New York
Giants
1-0
24
FINAL
31
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 31-24, solidifying their early-season momentum. Both teams were eager to establish themselves in the 2026 season, but it was the Rams who emerged victorious in a tightly contested game.
Matthew Stafford showcased his elite passing prowess, throwing for 227 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Rams' offense with precision. Kyren Williams dominated on the ground, racking up an impressive 144 rushing yards, while Davante Adams contributed significantly with 90 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target for Stafford throughout the game.
On the defensive side, the Rams made key plays that helped secure their win, highlighted by Grant Stuard's interception that shifted the game's momentum. Despite the Giants' Brian Burns recording two sacks and Jevon Holland's four tackles, they struggled to contain the Rams' offensive firepower when it mattered most. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Stafford connected with Adams for a crucial touchdown, giving Los Angeles the lead they would not relinquish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 14 | 7 | 50% | 227 | 3 | 1 | 105.6 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 26 | 14 | 54% | 176 | 1 | 1 | 71.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 16 | 144 | 9.0 | 35 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 6 | 64 | 10.7 | 6 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davante Adams | WR | 2 | 90 | 45.0 | 27 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 3 | 74 | 24.7 | 41 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 2 | 70 | 35.0 | 39 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Konata Mumpfield | WR | 2 | 61 | 30.5 | 34 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 22 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 33 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 30 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jevon Holland | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Stuard | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Shelby Harris | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keir Thomas II | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josaiah Stewart | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaun Dolac | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Kelly | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 54 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 33 |

