New York
Giants
1-0
35
FINAL
42
Los Angeles
Rams
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an electrifying Week 2 matchup of the 2026 season, the Los Angeles Rams topped the New York Giants with a final score of 42-35. With both teams looking to establish their early season momentum, the Rams emerged victorious in a thrilling contest that showcased offensive firepower and defensive resilience.
Leading the charge for Los Angeles was quarterback Joe Milton, who threw for an impressive 397 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to stretch the field and connect with his targets. DeVonta Smith was a standout receiver, racking up 177 yards and proving to be a reliable target for Milton. Meanwhile, David Montgomery contributed with 65 rushing yards, keeping the Giants' defense on its toes throughout the game.
Defensively, the Rams made crucial plays when it mattered most, with Treydan Stukes securing an interception that shifted the momentum in the second half. Will Anderson Jr. added pressure with a sack that disrupted the Giants' offensive rhythm. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Stukes' interception led to a quick scoring drive, allowing the Rams to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Milton | QB | 32 | 17 | 53% | 397 | 4 | 2 | 111.5 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 32 | 14 | 44% | 270 | 4 | 2 | 87.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Montgomery | HB | 6 | 65 | 10.8 | 9 | 2 | 38 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 8 | 58 | 7.3 | 17 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 8 | 177 | 22.1 | 21 | 2 | 43 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 5 | 134 | 26.8 | 40 | 2 | 44 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 4 | 127 | 31.8 | 47 | 1 | 62 | 1 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 3 | 70 | 23.3 | 8 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 2 | 58 | 29.0 | — | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 5 | 54 | 10.8 | 31 | 2 | 41 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis Smith | SS | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dallas Turner | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Del'Shawn Phillips | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Adams | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| West Weeks | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

