The Denver Broncos produced a sensational second-half comeback to beat the Los Angeles Rams 30-26 in a dramatic Sunday Night Football clash.
Denver looked dead and buried at half-time after being held scoreless while the Rams built a commanding 16-0 advantage.
However, the Broncos exploded after the break, scoring 30 points to turn the game completely on its head and secure their second consecutive comeback victory.
Broncos roar back after nightmare start
Denver struggled to get going in the opening two quarters, managing just 67 net yards as Matthew Stafford and the Rams controlled the tempo.
The Broncos finally found their spark in the third quarter, with Bo Nix leading two touchdown drives that included successful two-point conversions.
The comeback was suddenly on.
Denver levelled the contest at 16-16 before the two teams traded blows in a frantic final quarter that featured four lead changes during the final nine minutes.
Hufanga delivers huge defensive play
Talanoa Hufanga then produced one of the defining moments of the night.
With the Rams threatening to extend their lead, Hufanga intercepted Stafford and raced 66 yards for a touchdown, giving Denver a crucial advantage.
The safety finished with two interceptions, a sack, five tackles and three passes defensed as the Broncos’ defence repeatedly came up with big plays when they needed them most.
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Nix seals dramatic victory
The Rams responded once again, but Denver had the final say.
Nix led a late drive before powering into the end zone with just 47 seconds remaining to put the Broncos ahead 30-26.
Stafford had one final opportunity to respond, but Hufanga intercepted him for the second time of the night to seal a remarkable Denver victory.
Nix finished with 186 passing yards, two passing touchdowns and an interception, while also scoring the decisive rushing touchdown.
Stafford threw for 390 yards and two touchdowns, but his two interceptions proved costly for Los Angeles.
The victory moves Denver to 2-1, while the Rams fall to 1-2.
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NFL Week 3 results
Thursday, 24 September
Atlanta Falcons 35-14 Green Bay Packers
Sunday, 27 September
Buffalo Bills 24-16 Los Angeles Chargers
Cleveland Browns 21-18 Carolina Panthers
Detroit Lions 31-24 New York Jets
Indianapolis Colts 19-17 Houston Texans
Jacksonville Jaguars 35-6 New England Patriots
Kansas City Chiefs 24-10 Miami Dolphins
New York Giants 12-7 Tennessee Titans
Pittsburgh Steelers 30-27 Cincinnati Bengals
Washington Commanders 33-31 Seattle Seahawks
San Francisco 49ers 36-30 Arizona Cardinals
Minnesota Vikings 23-16 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Las Vegas Raiders 35-27 New Orleans Saints
Baltimore Ravens 34-31 Dallas Cowboys
Denver Broncos 30-26 Los Angeles Rams
Monday, 28 September
Chicago Bears 27-7 Philadelphia Eagles
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