New York
Giants
0-1
28
FINAL
56
Los Angeles
Rams
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane showdown, the Los Angeles Rams triumphed over the New York Giants with a final score of 56-28. This Week 2 matchup of the 2026 season showcased the Rams' explosive offense, setting the tone for their season as they look to solidify their playoff aspirations early on.
Matthew Stafford was the star of the night, throwing for an impressive 478 yards and a staggering eight touchdown passes, showcasing his elite arm talent. He found his top target, Davante Adams, who racked up 224 receiving yards and three touchdowns, consistently burning the Giants' secondary. Cam Skattebo put forth a valiant effort for New York, rushing for 139 yards, but his performance wasn't enough to keep pace with the Rams' offensive juggernaut.
Defensively, the Rams were equally impactful, with Aaron Donald leading the charge by recording two sacks, disrupting the Giants' offensive rhythm. Quentin Lake's interception provided a crucial momentum shift, allowing the Rams to extend their lead. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Stafford connected with Adams for a 70-yard touchdown, pushing the Rams ahead and setting the stage for their dominant second half.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 30 | 19 | 63% | 478 | 8 | 0 | 146.5 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 18 | 6 | 33% | 137 | 2 | 1 | 75.4 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 21 | 139 | 6.6 | 79 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 7 | 40 | 5.7 | 9 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davante Adams | WR | 7 | 224 | 32.0 | 145 | 3 | 73 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 6 | 161 | 26.8 | 18 | 3 | 47 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 2 | 69 | 34.5 | 1 | 2 | 43 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 2 | 63 | 31.5 | 1 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 10 | 0 | 31 | 1 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Donald | DT | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darnell Savage | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Korie Black | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Barnes | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaun Dolac | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Paulson Adebo | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Grupe | K | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Matt Prater | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

