New York
Giants
0-1
24
FINAL
37
Los Angeles
Rams
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup of the 2026 season, the Los Angeles Rams topped the New York Giants with a final score of 37-24. With both teams looking to establish momentum early in the season, the Rams came out on top, showcasing their offensive prowess and determination to secure the win.
Matthew Stafford led the charge for Los Angeles, throwing for an impressive 324 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to connect with his receivers effectively. Puka Nacua made his mark with a standout performance, racking up 137 receiving yards, while Kyren Williams added to the ground game with 128 rushing yards, keeping the Giants' defense on their heels throughout the contest.
The Rams' defense played a crucial role in the outcome, particularly through Kamren Kinchens, who snagged an interception that shifted momentum in favor of Los Angeles. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Stafford orchestrated a drive that culminated in a touchdown, extending the lead and forcing the Giants to play catch-up. Despite some strong defensive plays from Brian Burns, who recorded 1.5 sacks, the Giants couldn't contain the Rams' offensive firepower in the end.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 27 | 17 | 63% | 324 | 3 | 0 | 141.5 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 39 | 18 | 46% | 268 | 3 | 1 | 84.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 19 | 128 | 6.7 | 27 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 9 | 57 | 6.3 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 6 | 137 | 22.8 | 52 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 4 | 109 | 27.3 | 45 | 2 | 68 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 6 | 89 | 14.8 | 37 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 5 | 77 | 15.4 | 23 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 4 | 64 | 16.0 | 10 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 7 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 15 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marshon Lattimore | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Wallace | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 42 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon McManus | K | 3 | 3 | 4 | 55 |

