Broncos rally past Rams 30-26 as coach urges stronger starts

Broncos rally past Rams 30-26 as coach urges stronger starts

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The Denver Broncos rallied to defeat the Los Angeles Rams 30-26 on September 20, and head coach Sean Payton said the team must improve its early-game performance, according to ESPN. The comeback erased a 16-0 halftime hole, improving Denver to 2-1 and dropping Los Angeles to 1-2, according to NBC Sports. Earlier in the week, the Broncos said they would focus on boosting third-down efficiency and the running game against the Rams, Mile High Report said.

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Denver Broncos Los Angeles Rams Matthew Stafford Vance Joseph Puka Nacua RJ Harvey J.K. Dobbins Jonah Coleman Sean Payton Davis Webb Myles Garrett

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Denver, Colorado, United States Los Angeles, California, United States New York, New York, United States

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September 28, 2026
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Officials' late-game call sparks controversy in Broncos' win over Rams
Officials' late-game call sparks controversy in Broncos' win over Rams

SB Nation • 28 Sep 15:09

Denver defeated Los Angeles 30-26 after a defensive pass interference ruling gave the Broncos a first down in the final minutes, prompting debate over the officiating.

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Rams surrender 16-point lead, fall 30-26 to Broncos
Rams surrender 16-point lead, fall 30-26 to Broncos

Los Angeles Times • 28 Sep 07:15

Los Angeles rallied to a 16-0 halftime advantage but Denver erased the deficit, sealing the win with a fourth-quarter interception return as time expired.

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Broncos rally to beat Rams but coach seeks stronger starts
Broncos rally to beat Rams but coach seeks stronger starts

ESPN • 28 Sep 06:22

Denver overcame a 16-0 halftime deficit to defeat Los Angeles 30-26, while head coach Sean Payton said the team must improve its early-game performance.

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Broncos rally past Rams 30-26 in Sunday night comeback
Broncos rally past Rams 30-26 in Sunday night comeback

nbcsports.com • 28 Sep 04:18

Denver overcame a 16-0 halftime deficit to defeat Los Angeles 30-26, snapping a 2-1 start to the season.

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Broncos defeat Rams 30-26 after rally in second half
Broncos defeat Rams 30-26 after rally in second half

sports.yahoo.com • 28 Sep 03:55

Denver overcame a 16-0 halftime deficit to beat Los Angeles 30-26, improving to 2-1 while the Rams fell to 1-2.

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Broncos rally from 16-0 halftime deficit to tie Rams 16-16
Broncos rally from 16-0 halftime deficit to tie Rams 16-16

NBC Sports • 28 Sep 02:50

Quarterback Bo Nix led Denver with two touchdowns and two two-point conversions in the third quarter, erasing a 16-0 halftime hole and leveling the game against the Los Angeles Rams.

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September 24, 2026
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Broncos aim to improve third-down efficiency and running game against Rams on Sunday night
Broncos aim to improve third-down efficiency and running game against Rams on Sunday night

Mile High Report • 24 Sep 12:00

Denver will look to sustain its rushing attack and fix third-down and red-zone conversion issues as it faces the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday Night Football.

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