- Matchup: Los Angeles Rams vs Denver Broncos
- Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026
- Venue: Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, CO
- Broadcast: NBC
- Point Spread: Rams -2.5
- Total Points Over/Under: 45
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This Sunday, the Denver Broncos (1-1) will clash with the Los Angeles Rams (1-1) at Empower Field at Mile High. The Rams enter the game as 2.5-point favorites according to the latest odds, with a total points line set at 45.
So far this season, the Los Angeles Rams hold a record of 1-1. In their most recent outing, they secured a decisive 28-6 victory over the New York Giants. Quarterback Matthew Stafford threw for 327 yards, completing 22 of 31 passes with 4 touchdowns, achieving a QB rating of 131.3, while also registering 1 interception. Kyren Williams led the ground game with 12 carries for 85 yards, averaging 7.1 yards per attempt. Wide receiver Davante Adams was a highlight, catching 8 passes for 195 yards, averaging 24.4 yards per catch. The Rams finished their offensive performance with 163 rushing yards on 28 attempts, averaging 5.8 yards per carry, totaling 481 yards from 59 plays. On defense, Los Angeles allowed 14 completions on 32 attempts for 130 yards—a completion rate of 43.8%. Against the run, they conceded 52 yards on 21 carries, yielding an average of 2.5 yards per attempt.
Regarding scoring, the Rams average 17.5 points per game. Their rushing attack ranks 6th in the league with an average of 142.5 yards per contest. This season, they have amassed 771 total offensive yards and recorded 21 first downs, though they have also been penalized 10 times for 93 yards. They’ve turned the ball over 4 times (2 interceptions and 2 fumbles). In terms of scoring touchdowns, they’ve thrown for 4 passing touchdowns and recorded 1 rushing touchdown.
On the defensive side, the Rams have surrendered 335 passing yards, ranking 7th in the league, with an average of 167.5 yards allowed per game through the air and a completion rate of 59.1%. They’ve also permitted 226 rushing yards across the season, with 3 touchdowns allowed via pass. Overall, they are allowing 280.5 yards per game, positioning them 7th in the NFL, and yielding 4.4 yards per rush attempt and 113.0 rushing yards per contest, ranking 8th in terms of points allowed at 16.5 per game.
The Broncos head into this matchup also with a 1-1 record. In their last performance, they triumphed over the Jacksonville Jaguars with a score of 20-13. Quarterback Bo Nix achieved 288 passing yards, completing 22 of 31 attempts and recording 1 touchdown and 1 interception, resulting in a QB rating of 97.2 and an average of 9.3 yards per attempt. Running back Jonah Coleman contributed 39 yards on 10 carries, averaging 3.9 yards per carry. Jaylen Waddle was the top receiver, boasting 8 receptions for 138 yards, averaging 17.3 yards per catch. The Broncos’ rushing attack averaged 3.7 yards per carry, totaling 104 yards on 28 attempts, while they racked up 392 yards on 59 offensive plays, averaging 6.6 yards per play. Defensively, Denver allowed a 58.6% completion rate, giving up 173 passing yards on 17 of 29 attempts. They also conceded 95 rushing yards on 24 carries, averaging 4.0 yards per carry.
For the season, the Broncos are averaging 284.0 total yards per game, ranking 25th in the NFL. Their rushing offense averages 82.5 yards per game, with a cumulative total of 165 rushing yards. So far, they’ve committed 2 interceptions and conceded 1 fumble, generating 19 first downs. With a total of 105 yards lost to 17 penalties, Denver ranks 9th in the league for penalties. In the passing game, the Broncos have achieved 403 yards, averaging 201.5 yards per game, which positions them at 20th in the league. In terms of scoring, the Broncos are 28th in the league, averaging 15.0 points per game.
Defensively, the Broncos are allowing 22.0 points per game, ranking 13th in the NFL. They’ve conceded 2 passing touchdowns and allowed an average of 172.5 passing yards per game, ranking 8th in the league. Over the season, they have given up a total of 315 rushing yards (157.5 yards per game), with 3 rushing touchdowns. Denver’s defense has been on the field for 122 plays from scrimmage, ranking 20th in the NFL. Additionally, they have forced 2 turnovers (2 interceptions, no forced fumbles) this year, yielding 44 points in total.
Who will emerge victorious in this Rams-Broncos showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on the Rams -2.5
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