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Nix’s late touchdown, Hufanga’s two interceptions lift Broncos past Rams, 30–26

Denver erased a 16-point halftime deficit, went ahead on Bo Nix’s one-yard touchdown run with 47 seconds left and sealed the win with Talanoa Hufanga’s second interception.

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Tyler Higbee dives toward the goal line as Denver defenders tackle him during Rams–Broncos on September 27, 2026.
Tyler Higbee dives toward the goal line during the Rams–Broncos game in Denver on September 27, 2026. · Credit: Brevin Townsell / Los Angeles Rams
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Final: What decided the game

Final report checked September 27, 2026, at 10 p.m. MDT.

FINAL: Broncos 30, Rams 26Denver erased a 16–0 halftime deficit. Bo Nix scored on a one-yard run with 47 seconds remaining, and Talanoa Hufanga intercepted Matthew Stafford in the end zone on the final play to secure the victory.
The decisive swingsHufanga returned an interception 66 yards for a touchdown with 4:49 left. Stafford answered with a 48-yard touchdown pass to Konata Mumpfield at 3:38, before Nix’s winning run. Hufanga finished with two interceptions.
Game context & reporting notes

Both teams entered this Week 3 Sunday Night Football game at 1–1. The game is at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, with NBC carrying the broadcast.

Nacua is missing a second consecutive game. The Rams listed a hip injury; coach Sean McVay described groin soreness during the week. Mims was questionable with a foot injury before Denver confirmed he was inactive.

Denver tied the game in the third quarter on Nix touchdown passes to Pat Bryant and Nate Adkins, converting both two-point attempts. Harrison Mevis’s fourth field goal gave Los Angeles a 19–16 lead before the late exchange of touchdowns.

Stafford finished 30 of 55 for 390 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. Davante Adams caught seven passes for 137 yards. Nix completed 17 of 34 for 186 yards, two touchdowns and one interception, adding the winning rushing score. Los Angeles outgained Denver 482–257, but the Broncos converted all three red-zone trips into touchdowns.

Los Angeles played without Puka Nacua, Tutu Atwell and CJ Daniels Jr.; Denver was without Marvin Mims Jr. and Lil’Jordan Humphrey. The dashboard retains ESPN’s final score, statistics and scoring timeline. This final report was verified September 27, 2026, at 10 p.m. MDT; official statistics remain subject to correction.

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