New York
Giants
1-0
23
FINAL
37
Los Angeles
Rams
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Los Angeles Rams secured a commanding 37-23 victory over the New York Giants in Week 2 of the 2026 season, solidifying their early-season momentum. With this win, the Rams improve their record and send a clear message to the league that they are a team to be reckoned with.
Quarterback Marc Bulger was the standout performer, throwing for an impressive 360 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers downfield. Torry Holt was his favorite target, racking up 173 receiving yards, making crucial catches that kept the Giants' defense on their heels throughout the game. Tiki Barber led the Giants' ground game with 85 rushing yards but was unable to match the Rams' explosive offensive output.
Defensively, the Rams were effective in limiting the Giants' scoring opportunities, with Leonard Little leading the charge with three total tackles. The turning point of the game came late in the second quarter when Bulger threw his third touchdown pass, putting the Rams ahead by two scores and forcing the Giants to play catch-up. Despite a strong effort from Michael Strahan, who registered a sack, the Giants struggled to contain the Rams' high-flying offense, ultimately sealing their fate.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Bulger | QB | 23 | 13 | 360 | 5 | 1 | 122.7 |
| Eli Manning | QB | 21 | 12 | 204 | 2 | 1 | 102.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiki Barber | HB | 13 | 85 | 6.5 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Brandon Jacobs | HB | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Steven Jackson | HB | 8 | 26 | 3.3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Eli Manning | QB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kevin Curtis | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sinorice Moss | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Watts | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremy Shockey | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torry Holt | WR | 4 | 173 | 43.3 | 2 | 80 | 0 |
| Kevin Curtis | WR | 4 | 118 | 29.5 | 2 | 64 | 0 |
| Jeremy Shockey | TE | 3 | 76 | 25.3 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Plaxico Burress | WR | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Joseph Klopfenstein | TE | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Tiki Barber | HB | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Darius Watts | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Isaac Bruce | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Amani Toomer | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Steven Jackson | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Visanthe Shiancoe | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Witherspoon | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Gibril Wilson | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Antonio Pierce | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Moore | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Little | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Madison | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Corey Chavous | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Michael Strahan | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fakhir Brown | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerametrius Butler | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LaVar Arrington | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barry Cofield | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome Carter | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronald Bartell | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Smith | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Dockery | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| James Butler | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| La'Roi Glover | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Hill | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jimmy Kennedy | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Corey Webster | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Wilkins | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Thomas Feely | K | 1 | 2 | 2 | 33 |

