Broncos defense got back on track in Week 2, but real test comes vs. Rams
It’s been a tale of two weeks for both the Denver Broncos and the Los Angeles Rams so far in 2026, and now the two collide in Week 3 with both looking to get above .500 for the first time on the young season. The Rams were humiliated in prime time to open the season in Australia, falling to the 49ers 27-7 in a lifeless performance that was surely […] The post Broncos defense got back on track in…
In Week 2, the Los Angeles Rams made a strong comeback, defeating the New York Giants 28-6 to improve to 1-1 on the season. Meanwhile, the Denver Broncos also took a loss, falling to the Kansas City Chiefs 31-10 in Week 1. However, Payton and his defense staged a remarkable turnaround, defeating the Jacksonville Jaguars 20-13 in Week 2.
Now, both teams prepare to face off in a prime time game in Week 3, with the Rams potentially without their star player, Puka Nacua, who is a doubt to play due to a hip injury. If Nacua doesn't play, the Rams will have to rely on Davante Adams and a strong running game to overcome the Broncos' defense, which has struggled with run defense in the past.
The Broncos, on the other hand, will have to rely on their versatile secondary, led by Patrick Surtain II, to contain the Rams' potent offense led by Matthew Stafford and Sean McVay.
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