The Broncos beat the Rams 30–26 at home in Denver, moving to 2–1. The Rams fell to 1–2.
For the Broncos, Bo Nix went 17-for-34 for 186 yards with 2 touchdowns and 1 interception.
For the Rams, Matthew Stafford went 30-for-55 for 390 yards with 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Kyren Williams ran for 88 yards on 15 carries. Davante Adams caught 7 passes for 137 yards.
On defense, Josh Wallace (Rams) had an interception and Talanoa Hufanga (Broncos) had 1 sack, 2 interceptions and a defensive touchdown.
Recaps are written automatically from the final score and box score: player stats from nflverse (CC BY 4.0).
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford against Broncos quarterback Bo Nix. Lineups as listed before kickoff (Rams: Sep 27, 2026, 8:56 AM ET; Broncos: Sep 27, 2026, 8:56 AM ET).
Rams in this game: shotgun 61%, under center 39%, pistol 0% · one back 79%, two backs 12%, empty 10% · motion 68% (84 charted snaps).
As the team lists it: three receivers, one tight end and one running back. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Rams lined him up on most snaps.
Rams offense, 3 WR
WR#12Puka NacuaDoubtful (hip)Next up: Konata Mumpfield
Two tight ends: the top two receivers stay on the field and the second tight end lines up on the left end. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Rams lined him up on most snaps. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
Rams offense, 2 TE
LT#77 Alaric JacksonNext up: David Quessenberry
LG#73 Steve AvilaNext up: Beaux Limmer
C#65 Coleman SheltonNext up: Dylan McMahon
RG#69 Kevin DotsonNext up: Justin Dedich
RT#71 Warren McClendon Jr.Next up: Keagen Trost
WR#12Puka NacuaDoubtful (hip)Next up: Jordan Whittington
I-formation: two receivers and one tight end, with the quarterback under center and a fullback and running back stacked behind him. Two-back sets: 12% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement. No fullback on the depth chart, so the second tight end, Terrance Ferguson, is shown at fullback.
Rams offense, I-form
LT#77 Alaric JacksonNext up: David Quessenberry
LG#73 Steve AvilaNext up: Beaux Limmer
C#65 Coleman SheltonNext up: Dylan McMahon
RG#69 Kevin DotsonNext up: Justin Dedich
RT#71 Warren McClendon Jr.Next up: Keagen Trost
WR#12Puka NacuaDoubtful (hip)Next up: Jordan Whittington
Four receivers and no tight end: the next receiver on the depth chart comes in. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Rams lined him up on most snaps. Empty-backfield sets: 10% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
Rams offense, 4 WR
LT#77 Alaric JacksonNext up: David Quessenberry
LG#73 Steve AvilaNext up: Beaux Limmer
C#65 Coleman SheltonNext up: Dylan McMahon
RG#69 Kevin DotsonNext up: Justin Dedich
RT#71 Warren McClendon Jr.Next up: Keagen Trost
WR#12Puka NacuaDoubtful (hip)Next up: Xavier Smith
Broncos in this game: shotgun 64%, under center 33%, pistol 3% · one back 79%, two backs 15%, empty 6% · motion 69% (67 charted snaps).
As the team lists it: three receivers, one tight end and one running back. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Broncos lined him up on most snaps.
Two tight ends: the top two receivers stay on the field and the second tight end lines up on the left end. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Broncos lined him up on most snaps. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
I-formation: two receivers and one tight end, with the quarterback under center and a fullback and running back stacked behind him. Two-back sets: 15% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
Four receivers and no tight end: the next receiver on the depth chart comes in. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Broncos lined him up on most snaps. Empty-backfield sets: 6% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.