Los Angeles
Rams
1-1
21
FINAL
42
Denver
Broncos
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Denver Broncos topped the Los Angeles Rams 42-21 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. The win solidifies the Broncos' early-season momentum as they look to establish dominance in the league.
Bo Nix delivered a standout performance for Denver, throwing for 296 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his strong arm and precision throughout the game. RJ Harvey complemented the passing attack with a powerful ground game, racking up 148 rushing yards, while Courtland Sutton emerged as a key target with 91 receiving yards, helping to keep the Rams' defense off balance.
Defensively, the Broncos were relentless, with Talanoa Hufanga making a remarkable impact by intercepting four passes, a feat that turned the tide in favor of Denver. Aaron Donald added pressure with a sack, but it was Hufanga's game-changing plays that ultimately sealed the Rams' fate. This defensive prowess combined with a potent offense proved too much for Los Angeles, marking a significant statement win for the Broncos.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 23 | 16 | 70% | 296 | 3 | 2 | 115.4 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 17 | 7 | 41% | 181 | 2 | 6 | 80.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 15 | 148 | 9.9 | 21 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 3 | 69 | 23.0 | 66 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 4 | 91 | 22.8 | 75 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 2 | 78 | 39.0 | 6 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 4 | 75 | 18.8 | 27 | 2 | 52 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 47 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 1 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Jordan Whittington | WR | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 13 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | — | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 27 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | — | 0 | 16 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Divine Deablo | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Stuard | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaquill Griffin | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

