Final2026 Week 3

Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, CO

Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Rams

Los Angeles Rams

Away

26

Denver Broncos

HomeWon

30

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Rams7901026
Broncos00161430

LAR 26DEN 30 Final

  • Passing leader

    Matthew Stafford

    LAR · QB

    22.9PPR pts

    30/55, 390 YDS, 2 TD, 2 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Kyren Williams

    LAR · RB

    21.8PPR pts

    15 ATT, 88 YDS, 6 REC, 70 REC YDS

  • Rams leader

    Davante Adams

    LAR · WR

    20.7PPR pts

    7 REC, 137 YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Talanoa Hufanga

    DEN

    2 INT, 1 TD, 1 SACK, 5 TKL

Broncos 30, Rams 26: Denver rallies from 16 down at halftime

Denver erased a 16–0 halftime deficit, outscoring Los Angeles 30–10 after the break to win 30–26. Los Angeles outgained the Broncos 482–257.

The Rams went 8-for-17 on third down and committed two turnovers.

Key advantages

  • +1 turnover margin DEN 1 · LAR 2 turnovers
  • +7% third-down rate DEN 54% · LAR 47%

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Why the Broncos Won

Denver won the turnover and third-down battles.

Team stats comparison, Rams vs Broncos
RamsStatBroncos
2Turnovers1
47%Third-down conversion54%
Other team stats
482Total yards257
5.9Yards per play4.3
82Plays60
34:29Time of possession25:31

Scoring Summary

The Broncos scored four touchdowns; the Rams scored two touchdowns and four field goals.

Scoring plays, Rams vs Broncos
TimeTeamPlayLARDEN
1st quarter
4:55LARMatthew Stafford → Tyler Higbee, 5-yard TD Takes leadHarrison Mevis XP70
2nd quarter
13:17LARHarrison Mevis 36-yard FG Extends lead100
4:43LARHarrison Mevis 35-yard FG Extends lead130
0:00LARHarrison Mevis 40-yard FG Extends lead160
3rd quarter
7:44DENBo Nix → Pat Bryant, 5-yard TDBo Nix → Jaylen Waddle, 2-pt conversion168
2:15DENBo Nix → Nate Adkins, 8-yard TD Ties gameBo Nix → Pat Bryant, 2-pt conversion1616
4th quarter
8:40LARHarrison Mevis 48-yard FG Takes lead1916
4:49DENTalanoa Hufanga 66-yard interception return TD Takes leadWil Lutz XP1923
3:38LARMatthew Stafford → Konata Mumpfield, 48-yard TD Takes leadHarrison Mevis XP2623
0:47DENBo Nix 1-yard TD run Game winnerWil Lutz XP2630

Fantasy Points: Rams vs Broncos, Week 3 2026

Fantasy leaders

  1. Bo NixDENQB25.1 PTSQB5
  2. Matthew StaffordLARQB22.9 PTSQB9
  3. Kyren WilliamsLARRB21.8 PTSRB5
  4. Davante AdamsLARWR20.7 PTSWR10

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Matthew StaffordLARQB22.9QB930/5539022213074.1Start/Sit →
Bo NixDENQB25.1QB517/341862147173.9Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Kyren WilliamsLARRB21.8RB5RB1588076700Start/Sit →
Davante AdamsLARWR20.7WR10WR———1371370Start/Sit →
Tyler HigbeeLARTE20.2TE6TE———118621Start/Sit →
Konata MumpfieldLARWR19.3WR17WR———84931Start/Sit →
Pat BryantDENWR14.4WR27WR———22441Start/Sit →
RJ HarveyDENRB10.7RB24RB26076410Start/Sit →
Nate AdkinsDENTE7.8TE24TE———2181Start/Sit →
Courtland SuttonDENWR7.6WR56WR———73460Start/Sit →
Jaylen WaddleDENWR6.4WR65WR114072100Start/Sit →
J.K. DobbinsDENRB6.3RB39RB174902140Start/Sit →
Davis AllenLARTE3.9TE36TE———32190Start/Sit →
Blake CorumLARRB3.5RB51RB61504200Start/Sit →
Troy FranklinDENWR3.1WR94WR———11210Start/Sit →
Tyler BadieDENRB2.4RB62RB12011120Start/Sit →
Terrance FergusonLARTE1.9TE53TE———2190Start/Sit →
Evan EngramDENTE0.0—TE———2000Start/Sit →
Colby ParkinsonLARTE0.0—TE———1000Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Los Angeles Rams

Snap Share

  1. Davante AdamsWR71 snaps83%
  2. Konata MumpfieldWR63 snaps73%
  3. Tyler HigbeeTE61 snaps71%
  4. Kyren WilliamsRB61 snaps71%
  5. Xavier SmithWR38 snaps44%

