New York
Giants
0-1
21
FINAL
28
Los Angeles
Rams
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup, the Los Angeles Rams narrowly defeated the New York Giants with a final score of 28-21. Both teams were looking to solidify their early-season standings, but it was the Rams who ultimately emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive firepower.
Matthew Stafford shone brightly for the Rams, throwing for three touchdowns and effectively leading his team down the field. On the other side, Jaxson Dart put up impressive numbers with 260 passing yards, while Kyren Williams fueled the Giants' ground game with a staggering 154 rushing yards. Adonai Mitchell was a standout receiver for Los Angeles, racking up 171 receiving yards and proving to be a reliable target for Stafford.
Defensively, the Rams made key plays that swung the momentum in their favor, with Aaron Donald contributing a critical sack and Quentin Lake leading the team with five total tackles. The turning point came when the Rams' defense stifled a late-game drive from the Giants, allowing them to hold on to their slim lead and secure the win. Greg Newsome II's two interceptions for New York showcased their defensive prowess, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Rams' balanced attack.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 35 | 18 | 51% | 260 | 2 | 3 | 59.2 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 13 | 5 | 38% | 197 | 3 | 2 | 86.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 27 | 154 | 5.7 | 51 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 5 | 19 | 3.8 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 3 | 171 | 57.0 | 77 | 3 | 80 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 5 | 98 | 19.6 | 88 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 5 | 64 | 12.8 | 12 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 11 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 3 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Hood | CB | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | FS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Hill | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maximus Pulley | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wesley Bailey | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaun Dolac | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Blake Grupe | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

