Brief

Rams lose 30-26 after blowing 16‑point halftime lead to Broncos

The Rams’ 16‑0 advantage at halftime vanished as the Broncos rallied, ending the game 30‑26 in Denver.

By Felo News Desk · Published Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:20:21 GMT

The Los Angeles Rams were defeated by the Denver Broncos 30‑26 at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday night, after holding a 16‑0 lead at the break. Matthew Stafford threw two touchdown passes and Harrison Mevis added four field goals, but the Broncos’ offense, led by Bo Nix, staged a comeback that included a one‑yard touchdown run with 47 seconds left.

Game recap

Stafford connected with Tyler Higbee for a touchdown and Mevis kicked three field goals to build a 16‑0 halftime advantage. In the second half, Nix threw a five‑yard touchdown to Pat Bryant and a two‑point conversion to Jaylen Waddle, cutting the lead to 10. An eight‑yard touchdown to Nate Adkins and another two‑point conversion tied the game at 23‑23. The Rams’ defense forced a turnover when Josh Wallace intercepted a pass, but safety Talanoa Hufanga returned a Broncos interception 66 yards for a touchdown, giving Denver a 23‑19 lead. Stafford’s 48‑yard touchdown to Konata Mumpfield put the Rams ahead 26‑23, but Nix’s final one‑yard run and a late interception by Hufanga sealed the win.

Stafford finished 30 of 55 for 390 yards, with four sacks. Davante Adams had seven catches for 137 yards, and Kyren Williams rushed for 88 yards and caught 70 yards. Nix completed 17 of 34 for 186 yards.

Impact on the Rams

The loss drops the Rams to 1‑2 for the season, a record they have only had once before, in 2024. Under 10th‑year coach Sean McVay, the team will face the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia next Sunday.

Key facts

Rams lost 30‑26 to Broncos (latimes.com)
Rams led 16‑0 at halftime (latimes.com)
Bo Nix scored two second‑half touchdowns (latimes.com)
Talanoa Hufanga returned an interception 66 yards for a touchdown (latimes.com)
Matthew Stafford completed 30 of 55 passes for 390 yards (latimes.com)

Background

The Rams had recently defeated the New York Giants 28‑6, limiting them to two field goals. The Broncos’ defensive collapse earlier in the season highlighted their defensive frailties.