New York
Giants
0-1
21
FINAL
28
Los Angeles
Rams
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the Los Angeles Rams held off the New York Giants with a final score of 28-21, securing their second win of the season in Week 2. The stakes were high as both teams sought to establish momentum early in the 2026 campaign.
Quarterback Matthew Stafford led the charge for the Rams, throwing for two touchdowns and helping his team to a strong offensive performance. Jaxson Dart of the Giants matched him with an impressive 278 passing yards, but it was Theo Johnson's standout receiving effort of 120 yards that kept New York competitive throughout the game. However, the Rams’ ground game was bolstered by Kyren Williams, who added 65 rushing yards to the team's total.
Defensively, the Rams made critical plays that turned the tide in their favor. Byron Young's two sacks and Quentin Lake's interception were pivotal moments that stifled the Giants' momentum and kept them from closing the gap. Kam Curl's four tackles showcased the Rams' ability to contain New York's offensive threats, ultimately sealing the victory for Los Angeles.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 27 | 16 | 278 | 2 | 1 | 103.6 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 25 | 12 | 198 | 2 | 0 | 101.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 9 | 65 | 7.2 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 5 | 3 | 0.6 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theo Johnson | TE | 7 | 120 | 17.1 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 3 | 68 | 22.7 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 1 | 23 | 1 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 1 | 43 | 43.0 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 1 | 30 | 1 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jordan Whittington | WR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Young | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaun Dolac | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen McCollough | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

