Los Angeles
Rams
2-0
34
FINAL
37
Denver
Broncos
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Rams with a final score of 37-34. Both teams entered the game looking to secure their footing early in the season, but it was the Broncos who emerged victorious in a contest filled with explosive plays and strategic maneuvers.
Bo Nix was the star of the show for Denver, throwing for 308 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with crucial targets. Courtland Sutton also shone brightly, racking up 122 receiving yards and providing Nix with a reliable option downfield. On the ground, Kyren Williams led the Rams with 68 rushing yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with Denver's aerial assault.
Defensively, Ja'Quan McMillian led the Broncos with four total tackles, playing a key role in containing the Rams’ offensive threats. Meanwhile, Myles Garrett of the Rams made his presence felt with 2.5 sacks, but the turning point came when Jaylen Watson intercepted a pass, giving the Rams a glimmer of hope late in the game. Ultimately, the Broncos’ defense held firm, allowing them to escape with a hard-fought victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 28 | 16 | 57% | 308 | 4 | 1 | 120.2 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 27 | 14 | 52% | 284 | 3 | 1 | 110.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 12 | 68 | 5.7 | 17 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 6 | 122 | 20.3 | 23 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 3 | 106 | 35.3 | 59 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 6 | 98 | 16.3 | 51 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 2 | 85 | 42.5 | 13 | 2 | 63 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 17 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 1 | 33 | 33.0 | 10 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Davis | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Taron Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shaun Dolac | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 3 | 3 | 4 | 66 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 59 |

