Rams at Broncos
Los Angeles Rams 38, Denver Broncos 24 · MaddenPro
Final Score
Rams 38 4 TD · 1 FG · 5 XP
Broncos 24 3 TD · 1 FG · 3 XPDrake Maye 309 yds passingJ'Koby Williams 105 yds rushingJeff Caldwell 110 yds receivingEmmanuel Forbes Jr 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 420 · 342Passing yards 283 · 309Rushing yards 137 · 33Completions 32/46 · 24/34Yards per carry 4.6 · 2.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1h ago
The Los Angeles Rams topped the Denver Broncos 38-24 in a decisive Week 18 matchup that solidified their playoff aspirations. With both teams looking to gain momentum heading into the postseason, the Rams proved too strong on both sides of the ball, delivering a performance that showcased their readiness for the challenges ahead.
Ty Simpson led the Rams' offense with an impressive three touchdown passes, while J'Koby Williams bolstered the ground game with 105 rushing yards. Jeff Caldwell was a standout in the receiving corps, racking up 110 yards and helping to stretch the field. The Rams' offense was efficient and explosive, keeping the Broncos' defense on their heels throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Rams were equally impressive, highlighted by Trent McDuffie's two interceptions that shifted the momentum in favor of Los Angeles. While the Broncos' Tyler Owens made nine tackles, it was the Rams' ability to force turnovers and capitalize on scoring opportunities that ultimately sealed their victory. The turning point came midway through the second quarter when McDuffie's first pick set up a touchdown that pushed the Rams ahead for good.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rams | ||||||
| Ty SimpsonQB | 32/46 | 70% | 283 | 3 | 1 | 98.3 |
Broncos | ||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 24/34 | 71% | 309 | 2 | 3 | 81.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rams | |||||||
| J'Koby WilliamsHB | 17 | 105 | 6.2 | 40 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Jam MillerHB | 7 | 21 | 3.0 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Ty SimpsonQB | 4 | 11 | 2.8 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Terrell JenningsHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Davante AdamsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Puka NacuaWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max KlareFB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Broncos | |||||||
| Chase BrownHB | 14 | 25 | 1.8 | — | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Oscar DelpTE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Drake MayeQB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Dallen BentleyTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rams | |||||||
| Jeff CaldwellWR | 10 | 110 | 11.0 | 25 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Puka NacuaWR | 8 | 88 | 11.0 | 40 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Davante AdamsWR | 6 | 48 | 8.0 | 14 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Devin CulpTE | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 8 | 1 | 11 | 1 |
| Terrance FergusonTE | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | — | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| J'Koby WilliamsHB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Broncos | |||||||
| Troy FranklinWR | 5 | 108 | 21.6 | 64 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Mike MatthewsWR | 6 | 85 | 14.2 | 25 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Oscar DelpTE | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 13 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Chase BrownHB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 19 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Dallen BentleyTE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jonah ColemanHB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Pat Bryant IIWR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rams | |||||
| Emmanuel Forbes JrCB | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffieCB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Daequan HardyCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody SimonWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah StalbirdMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron YoungREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl JonesSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alijah HuzzieFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Smith JrDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon CodringtonSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Broncos | |||||
| Tyler OwensCB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin WallaceMIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DJ Turner IICB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach AllenDT | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce ThorntonFS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JL SkinnerFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler OnyedimDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tae JohnsonFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sai'vion JonesDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Que RobinsonLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matayo UiagaleleiREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Rams | |||
| Blake GrupeK | 1/1 | 5 | 34 |
Broncos | |||
| Harrison MevisK | 1/2 | 3 | 38 |
