The Denver Broncos return to primetime this weekend to host the Los Angeles Rams in a high-stakes Week 3 Sunday Night Football showdown. Both teams enter the matchup at Empower Field at Mile High holding identical 1-1 records, looking to build momentum early in the 2026 NFL season.
Kickoff is scheduled for Sunday, September 27, at 6:20 p.m. Mountain Time (8:20 p.m. Eastern Time). The game will be nationally televised on NBC and available in Spanish on Universo. Fans looking to stream the action can tune in via Peacock, FuboTV, or through NFL+ on mobile devices.
Broadcast and Game Details
- Matchup: Los Angeles Rams at Denver Broncos
- Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026
- Kickoff Time: 6:20 p.m. MT / 8:20 p.m. ET
- Location: Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado
- TV Channel: NBC
- Streaming: Peacock, FuboTV, NFL+ (mobile)
- Radio: Westwood One
Veteran broadcaster Mike Tirico will handle play-by-play duties alongside analyst Cris Collinsworth, with Melissa Stark reporting live from the sidelines.
Matchup Outlook and Key Storylines
The Los Angeles Rams hold a 10-5 advantage in the all-time series against Denver, including five consecutive victories. Entering Week 3 as slight road favorites, the Rams boast a high-powered offense led by quarterback Matthew Stafford, running back Kyren Williams, and wide receiver Davante Adams. Williams enters the contest following three straight 1,000-yard rushing seasons, while Adams looks to continue his strong form after registering 195 receiving yards and two touchdowns in a previous outing.
For Denver, the defense faces a critical test in generating a consistent pass rush against Stafford. If the Broncos’ front seven can disrupt the pocket, it could turn the tide of the game. Otherwise, quarterback Bo Nix and the Denver offense-featuring key pass-catchers Courtland Sutton and Jaylen Waddle-will need to match the Rams score-for-score in front of the home crowd.
