Rams vs Broncos predictions, graded
Los Angeles Rams at Denver Broncos · Week 3, 2026 · Sun, Sep 27 · Final: Rams 26, Broncos 30 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Rams vs Broncos? Of 23 pundits with a call on record, 15 take the Broncos and 8 take the Rams. 7 named a score; the median has the Broncos by 2. The Broncos won 30-26, so 15 of 23 had the winner. Their graded calls averaged 72 out of 100.
Who the room took
23 pundits · each counted once, by their latest callRams vs Broncos picks by outlet
Each pundit counted once, at the outlet or show their latest call ran on. An outlet is listed when two or more of its pundits have picked.
- CBS SportsRams 3, Broncos 2
- Locked On Broncos (podcast)all 3 Broncos
- Locked On Rams (podcast)Rams 2, Broncos 1
- Football 301 with Nate Tice (podcast)all 2 Broncos
- Fox Sports Radio (podcast)all 2 Broncos
- The Rich Eisen Show (podcast)all 2 Broncos
- The Richard Sherman Podcast (podcast)Broncos 1, Rams 1
The other 4 pundits write or talk elsewhere: Broncos 2, Rams 2.
Rams vs Broncos score predictions
7 pundits named a score; the median call is Broncos by 2, and the final was Broncos by 4.
Each dot is one pundit’s latest score call, placed at the winning margin it named. The solid bar is how the game actually finished. Hover or tap a dot for the pundit and the score.
- Chris SimmsBroncos 24, Rams 21Hit · 98
- Jordan DajaniBroncos 26, Rams 24Hit · 95
- Jared DubinRams 24, Broncos 17Close · 43
- Mitchell EisensteinBroncos 24, Rams 21Hit · 98
- Tyler SullivanRams 23, Broncos 20Close · 48
- Pete PriscoRams 30, Broncos 23Close · 43
- John BreechBroncos 23, Rams 21Hit · 95
Rams at Broncos: how they came in
The Rams are 1-1; the Broncos are 1-1. On win totals, 15 pundits put the Rams at 11.8 wins on average, and 15 pundits put the Broncos at 10.9 wins on average.
Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado
- Record coming in
- 1-1 · 35 scored, 33 allowed
- Unit ranks
- offense 10th, defense 13th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 12-5
- Win-total calls
- 17 pundits · average 11.8 · 3 to 17 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 1 of 2 Rams games
- Record coming in
- 1-1 · 30 scored, 44 allowed
- Last games
- W 20-13 vs Jaguars Week 2
- L 10-31 at Chiefs Week 1
- Unit ranks
- offense 24th, defense 7th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 14-3
- Win-total calls
- 15 pundits · average 10.9 · 9.5 to 13 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 0 of 2 Broncos games
Rams and Broncos players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (69 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Rams
- Matthew StaffordStarting QB · QB
2,374 passing yards · 16 TD, 9 INT · 66.5% completions · 9 games · 4th in the NFL in passing yards
Matthew Stafford to be 1st on the depth chart
“Stafford's our guy. This is Matthews' team. He was always gonna be the quarterback for 2026.” the article →
Matthew Stafford to outplay his draft cost (the middle rounds)
“Stafford seems well positioned for another big season.” the article →
- Kyren WilliamsRB1 · RB
593 rushing yards on 127 carries · 7 TD · 36 catches for 258 · 9 games · 13th in the NFL in rushing yards
Kyren Williams to be 1st on the depth chart
“At worst, Blake Corum will be the backup to Kyren Williams all season in what should be an outstanding Rams offense.” the article →
Kyren Williams to outplay his draft cost (third round)
“It's the value here running back, and it's Kyraen Williams if I can get him in the third round” the article →
- Puka NacuaWR1 · WR
70 catches for 715 yards · 4 TD · 7 games · 7th in the NFL in receiving yards
“it appears to be, as far as I know, all systems go for him to be back against Stevens (vs. Philadelphia, Week 4)” the article →
““it might even be worth trading Gordon for Puka Nacua, who should be back in time to help you in Weeks 15-17.”” the article →
- Tyler HigbeeTE1 · TE
28 catches for 287 yards · 1 TD · 8 games · 74th in the NFL in receiving yards
Tyler Higbee: a roster call with no direction stated
“They're gonna carry five tight ends more likely than not because I don't think they're getting rid of Higbee, Parkinson, Davis.” the article →
- Byron YoungSack leader · LB
4.5 sacks · 15 solo tackles · 9 games · 22nd in the NFL in sacks
- Quentin LakeTackle leader · S
37 solo tackles · 3 interceptions · 9 games · 13th in the NFL in solo tackles
Broncos
- Bo NixStarting QB · QB
1,730 passing yards · 11 TD, 4 INT · 60.6% completions · 116 rushing yards · 9 games · 18th in the NFL in passing yards
Bo Nix to finish QB1 (1–12) at his position, by fantasy points
