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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 call
8
took the Rams · 35%
Final26–30graded calls averaged 72 of 100
15
took the Broncos · 65%

Rams 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.

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.

Jared Dubin
Rams 24, Broncos 17Rams by 711 points from the final margin
Pete Prisco
Rams 30, Broncos 23Rams by 711 points from the final margin
Tyler Sullivan
Rams 23, Broncos 20Rams by 37 points from the final margin
John Breech
Broncos 23, Rams 21Broncos by 22 points from the final margin
Jordan Dajani
Broncos 26, Rams 24Broncos by 22 points from the final margin
Chris Simms
Broncos 24, Rams 21Broncos by 31 point from the final margin
Mitchell Eisenstein
Broncos 24, Rams 21Broncos by 31 point from the final margin
7 pundits’ latest score callsmedian call: Broncos by 2final: 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.

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

Los Angeles Rams
Record coming in
1-1 · 35 scored, 33 allowed
Last games
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
Denver Broncos
Record coming in
1-1 · 30 scored, 44 allowed
Last games
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

    • No. 5Tom Pelisserosaid May 22Pending

      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 →

    • No. 8Pat Fitzmauricesaid Aug 11Pending

      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

    • No. 8Pat Fitzmauricesaid Aug 22Pending

      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 →

    • No. 20Jake Cielysaid Jul 20Pending

      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

    • No. 5Tom Pelisserosaid Oct 2Pending

      “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 →

    • No. 8Pat Fitzmauricesaid Nov 11Pending

      ““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

    • No. 28Mike Rennersaid Jun 24Pending

      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

    • No. 8Pat Fitzmauricesaid Aug 18Pending

      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 →

    • No. 10Shanna McCarristonsaid Aug 2Pending

      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

    • No. 8Pat Fitzmauricesaid Jun 26Pending

      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 →

    • No. 24Rich Hribarsaid Sep 9Pending

      “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

    • No. 12Derek Brownsaid Sep 4Pending

      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 →

    • No. 23Jordan Dajanisaid Sep 3Pending

      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

Our write-up of how the room did: Broncos 30, Rams 26: Picking Denver Wasn't the Hard Part — Nailing the Margin Was →

Every call on Rams at Broncos

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  • Hit · 100Gavin CarlsonGame Outcome Picks2026 season

    Denver Broncos to beat Rams

    I'm gonna give the Rams a loss here. This this can be my first loss this season for the Rams ... In Denver, great defense.

    Denver Broncos

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid May 19, 2026the article →