Rams fall to Broncos 30-26 in thrilling Week 3 contest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 3:59 AM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026

The Los Angeles Rams faced off against the Denver Broncos on September 27, 2026, at Empower Field, losing 30-26 in a closely contested game. The Rams built a 16-0 lead in the first half, holding the Broncos to just 67 yards. However, the Broncos rallied in the second half, tying the game at 16 after a touchdown and two-point conversion. Matthew Stafford's interception led to a Broncos pick-six, but he quickly responded with a touchdown pass to Konata Mumpfield, reclaiming the lead for the Rams. In the final moments, a controversial penalty allowed the Broncos to score again, and Stafford’s final pass was intercepted in the end zone. The Rams will next play the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 4.
- •Rams led 16-0 at halftime with a strong defensive showing.
- •Stafford threw a pick-six to give Broncos a late lead.
- •Mumpfield caught a 48-yard touchdown to briefly put Rams ahead.
- •Broncos scored the game-winning touchdown with 47 seconds remaining.
- •Rams will face the Eagles in Week 4 next Sunday.
- 3:59 AMYahoo Sports — Rams lose thriller to Broncos, 30-26: Instant analysis of Week 3 loss
"The Rams lost a heartbreaker to the Broncos as the two teams traded fourth-quarter touchdowns in an epic Week 3 thriller.
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