Rams vs Broncos
Short answer: Rams vs Broncos Prediction. The Rams were narrow road favorites, and most models leaned their way. Denver won anyway, 30-26, after trailing 16-0 at halftime.
The Broncos erased a two-score deficit on Sunday Night Football, improving to 2-1 and dropping the Rams to 1-2. This guide covers what the pregame numbers said, where the prediction went wrong, and what the result means for both teams.
What Was the Setup for Rams vs Broncos?
Two contenders met in Week 3 with something to prove. The Rams had bounced back from a 27-7 loss to the 49ers in Australia with a 28-6 win over the Giants, while the Broncos followed a 31-10 Week 1 loss to the Chiefs with a 20-13 win over the Jaguars. Both teams reached their conference championship games last season, which is why this felt like an early Super Bowl litmus test.
History pointed to Los Angeles. The Rams had won each of the last five meetings. Denver’s edge was its home stadium, and altitude was part of the story.
Rams vs Broncos Injury Report
The injury list shaped almost every pregame take. Los Angeles had the bigger problem.
Rams Injuries
- Puka Nacua (WR): Out for a second straight game with a hip injury.
- Kamren Kinchens (S): Doubtful with a hamstring injury.
- Colby Parkinson (TE): Questionable with a knee injury, though Sean McVay said he was trending in the right direction.
- Jordan Whittington (WR): Expected back.
- Myles Garrett: Still on injured reserve. Sports Illustrated
Broncos Injuries
- Marvin Mims Jr. (WR): Listed as questionable with a foot injury.
- Running backs: J.K. Dobbins and R.J. Harvey were both hurting heading into Week 3.
Denver looked healthier everywhere except running back. That is the least important position for the spread, which is one reason bettors didn’t move the line much.
Key Matchups That Decided the Game
Matthew Stafford vs the Denver Pass Rush
This was the matchup everyone circled. Denver led the league with 68 sacks last year, and it ended the Rams’ first drive with a sack of Stafford. The Rams responded by getting the ball out quickly and leaning on the run. Their offensive line was a real strength: it ranked fourth in run block win rate at ESPN.
Davante Adams vs Patrick Surtain II
With Nacua out, Adams was the primary target. He had 8 catches for 195 yards and two touchdowns against the Giants the week before, but Surtain was expected to make life harder. It did get harder, and Adams still finished with a big night (more below).
Rams Run Game vs Denver Run Defense
Denver was allowing 5.1 yards per carry coming in, so Kyren Williams and Blake Corum were natural focal points.
Players to Watch
- Terrance Ferguson (TE): Caught 6 passes for 54 yards and a touchdown in Week 2, a useful secondary option with Nacua sidelined.
- Bo Nix (QB): He needed a clean game against an opportunistic defense.
- Sean McVay: His early-down run-heavy plan was the Rams’ best route to controlling the clock.
Rams vs Broncos Odds: Spread, Moneyline and Total
The market saw a coin flip with a slight Rams tilt. The spread stayed under a field goal all week.
| Market | Pregame number |
|---|---|
| Spread | Rams -2.5 (some books had it lower; it dipped to Rams -1 at one point) |
| Moneyline | Rams -126, Broncos +108 (FanDuel) |
| Total | 44.5 (some books listed 43.5) |
Odds move, so treat these as a snapshot of the market as it stood before kickoff.
Rams vs Broncos Prediction: What the Models Said
Short answer: Most models picked a low-scoring Rams win.
- Dimers gave the Rams a 59.9% win probability and projected a 22-20 final.
- The SportsLine model leaned Under 44.5 and projected 43 combined points.
My own read before kickoff was the same as the market’s: two strong defenses, two banged-up offenses, and a game likely to be decided by a possession. The logic held for one half. It fell apart in the second.
The total is the clearest miss. Forty-three to 44 points looked sensible, but the two teams combined for 56.
What Time Was Rams vs Broncos?
Kickoff was Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 8:20 p.m. ET (6:20 p.m. Mile High time, or 5:20 p.m. PT) at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. Source: Sportsbook Wire
Where to Watch Rams vs Broncos
TV Channel
The game aired on NBC, with Football Night in America starting at 7 p.m. ET. Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth and Melissa Stark called it.
Live Stream
Peacock streamed the game simultaneously with NBC. The NFL’s own streaming service also carried it in the US. The game is over, so what remains is highlights and replays.
Rams vs Broncos Score and Result
Final: Broncos 30, Rams 26.
The first half belonged to Los Angeles. The Rams outgained Denver 273-67 in the first half while holding the Broncos scoreless. But they led only 16-0, and Denver tied it 16-16 with 2:15 left in the third quarter on two touchdowns and two two-point conversions.
The fourth quarter was chaotic:
- Stafford was intercepted by Talanoa Hufanga on a 66-yard pick-six, putting Denver up 23-19. It was the 33rd pick-six of Stafford’s career, the most in league history.
- Stafford answered with a 48-yard touchdown pass to Konata Mumpfield for a 26-23 lead.
- On Denver’s winning drive, Josh Wallace was flagged for defensive pass interference on what looked like an interception, giving Denver a first down. The call became the game’s biggest talking point.
- Nix scored on a 1-yard dive with 47 seconds left.
- Hufanga intercepted Stafford in the end zone to end it.
Rams vs Broncos Stats
| Player | Line |
|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | 30-of-55, 390 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT |
| Davante Adams | 7 catches, 137 yards |
| Bo Nix | 17-of-34, 186 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT, plus the winning rushing score |
| J.K. Dobbins | 17 carries, 49 yards |
The stats say a lot about the pregame prediction. The Rams’ run-first plan gave way to a 55-attempt passing night, and Denver’s offense won on a few key plays, not sustained dominance.
What it means next: Denver visits the 3-0 49ers next. The Rams, now 1-2, face questions about closing games and about how long they can play without Nacua.
Fantasy note: Adams delivered back-to-back 100-yard games. Ferguson and the Rams’ tight ends remain worth watching as Nacua’s hip and Parkinson’s knee improve.
Rams vs Broncos FAQs
Are there Rams vs Broncos tickets?
This game has been played, so there are none for it. For future Rams or Broncos home games, buy through each team’s official ticketing page or the NFL’s official ticket exchange, which helps you avoid counterfeit listings.
What was the Rams vs Broncos prediction?
Most models picked the Rams narrowly. Dimers had them winning 22-20, and the spread was Rams -2.5 at most books. Denver won 30-26.
What were the Rams vs Broncos stats?
Stafford threw for 390 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. Nix threw for 186 yards with two touchdowns and one interception, and rushed for the winning score. Adams had seven catches for 137 yards.
Is there a Rams vs Broncos live stream?
The game aired on NBC and streamed on Peacock, but it has ended. Replays and highlights are the way to catch up now.
Where can I find the Rams vs Broncos Reddit game thread?
Fans usually gather in the team subreddits, r/LosAngelesRams and r/DenverBroncos, and in r/nfl. Search the subreddit for “Game Thread” plus the date.
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