Los Angeles
Rams
2-0
36
FINAL
28
Denver
Broncos
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup of the 2026 season, the Los Angeles Rams topped the Denver Broncos with a final score of 36-28. This victory keeps the Rams firmly in the playoff conversation as they continue to build momentum early in the season.
On the offensive side, Kyren Williams led the charge for the Rams with an impressive 126 rushing yards, showcasing his ability to break through the Broncos' defensive line. Meanwhile, Bo Nix of the Broncos had an outstanding performance as well, throwing for 287 yards and three touchdowns, highlighting his potential as a rising star in the league. Jaylen Waddle also made his presence felt with a staggering 217 receiving yards, keeping the Rams' secondary on high alert throughout the game.
Defensively, Myles Garrett's two sacks were crucial in pressuring Nix and disrupting the Broncos' offensive rhythm, while Pat Surtain II's two interceptions provided critical momentum shifts for Denver. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Surtain's second pick set the Broncos up for a potential game-tying drive, but ultimately, the Rams' defense held firm, sealing the victory and showcasing their ability to perform under pressure.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 19 | 11 | 58% | 287 | 3 | 0 | 141.9 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 25 | 15 | 60% | 247 | 2 | 4 | 80.3 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 12 | 126 | 10.5 | 21 | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 9 | 52 | 5.8 | 17 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 4 | 217 | 54.3 | 68 | 3 | 79 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 1 | 69 | 69.0 | 69 | 1 | 69 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 15 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 38 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 49 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | SS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karene Reid | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashtyn Davis | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jordan Turner | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JL Skinner | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon McManus | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 57 |

