Rams lose 30-26 after blowing 16-point lead against Broncos
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 7:52 PM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
On September 28, the Los Angeles Rams led the Denver Broncos 16-0 at halftime but ultimately lost 30-26. The Rams struggled in the second half, failing to maintain their lead despite a promising first half where they outgained the Broncos. Key mistakes included a fourth-quarter pick-six from Matthew Stafford and significant special teams errors that contributed to the loss. This defeat marks the third time since the start of the 2025 season that the Rams have blown a 16-point lead, raising concerns about their ability to hold onto leads.
- •Rams held a 16-0 lead at halftime.
- •Stafford threw a crucial pick-six in the fourth quarter.
- •Rams were outscored 30-10 in the second half.
- •This is the third blown 16-point lead since 2025.
- •Rams' special teams contributed to poor field position.
- 7:52 PMYahoo Sports — Blowing big leads has become all too common for the Rams lately
"The Rams have now blown 3 leads of 16-plus points since the start of 2025 after blowing just 4 such leads in the previous 25 years.
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