New York
Giants
1-0
35
FINAL
16
Los Angeles
Rams
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe New York Giants secured a commanding 35-16 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position early in the campaign. This win not only boosts the Giants' confidence but also sends a message to the rest of the league as they look to make a serious playoff push.
Jaxson Dart led the Giants' offensive attack, throwing for two touchdown passes, while the Rams' Matthew Stafford put up impressive numbers with 267 passing yards. Despite the loss, Puka Nacua shined for Los Angeles, accumulating 99 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Giants’ scoring barrage.
Defensively, the Giants were relentless, with Abdul Carter contributing significantly by notching two sacks, disrupting the Rams' offensive rhythm. The turning point came late in the first half, as the Giants' defense forced a critical turnover that shifted momentum entirely. Tremaine Edmunds also contributed with six total tackles, underscoring the Giants' strong defensive effort in a game where they controlled both sides of the ball.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 37 | 19 | 267 | 1 | 1 | 72.6 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 11 | 7 | 140 | 2 | 2 | 107.1 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 13 | 42 | 3.2 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 7 | 38 | 5.4 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 4 | -5 | -1.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 6 | 99 | 16.5 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 3 | 79 | 26.3 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 4 | 61 | 15.3 | 1 | 23 | 1 |
| Max Klare | TE | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Chris Manhertz | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFadden | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shelby Harris | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Shaun Dolac | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Love | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Alexander | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Kelly | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wesley Bailey | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Mevis | K | 3 | 3 | 1 | 55 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

