Los Angeles
Rams
1-1
19
FINAL
27
Denver
Broncos
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Denver Broncos topped the Los Angeles Rams with a final score of 27-19, solidifying their position in the early part of the 2026 season. With both teams seeking a crucial victory, the Broncos managed to hold off the Rams, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive tenacity.
Leading the charge for Denver was quarterback Bo Nix, who threw for an impressive 339 yards and a touchdown. He connected with standout receiver Jaylen Waddle, who racked up 143 receiving yards, consistently moving the chains and keeping the Rams' defense on its heels. Additionally, running back J.K. Dobbins contributed 74 rushing yards, helping to sustain drives and control the tempo of the game.
Defensively, the Broncos were anchored by Nik Bonitto, who recorded 2.5 sacks, creating significant pressure on the Rams' offense. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Bonitto's relentless pursuit led to a critical sack, forcing a turnover on downs and allowing Denver to run out the clock. While Kam Curl of the Rams tallied seven tackles, it was the Broncos’ ability to disrupt the rhythm of their opponents that ultimately secured the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 36 | 24 | 339 | 1 | 0 | 106.1 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 34 | 19 | 197 | 0 | 0 | 72.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 16 | 74 | 4.6 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 16 | 46 | 2.9 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 4 | 8 | 2.0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Xavier Smith | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 9 | 143 | 15.9 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 5 | 76 | 15.2 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 4 | 74 | 18.5 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 6 | 73 | 12.2 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nik Bonitto | LEDG | 4 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JL Skinner | SS | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Malcolm Roach | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wesley Bailey | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Que Robinson | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaylen McCollough | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Stuard | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 23 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 42 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

