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Bo Nix, Broncos Make NFL History With Win Over Rams on ‘Sunday Night Football’

Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos etched their mark in NFL history with their win over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 3.

Published: Monday, 28 September 2026 at 5:33 AM
Bo Nix, Broncos Make NFL History With Win Over Rams on ‘Sunday Night Football’
Key Things to Know
  • Denver became the first NFL team to overcome a 13-plus point first-half shutout with 30-plus second-half points in consecutive seasons.
  • Bo Nix recorded two passing touchdowns and one rushing score in the victory over the Rams.
  • Safety Talanoa Hufanga tallied five tackles and two interceptions, including a pick-six against Matthew Stafford.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Denver Broncos made NFL history on Sunday Night Football by overcoming a first-half shutout of at least 13 points and scoring over 30 second-half points to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in Week 3. Quarterback Bo Nix led the comeback, finishing with 186 passing yards, two passing touchdowns, and one rushing touchdown.

Denver became the only team in league history to complete such a second-half turnaround in back-to-back seasons, following a similar comeback against the New York Giants in 2025. Defensively, safety Talanoa Hufanga helped secure the victory with five tackles and two interceptions off Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, returning one for a touchdown.

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