Week 3: Rams Visit Broncos on Sunday Night With Aaron Donald Back and Puka Nacua Questionable
The Los Angeles Rams visit the Denver Broncos on Sunday night, September 27. Los Angeles is 1-1 after a 28-6 win over the Giants in which Matthew Stafford threw four touchdown passes, Davante Adams had 195 yards and Aaron Donald played his first game in 981 days; Puka Nacua missed the game with groin soreness and Myles Garrett is on injured reserve. Denver is 1-1 after a 20-13 win over Jacksonville in which Bo Nix threw for 288 yards and the Broncos scored the last 14 points; Marvin Mims Jr. was out with a foot injury.
Donald's second game
One game back after 981 days; the Rams' pass rush without Garrett needs him against Nix.
Nacua's groin
Adams had 195 yards without him; a second week out would leave Stafford with Adams and Terrance Ferguson.
Denver's altitude and Sunday night
The Broncos outgained Jacksonville 392 to 268 after gaining 218 in Kansas City.
AI Prediction
Rams 
Broncos Stafford's offense against a Denver defense that gave up 288 passing yards
Four touchdowns against New York and an offense that gained 481 yards.
Denver at home is a real problem
The Broncos beat Jacksonville with a 14-0 fourth quarter and have Jaylen Waddle producing; Mile High on a Sunday night is why this is Low.
The Rams' health
Nacua questionable, Garrett out, Donald on a snap count; the roster is not the one the model projected in August.
A Low-confidence road lean. Denver winning at home would not be an upset by any reasonable measure.
Broncos Leaders
Rams Leaders
Team Stats
| Rams | Stat | Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| 7.0 | Points Per Game | 15.0 |
| 290.0 | Total Yards | 292.0 |
| 168.0 | Yards Passing | 209.5 |
| 122.0 | Yards Rushing | 82.5 |
| 27.0 | Points Allowed Per Game | 22.0 |
| 379.0 | Yards Allowed | 344.0 |
| 205.0 | Pass Yards Allowed | 186.5 |
| 174.0 | Rush Yards Allowed | 157.5 |
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