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Rams fall to Broncos in close Week 3 matchup on Sunday Night Football

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 5:53 AM

Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Rams fall to Broncos in close Week 3 matchup on Sunday Night Football

Summary

The Los Angeles Rams lost to the Denver Broncos 24-20 on September 27, 2026, after relinquishing a 20-17 lead late in the game. Despite a promising first half where quarterback Matthew Stafford found success, the Rams struggled offensively in the second half and faced mounting pressure from the Broncos' defense. Key mistakes, including a critical fourth-quarter interception by Stafford, contributed to the loss, marking the Rams' third consecutive game in prime time and dropping their record to 1-2. Coach Sean McVay and Stafford face scrutiny for the team's failure to adapt to Denver's defensive adjustments in the second half.

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By the Numbers

•Rams led 20-17 before losing the game.
•Matthew Stafford threw a damaging fourth-quarter interception.
•Los Angeles' record drops to 1-2 after the loss.
•The team struggled offensively after halftime.
•Rams faced their third consecutive prime-time game.

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5:53 AMYahoo Sports — Rams most to blame for painful Week 3 SNF loss to Broncos

What they're saying

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The Los Angeles Rams did not simply lose Sunday night. They let a winnable game slip away in quite a painful fashion. Against the Denver Broncos, the Rams watched a 20-17 lead evaporate in the high-altitude pressure cooker. Los Angeles fell 24-20 and dropped to 1-2. The defeat was especially frustrating because Los Angeles had enough opportunities […] The post Rams most to blame for painful Week 3 SNF loss to Broncos appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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