Target Share49 targets

  1. Davante Adams27%, 13 targets
  2. Tyler Higbee22%, 11 targets
  3. Konata Mumpfield16%, 8 targets
  4. Kyren Williams14%, 7 targets
  5. Blake Corum8%, 4 targets
  6. Other12%, 6 targets

Carry Share23 carries

  1. Kyren Williams65%, 15 carries
  2. Blake Corum26%, 6 carries
  3. Matthew Stafford9%, 2 carries

Denver Broncos

Snap Share

  1. Courtland SuttonWR58 snaps87%
  2. Jaylen WaddleWR49 snaps73%
  3. Pat BryantWR47 snaps70%
  4. Evan EngramTE40 snaps60%
  5. J.K. DobbinsRB33 snaps49%

Target Share31 targets

  1. Courtland Sutton23%, 7 targets
  2. Jaylen Waddle23%, 7 targets
  3. RJ Harvey23%, 7 targets
  4. Evan Engram6%, 2 targets
  5. J.K. Dobbins6%, 2 targets
  6. Other19%, 6 targets

Carry Share25 carries

  1. J.K. Dobbins68%, 17 carries
  2. Bo Nix16%, 4 carries
  3. RJ Harvey8%, 2 carries
  4. Jaylen Waddle4%, 1 carries
  5. Tyler Badie4%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Courtland SuttonDENWR5887%723%0
Davante AdamsLARWR7183%1327%0
Konata MumpfieldLARWR6373%816%0
Jaylen WaddleDENWR4973%723%1
Tyler HigbeeLARTE6171%1122%0
Kyren WilliamsLARRB6171%714%15
Pat BryantDENWR4770%26%0
Evan EngramDENTE4060%26%0
J.K. DobbinsDENRB3349%26%17
Xavier SmithLARWR3844%00%0
Colby ParkinsonLARTE3743%12%0
Adam TrautmanDENTE2740%00%0
Davis AllenLARTE3136%36%0
RJ HarveyDENRB2436%723%2
Nate AdkinsDENTE2334%26%0
Blake CorumLARRB2529%48%6
Terrance FergusonLARTE2226%24%0
Jordan WhittingtonLARWR2124%00%0
Tyler BadieDENRB1218%13%1
Troy FranklinDENWR1218%13%0
Adam PrenticeDENRB46%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Matthew StaffordLAR · QB22.926.9−4.0100%55 att—5529%00%
Davante AdamsLAR · WR20.722.7−2.083%27% tgt—000%1327%
Kyren WilliamsLAR · RB21.821.3+0.571%65% car—01565%714%
Tyler HigbeeLAR · TE20.219.2+1.071%22% tgt—000%1122%
Bo NixDEN · QB25.118.3+6.8100%34 att—34416%00%
Konata MumpfieldLAR · WR19.314.0+5.373%16% tgt—000%816%
J.K. DobbinsDEN · RB6.313.7−7.449%68% car—01768%26%
RJ HarveyDEN · RB10.713.4−2.736%23% tgt—028%723%
Jaylen WaddleDEN · WR6.412.8−6.473%23% tgt—014%723%
Courtland SuttonDEN · WR7.612.2−4.687%23% tgt—000%723%
Blake CorumLAR · RB3.510.6−7.129%26% car—0626%48%
Davis AllenLAR · TE3.95.2−1.336%6% tgt—000%36%
Evan EngramDEN · TE0.03.5−3.560%6% tgt—000%26%
Nate AdkinsDEN · TE7.83.5+4.334%6% tgt—000%26%
Pat BryantDEN · WR14.43.5+10.970%6% tgt—000%26%
Terrance FergusonLAR · TE1.93.5−1.626%4% tgt—000%24%
Tyler BadieDEN · RB2.42.40.018%4% car—014%13%
Colby ParkinsonLAR · TE0.01.7−1.743%2% tgt—000%12%
Troy FranklinDEN · WR3.11.7+1.418%3% tgt—000%13%

Team totals: Rams 49 targets and 23 carries; Broncos 31 targets and 25 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2026 season: 1.75 PPR points per target (68% catch rate), 0.60 per carry and 0.47 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Matthew Stafford

LAR · QB · 22.9 pts on 26.9 expected

30 of 55 passing for 390 yards, 2 touchdowns, 2 interceptions; 2 carries for 13 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 26.9 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Eagles. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Matthew Stafford →

Bo Nix Ran hot

DEN · QB · 25.1 pts on 18.3 expected

17 of 34 passing for 186 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception; 4 carries for 7 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 18.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat. Next up: Week 4 against the 49ers. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Bo Nix →

Davante Adams

LAR · WR · 20.7 pts on 22.7 expected

13 targets (27% of the team's), 7 catches for 137 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 22.7 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Eagles. Bet on the role more than the result.

