Broncos’ defensive progress faces Rams’ offence in Week 3
Denver and Los Angeles enter the 2026 matchup at 1–1 after contrasting opening-week defeats and Week 2 wins.
The Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Rams meet in Week 3 with both teams seeking to move above .500. Their recent results set up a test of whether Denver’s defence can build on its Week 2 improvement against a high-powered Rams offence.
Denver opened with a 31–10 loss to Kansas City, then beat Jacksonville 20–13. The defence limited the Jaguars in the second half, though the source report notes Jacksonville still gained 95 yards on 24 carries.
Los Angeles lost 27–7 to San Francisco in its opener before responding with a 28–6 win over the New York Giants. The Rams’ 1–1 start mirrors Denver’s, but their Week 2 result showed a sharp recovery from the opening defeat.
Yahoo Sports, citing a ClutchPoints report, identifies the Rams’ offence as a significant challenge for Denver. It points to quarterback Matthew Stafford and coach Sean McVay, while noting receiver Puka Nacua may be unavailable with a hip injury.
The matchup will show whether Denver can sustain its defensive progress against Los Angeles after its uneven start to the season.
