Sunday Night Football: Broncos complete comeback, defeat Rams 30-26
Key Points:
- The Denver Broncos overcame a 16-0 halftime deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Rams 30-26, rallying with two touchdowns and two-point conversions to tie the game in the third quarter.
- Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson threw two touchdown passes, while the defense was instrumental with five sacks, 14 QB hits, and a crucial 66-yard pick-six by Talanoa Hufanga off Rams QB Matthew Stafford.
- Stafford set an NFL record with his 33rd career interception returned for a touchdown but also threw for 390 yards and two touchdowns in the loss.
- Controversial penalties against the Rams late in the game extended Denver’s possession, allowing them to score the go-ahead touchdown with under a minute remaining.
- The Broncos improve to 2-1 and will face the undefeated 49ers next week, while the Rams drop to 1-2 and travel to play the Eagles.