New York
Giants
1-0
51
FINAL
46
Los Angeles
Rams
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 showdown, the New York Giants narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Rams with a final score of 51 to 46. The stakes were high as both teams sought to establish early momentum in the 2026 season, making this matchup a must-watch for fans and analysts alike.
Quarterback Matthew Stafford of the Rams put on an impressive display, throwing for 424 yards and a staggering six touchdowns, showcasing his elite passing ability. However, it was Giants running back Cam Skattebo who stole the spotlight on the ground, racking up 122 rushing yards and providing a crucial balance to the Giants’ offensive attack. Meanwhile, Rams receiver Puka Nacua had a standout performance with 292 receiving yards, proving to be a constant threat against New York’s secondary.
Defensively, the Rams struggled to contain the Giants' explosive plays, despite Kamren Kinchens leading the team with six total tackles. The game turned in the Giants' favor during a pivotal moment late in the fourth quarter, when they managed to stifle a potential game-tying drive from the Rams, forcing a turnover on downs. Myles Garrett’s lone sack added pressure, but it was ultimately the Giants' ability to respond under pressure that sealed their victory in this high-scoring affair.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 31 | 17 | 424 | 6 | 3 | 99.8 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 32 | 23 | 375 | 2 | 2 | 105.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 20 | 122 | 6.1 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 5 | 91 | 18.2 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 8 | 33 | 4.1 | 3 | 11 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 6 | 22 | 3.7 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 6 | 17 | 2.8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 9 | 292 | 32.4 | 3 | 53 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 5 | 143 | 28.6 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 8 | 101 | 12.6 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 3 | 93 | 31.0 | 2 | 42 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 4 | 72 | 18.0 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 6 | 59 | 9.8 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Tyler Scott | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kam Curl | SS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasul Douglas | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Stuard | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Elijah Campbell | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beau Brade | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Sauls | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 19 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

