Los Angeles
Rams
2-0
24
FINAL
27
Denver
Broncos
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Rams with a final score of 27-24, keeping their playoff hopes alive early in the 2026 season. Both teams entered the game looking for momentum, but it was the Broncos who ultimately emerged victorious in a tightly contested battle.
Matthew Stafford showcased his passing prowess for the Rams, throwing for 195 yards and three touchdowns, making him the standout performer for Los Angeles. However, it was J.K. Dobbins of the Broncos who stole the show on the ground, racking up an impressive 124 rushing yards, allowing Denver to control the pace of the game.
Defensively, the Broncos made crucial plays that shifted the momentum in their favor, highlighted by Nik Bonitto's two sacks and Ja'Quan McMillian's pivotal interception. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when McMillian picked off Stafford, setting up a game-winning drive that sealed the Broncos' hard-fought victory. With this win, Denver continues to build confidence as they navigate the early part of the season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 36 | 19 | 53% | 195 | 3 | 1 | 84.8 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 10 | 7 | 70% | 82 | 0 | 0 | 94.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 19 | 124 | 6.5 | 39 | 3 | 61 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 12 | 90 | 7.5 | 34 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 8 | 32 | 4.0 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 3 | 64 | 21.3 | 18 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 2 | 56 | 28.0 | 13 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 6 | 46 | 7.7 | 54 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 12 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 5 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaun Dolac | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon Diggs | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karene Reid | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Stuard | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 48 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 37 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

