New York
Giants
0-1
42
FINAL
13
Los Angeles
Rams
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the New York Giants topped the Los Angeles Rams 42-13 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. The Giants showcased their dominance, setting the tone early and maintaining control throughout the game to secure a decisive victory on the road.
Jaxson Dart led the aerial assault for the Giants, throwing for 178 yards and two touchdowns. Meanwhile, Kenneth Walker was a workhorse on the ground, racking up 134 rushing yards, consistently breaking through the Rams' defensive front. Jayden Higgins contributed to the passing game with 49 receiving yards, helping to keep the chains moving and the Rams' defense on their heels.
Defensively, the Giants made their presence felt, with Andrew Van Ginkel recording two sacks and Malaki Starks adding an interception that shifted momentum back to New York. The turning point came in the second quarter when Starks' pick allowed the Giants to extend their lead, ultimately sealing the fate of the Rams as they struggled to recover from the early deficit.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 14 | 11 | 178 | 2 | 1 | 128.5 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 17 | 5 | 53 | 0 | 4 | 0.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 20 | 134 | 6.7 | 4 | 47 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 9 | 118 | 13.1 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 9 | 103 | 11.4 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Stephens | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance Armstrong | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy Togiai | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Koonce | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Andreessen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Malcolm Roach | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derion Kendrick | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Wagner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Myers | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Nick Folk | K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |

