The Denver Broncos are somehow opening as 2.5-point home underdogs against the Los Angeles Rams for Sunday Night Football in Week 3, even after pulling off a much-needed win last week. Seriously, what are the oddsmakers at FanDuel thinking right now? This line feels absolutely wild given what just went down across the league.
Denver’s Week 2 Comeback Was No Fluke
Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars definitely had some dicey moments, no doubt. The Broncos looked a bit rough at times. They were down 13-3 deep into the second half, and honestly, that was mostly because Denver was beating themselves with mistakes, not because Jacksonville was just dominating the game. Bo Nix and the offense were struggling to get out of their own way, making mental errors that kept Jacksonville in it. But once they got their act together, once they stopped shooting themselves in the foot, things flipped hard. The Broncos rattled off 17 unanswered points and absolutely coasted to victory late in the fourth quarter. Avoiding an 0-2 start is huge for any team, and doing it with that kind of comeback energy? That’s the stuff that builds confidence, even if it was a bit messy. It showed some real grit, a refusal to give up. You gotta respect that fight.
Rams Favored? Someone Explain This!
Now, let’s talk about why this betting line for Week 3 is making my head spin. The Broncos are set to host the Rams at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, September 27, 2026, with a 6:20 P.M. Mile High time kickoff, and they’re expected to lose in their own building? The Rams, people! The same Rams who got their butts handed to them every bit as badly in Week 1 as Denver did. I’m talking a full-on egg laid in their season opener. How can they be favored on the road against a team that just showed some serious resolve, especially after their own terrible game? FanDuel has the Rams as 2.5-point favorites, with a moneyline of Denver +118 and Los Angeles -138. The over/under is set at 44.5. I am legitimately flabbergasted. There is no good reason for this line right now, not with the Rams playing like that.
What Happens Next Could Change Everything
The Rams are playing the New York Giants on Monday Night Football before they even head to Denver, and if they stumble again in that game, you can bet this line is going to swing. I would not be surprised at all to see it move heavily in Denver’s favor if the Rams lay another dud against the Giants. But as it stands, right now, Vegas is telling us the Rams are the better team on the road. It’s a prime time matchup, another Sunday Night Football showcase for both squads. Can the Broncos build on that Week 2 momentum, or will the Rams somehow turn things around against the Giants and justify this bizarre betting line? It’s going to be fascinating to watch how the Monday night game plays out and what that does to the odds before kickoff on the 27th. Get ready for some drama, because this one already has it.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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