New York
Giants
0-1
35
FINAL
27
Los Angeles
Rams
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup, the New York Giants emerged victorious, defeating the Los Angeles Rams 35-27. With both teams looking to establish their momentum early in the 2026 season, this game proved pivotal for the Giants as they continue to vie for playoff positioning.
Jaxson Dart led the charge for New York, throwing for three touchdowns to solidify his status as a rising star in the league. Meanwhile, Malik Nabers showcased his elite receiving skills, racking up 141 yards and providing a consistent target for Dart. Cam Skattebo contributed on the ground with 56 rushing yards, helping balance the Giants' offensive attack.
Defensively, Colton Hood was a standout, registering five tackles and snagging an interception that ultimately shifted the game’s momentum. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Hood's interception set up a crucial touchdown drive for the Giants, allowing them to hold off a late Rams comeback attempt. D.J. Reader also made his presence felt with a sack, further disrupting the Rams' offensive rhythm and sealing the victory for New York.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 34 | 24 | 71% | 356 | 3 | 3 | 97.1 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 17 | 10 | 59% | 286 | 3 | 1 | 118.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 11 | 56 | 5.1 | 13 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 9 | 54 | 6.0 | 13 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Dean Connors | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| CJ Daniels | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 4 | -2 | -0.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 2 | 141 | 70.5 | 123 | 2 | 80 | 1 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 9 | 122 | 13.6 | 75 | 3 | 32 | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 5 | 121 | 24.2 | 39 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 4 | 75 | 18.8 | 38 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 15 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 21 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 25 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| CJ Daniels | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 30 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Hood | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Barnes | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Stuard | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chauncey Golston | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon McManus | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

