New York
Giants
16-2
56
FINAL
28
Los Angeles
Rams
16-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Divisional Round matchup, the New York Giants decisively beat the Los Angeles Rams 56-28, securing their spot in the next round of the playoffs. The Giants showcased their offensive firepower, dominating the scoreboard and proving their championship aspirations in the 2026 season.
Demond Claiborne was the standout performer for New York, racking up an impressive 127 rushing yards and finding the end zone multiple times. Meanwhile, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford did his best to keep his team in the game, throwing for 225 yards and three touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to match the Giants' relentless attack. Jeff Caldwell also made his mark for Los Angeles, leading the receiving corps with 96 yards.
New York's defense played a pivotal role in the outcome, highlighted by Jevon Holland's game-changing three interceptions that stifled any momentum the Rams tried to build. The turning point came in the second half when the Giants' defense forced a turnover that led to a quick score, shifting the tide firmly in their favor. Despite a solid performance from Rams' linebacker Byron Young, who recorded 1.5 sacks, the defensive efforts fell short against a juggernaut Giants offense.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 22 | 7 | 32% | 225 | 3 | 5 | 71.2 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 19 | 14 | 74% | 173 | 0 | 0 | 101.4 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 12 | 127 | 10.6 | 53 | 4 | 58 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 6 | 105 | 17.5 | 23 | 1 | 73 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| #555223232 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 3 | 96 | 32.0 | 82 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 2 | 89 | 44.5 | 27 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 48 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 62 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 1 | 38 | 38.0 | — | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| #555223232 | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 21 | 0 | 16 | 0 | |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jevon Holland | FS | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Paulson Adebo | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Jones | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Codrington | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daequan Hardy | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Stuard | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alijah Huzzie | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| #555223148 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

