New York
Giants
0-1
39
FINAL
44
Los Angeles
Rams
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 showdown, the Los Angeles Rams narrowly defeated the New York Giants with a final score of 44-39. The stakes were high as both teams sought to establish momentum early in the season, but it was the Rams who ultimately emerged victorious in this high-scoring affair.
Matthew Stafford was the standout performer for Los Angeles, throwing for an impressive 438 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his precision and command of the offense. On the other side, De'Von Achane of the Giants had a remarkable outing on the ground, racking up 280 rushing yards, which kept his team competitive throughout the contest. Jameson Williams also made his mark, leading all receivers with 180 yards and a touchdown, contributing significantly to the Rams' offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Rams held their ground when it mattered most, with Brian Branch leading the team in tackles and providing crucial stops. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Rams managed to stifle a potential game-winning drive from the Giants, forcing a key turnover and allowing Los Angeles to run down the clock and secure the win. With both teams displaying offensive prowess, it was the Rams' timely defense that ultimately made the difference in this nail-biter.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 37 | 25 | 68% | 438 | 4 | 5 | 104.1 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 18 | 10 | 56% | 156 | 0 | 1 | 61.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 19 | 280 | 14.7 | 34 | 3 | 66 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 12 | 77 | 6.4 | 23 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 6 | 37 | 6.2 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 5 | 24 | 4.8 | 8 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sincere Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Williams | WR | 7 | 180 | 25.7 | 47 | 2 | 60 | 0 |
| Sincere Brown | WR | 10 | 113 | 11.3 | 51 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 3 | 76 | 25.3 | 34 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 61 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | 72 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 35 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 5 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Chamarri Conner | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 56 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

