Los Angeles
Rams
1-1
24
FINAL
44
Denver
Broncos
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Denver Broncos secured a decisive 44-24 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 3 of the 2026 season. With this win, the Broncos continue to establish themselves as a formidable force in the league, showcasing their offensive prowess and solidifying their position for a playoff push.
Bo Nix led the charge for Denver, throwing for an impressive 322 yards while connecting with Troy Franklin for a standout performance of 178 receiving yards. Matthew Stafford did his best to keep the Rams competitive with three touchdown passes, but the combination of Nix's accuracy and Franklin's big-play ability proved too much for Los Angeles to overcome. Kyren Williams also had a solid day on the ground, rushing for 106 yards for the Rams.
Defensively, the Broncos made key plays when it mattered most, including an interception by Brandon Jones that shifted momentum in their favor. Although Trent McDuffie recorded three tackles for the Rams, Denver's ability to pressure Stafford and limit his options was crucial in maintaining their lead. The turning point came late in the second quarter when the Broncos scored back-to-back touchdowns, creating a gap that the Rams couldn't close.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 25 | 18 | 72% | 322 | 3 | 1 | 137.0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 17 | 8 | 47% | 218 | 3 | 1 | 108.4 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 15 | 106 | 7.1 | 31 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 9 | 45 | 5.0 | 14 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Franklin | WR | 6 | 178 | 29.7 | 100 | 3 | 90 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 2 | 129 | 64.5 | 60 | 1 | 75 | 1 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 16 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 1 | 45 | 45.0 | 12 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 14 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Jordan Whittington | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 7 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Pat Bryant II | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 18 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 24 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 12 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Jones | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles Scott | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Sanders | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 30 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