Trend: Season high in targets (13).

Start/Sit: Davante Adams →

Kyren Williams Strong role

LAR · RB · 21.8 pts on 21.3 expected

7 targets (14% of the team's), 6 catches for 70 yards; 15 carries (65% of the team's) for 88 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 21.3 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Eagles. Bet on the role more than the result.

Trend: Season high in targets (7). Season high in carries (15).

Start/Sit: Kyren Williams →

J.K. Dobbins Volume, no payoff

DEN · RB · 6.3 pts on 13.7 expected

2 targets (6% of the team's), 1 catch for 4 yards; 17 carries (68% of the team's) for 49 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 13.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't. Next up: Week 4 against the 49ers. Bet on the role more than the result.

Trend: Season high in carries (17).

Start/Sit: J.K. Dobbins →

RJ Harvey

DEN · RB · 10.7 pts on 13.4 expected

7 targets (23% of the team's), 6 catches for 41 yards; 2 carries (8% of the team's) for 6 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.4 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the 49ers. Bet on the role more than the result.

Trend: Season high in targets (7).

Start/Sit: RJ Harvey →

Konata Mumpfield Ran hot

LAR · WR · 19.3 pts on 14.0 expected

8 targets (16% of the team's), 4 catches for 93 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 14.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat. Next up: Week 4 against the Eagles. Bet on the role more than the result.

Trend: Season high in targets (8).

Start/Sit: Konata Mumpfield →

Jaylen Waddle Unlucky

DEN · WR · 6.4 pts on 12.8 expected

7 targets (23% of the team's), 2 catches for 10 yards; 1 carry (4% of the team's) for 14 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 12.8 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't. Next up: Week 4 against the 49ers. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Jaylen Waddle →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Los Angeles Rams

  • Stock up: Davante Adams played 83% of the snaps, up from a 59% season average.
  • Stock up: Tyler Higbee played 71% of the snaps, up from a 23% season average.
  • Stock up: Konata Mumpfield played 73% of the snaps, up from a 48% season average.

Denver Broncos

  • Stock up: J.K. Dobbins led the backfield with 49% of the snaps after trailing RJ Harvey before this game.
  • Stock down: RJ Harvey lost the backfield lead: 36% of the snaps to J.K. Dobbins's 49%.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2026 through Week 3.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Rams defense and Broncos defense
Points allowed toRams DBroncos D
QBs15.817.6
RBs17.417.3
WRs29.427.4
TEs7.715.0

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Denver opened at 54% win probability, fell as low as 3%, then rallied to win.

Broncos win probability

Broncos win probability by game minuteBroncos started at 54%, stood at 6% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 10 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −22Stafford → Higbee, 5-yd TD54% → 32%Q1 4:55
  2. +38Nix → Adkins, 8-yd TD15% → 52%Q3 2:15
  3. +63Hufanga 66-yd pick-six23% → 86%Q4 4:49
  4. −70Stafford → Mumpfield, 48-yd TD89% → 19%Q4 3:38
  5. +97Nix 1-yd TD run3% → >99%Q4 0:47

Swing in Broncos win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Rams vs Broncos
Los Angeles RamsMeasureDenver Broncos
82Plays60
72%Pass rate58%
6.2Yds / dropback5.1
5.0Yds / carry3.1
8/17Third downs7/13

Efficiency edge Denver ran 22 fewer plays than Los Angeles.

  • Top targets
  • LAR Adams 27% · Higbee 22% · Mumpfield 16%
  • DEN Sutton 23% · Waddle 23% · Harvey 23%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Rams vs Broncos
ResultLARDEN
Touchdowns23
Field goals40
Punts45
Turnovers21
Missed field goals01

DEN turnover edge: +1

  • The Rams opened the scoring on their second possession, a 11-play, 63-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 22 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
LARQ1 15:007274:02Punt
DENQ1 10:58341:31Punt
LARQ1 9:2711634:32Touchdown
DENQ1 4:559403:36Missed FG
LARQ1 1:197493:02Field goal
DENQ2 13:17371:32Punt
LARQ2 11:4514637:02Field goal
DENQ2 4:437213:36Punt
LARQ2 1:0710541:07Field goal
DENQ3 15:00361:03Punt
LARQ3 13:57331:05Punt
DENQ3 12:5212425:08Touchdown
LARQ3 7:445-92:33Punt
DENQ3 5:117522:56Touchdown
LARQ3 2:15622:36Punt
DENQ4 14:394231:41Interception
LARQ4 12:58774:18Field goal
DENQ4 8:40381:37Punt
LARQ4 7:034532:14Interception
LARQ4 4:494771:11Touchdown
DENQ4 3:3810652:51Touchdown
LARQ4 0:478480:47Interception
About these numbers

The Broncos' interception touchdown is counted as a Rams interception, not as a Broncos possession. Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Rams vs Broncos Head-to-Head

The Rams and Broncos first met in 1972 and have played 16 times since.

