Talanoa Hufanga (9) of the Denver Broncos celebrates his game-ending interception on a pass by Matthew Stafford (9) of the Los Angeles Rams with Jahdae Barron (23) during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 30-26 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Josh Wallace (30) of the Los Angeles Rams gets called for a pass interference penalty as he shoves Pat Bryant (13) of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 30-26 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)- Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos steps out of bounds just shy of the goal line during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 30-26 win over the Los Angeles Rams at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos reaches the ball over the goal line for the go-ahead touchdown during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 30-26 win over the Los Angeles Rams at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos celebrates his go-ahead touchdown run with Courtland Sutton (14) during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 30-26 win over the Los Angeles Rams at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos hauls in a pass from Bo Nix (10) as Josh Wallace (30) of the Los Angeles Rams defends during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 30-26 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Offensive coordinator Davis Webb of the Denver Broncos looks at his play sheet during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 30-26 win over the Los Angeles Rams at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- The crowd erupts as Talanoa Hufanga (9) of the Denver Broncos takes an interception on a ball thrown by Matthew Stafford (9) of the Los Angeles Rams to the house during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 30-26 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Talanoa Hufanga (9) of the Denver Broncos sacks Matthew Stafford (9) of the Los Angeles Rams during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 30-26 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Talanoa Hufanga (9) of the Denver Broncos celebrates sacking Matthew Stafford (9) of the Los Angeles Rams during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 30-26 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Eyioma Uwazurike (96) of the Denver Broncos celebrates sacking Matthew Stafford (9) of the Los Angeles Rams during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 30-26 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Matthew Stafford (9) of the Los Angeles Rams communicates as the crowd roars before the snap during the fourth quarter of the Denver Broncos’ 30-26 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Davante Adams (17) of the Los Angeles Rams hauls in a pass as Pat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos defends during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 30-26 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Head coach Sean Payton of the Denver Broncos watches the action during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 30-26 win over the Los Angeles Rams at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Konata Mumpfield #4 of the Los Angeles Rams celebrates a touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter at Empower Field At Mile High on Sept. 27, 2026 in Denver. (Photo by Justin Tafoya/Getty Images)
- Denver Broncos safety Talanoa Hufanga (9) reacts after returning an interception for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
- Denver Broncos' Kolbe Katsis, top left, is hit by Los Angeles Rams' Shaun Dolac, center, and Tyler Higbee, bottom, while returning a punt during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
- Denver Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, left, catches a two-point conversion pass against Los Angeles Rams cornerback Josh Wallace during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
- Denver Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant reacts after catching a touchdown pass against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
- Nate Adkins #45 of the Denver Broncos celebrates with teammate Jaylen Waddle #17 after scoring a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during the third quarter at Empower Field At Mile High on Sept. 27, 2026 in Denver. (Photo by Justin Tafoya/Getty Images)
- Jonah Elliss (52) of the Denver Broncos pops Kyren Williams (23) of the Los Angeles Rams during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Davante Adams (17) of the Los Angeles Rams celebrates a first down reception during the first quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Head coach Sean McVay of the Los Angeles Rams shouts at the officials during the first quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Mike McGlinchey (69) of the Denver Broncos looks up at the south scoreboard during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos passes during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- RJ Harvey (12) of the Denver Broncos runs as Trent McDuffie (22) of the Los Angeles Rams pursues him during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Matthew Stafford (9) of the Los Angeles Rams passes during the first quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Nik Bonitto (15) of the Denver Broncos sacks Matthew Stafford (9) of the Los Angeles Rams during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Nik Bonitto (15) of the Denver Broncos sacks Matthew Stafford (9) of the Los Angeles Rams during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Nik Bonitto (15) of the Denver Broncos celebrates with Justin Strnad (40) after sacking Matthew Stafford (9) of the Los Angeles Rams during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Denver Broncos fan Logan Salcedo reaches for an autograph from Jaylen Waddle (17) before the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Fans head into Empower Field at Mile High before the Denver Broncos host the Los Angeles Rams in an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
- Denver Broncos fan Katheirne Highland prepares to cook during a tailgate party outside Empower Field at Mile High before the Broncos host the Los Angeles Rams in an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
- Los Angeles Rams fan takes part in a tailgate party outside before the Denver Broncos host the Rams in an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
- Denver Broncos fans Manuel Martinez and his son, Alyus, watch warmups before the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Vice Chairman of Kroenke Sports & Entertainment Josh Kroenke stands on the sideline before the game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Owner Stan Kroenke of the Los Angeles Rams walks with his son, Josh, before the game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton, left, talks to former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin prior to an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, in Denver, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
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Talanoa Hufanga (9) of the Denver Broncos celebrates his game-ending interception on a pass by Matthew Stafford (9) of the Los Angeles Rams with Jahdae Barron (23) during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 30-26 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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By AAron Ontiveroz | aontiveroz@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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The Denver Broncos hosted the Los Angeles Rams at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. Denver came back to win 30-26 after trailing by 16 at the half.
