New York
Giants
0-1
16
FINAL
33
Los Angeles
Rams
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 2 matchup, the Los Angeles Rams topped the New York Giants 33-16, showcasing their offensive prowess and solidifying their early season momentum. The Rams capitalized on their home-field advantage, as they looked to build a strong start to the 2026 season.
Caleb Williams was the star of the show for Los Angeles, throwing for four touchdowns and leading the Rams' high-powered offense. Despite a valiant effort from Giants quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who threw for 276 yards, it was not enough to keep pace with the Rams. Dalton Kincaid stood out for New York, racking up 131 receiving yards, but the Giants struggled to find the end zone consistently.
Defensively, the Rams made their mark, with A.J. Haulcy leading the charge with 11 total tackles, while Akheem Mesidor added a sack to pressure the Giants' offense. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Byron Murphy Jr. intercepted a pass, setting up a quick touchdown that extended the Rams' lead and shifted momentum firmly in their favor. The Giants couldn't recover, as Los Angeles held on for a comfortable win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 45 | 24 | 276 | 1 | 1 | 70.2 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 36 | 24 | 179 | 4 | 0 | 115.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| m faulk | HB | 18 | 59 | 3.3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 12 | 37 | 3.1 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 7 | 36 | 5.1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Kenny Gainwell | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 8 | 131 | 16.4 | 1 | 31 | 1 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 6 | 35 | 5.8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 7 | 35 | 5.0 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 5 | 34 | 6.8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| m faulk | HB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tez Johnson | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Michael Burton | FB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Newton | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lawernce Taylor | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will McDonald IV | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Monty Rice | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dyontae Johnson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 45 |
| Jake Bailey | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Folk | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

