New York
Giants
1-0
24
FINAL
20
Los Angeles
Rams
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup in Week 2 of the 2026 season, the New York Giants narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Rams with a final score of 24-20. With playoff aspirations on the line early in the season, both teams fought hard for a crucial victory, but it was the Giants who emerged victorious in the end.
Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart led the charge offensively, throwing for an impressive 253 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to find the end zone when it mattered most. On the other side, the Rams had standout performances from their top receiver, who racked up 110 yards, and their leading rusher, who contributed 74 yards on the ground, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the Giants made key plays to secure their victory, led by Jevon Holland, who tallied five total tackles and helped contain the Rams’ offensive threats. A pivotal moment came when Colton Hood snatched an interception, swinging the momentum in favor of New York. The Giants' defense held firm in the closing moments, ensuring they would leave Los Angeles with a hard-fought win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 25 | 14 | 56% | 253 | 3 | 1 | 113.8 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 16 | 9 | 56% | 202 | 2 | 1 | 114.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 16 | 74 | 4.6 | 24 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 9 | 33 | 3.7 | 8 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davante Adams | WR | 3 | 110 | 36.7 | 14 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 3 | 91 | 30.3 | 53 | 1 | 69 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 21 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 1 | 54 | 54.0 | 52 | 0 | 54 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 14 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 18 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 20 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 12 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 3 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-Wade | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josaiah Stewart | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darius Alexander | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Prater | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 29 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

