Los Angeles Rams at Denver Broncos: Week 3 Game Guide (2026)
Los Angeles Rams at Denver Broncos is Denver's home game for Week 3 of the 2026 season on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 5:20 PM PT at Empower Field at Mile High. Current status: Denver 30, Los Angeles Rams 26. This page keeps the confirmed game facts and any maintained preview or recap together at the same URL.
Game facts
Confirmed details for Los Angeles Rams at Denver Broncos. NFL scheduling details can change; this page omits unverified broadcast and game-day information.
- Matchup
- Los Angeles Rams at Denver Broncos
- Season and week
- 2026 · Week 3
- Date
- Pacific kickoff
- Venue
- Empower Field at Mile High
- Home/away
- Denver home game
- Game status
- Final
- Final score
- Denver 30, Los Angeles Rams 26
Broadcast Information
- Kickoff
- 5:20 PM PT
- Local TV
- NBC
- National broadcast
- Sunday Night Football on NBC.
- Stream
- Peacock · NFL+
NBC: Sunday Night Football telecast for this game.
Peacock: NBC says Sunday Night Football can be streamed on Peacock if you do not have NBC through a TV provider. NBC login access is available through the NBC app/site for customers who do have a participating TV provider.
NFL+: The Broncos say NFL+ includes live local and prime-time games on mobile and tablet devices, plus game audio.
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Game Day Guide
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This is a Broncos home game against the Rams at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday night, so the cleanest plan is to decide before you leave whether you are parking on-site, using rail, or taking the Denver Trolley and rideshare. The stadium says parking is limited, lots open 4.5 hours before kickoff, and official lots often sell out quickly, so early arrival matters if you want to drive. Entry prep is straightforward but strict: use the clear-bag policy, expect cashless payment, and remember there is no re-entry after ticket scan. For fans staying in Denver, the official Broncos Bar Network is the best place to look for a local game-day bar, and Tom’s Watch Bar downtown is a solid recurring sports-viewing option with lots of screens and sound. View Game Day Guide
This is a Broncos home game against the Rams at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday night, so the cleanest plan is to decide before you leave whether you are parking on-site, using rail, or taking the Denver Trolley and rideshare. The stadium says parking is limited, lots open 4.5 hours before kickoff, and official lots often sell out quickly, so early arrival matters if you want to drive. Entry prep is straightforward but strict: use the clear-bag policy, expect cashless payment, and remember there is no re-entry after ticket scan. For fans staying in Denver, the official Broncos Bar Network is the best place to look for a local game-day bar, and Tom’s Watch Bar downtown is a solid recurring sports-viewing option with lots of screens and sound.
Important Alerts
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General guidance: Parking is limited and early lots can fill quickly
Empower Field says on-site parking is limited, lots open 4.5 hours before kickoff, and official lots often sell out within the first two hours of opening. If you are driving, plan to arrive early or have an off-site backup.
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General guidance: No re-entry after ticket scan
Once a guest leaves the stadium after ticket scan, the same ticket cannot be used to come back in. Make any pregame food, bar, or family plans before you enter.
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General guidance: Decatur-Federal is a transit stop, not a parking workaround
RTD’s game-day notice says parking is not available at Decatur•Federal Station Park-n-Ride between 1 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. on Broncos game days. Use it as rail access, not as a place to leave a car for the event.
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Getting There
Light rail to Empower Field at Mile High Station or Decatur-Federal Station
Best for fans who want to avoid game-day traffic and parking searches.
Empower Field’s directions page identifies both stations as stadium rail access points. RTD’s W Line schedule includes those station names, and RTD says Decatur•Federal Station Park-n-Ride parking is not available during Broncos game-day hours.
Transportation detailsDenver Trolley Football Shuttle
Useful if you want a simple, low-stress return trip from downtown.
The shuttle runs for all Broncos home games. It departs from the Confluence Park Trolley stop behind REI at 1416 Platte Street and serves the Broncos Bridge Trolley stop under I-25, about 100 yards east of the stadium. Return rides start at the beginning of the fourth quarter and continue until 30 minutes after the game ends.
Transportation detailsRideshare or taxi
Best for fans who do not want to manage parking or rail after the game.
