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The Denver Broncos and the Los Angeles Rams remain potential Super Bowl contenders after losing last season’s Conference Championship games.
Both teams had an underwhelming season opener before bouncing back last week, and Sunday’s game in Denver gave them an opportunity to show their title credentials.
The Rams dominated the first half and led 16-0 at the interval, but the Broncos regrouped to draw level in the third quarter.
That set up a fascinating finish, with three lead changes in the final five minutes, beginning with an interception by Denver safety Talanoa Hufanga which he ran back for a 66-yard touchdown.
In just over a minute, last season’s Most Valuable Player Matt Stafford led the Rams down the field, culminating in a 48-yard touchdown for receiver Konata Mumpfield to regain the lead.
The Broncos replied with quarterback Bo Nix reaching into the endzone after another long drive to put the hosts back in front.
That left Stafford 47 seconds to get into a game-winning position and he did just that. With two seconds left, he had a shot at the endzone from 19 yards, but Hufanga intercepted for a second time to clinch a 30-26 Broncos win.
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