New York
Giants
1-0
31
FINAL
16
Los Angeles
Rams
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 2 matchup, the New York Giants topped the Los Angeles Rams with a final score of 31-16, showcasing their dominance as they look to build momentum early in the 2026 season. The Giants' victory not only boosts their confidence but also positions them favorably in the competitive NFC landscape.
Quarterback Jaxson Dart led the charge for New York, throwing for two touchdowns while efficiently managing the game. Cam Skattebo added to the offensive effort with 63 rushing yards, providing a balanced attack that kept the Rams’ defense on its heels. For Los Angeles, Matthew Stafford put up 256 passing yards, but the team struggled to convert those opportunities into points.
Defensively, the Giants made their presence felt, with Jevon Holland recording a team-high eight tackles and Abdul Carter contributing with a pivotal sack. The turning point came late in the second quarter when the Giants' defense stifled a Rams drive, forcing a turnover that led to a quick touchdown, giving New York the momentum they needed to control the second half and secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 32 | 23 | 256 | 1 | 0 | 105.7 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 30 | 22 | 248 | 2 | 1 | 105.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 17 | 63 | 3.7 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 13 | 55 | 4.2 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 7 | 24 | 3.4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Giovanni Ricci | FB | 5 | 10 | 2.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Najee Harris | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 8 | 91 | 11.4 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 6 | 79 | 13.2 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 5 | 76 | 15.2 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 6 | 59 | 9.8 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Giovanni Ricci | FB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jevon Holland | FS | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anfernee Orji | SAM | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson Sr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFadden | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chauncey Golston | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Van Noy | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 3 | 3 | 1 | 40 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 22 |

