Los Angeles
Rams
0-2
38
FINAL
39
Denver
Broncos
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 showdown, the Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Rams 39-38, improving their season record to 2-1. With both teams hungry for a win, the game showcased high stakes as they battled for supremacy in the early stages of the 2026 season.
Bo Nix led the Broncos' explosive offense, throwing for five touchdowns and showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers. RJ Harvey was a standout performer, racking up an impressive 164 receiving yards and adding 95 rushing yards, leaving the Rams' defense scrambling to contain him. Meanwhile, Matthew Stafford of the Rams threw for 389 yards, making it a fierce aerial contest between the two quarterbacks.
The defensive plays ultimately shaped the outcome of the game, with Riley Moss's key interception giving the Broncos a critical advantage. Byron Young of the Rams recorded 1.5 sacks, but it was the Broncos' ability to make crucial stops and capitalize on their offensive opportunities that made the difference. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Nix connected with Harvey for a touchdown that sealed the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 22 | 15 | 389 | 3 | 2 | 112.6 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 18 | 14 | 369 | 5 | 1 | 135.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 6 | 95 | 15.8 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 14 | 40 | 2.9 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 5 | 21 | 4.2 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 5 | 164 | 32.8 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 5 | 163 | 32.6 | 2 | 80 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 4 | 139 | 34.8 | 1 | 68 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 5 | 118 | 23.6 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 5 | 108 | 21.6 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Omari Evans | WR | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcelino McCrary-Ball | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen McCollough | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Banks | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dwight McGlothern | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Roach | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 21 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 59 |

