New York
Giants
0-1
52
FINAL
38
Los Angeles
Rams
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring affair, the New York Giants triumphed over the Los Angeles Rams with a final score of 52-38 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. Both teams entered the game looking to establish momentum early in the season, but it was the Giants who ultimately secured the victory with a powerful offensive performance.
Jaxson Dart led the charge for the Giants, throwing for an impressive 353 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to stretch the field. His favorite target, Theo Johnson, caught six passes for 121 yards, consistently finding ways to get open and make big plays. Meanwhile, Kyren Williams of the Rams made a solid contribution on the ground with 50 rushing yards, but the Giants' air attack was simply too much to handle.
While the Giants put up a barrage of points, it was their defense that made a critical impact on the game's outcome. Deonte Banks intercepted two passes, providing crucial momentum shifts that helped the Giants maintain their lead. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Banks' second interception set up a touchdown drive, putting the Giants ahead by two scores and effectively sealing the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 28 | 22 | 353 | 3 | 0 | 154.4 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 21 | 9 | 199 | 2 | 5 | 69.4 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 7 | 50 | 7.1 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Velus Jones Jr | HB | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 13 | 42 | 3.2 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 5 | 21 | 4.2 | 1 | 14 | 1 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theo Johnson | TE | 4 | 121 | 30.3 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 7 | 119 | 17.0 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 4 | 105 | 26.3 | 0 | 55 | 0 |
| Velus Jones Jr | HB | 1 | 64 | 64.0 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 1 | 48 | 48.0 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 2 | -3 | -1.5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deonte Banks | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Amare Barno | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Barnes | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Kelly | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaun Dolac | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 32 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 40 |

