Broncos stage 30-26 comeback win over Rams on Sunday Night Football
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Last updated Sep 28, 2026

The Denver Broncos rallied from a 16-point deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Rams 30-26 in Week 3 of Sunday Night Football. The Rams took a commanding lead into halftime at 16-0, but the Broncos began their comeback in the third quarter with a five-yard touchdown pass from Bo Nix to Pat Bryant. After forcing a Rams punt, Nix tied the game with another touchdown pass and a two-point conversion. Late in the game, a defensive play by Talanoa Hufanga, who intercepted a pass and returned it for a touchdown, gave Denver a brief 23-19 lead. The game saw multiple lead changes in the fourth quarter before Nix scored on a sneak and Hufanga secured the win with a final pick. The Broncos will face the San Francisco 49ers next week.
- •Broncos overcame a 16-point deficit to win.
- •Nix threw three touchdown passes in the game.
- •Hufanga returned an interception for a touchdown.
- •Rams led 16-0 at halftime but lost control in the second half.
- •Denver faces the San Francisco 49ers in Week 4.
- 3:57 AMYahoo Sports — Broncos overcome 16-point deficit in wild 30-26 comeback win over Rams
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