Los Angeles
Rams
0-2
20
FINAL
28
Denver
Broncos
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup of the 2026 season, the Denver Broncos secured a 28-20 victory over the Los Angeles Rams, keeping their playoff hopes alive. Both teams entered the game looking to build momentum, but it was Denver that emerged triumphant in a hard-fought contest.
Bo Nix led the charge for the Broncos, throwing for an impressive 308 yards while showcasing his ability to stretch the field. Courtland Sutton was his favorite target, racking up 129 receiving yards and consistently making critical catches to keep drives alive. Meanwhile, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford had a standout performance as well, tossing three touchdown passes to keep Los Angeles competitive until the final whistle.
Defensively, the Broncos were relentless, with Zach Allen making his presence felt by recording two sacks and four total tackles. His performance was instrumental in disrupting the Rams' offensive rhythm, particularly during a key sequence in the second half where he pressured Stafford into a critical turnover on downs. Despite a late push from the Rams, Denver's defense held strong, ultimately sealing the victory and showcasing their resilience on home turf.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 26 | 18 | 69% | 308 | 3 | 2 | 115.5 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 24 | 16 | 67% | 264 | 3 | 1 | 125.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 9 | 48 | 5.3 | 17 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 8 | 33 | 4.1 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 4 | 10 | 2.5 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 5 | 129 | 25.8 | 69 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 5 | 92 | 18.4 | 18 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 5 | 91 | 18.2 | 30 | 2 | 35 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 6 | 77 | 12.8 | 43 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 3 | 71 | 23.7 | 10 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 8 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 12 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 6 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Allen | DT | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Hill | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen McCollough | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaun Dolac | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyrice Knight | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon McManus | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

