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 Peac**k, 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: Peac**k, 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.