Rideshare drop-off is at the northeast corner near Gate 5 on Mile High Stadium Circle. Pickup is at 5th and Walnut St. at the Ball Arena Rideshare Lot, about a 15-minute walk east of the stadium. A taxi stand is outside the stadium on Bryant Street near Gate 5.
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Parking
Official stadium parking
Empower Field says on-site parking is limited. For Broncos home games, lots open 4.5 hours before kickoff, and the stadium says lots usually sell out within the first two hours of opening.
Parking detailsAccessible parking
ADA parking is first come, first served and cannot be purchased in advance. Guests with valid state-issued ADA placards or registrations may buy on arrival in Lot L, or in the ADA sections in Lot D or SRM Concrete (Lot G - ADA).
Parking detailsOff-site public lots
Nearby off-site options listed by the stadium include Ball Arena, Auraria Campus, Denver Aquarium, and Riverside Church at 2401 Alcott Street, Denver 80211. The stadium says pricing and availability vary and these lots are not controlled or monitored by Empower Field.
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Game Day Timeline
Typical: 4.5 hours before kickoff
Parking lots open
Official Broncos game parking opens 4.5 hours before kickoff at Empower Field at Mile High.
Typical: Two hours before kickoff
Denver Trolley service begins
The Denver Trolley Football Shuttle starts frequent roundtrips two hours before kickoff from Confluence Park behind REI.
Typical: Start of the fourth quarter
Trolley return service begins
Return rides on the Denver Trolley start at the beginning of the fourth quarter and continue until 30 minutes after the game ends.
Typical: 30 minutes after the game ends
Trolley service ends
The Denver Trolley says return rides continue until 30 minutes after the game ends.
Tailgates & Pregame
Official listing
Recurring option: General Broncos home-game tailgating
Location: Empower Field at Mile High parking lots
Starts: Check venue for this game
Tailgating is allowed in parking lots before publicly ticketed stadium events, including Broncos home games. Fans should still check the specific lot rules before setting up.
Event detailsOfficial listing
Recurring option: Ultimate Tailgate Experience
Location: Mile High Monument on stadium grounds
Starts: Check venue for this game
The stadium lists an Ultimate Tailgate Experience as a standing Broncos home-game option on site.
Event detailsOfficial listing
Recurring option: Ford Super Duty carpool section
Location: Lot A at Empower Field at Mile High
Starts: Check venue for this game
The stadium says the Ford Super Duty carpool section in Lot A is for vehicles with 4 or more patrons, and tailgating is not allowed there.
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Watch Parties
Viewing option: Denver Broncos Bar Network
Location: Denver and surrounding Broncos Country bars
Starts: Check venue for this game
Official Broncos bars are supposed to show every Broncos game with sound on. The team also notes that some Broncos Country fan clubs host watch parties at Bar Network locations.
Event detailsViewing option: Tom’s Watch Bar, Denver Coors Field
Location: 1601 19th Street, Unit 101, Denver 80202
Starts: Check venue for this game
A recurring sports-viewing venue with wall-to-wall 360° screens and 95+ screens. The venue says fans gather there to watch the Denver Broncos and other teams.
Event detailsSpecials
- Sunday hours listed as 11:00 a.m. to midnight.
Stadium Tips
Use the clear-bag rule
The stadium allows one clear bag up to 12" x 6" x 12" or a one-gallon clear freezer bag.
Official informationPlan for cashless purchases
Empower Field is cashless. Reverse ATMs are available on level 1 near sections 105, 114, 122 and 133, plus near Guest Relations Centers on levels 3 and 5.
Official informationDo not leave and expect to return
The stadium’s no-reentry rule means a ticket cannot be used again after you exit.
Official informationUse the official rail and shuttle options if you are cutting it close
The stadium is served by rail stations and the Denver Trolley, which gives you a known return option after the game instead of guessing on postgame traffic.