“Nix offers a relatively safe floor but might have a limited ceiling. Consider him a low-end QB1 or high-end QB2.” the article →
Bo Nix to be 1st on the depth chart
“If practice continues to go as it has, fans can expect Nix to be ready to go for the Week 1 away game.” the article →
- J.K. DobbinsRB1 · RB
324 rushing yards on 98 carries · 3 TD · 9 catches for 31 · 9 games · 29th in the NFL in rushing yards
J.K. Dobbins to be 1st on the depth chart
“So Dobbins is back... I think Dobbins gets a majority of the early down carries and the goal line carries.” the article →
“That leaves him as a touchdown-dependent FLEX.” the article →
- Jaylen WaddleWR1 · WR
30 catches for 337 yards · 2 TD · 9 games · 57th in the NFL in receiving yards
Jaylen Waddle to outplay his draft cost (drafted as a WR2)
“Waddle is one of my flag-plant players this year and can easily be drafted as a WR2 with WR1 upside.” the article →
Jaylen Waddle to be 1st on the depth chart
“a franchise quarterback on a rookie deal and a new WR1 in Jaylen Waddle” the article →
- Evan EngramTE1 · TE
17 catches for 169 yards · 1 TD · 9 games · 137th in the NFL in receiving yards
- Nik BonittoSack leader · LB
4.5 sacks · 13 solo tackles · 9 games · 22nd in the NFL in sacks
- Alex SingletonTackle leader · LB
2 sacks · 50 solo tackles · 9 games · 2nd in the NFL in solo tackles
Every call on Rams at Broncos
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Denver Broncos to beat Rams
We'll start with the Rams and Broncos... Road favorites. I don't buy it. I don't buy it. I think the Denver has figured some things out.
Denver Broncos to beat Rams
it's a game that earlier in the week I picked Denver to win so I will stand by that / I'm going with the Broncos.
Denver Broncos to beat Rams
Broncos over Rams. Like it. Straight up... So for that reason, I am saying Broncos straight up over Rams as my first pick.
Denver Broncos 24 — Rams 21
I'm gonna go, Broncos here. 2421, close football game
Los Angeles Rams to beat Broncos
I do like the Rams in this spot. They're riding a lot of emotion... I'll take the Rams. Sorry, cowboy. Sunday night. Even without Puka, he's not playing.
Los Angeles Rams to beat Broncos
Rams, Broncos, very excited for this game... I think the Rams are gonna win.
Denver Broncos to beat Rams
I thought I was gonna be the one that were going with the Broncos here... I I think the Broncos have enough team speed to keep up with this Rams offense
Denver Broncos to beat Rams
I'm actually gonna go with the Broncos on this one... I I I think the Broncos take this one.
Los Angeles Rams 24 — Broncos 17
Prediction : Rams 24, Broncos 17
Denver Broncos 26 — Rams 24
With the game being at Mile High in prime time, give me the Broncos in an upset... Prediction: Broncos 26, Rams 24
Los Angeles Rams to beat Denver Broncos
This secondary, along with that, I got the Rams winning this game. In a defensive battle of sorts... I'd say 17-20.
Denver Broncos 24 — L.A. Rams 21
I got Denver pulling out a win at home, 24-21.
Los Angeles Rams 23 — Broncos 20
Rams at Broncos Projected score : Rams 23, Broncos 20
Los Angeles Rams 30 — Broncos 23
Look for Matt Stafford and the Rams to win it. Pick: Rams 30, Broncos 23
Denver Broncos 23 — Rams 21
PICK: Broncos 23-21 over Rams
- Miss · 0FantasyProsDepth Chart Calls2026 season
Jonah Coleman to be 1st on the depth chart
it's very possible Coleman will be Denver's lead back when the Broncos host the Rams in Week 3
a naive guess scored 100-194 skillsaid Sep 21, 2026 Jonah Coleman to be 1st on the depth chart
it's very possible Coleman will be Denver's lead back when the Broncos host the Rams in Week 3
Denver Broncos to beat Rams
if the Rams play the way that they played in Australia, they could win that game... Well, those are the two wins.
Denver Broncos to beat Rams
but I have them beating the Rams, which we'll get into
Denver Broncos to beat Rams
Rams (at Broncos). ... this feels like the spot where we'll see Sean McVay's team lose its first game.
Denver Broncos to beat Rams
you and I both have them also beating the Rams in the first portion of this season, which I felt really convicted of
Denver Broncos to beat Rams
you and I both have them also beating the Rams in the first portion of this season
Denver Broncos to beat Rams
Sunday night football at Denver... That's one that's gonna sneak up on us. I think we're going two and one after that.
Los Angeles Rams to beat Broncos
I think we win a game in a critical moment, two minute drill, something like that.
Los Angeles Rams to beat Broncos
The Oregon Ducks are gonna lose this game ... Rams go three and o.