Los Angeles
Rams
0-2
26
FINAL
29
Denver
Broncos
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup of the 2026 season, the Denver Broncos held off the Los Angeles Rams with a final score of 29-26. Both teams were looking to establish momentum early in the season, but it was Denver that came out on top in a closely contested affair.
Quarterback Bo Nix was the standout performer for the Broncos, throwing for 270 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Courtland Sutton also made a significant impact, racking up 102 receiving yards and providing Nix with a reliable target throughout the game. On the other side, Kyren Williams led the Rams' ground attack with 93 rushing yards but couldn't quite propel his team to victory.
Defensively, the Broncos stepped up when it mattered most. D.J. Jones recorded two crucial sacks that disrupted the Rams’ offensive rhythm, while Pat Surtain II led the team with four total tackles, helping to contain Los Angeles' scoring opportunities. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Broncos' defense held the Rams to a field goal, allowing Denver to maintain their narrow lead and secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 28 | 16 | 270 | 3 | 1 | 110.7 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 24 | 17 | 187 | 2 | 0 | 121.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 12 | 93 | 7.8 | 1 | 50 | 1 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 13 | 24 | 1.8 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 4 | 5 | 1.3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 7 | 102 | 14.6 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 6 | 82 | 13.7 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 2 | 77 | 38.5 | 0 | 52 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 56 | 28.0 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 6 | 32 | 5.3 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Jones | DT | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deacon Jones | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JL Skinner | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Turner | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen McCollough | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Champ Bailey | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Shaun Dolac | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grant Stuard | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Mevis | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 31 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

