Los Angeles
Rams
2-0
20
FINAL
24
Denver
Broncos
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a closely contested matchup, the Denver Broncos held off the Los Angeles Rams, securing a 24-20 victory in Week 3 of the 2026 season. Both teams entered the game looking to solidify their standing early in the season, but it was the Broncos who ultimately emerged victorious, showcasing a balanced offensive attack.
Quarterback Bo Nix led the charge for Denver, throwing for 136 yards and two touchdowns, while Jaylen Waddle proved to be a reliable target, racking up 69 receiving yards. On the opposing side, Blake Corum was a standout for the Rams, rushing for 79 yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Broncos' efficient passing game.
Defensively, Patrick Surtain II made a critical impact for Denver with a key interception that shifted momentum in the second half. The Broncos' defense, while not overwhelming, played a pivotal role in stifling the Rams' late-game drives, allowing them to maintain their slim lead as the clock wound down. This performance not only boosts Denver's confidence but also sets the tone for their season ahead.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 20 | 14 | 136 | 2 | 0 | 122.0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 23 | 14 | 128 | 2 | 1 | 86.8 |
| Christian Kirk | WR | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Corum | HB | 7 | 79 | 11.3 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 9 | 47 | 5.2 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 6 | 34 | 5.7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 2 | 18 | 1 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Christian Kirk | WR | 3 | 2 | 0.7 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Red Murdock | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Young | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 39 |

