New York
Giants
0-1
13
FINAL
17
Los Angeles
Rams
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the Los Angeles Rams narrowly defeated the New York Giants, finishing the game with a score of 17-13. This Week 2 showdown in the 2026 season showcased both teams battling for early-season supremacy, but it was the Rams who emerged victorious in a hard-fought battle.
Offensively, Matthew Stafford led the Rams with a crucial touchdown pass, while Jaxson Dart of the Giants threw for 235 yards, showcasing his ability to move the ball effectively. Cam Skattebo contributed significantly on the ground with 69 rushing yards, while Calvin Austin had a standout performance with 127 receiving yards, keeping the Giants competitive throughout the game.
Defensively, Myles Garrett was a game-changer for the Rams, racking up 2.5 sacks and consistently pressuring Dart. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Rams' defense held strong, forcing a key turnover that allowed them to maintain their slim lead and ultimately secure the win. Abdul Carter of the Giants recorded seven total tackles, but it was the Rams' defensive efforts that ultimately sealed the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 33 | 19 | 58% | 235 | 1 | 0 | 89.8 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 37 | 25 | 68% | 209 | 1 | 0 | 90.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 17 | 69 | 4.1 | 21 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 13 | 69 | 5.3 | 30 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 8 | 12 | 1.5 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin Austin | WR | 8 | 127 | 15.9 | 20 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 8 | 102 | 12.8 | 20 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 4 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 17 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 8 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jordan Whittington | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 4 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Stuard | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Osa Odighizuwa | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Omenihu | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Prater | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 50 |
| Brandon McManus | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 48 |

