New York
Giants
0-1
34
FINAL
21
Los Angeles
Rams
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 2 matchup, the New York Giants topped the Los Angeles Rams 34-21, solidifying their momentum early in the 2026 season. With both teams looking to establish their identity, the Giants emerged victorious, showcasing a potent offensive attack and a resilient defensive performance.
Jaxson Dart was the star of the show for New York, throwing for 290 yards and four touchdowns, while Malik Nabers delivered a spectacular performance, racking up 147 receiving yards. The Giants' offense was relentless, capitalizing on opportunities and keeping the Rams' defense on its heels throughout the game.
On the defensive side, Arvell Reese made a significant impact for the Giants, snagging two key interceptions that shifted the game's momentum. Myles Garrett's two sacks for the Rams highlighted their defensive capabilities, but it was the Giants' ability to force turnovers that proved crucial. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Reese's second interception led to a touchdown drive, allowing New York to take control and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 26 | 16 | 62% | 290 | 4 | 2 | 107.3 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 22 | 14 | 64% | 231 | 3 | 5 | 98.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 8 | 43 | 5.4 | 19 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 9 | 9 | 1.0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 6 | 147 | 24.5 | 47 | 2 | 48 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 4 | 92 | 23.0 | 9 | 3 | 35 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 2 | 67 | 33.5 | 31 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 23 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| KJ Hamler | WR | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 12 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 5 | 41 | 8.2 | 30 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 22 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 9 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 15 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Abdul Carter | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Bosa | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Stuard | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 41 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon McManus | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

