Broncos rally to overcome Rams in dramatic Sunday Night Football contest
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 5:15 AM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
The Denver Broncos staged a thrilling comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams 30-26 on Sunday Night Football. After a scoreless first half and trailing 16-0 at halftime, Denver rallied in the second half, highlighted by Talanoa Hufanga's interceptions and a crucial touchdown from Bo Nix. The Rams struggled to maintain their lead, with defensive issues allowing the Broncos to tie the game and eventually pull ahead. Hufanga capped off the evening with a game-ending interception as time expired.
- •Broncos were shut out in the first half, trailing 16-0 at halftime.
- •Talanoa Hufanga scored a pick-six and had another interception to end the game.
- •Bo Nix threw two touchdown passes and excelled in the second half.
- •Davante Adams had 7 catches for 137 yards for the Rams.
- •The Rams lost momentum after an injury sidelined cornerback Jaylen Watson.
- 5:15 AMYahoo Sports — Winners and Losers from the Denver Broncos’ 30-26 victory over the Los Angeles Rams
- 4:18 AMYahoo Sports — Bo Nix and Talanoa Hufanga lead the Broncos past the Rams 30-26 in a Sunday night thriller
- 4:17 AMYahoo Sports — Bo Nix sizzles, Rams D fizzles. Winners and losers of Broncos' comeback
"Bo Nix's keeper from inches outside the goal line with 47 seconds left powered the Broncos past the Rams 30-26 on Sunday night, capping a wild final five minutes that included a 66-yard pick-6 by Denver and a quick touchdown response by Los Angeles. After Nix put the Broncos (2-1) in front by reaching over the scrum with both hands gripping the football, Matthew Stafford, whose 17 comebacks in the last 2 minutes are the most by any active quarterback, drove the Rams to the Denver 14, where he spiked the ball with 2 seconds left.
"There is A LOT to unpack from this up-and-down rollercoaster of emotions thriller that thankfully ended in a Broncos victory. So, here are my winners and losers from the Broncos' 30-26 victory over the Rams.
"What started as a blowout-in-the-making turned into a thriller on Sunday Night Football. Here are the winners and losers from the Broncos comeback.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 28, 2026, 5:15 AMWinners and Losers from the Denver Broncos’ 30-26 victory over the Los Angeles Rams
There is A LOT to unpack from this up-and-down rollercoaster of emotions thriller that thankfully ended in a Broncos victory. So, here are my winners and losers from the Broncos' 30-26 victory over the Rams.
- Yahoo SportsSep 28, 2026, 4:18 AMBo Nix and Talanoa Hufanga lead the Broncos past the Rams 30-26 in a Sunday night thriller
Bo Nix's keeper from inches outside the goal line with 47 seconds left powered the Broncos past the Rams 30-26 on Sunday night, capping a wild final five minutes that included a 66-yard pick-6 by Denver and a quick touchdown response by Los Angeles. After Nix put the Broncos (2-1) in front by reaching over the scrum with both hands gripping the football, Matthew Stafford, whose 17 comebacks in the last 2 minutes are the most by any active quarterback, drove the Rams to the Denver 14, where he spiked the ball with 2 seconds left.
- Yahoo SportsSep 28, 2026, 4:17 AMBo Nix sizzles, Rams D fizzles. Winners and losers of Broncos' comeback
What started as a blowout-in-the-making turned into a thriller on Sunday Night Football. Here are the winners and losers from the Broncos comeback.
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