Los Angeles
Rams
1-1
26
FINAL
30
Denver
Broncos
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling matchup in Week 3 of the 2026 season, the Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Rams by a score of 30-26, securing a critical win that boosts their momentum early in the season. Both teams came into the game looking to solidify their standings, but it was Denver that ultimately prevailed in a tightly contested battle.
On offense, the Broncos were led by quarterback Bo Nix, who threw for 2 touchdowns and made crucial plays when it mattered most. Although Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford racked up impressive passing numbers with 390 yards, it was the dynamic receiving game of Davante Adams, who tallied 137 receiving yards, that kept Los Angeles competitive. Kyren Williams also contributed significantly on the ground for the Rams, rushing for 88 yards.
Defensively, the Broncos came up big when needed, highlighted by Talanoa Hufanga's two interceptions, which proved pivotal in stalling Rams drives. Brandon Jones led the charge with 10 total tackles, providing a strong presence throughout the game. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Hufanga's second interception set up a touchdown drive that ultimately sealed the victory for Denver.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 55 | 30 | 390 | 2 | 2 | 74.0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 34 | 17 | 186 | 2 | 1 | 73.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 15 | 88 | 5.9 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 17 | 49 | 2.9 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 6 | 15 | 2.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 4 | 7 | 1.8 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tyler Badie | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davante Adams | WR | 7 | 137 | 19.6 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Konata Mumpfield | WR | 4 | 93 | 23.3 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 6 | 70 | 11.7 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 8 | 62 | 7.8 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Pat Bryant II | WR | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 6 | 41 | 6.8 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Davis Allen | TE | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tyler Badie | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Nate Adkins | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Wallace | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Que Robinson | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eyioma Uwazurike | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonah Elliss | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Roach | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devon Key | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaun Dolac | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dondrea Tillman | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Hamilton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JL Skinner | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 4 | 4 | 2 | 48 |

