Broncos hang on to beat the Rams, who blow multiple leads and are a disappointing 1-2 to start this season
Key Points:
- The Los Angeles Rams lost to the Denver Broncos 30-26 after blowing a 16-0 halftime lead and a late fourth-quarter advantage, dropping their record to 1-2 despite being preseason Super Bowl favorites.
- The Broncos' game-winning drive featured a controversial pass interference call against Rams cornerback Josh Wallace and an illegal hands to the face penalty that extended the drive, leading to a Bo Nix 1-yard touchdown with 47 seconds left.
- Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford threw a crucial interception on the final play, sealing the Broncos' comeback victory; Stafford also threw a pick-six earlier in the fourth quarter, setting an NFL record with his 33rd career interception returned for a touchdown.
- Denver's offense struggled in the first half but rallied in the second, with Bo Nix connecting on key passes and conversions to erase the Rams' lead and secure the win.
- The Rams, missing injured key players Puka Nacua and Myles Garrett, have yet to live up to expectations this season, struggling in close games and failing to dominate as anticipated.