New York
Giants
1-0
44
FINAL
52
Los Angeles
Rams
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup of the 2026 season, the Los Angeles Rams narrowly defeated the New York Giants with a final score of 52-44. Both teams entered the game looking to secure their first win of the season, but it was the Rams who ultimately came out on top in this offensive showdown.
Tyler Shough led the charge for the Rams, throwing for 319 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his precision and poise under pressure. Meanwhile, Kyle Pitts Sr. put on a stellar performance with 182 receiving yards, consistently finding ways to exploit the Giants' secondary. Despite the loss, Tyrone Tracy Jr. shined for New York, racking up 138 rushing yards and keeping the game competitive.
Defensively, the Rams made crucial plays that turned the tide in their favor. Myles Garrett's two sacks disrupted the Giants' rhythm, while Quentin Lake's two interceptions were pivotal in stifling New York's scoring opportunities. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Lake's second pick set up a touchdown drive that sealed the victory for Los Angeles, marking a significant momentum shift in the contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 35 | 18 | 319 | 3 | 2 | 87.6 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 26 | 11 | 187 | 1 | 4 | 40.5 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 3 | 1 | 53 | 0 | 2 | 42.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 7 | 138 | 19.7 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 8 | 39 | 4.9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 8 | 38 | 4.8 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 5 | 31 | 6.2 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Najee Harris | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 10 | 182 | 18.2 | 2 | 29 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 3 | 87 | 29.0 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 3 | 69 | 23.0 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 3 | 67 | 22.3 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 1 | 53 | 53.0 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Lake | SS | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Colton Hood | SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chauncey Golston | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Joseph-Day | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 3 | 3 | 3 | 49 |
| Matt Prater | K | 4 | 4 | 0 | 59 |

