantly as well, leading the receiving corps with 67 yards, showcasing the Broncos' explosive offensive capabilities that kept the Rams on their heels all game long.
Defensively, the Broncos put together a strong performance, with Nik Bonitto recording a key sack that disrupted Los Angeles' rhythm. The turning point came when the Broncos' defense stifled the Rams' offensive efforts, allowing them only a single touchdown throughout the game. Kamren Kinchens from the Rams may have led in tackles, but it was Denver's relentless defense that ultimately secured their overwhelming victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 19 | 10 | 53% | 79 | 0 | 2 | 23.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 38 | 469 | 12.3 | 59 | 5 | 84 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 8 | 39 | 4.9 | 16 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 3 | 67 | 22.3 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 9 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 2 | -10 | -5.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen McCollough | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tycen Anderson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaun Dolac | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon McManus | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

