Kicker Harrison Mevis booted a 48-yard field goal in the fourth quarter to carry the Los Angeles Rams to a 19-16 victory over the Denver Broncos on September 27, 2026. Playing on Sunday Night Football at Empower Field at Mile High, Los Angeles built a comfortable halftime lead before surviving a furious second-half comeback attempt by Denver.
Early Dominance Builds Los Angeles Lead
Los Angeles took control of the game early by establishing a clean offensive rhythm. Quarterback Matthew Stafford led the opening surge, completing 19 of 32 passes for 190 yards on the night. The Rams put together their primary scoring drive when Stafford threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to tight end Tyler Higbee, capping off a series boosted by a 22-yard connection to wide receiver Davante Adams.
Rams running back Kyren Williams added spark to the offense with a 30-yard run and an 18-yard catch along the sideline. Los Angeles capitalized on these gains through the leg of Harrison Mevis, who drilled three first-half field goals from 36, 35, and 40 yards out. By halftime, the Rams held a commanding 16-0 advantage while their defense kept Denver quiet, highlighted by inside linebacker Omar Speights sacking Denver quarterback Bo Nix.
Denver’s Second-Half Comeback
The Broncos found their momentum early in the second half after kicker Wil Lutz missed a 43-yard field goal attempt. Denver’s defense stiffened up, generating multiple sacks on Stafford led by defensive end Zach Allen, safety Talanoa Hufanga, and linebacker Nik Bonitto.
Bo Nix pulled Denver back into contention by directing two scoring drives. Nix hit wide receiver Pat Bryant for a 5-yard touchdown pass and followed up with a two-point conversion pass to Jaylen Waddle. Moments later, Nix connected with tight end Nate Adkins on an 8-yard touchdown pass. Nix then found Bryant again for another two-point conversion, completing a 16-point comeback to tie the game at 16-16.
Late Big Plays Secure Rams Victory
With the game tied in the fourth quarter, Stafford delivered a crucial big play by hitting Davante Adams deep downfield for a 49-yard completion to put Los Angeles inside Denver territory. The drive stalled, but Mevis came through with his fourth field goal of the night, splitting the uprights from 48 yards to reclaim a 19-16 lead for the Rams.
Denver had a chance to answer, but the Los Angeles defense held firm. Defensive end Aaron Donald applied pressure on a key third down to force an incomplete pass. On Denver’s final effort, Rams cornerback Josh Wallace intercepted a pass from Nix at a pivotal moment, securing the possession and allowing Los Angeles to run out the clock for the win.
