Broncos get huge injury news ahead of Week 3 showdown with Rams

Key Points:

• The Los Angeles Rams entered the 2026 season with high expectations after acquiring star pass rusher Myles Garrett, cornerback Trent McDuffie, and bringing Aaron Donald out of retirement, but they were decisively beaten by the San Francisco 49ers in their season opener.
• Myles Garrett is set to undergo knee surgery and will be placed on injured reserve, missing at least four games including a key Week 3 primetime matchup against the Denver Broncos, significantly weakening the Rams' defense.
• Aaron Donald will return to the Rams' lineup but is expected to be on a snap count and still regaining form after two seasons away, potentially limiting his immediate impact against the Broncos.
• The Denver Broncos, boasting one of the NFL's top offensive lines, will have an advantage against the Rams' weakened pass rush in Week 3, but must first focus on challenging games against the Kansas City Chiefs and Jacksonville Jaguars in Weeks 1 and 2.
• Injuries continue to influence NFL team dynamics, and while the Rams' loss of Garrett is a setback, the Broncos need to secure wins against tough divisional rivals before capitalizing on the Rams' diminished defense.