Rams at Broncos
Denver Broncos 49, Los Angeles Rams 42 · NO MERCY || FANTASY 🥶
Final Score
Rams 42 5 TD · 0 FG · 6 XP
Broncos 49 4 TD · 0 FG · 5 XPMatthew Stafford 374 yds passingRJ Harvey 66 yds rushingPuka Nacua 186 yds receivingPat Surtain II 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 362 · 236Passing yards 355 · 168Rushing yards 7 · 68Completions 22/35 · 9/17Yards per carry 1.2 · 4.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 3d ago
In a thrilling Week 3 showdown, the Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Rams, finishing the game with a final score of 49-42. Both teams entered this matchup looking to solidify their early-season standings, but it was Denver that emerged victorious in a high-octane offensive battle.
Los Angeles quarterback Matthew Stafford was sensational, throwing for 374 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his elite passing ability throughout the contest. Puka Nacua also made a significant impact, racking up 186 receiving yards and proving to be a reliable target for Stafford. However, it was RJ Harvey of the Broncos who led the ground game with 66 rushing yards, contributing to Denver's overall offensive balance.
Defensively, the Broncos made key plays that swung momentum in their favor. Pat Surtain II stood out with two crucial interceptions, halting Rams drives at critical moments. Meanwhile, Joey Bosa's consistent tackling helped to contain Los Angeles' explosive offense, and the turning point came when Surtain's second interception set up a touchdown that shifted the game's momentum firmly in Denver's grasp.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | ||||||
| Matthew StaffordQB | 22/35 | 63% | 374 | 5 | 6 | 98.9 |
| Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 9/17 | 53% | 180 | 3 | 3 | 90.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | |||||||
| Kyren WilliamsHB | 6 | 7 | 1.2 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Davante AdamsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| RJ HarveyHB | 15 | 66 | 4.4 | 17 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Bo NixQB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonah ColemanHB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | |||||||
| Puka NacuaWR | 6 | 186 | 31.0 | 12 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Davante AdamsWR | 3 | 68 | 22.7 | 9 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Kyren WilliamsHB | 9 | 57 | 6.3 | 51 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tyler HigbeeTE | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 15 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Tutu AtwellWR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | — | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 2 | 81 | 40.5 | 16 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 5 | 72 | 14.4 | 56 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Evan EngramTE | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 7 | 1 | 16 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | |||||
| Myles GarrettREDG | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen WatsonCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kam CurlSS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant StuardWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffieCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin LakeSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kobie TurnerDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren KinchensFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Byron YoungLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate LandmanMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron DonaldDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona FordDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||
| Pat Surtain IICB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley MossCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey BosaDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier WoodsFS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach AllenDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon DiggsSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex SingletonMIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | |||
| Brandon McManusK | 0/0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ethan EvansP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||
| Wil LutzK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jeremy CrawshawP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |