New York
Giants
1-0
38
FINAL
48
Los Angeles
Rams
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup, the Los Angeles Rams held off the New York Giants with a final score of 48-38. Both teams entered the game eager to secure an early season victory, but it was the Rams who emerged triumphant in this high-scoring affair.
Todd Gurley was the star of the show for Los Angeles, racking up an impressive 232 rushing yards and adding 99 receiving yards, showcasing his dual-threat capability. On the other side, Giants quarterback Justin Herbert put up a valiant effort, throwing for 327 yards and five touchdowns, but it ultimately wasn't enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the Rams made critical stops that proved vital in the game's outcome, but it was the Giants' inability to contain Gurley that became the turning point. Despite strong performances from their defense, including two sacks from Lawrence Taylor and two interceptions by Alex Singleton, the Rams' explosive offensive output ultimately sealed the victory and kept the Giants at bay.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 29 | 18 | 327 | 5 | 4 | 100.7 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 17 | 8 | 215 | 2 | 3 | 93.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TODD GURLEY | HB | 23 | 232 | 10.1 | 3 | 52 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 8 | 56 | 7.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TODD GURLEY | HB | 2 | 99 | 49.5 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 5 | 74 | 14.8 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 4 | 72 | 18.0 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| ODELBECKHAMJR OBJ | WR | 1 | 62 | 62.0 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 1 | 61 | 61.0 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 7 | 58 | 8.3 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LAWERENCE TAYLOR | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Jobe | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Love | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Reaves | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Sewell | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avonte Maddox | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandin Echols | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Elliott | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 53 |
| Chad Ryland | K | 2 | 2 | 6 | 34 |

