New York
Giants
1-0
30
FINAL
24
Los Angeles
Rams
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup of the 2026 Madden franchise season, the New York Giants narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Rams with a final score of 30-24. The Giants' victory propels them to a solid start, while the Rams are left to regroup after a close contest at home. The game was a back-and-forth battle, showcasing the offensive prowess of both teams.
Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart led the offensive charge with an impressive 314 passing yards, dissecting the Rams' secondary with precision. Darius Slayton was his favorite target, hauling in 115 receiving yards and proving to be a constant threat downfield. On the ground, Cam Skattebo contributed significantly to the Giants' attack, amassing 94 rushing yards and keeping the Rams' defense on their heels. Despite the loss, Rams' quarterback Matthew Stafford showcased his veteran presence by throwing two touchdown passes.
Defensively, the Giants held firm when it mattered most. Harrison Phillips was a standout, recording a crucial sack that stymied a late Rams drive. The turning point came in the final quarter when the Giants' defense forced a key stop, allowing their offense to maintain control and run out the clock. Jaylen Watson's nine tackles for the Rams highlighted their defensive efforts, but it wasn't enough to shift the momentum in their favor as the Giants secured the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 36 | 22 | 314 | 2 | 0 | 107.8 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 41 | 22 | 280 | 2 | 0 | 91.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 19 | 94 | 4.9 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 19 | 91 | 4.8 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 0 | 57 | 0 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 5 | 10 | 2.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Slayton | WR | 6 | 115 | 19.2 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 6 | 110 | 18.3 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 7 | 95 | 13.6 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 5 | 85 | 17.0 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 6 | 65 | 10.8 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 1 | 18 | 1 |
| Demarcus Robinson | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 1 | 20 | 1 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | REDG | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Harrison Phillips | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wesley Bailey | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Hamilton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen McCollough | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Wallace | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaun Dolac | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 3 | 4 | 3 | 41 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 35 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

