New York
Giants
0-1
41
FINAL
14
Los Angeles
Rams
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant performance, the New York Giants topped the Los Angeles Rams 41-14 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. This matchup was crucial for both teams as they sought to establish momentum early in the season, but it was the Giants who emerged as the clear victors, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive tenacity.
Daniel Jones led the Giants' air attack with 222 passing yards, while Saquon Barkley put on a spectacular display on the ground, racking up 218 rushing yards and contributing significantly to the scoreline. Sterling Shepard also shined, notching 101 receiving yards, helping to propel the Giantsβ offense to a commanding lead throughout the game. Jared Goff managed two touchdown passes for the Rams, but it was not enough to keep pace with the Giantsβ scoring.
The Giants' defense played a crucial role in this victory, with Oshane Ximines recording two sacks to disrupt Goff's rhythm and Jabrill Peppers snagging an interception that stifled a Rams drive. The turning point came in the second quarter when Peppers' interception led to a quick touchdown for the Giants, extending their lead and shifting the momentum firmly in their favor. The Rams struggled to recover from that blow, allowing the Giants to control the game from that moment forward.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Jones | QB | 10 | 8 | 80% | 222 | 2 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 28 | 13 | 46% | 180 | 2 | 3 | 51.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 12 | 218 | 18.2 | 91 | 3 | 72 | 0 |
| Cam Akers | HB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Shepard | WR | 4 | 101 | 25.3 | 53 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Robert Woods | WR | 5 | 71 | 14.2 | 13 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 1 | 68 | 68.0 | 40 | 1 | 68 | 0 |
| Darrell Henderson Jr | HB | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 32 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 29 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| T.Y. Hilton | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Cam Akers | HB | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 19 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Golden Tate III | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | β | 0 | 19 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adoree' Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Oshane Ximines | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jabrill Peppers | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nate Ebner | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Love | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Martinez | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Johnson III | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ogbonnia Okoronkwo | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Norman | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrell Burgess | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeAndre Baker | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Leonard Floyd | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Bradberry IV | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Lorenzo Carter | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Micah Kiser | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Hekker | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chandler Catanzaro | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Sam Sloman | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

