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Los Angeles Rams at Denver Broncos

NFLWeek 3 • regular • 2026
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Broncos logo
Broncos
Denver
30
vs
Rams logo
Rams
Los Angeles
26
DEN 44%56% LAR
Prediction Confidence:
Moderate

Los Angeles Rams 56% to win. The biggest signal favoring Rams:

  • Injuries. Rams healthier: 0 out, 0 doubtful vs Broncos 8 out, 0 doubtful

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Team Comparison

Head-to-head snapshot based on our model inputs

Rams (away)
Broncos (home)
56%
Win probability
44%
1
High-impact factors
0
0
Players ruled out
8

Post-Game Analysis

How our model performed

The Broncos defeated the Rams 30-26.

Our model predicted the Rams would win with 56% confidence, but the Broncos pulled off the upset. These outcomes are what keep sports compelling -- and help our model learn.

Looking at the factors our model weighed:

  • Injuries favored the Rams and was a major factor: Rams healthier: 0 out, 0 doubtful vs Broncos 8 out, 0 doubtful
  • Home Field Advantage favored the Broncos and was a notable factor: Broncos are 1-0 at home this season
  • ELO Rating favored the Broncos and was a contributing factor: Broncos ELO 1598 vs Rams ELO 1561 (diff: +36)
  • The Broncos are without 8 player(s) due to injury, which could tilt the matchup.

This analysis was generated from our model's pre-game assessment compared against the actual result. Factor accuracy helps improve future predictions.

Broncos won 30-26

Broncos won by a solid margin

Prediction IncorrectWe predicted Rams at 56%

Key Factors

What's driving the win probability for this game

  • InjuriesFavors Los Angeles Rams
  • Home Field AdvantageFavors Denver Broncos
  • ELO RatingFavors Denver Broncos
  • Rest DaysFavors Denver Broncos
  • Weather ImpactNeutral
  • Defensive EfficiencyNeutral
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What's Driving This Game

Each factor's contribution to the final win probability

LAR
DEN
Injuries
Home Field Advantage
ELO Rating
Rest Days
Favours LAR|Favours DEN

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Model vs. Market

Comparing our probability model against Vegas odds

Broncos

Our Model44%

Rams

Our Model56%

Understanding the win probability calculation

Injuries

Rams healthier: 0 out, 0 doubtful vs Broncos 8 out, 0 doubtful

Rams

2 factors not shown (insufficient data)

Model version: 1.1.0 • Calculated: 9/28/2026, 8:00:01 AM

Broncos

Sai'vion JonesDE(Coach's Decision)
OUT
Tyler OnyedimDT(Coach's Decision)
OUT
Kage CaseyOT(Coach's Decision)
OUT
Sam EhlingerQB(Coach's Decision)
OUT
Jonah ColemanRB(Ankle)
OUT
Dallen BentleyTE(Coach's Decision)
OUT
Lil'Jordan HumphreyWR(Coach's Decision)
OUT
Marvin Mims Jr.WR(Foot)
OUT

Rams

No injuries reported

Key Players

Rams

No player data available

Broncos

Bo NixQB
Jarrett StidhamQB
Sam EhlingerQBOUT
0.0% win prob impact
Courtland SuttonWR
Jaylen WaddleWR

Frequently Asked Questions

Broncos has a 44% win probability, while Rams has a 56% win probability based on our analysis.

Our model considers weather conditions, offensive and defensive efficiency, rest days, injury impact, and historical performance.

This game is being played at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, CO.

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