New York
Giants
1-0
24
FINAL
42
Los Angeles
Rams
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Los Angeles Rams topped the New York Giants 42-24 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. This victory not only boosts the Rams' momentum early in the year but also signals a potential shift in power within the conference as both teams vie for playoff positioning.
Quarterback Matthew Stafford was the star of the night, throwing for 387 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his elite arm strength and precision. Wide receiver Puka Nacua was a standout target, racking up 217 receiving yards and finding the end zone, while Kyren Williams added a solid ground game with 78 rushing yards. The Rams' offense operated with efficiency, keeping the Giants' defense on their heels throughout the matchup.
Defensively, the Rams were impactful, with Kelvin Joseph leading the team with seven total tackles, helping to stifle any comeback attempts from the Giants. The turning point came in the second quarter when Stafford connected on three touchdown passes in quick succession, establishing a lead that the Giants could never recover from. Despite a late interception by Greg Newsome II, the Giants' attempts to rally fell short against a relentless Rams defense.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 33 | 23 | 70% | 387 | 5 | 1 | 135.9 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 45 | 25 | 56% | 243 | 1 | 0 | 78.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 13 | 78 | 6.0 | 27 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 14 | 56 | 4.0 | 18 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 9 | 55 | 6.1 | 23 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 5 | 21 | 4.2 | โ | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | โ | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | โ | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | โ | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 8 | 217 | 27.1 | 127 | 2 | 66 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 7 | 96 | 13.7 | 39 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 8 | 86 | 10.8 | 30 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 8 | 66 | 8.3 | 7 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 13 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | โ | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 3 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 4 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 14 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | โ | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | โ | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | โ | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelvin Joseph | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | SS | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| VJ Payne | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zemaiah Vaughn | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Alexander | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Barnes | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Korie Black | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 28 |

