Los Angeles
Rams
0-2
21
FINAL
41
Denver
Broncos
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Denver Broncos topped the Los Angeles Rams with a decisive 41-21 victory in Week 3 of the 2026 season, solidifying their standing early in the campaign. This win not only boosts the Broncos' confidence but also raises questions about the Rams' ability to compete in a tough conference.
Matthew Stafford led the Rams' offense with 213 passing yards and two touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to keep drives alive despite the loss. However, it was RJ Harvey of the Broncos who stole the spotlight with an impressive 90 rushing yards, complementing the team's balanced offensive attack. Davante Adams also shone for the Rams, racking up 107 receiving yards, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Denver's overall dominance.
The Broncos' defense was instrumental in this win, highlighted by Ja'Quan McMillian's key interception that shifted momentum in the second half. As the game progressed, the Rams struggled to convert on crucial third downs, a direct result of the Broncos' pressure and disciplined coverage. This defensive effort, coupled with timely turnovers, marked the turning point that allowed the Broncos to pull away and secure a comfortable victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 19 | 11 | 58% | 213 | 2 | 1 | 110.1 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 13 | 8 | 62% | 171 | 1 | 0 | 131.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 12 | 90 | 7.5 | 20 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 3 | 68 | 22.7 | 59 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 5 | 65 | 13.0 | 38 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davante Adams | WR | 4 | 107 | 26.8 | 43 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 2 | 70 | 35.0 | 67 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 2 | 52 | 26.0 | 44 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 28 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 8 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 5 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 20 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 13 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen McCollough | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Key | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sai'vion Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 52 |

