Los Angeles
Rams
1-1
16
FINAL
24
Denver
Broncos
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a pivotal Week 3 matchup of the 2026 season, the Denver Broncos secured a 24-16 victory over the Los Angeles Rams, solidifying their position in the competitive landscape of the league. This win not only boosts Denver's confidence but also puts them in a favorable spot early in the season.
Quarterback Jalen Milroe was the star of the show for the Broncos, throwing for an impressive 305 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Meanwhile, George Pickens emerged as Milroe's favorite target, racking up 114 receiving yards and consistently making plays to keep drives alive. Despite a modest ground game, Jonathan Taylor contributed with 26 rushing yards, adding balance to the Broncos' offensive attack.
Defensively, both teams had standout performances, but the Broncos' ability to contain the Rams was crucial. The Rams struggled to find consistent rhythm, and although Sydney Brown led his team with four tackles, the pressure applied by Denver was palpable. The game's turning point came when Milroe connected with Pickens for a touchdown late in the third quarter, allowing the Broncos to extend their lead and ultimately hold off a late Rams surge.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 26 | 17 | 65% | 305 | 3 | 1 | 127.8 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 32 | 18 | 56% | 240 | 2 | 0 | 101.0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 14 | 43 | 3.1 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 12 | 26 | 2.2 | 22 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Pickens | WR | 5 | 114 | 22.8 | 80 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 4 | 94 | 23.5 | 71 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 2 | 76 | 38.0 | 26 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 21 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Elijah Sarratt | WR | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 35 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 22 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 9 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Heyward | DT | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bosa | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Cameron Thomas | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wade Woodaz | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jabril Cox | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 43 |
| Cairo Santos | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 57 |

