Los Angeles
Rams
1-1
38
FINAL
39
Denver
Broncos
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Rams with a final score of 39-38. The stakes were high as both teams sought to establish momentum early in the 2026 season, but it was the Broncos who ultimately emerged victorious at home.
Ty Simpson showcased his skills for the Rams, throwing for an impressive 335 yards and four touchdowns, making it a standout performance despite the loss. On the other side, J.K. Dobbins led the Broncos' ground game with 78 rushing yards, contributing to a balanced offensive attack. The Rams' Davante Adams also shone brightly, racking up 120 receiving yards, keeping the game competitive until the final whistle.
Defensively, the Rams struggled to contain the Broncos' offense, despite Trent McDuffie's five tackles and Aaron Donald's sack. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when the Broncos managed to score a crucial touchdown, sealing their victory and showcasing their resilience. With a mix of offensive firepower and timely plays, the Broncos outlasted the Rams in a nail-biter that will be remembered in this season's saga.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Simpson | QB | 29 | 21 | 335 | 4 | 2 | 121.4 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 34 | 24 | 320 | 4 | 1 | 127.0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 8 | 78 | 9.8 | 0 | 70 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 16 | 72 | 4.5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 5 | 27 | 5.4 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 6 | 14 | 2.3 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ronnie Rivers | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davante Adams | WR | 5 | 120 | 24.0 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 7 | 118 | 16.9 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 5 | 74 | 14.8 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 0 | 33 | 1 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 5 | 64 | 12.8 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Pat Bryant II | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Jordan Whittington | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaun Dolac | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Que Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karene Reid | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 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 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 30 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 56 |

