New York
Giants
1-0
20
FINAL
38
Los Angeles
Rams
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Los Angeles Rams secured a convincing 38-20 victory over the New York Giants in Week 2 of the 2026 season, showcasing their offensive prowess while putting the Giants in a tough early-season bind. This matchup had significant implications, with both teams looking to establish momentum as they navigate the competitive landscape of the league.
Matthew Stafford led the Rams' charge with 184 passing yards, while Kyren Williams added 86 rushing yards, helping the Rams maintain a balanced attack. Jaxson Dart of the Giants countered with two passing touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Rams' scoring onslaught. Meanwhile, Malik Nabers emerged as a bright spot for New York, racking up 100 receiving yards despite the defeat.
Defensively, the Rams made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor, with Ashtyn Davis recording an interception that halted a potential Giants scoring drive. Brian Burns of the Giants was active on defense, leading with three total tackles and one sack, but his efforts couldn't contain the Rams' explosive offense. The turning point came when the Rams capitalized on their defensive stops to extend their lead, ultimately sealing the game and securing their first win of the season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 18 | 16 | 89% | 184 | 1 | 1 | 104.6 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 21 | 10 | 48% | 183 | 2 | 2 | 70.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 9 | 86 | 9.6 | 15 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 10 | 42 | 4.2 | 15 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 4 | 100 | 25.0 | 29 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 4 | 82 | 20.5 | 22 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Sincere Brown | WR | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 12 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 18 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 38 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 21 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 24 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashtyn Davis | FS | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jevon Holland | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Sir Taylor | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing Tindall | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon McManus | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 26 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 48 |

