Los Angeles
Rams
2-0
24
FINAL
21
Denver
Broncos
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Los Angeles Rams narrowly defeated the Denver Broncos, with a final score of 24-21. This victory keeps the Rams in contention as they look to solidify their standing early in the 2026 season. The Broncos, on the other hand, are left searching for answers after a hard-fought battle at home.
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford showcased his veteran prowess, throwing for 327 yards and two touchdowns, leading his team to victory. Wide receiver Puka Nacua was a standout target, racking up 135 receiving yards, while Denver's RJ Harvey put up a strong fight on the ground with 101 rushing yards. The offensive fireworks from both teams kept fans on the edge of their seats throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Rams made crucial stops, highlighted by Kam Curl’s sack, which disrupted Denver’s rhythm. The turning point of the game came late in the fourth quarter when the Rams' defense held strong on a key drive, forcing the Broncos to settle for a field goal instead of a touchdown. This pivotal moment ultimately allowed Los Angeles to preserve their slim lead and secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 37 | 28 | 76% | 327 | 2 | 0 | 119.9 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 35 | 22 | 63% | 224 | 2 | 0 | 100.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 11 | 101 | 9.2 | 84 | 0 | 53 | 1 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 10 | 51 | 5.1 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 33 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 5 | 34 | 6.8 | 20 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 9 | 21 | 2.3 | — | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 9 | 135 | 15.0 | 70 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 6 | 96 | 16.0 | 35 | 1 | 34 | 1 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 7 | 92 | 13.1 | 21 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 6 | 69 | 11.5 | 13 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 6 | 62 | 10.3 | 15 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 10 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | — | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nahshon Wright | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'Davious White | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josaiah Stewart | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elandon Roberts | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Bosa | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JL Skinner | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Toriano Pride Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaq Thompson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Desjuan Johnson | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamin Davis | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome Baker | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 41 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 3 | 3 | 51 |

