New York
Giants
0-1
14
FINAL
38
Los Angeles
Rams
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Los Angeles Rams topped the New York Giants 38-14 in a commanding performance that showcased their offensive prowess in Week 2 of the 2026 season. With this victory, the Rams solidified their position as early contenders in the league, while the Giants struggled to find their footing in the early part of the season.
Quarterback Matthew Stafford led the way for the Rams, throwing for 183 yards and connecting for two touchdown passes with Ty Simpson, who proved to be a reliable target in the end zone. Puka Nacua had a standout game, racking up 156 receiving yards, making him a key component of the Rams' offensive strategy. Kyren Williams contributed on the ground with a solid 53 rushing yards, helping to maintain the Rams' offensive rhythm throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Rams made their presence felt with a strong performance, highlighted by Byron Young's sack and Kamren Kinchens' interception, which shifted momentum at a crucial point in the game. The Rams' defense consistently pressured the Giants' offense, forcing them into mistakes and limiting their scoring opportunities. The turning point came in the second quarter when Kinchens' interception led to a quick touchdown, effectively putting the game out of reach for New York.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 17 | 15 | 88% | 183 | 1 | 0 | 131.1 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 7 | 6 | 86% | 151 | 2 | 1 | 118.7 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 16 | 7 | 44% | 150 | 1 | 4 | 58.8 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 10 | 7 | 70% | 76 | 0 | 2 | 52.4 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 7 | 53 | 7.6 | 4 | 2 | 33 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 8 | 156 | 19.5 | 77 | 2 | 47 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 3 | 95 | 31.7 | 16 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 4 | 84 | 21.0 | 16 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 6 | 83 | 13.8 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 6 | 53 | 8.8 | 32 | 1 | 17 | 1 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 6 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 20 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kam Curl | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Eugene Asante | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaun Dolac | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Grupe | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 18 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

