Los Angeles
Rams
1-1
30
FINAL
42
Denver
Broncos
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Denver Broncos secured a decisive 42-30 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 3 of the 2026 season. This win not only boosts the Broncos' confidence but also solidifies their position early in the season as they look to contend for a playoff spot.
On the offensive side, Jaxson Dart of the Rams put on an impressive display, throwing for 343 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to move the ball downfield. However, it was Jonathon Brooks who stole the show for Denver, rushing for 136 yards, effectively controlling the pace of the game. Tetairoa McMillan also stood out for Los Angeles, racking up 169 receiving yards, but his efforts weren't enough to overcome the Broncos' offensive firepower.
Defensively, Edgerrin Cooper led the Broncos with six total tackles, playing a crucial role in limiting the Rams' scoring opportunities. The turning point came in the second half when Denver's defense stepped up, forcing key turnovers that shifted momentum and allowed the Broncos to build a commanding lead. While T.J. Parker managed to sack the quarterback for Los Angeles, it was the overall defensive effort from Denver that ultimately secured the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 31 | 19 | 343 | 3 | 0 | 131.5 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 19 | 11 | 196 | 2 | 0 | 128.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 14 | 136 | 9.7 | 2 | 57 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 6 | 102 | 17.0 | 2 | 49 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 1 | 33 | 33.0 | 0 | 33 | 1 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 11 | 20 | 1.8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 7 | 169 | 24.1 | 2 | 69 | 1 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 6 | 104 | 17.3 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 1 | 55 | 55.0 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 0 | 34 | 2 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kenny Gainwell | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ephesians Prysock | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay Walker | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Jackson Jr. | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anfernee Orji | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Demmings | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kitan Crawford | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Elliott | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 32 |
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

