New York
Giants
1-0
13
FINAL
10
Los Angeles
Rams
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the New York Giants narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Rams 13-10 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 managed to secure the victory in a hard-fought battle.
Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart led the charge with 182 passing yards and a touchdown, showcasing his ability to make key plays under pressure. Meanwhile, wide receiver Malik Nabers was a standout performer, racking up 127 receiving yards and proving to be Dart's go-to target throughout the game. Though the Rams’ Kyren Williams contributed with 52 rushing yards, it was the Giants' aerial attack that ultimately made the difference.
Defensively, the Giants were bolstered by an impressive effort from Dru Phillips, who recorded an interception that proved crucial in maintaining their lead. Myles Garrett of the Rams was a force on defense, tallying five tackles and a sack, but it was the Giants' ability to capitalize on key turnovers that shifted the momentum in their favor. The game turned decisively in the third quarter when Phillips intercepted a pass, setting up a scoring drive that put New York ahead for good.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 15 | 7 | 47% | 182 | 1 | 1 | 85.9 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 18 | 10 | 56% | 83 | 1 | 2 | 46.5 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 14 | 52 | 3.7 | 18 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 11 | 24 | 2.2 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 5 | 16 | 3.2 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Najee Harris | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 1 | -6 | -6.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 4 | 127 | 31.8 | 81 | 1 | 82 | 1 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 53 | 0 | 35 | 1 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | — | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 17 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jevon Holland | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Kelly | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 57 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 38 |