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Final
Final score and recap
Denver Broncos 30, Los Angeles Rams 26
The Denver Broncos defeated the Los Angeles Rams 30-26, overturning a 16-0 halftime deficit with all 30 of their points after the break. Denver scored 16 points while holding Los Angeles scoreless in the third quarter, then added 14 more in the fourth. The Rams answered with 10 fourth-quarter points, but Denver’s 30-10 second-half advantage was enough to secure the four-point victory. The defining statistical performance belonged to Talanoa Hufanga. The Denver safety accounted for both interceptions thrown by Matthew Stafford, returning them for 66 yards and taking one back for a touchdown. Hufanga also recorded five tackles, one sack, one tackle for loss, three passes defended and a quarterback hit. That production gave Denver points from its defense and helped offset a Rams passing attack that accumulated 390 yards. In a game decided by four points, his touchdown return was an especially important part of the scoring margin. Denver’s offense was led by Bo Nix, who completed 17 of 34 passes for 186 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. He also ran four times for seven yards and a touchdown, giving him a hand in three Denver offensive scores. The overall passing efficiency was modest—50 percent completions and 5.5 yards per attempt—but the two passing touchdowns mattered more than the raw yardage. Nix was also sacked only once for a seven-yard loss. Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace recorded the Rams’ interception and returned it 26 yards. The Broncos spread their receiving production rather than leaning on one high-volume target. Pat Bryant caught both of his targets for 44 yards and a touchdown, including a 39-yard reception, while Nate Adkins turned one of his two targets into an eight-yard touchdown. Courtland Sutton led Denver with 46 receiving yards on three catches, and RJ Harvey supplied a team-high six receptions for 41 yards. There were also missed opportunities: Jaylen Waddle caught only two of seven targets for 10 yards, although his lone rushing attempt gained 14. Denver’s conventional running game was less productive. J.K. Dobbins carried 17 times for 49 yards, an average of 2.9 per attempt, and his longest run was six yards. By comparison, Rams running back Kyren Williams gained 88 yards on 15 carries and added six catches for 70 yards. His 158 yards from scrimmage made him one of Los Angeles’ most productive players, even though he did not score. The Rams created considerably more through the air. Stafford completed 30 of 55 passes for 390 yards and two touchdowns, but his two interceptions and four sacks accompanied that production. Davante Adams caught seven passes for 137 yards, including a 49-yard reception, while Konata Mumpfield produced 93 yards and a touchdown on four catches. Tyler Higbee added eight receptions for 62 yards and the other receiving touchdown. Denver conceded substantial yardage, but Hufanga’s interceptions and the third-quarter shutout kept that output from deciding the game. The pass rush complemented the takeaways. Along with Hufanga’s sack, Nik Bonitto, Zach Allen and Eyioma Uwazurike each recorded one. Allen added five quarterback hits, the highest supplied total for either defense. Brandon Jones led Denver with 12 tackles, including 10 solo stops, while Pat Surtain II and Alex Singleton had eight tackles apiece. The volume of tackles reflects how much work the defense faced against Stafford and the Rams’ productive skill players. Special teams also provided Denver with useful field-position production. Rookie returner Kolbe Katsis totaled 107 yards on four kickoff returns and 39 yards on three punt returns. Punter Jeremy Crawshaw averaged 49.6 gross yards on five punts, placed two inside the 20 and had a long of 62. The kicking comparison favored Los Angeles: Harrison Mevis made all four field-goal attempts and scored 14 points, while Wil Lutz missed his only field-goal attempt and made two extra points. The useful takeaway for Denver is that this win did not come from controlling the box score in conventional fashion. The Broncos were outgained heavily through the air, struggled to generate consistent rushing yardage and missed a field goal. They won because their second-half scoring surged, Hufanga transformed Stafford’s mistakes into major defensive production, and Nix accounted for three offensive touchdowns. It was an uneven performance, but the verified result shows Denver found enough contributions across offense, defense and the return game to overcome its scoreless first half.
- Denver erased a 16-0 halftime deficit by outscoring Los Angeles 30-10 in the second half, including a 16-0 third quarter.
- Talanoa Hufanga intercepted Matthew Stafford twice, returned the picks for 66 yards and scored one of Denver’s touchdowns.
- Bo Nix accounted for three offensive touchdowns, while Pat Bryant and Nate Adkins caught his two scoring passes.
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