Sean Payton admitted the Denver Broncos comeback against the Los Angeles Rams cannot become a regular occurance, despite the relief of securing another one-score win. Denver overturned a 16-point deficit to beat the Rams 30-26 at Empower Field on Sunday night, scoring all 30 of their points in the second half.The Broncos produced only 67 net yards of offence in the opening two quarters compared with 273 from the Rams, while Bo Nix completed just six of 12 passes for 53 yards before the break.Denver eventually finished 225 yards behind Los Angeles in total offence, with the Rams gaining 482 yards to the Broncos 257. Los Angeles also ran 22 more plays than Denver, 82 to 60.Payton was encouraged by the response but remains concerned about how slowly his team starts games.Im pleased with how we responded, Payton said. But we cant, like thatll cost us in bigger games. It will be something were frustrated about later if we cant clean it up.Im comfortable with the grit of a team that can play well in the fourth quarter, Payton continued. Im uncomfortable with how we play at the start of games.Youre going to be in tight games, but as the head coach, you cant possibly be comfortable with the way the first half unfolded.Nix leads another fourth-quarter comebackNix once again played a major role in Denvers recovery, recording his 10th fourth-quarter comeback win since the start of the 2024 NFL season.After struggling before half-time, the quarterback helped drive the Broncos second-half surge with three touchdowns, throwing two and rushing for another.A good team finish, it just feels like our DNA, Nix said.Payton wants the Broncos resilience to support better overall performances rather than repeatedly rescuing poor starts.We have to find a way to play better earlier, Payton said. That area needs to get better.Theres just a lot I think we can be better at. Were not there. Im excited about the win, but man, tough first half. That has to be better. Topics Denver Broncos Los Angeles Rams Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Los Angeles Rams @ Denver Broncos: Preview, prediction and odds Nicholas McGee 26th September, 2026 NFL: Jaxson Dart could miss rest of season as Giants assess serious knee injury Mitch Fretton 23rd September, 2026 Jaxson Dart injury update: Harbaugh discusses QBs knee problem as Giants blown away by Rams on MNF Jon Fisher 22nd September, 2026 Tip of the Day: Bank on Rams and Adams to see off Giants Jon Fisher 21st September, 2026 New York Giants @ Los Angeles Rams: Preview, prediction and odds Mitch Fretton 20th September, 2026 Denver Broncos @ Kansas City Chiefs: Preview, prediction and where to watch Jon Fisher 13th September, 2026
