Rams Open as 2.5-Point Road Favorites at Broncos in Week 3

FanDuel's early line makes Los Angeles the favorite despite Denver hosting Sunday's NFC-AFC matchup.

The Los Angeles Rams visit the Denver Broncos in Week 3 of the NFL season, with both teams arriving at 1-1. FanDuel's opening line, current as of this report, makes the visiting Rams a 2.5-point favorite.

A road team getting the nod is notable since the home side is more often installed as the favorite. Lines can move before kickoff, so the number is worth monitoring through the week.

Denver holds some edges of its own: home field and an extra day of rest, having played Sunday while the Rams were in action Monday night. How Los Angeles handles a steady run of late kickoffs is one storyline heading into the primetime slot.

Injuries and backfield roles loom on both sides. For the Rams, it remains to be seen whether wide receiver Puka Nacua returns after sitting out Week 2, and whether Aaron Donald plays a second consecutive game. There is also the question of how carries are split between Blake Corum and Kyren Williams.

Denver's backfield carries uncertainty as well. Running back J.K. Dobbins left last week's game apparently hurt, leaving rookie Jonah Coleman and the rest of the rotation as options if he cannot go.