New York
Giants
0-1
39
FINAL
27
Los Angeles
Rams
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the New York Giants triumphed over the Los Angeles Rams with a final score of 39-27 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. The victory keeps the Giants firmly in the playoff conversation, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive resilience against a formidable opponent.
Quarterback Bryce Young delivered a standout performance, throwing for 274 yards and three touchdowns, while Breece Hall added a dynamic ground game with 114 rushing yards. Amon-Ra St. Brown emerged as Young's top target, racking up 121 receiving yards and consistently finding space against the Rams' secondary. The Giants' offense operated efficiently, capitalizing on scoring opportunities throughout the contest.
Defensively, C.J. Gardner-Johnson was a force, leading the team with seven total tackles and securing an interception that shifted momentum in favor of the Giants. The turning point came in the second quarter when Gardner-Johnson's pick set up a quick touchdown drive, allowing New York to establish a lead they would not relinquish. Additionally, Christen Miller's impressive 2.5 sacks kept pressure on the Rams' quarterback, stifling their offensive rhythm and sealing the victory for the Giants.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | 33 | 18 | 55% | 274 | 3 | 0 | 112.4 |
| Mac Jones | QB | 43 | 21 | 49% | 242 | 2 | 1 | 72.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breece Hall | HB | 20 | 114 | 5.7 | 42 | 2 | 23 | 1 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 19 | 74 | 3.9 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Najee Harris | HB | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 16 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Max Bredeson | FB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Mac Jones | QB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Riley Nowakowski | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 3 | 121 | 40.3 | 90 | 2 | 61 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 7 | 117 | 16.7 | 72 | 1 | 69 | 1 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 7 | 78 | 11.1 | 9 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 26 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Christian Kirk | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 19 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Max Bredeson | FB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Najee Harris | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Riley Nowakowski | FB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 6 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 6 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | REDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hezekiah Masses | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarran Reed | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadeveon Clowney | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | WILL | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ventrell Miller | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Jobe | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone Clark | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 54 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 52 |

