New York
Giants
1-0
26
FINAL
29
Los Angeles
Rams
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 showdown, the Los Angeles Rams narrowly defeated the New York Giants with a final score of 29-26. The victory not only boosts the Rams’ early-season momentum but also puts them in a strong position as they aim for a playoff spot in the competitive NFC landscape.
Matthew Stafford led the Rams' offensive charge, throwing for an impressive 310 yards, while Kyren Williams dominated on the ground with 157 rushing yards, showcasing his ability to break tackles and find holes. Jaxson Dart kept the Giants competitive with two touchdown passes, but it wasn't enough to secure the win as the Rams maintained their composure down the stretch.
Defensively, Myles Garrett was a force for Los Angeles, racking up five sacks that pressured the Giants’ offense significantly. The turning point of the game came late in the fourth quarter when the Rams' defense stifled a critical New York drive, allowing them to hold off a last-minute attempt to tie the game. With Korie Black’s two interceptions for the Giants, the defense showed flashes of brilliance, but it was the Rams' relentless pressure that ultimately sealed the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 30 | 19 | 63% | 310 | 1 | 4 | 69.4 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 33 | 19 | 58% | 224 | 2 | 0 | 98.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 16 | 157 | 9.8 | 26 | 2 | 56 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 4 | 116 | 29.0 | 39 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 5 | 81 | 16.2 | 22 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 5 | 74 | 14.8 | 35 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 10 | 70 | 7.0 | 86 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 28 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 37 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 5 | 37 | 7.4 | 32 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 15 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myles Garrett | DT | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Korie Black | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alijah Huzzie | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Jones | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Codrington | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Melvin Smith Jr. | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daequan Hardy | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 47 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 45 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