All-time series
10–6Rams lead, 16 meetings since 1972
Postseason
0No playoff meetings
Largest Rams win
51–142022
Largest Broncos win
35–141997

Since 2021

1–1 Series tied

2 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. R = Rams win, B = Broncos win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 3)

The 2026 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Rams vs Broncos
RamsStatBroncos
1-2Record2-1
20.3Points per game20.0
417.7Yards per game275.0
6.3Yards per play5.0
21.0Points allowed per game23.3
272.7Yards allowed per game380.7

Rams vs Broncos Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
DEN −1.5Broncos covered by 2.5
Total
44.5Over: 56 points scored (by 11.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Broncos23.030+7.0
Rams21.526+4.5

Both offenses beat the market's expectation, and the Fantasy tab shows who cashed in.

Betting Trends

Last 2 meetings: Rams 1–1 ATS, overs 2–0.

Each team's 2026 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Los Angeles Rams

Against the spread
1–2
Over/under
1–2
ATS as favorite
1–1
ATS as underdog
0–1
ATS on the road
0–1

Denver Broncos

Against the spread
2–1
Over/under
1–2
ATS as favorite
2–0
ATS as underdog
0–1
ATS at home
2–0

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Rams and Broncos in Fantasy

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a Ram or a Bronco, these answer the week-to-week question.

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Rams vs Broncos Game FAQ

Who won the 2026 Rams vs Broncos Week 3 game?

The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Rams 30–26 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. The game was played at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, on September 27, 2026. See the Broncos' 2026 schedule.

What was the final score of Rams vs Broncos?

The final score was Broncos 30, Rams 26. The Rams led 16–0 at halftime, and the second half went Rams 10, Broncos 30.

What happened in the Rams vs Broncos game?

Denver erased a 16–0 halftime deficit, outscoring Los Angeles 30–10 after the break to win 30–26. Los Angeles outgained the Broncos 482–257. Bo Nix led all players with 17 of 34 passing for 186 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 4 carries for 7 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Rams committed 2 turnovers, the Broncos 1.

What was the game-winning score in Rams vs Broncos?

Bo Nix's 1-yard touchdown run with 0:47 left in the fourth quarter gave the Broncos a 30–26 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Rams vs Broncos?

Bo Nix led the game with 25.1 PPR fantasy points, the QB5 of Week 3, on 17 of 34 passing for 186 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 4 carries for 7 rushing yards and a touchdown. Matthew Stafford was next with 22.9 (QB9). See Bo Nix's 2026 game log.

Who led Rams vs Broncos in passing, rushing and receiving?

Matthew Stafford (LAR) led all passers with 30 of 55 for 390 yards, 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Kyren Williams (LAR) led in rushing with 15 carries for 88 yards. Davante Adams (LAR) led in receiving with 7 catches for 137 yards.

How many fantasy points did Bo Nix score against the Rams?

Bo Nix scored 25.1 fantasy points against the Rams in Week 3 of the 2026 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 17 of 34 passing for 186 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 4 carries for 7 rushing yards and a touchdown.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Rams vs Broncos?

Pat Bryant outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 14.4 PPR points on 3.5 xFP (+10.9). J.K. Dobbins fell furthest short, with 6.3 points on 13.7 xFP (−7.4). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Broncos come back to beat the Rams?

The Broncos' chances of winning fell as low as 3% in the fourth quarter. Bo Nix's 1-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Bo Nix's 1-yard touchdown run then put them ahead for good.

Which team won the turnover battle in Rams vs Broncos?

The Broncos won the turnover battle 2–1: the Rams gave the ball away 2 times and the Broncos 1 time. The Broncos won the game.

What is the all-time Rams vs Broncos record?

The Rams lead the all-time series 10–6 across 16 meetings since 1972.

When did the Rams and Broncos last play before this game?

Before Week 3 of 2026, they last met in the 2022 season on December 25, 2022, when the Rams beat the Broncos 51–14.

What was the closing spread for Rams vs Broncos?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Broncos −1.5, making the Denver Broncos 1.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 44.5. That implied about 23.0 points for the Broncos and 21.5 for the Rams.

Did Rams vs Broncos go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 44.5, and the teams combined for 56 points, 11.5 over the number.

Who covered the spread in Rams vs Broncos?

The Broncos covered by 2.5 against the closing line of Broncos −1.5. The final margin was 4 points.