New York
Giants
0-1
23
FINAL
48
Los Angeles
Rams
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Los Angeles Rams defeated the New York Giants 48-23, marking a decisive victory in Week 2 of the 2026 season. The Rams showcased their offensive prowess, while the Giants struggled to keep pace, highlighting the challenges they face early in the season.
Matthew Stafford led the charge for the Rams, throwing for three touchdowns and establishing himself as a dominant force in the game. Jaxson Dart of the Giants put up 264 passing yards but ultimately couldn't match Stafford’s efficiency. Kyren Williams contributed significantly on the ground for Los Angeles, amassing 59 rushing yards, while Calvin Austin stood out for New York with 85 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Rams made their presence felt, with Myles Garrett leading the team with three total tackles and Quentin Lake contributing with a key sack. The turning point came when Jaylen Watson intercepted a pass, shifting momentum firmly in favor of Los Angeles and allowing them to pull away in the second half. Overall, the Rams' defensive efforts complemented their explosive offense, sealing the victory convincingly.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 35 | 17 | 264 | 3 | 2 | 78.7 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 20 | 16 | 234 | 3 | 1 | 134.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 14 | 59 | 4.2 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 9 | 40 | 4.4 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Xavier Smith | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gunner Olszewski | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin Austin | WR | 4 | 85 | 21.3 | 1 | 70 | 1 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 3 | 83 | 27.7 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 7 | 74 | 10.6 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 7 | 58 | 8.3 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 2 | 48 | 24.0 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Lake | SS | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wesley Bailey | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Alexander | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Wallace | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shaun Dolac | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 50 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 2 | 2 | 6 | 39 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

