New York
Giants
1-0
35
FINAL
14
Los Angeles
Rams
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the New York Giants topped the Los Angeles Rams 35-14 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. The victory not only boosts the Giants' momentum early in the season but also raises questions about the Rams' ability to compete in a tough NFC landscape.
Jaxson Dart was the star of the show for New York, throwing for 268 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his precision and poise. Ashton Jeanty complemented the passing attack with a strong ground game, racking up 127 rushing yards. Despite the Rams’ Puka Nacua leading all receivers with 134 yards, the Giants' offensive firepower proved too much to handle.
Defensively, the Giants made their presence felt, with Abdul Carter leading the charge with three sacks, disrupting the Rams' offensive flow throughout the game. Paulson Adebo contributed significantly with five total tackles, helping to contain the Rams' attack. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Giants' defense forced a turnover, allowing them to capitalize and extend their lead, ultimately sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 18 | 10 | 268 | 3 | 3 | 100.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 10 | 127 | 12.7 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 6 | 26 | 4.3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 6 | 134 | 22.3 | 2 | 43 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 2 | 73 | 36.5 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 1 | 41 | 41.0 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | REDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

