New York
Giants
0-1
28
FINAL
38
Los Angeles
Rams
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup of the 2026 season, the Los Angeles Rams held off the New York Giants with a final score of 38-28. The victory was crucial for the Rams as they look to establish themselves early in the season, while the Giants were seeking their first win.
Matthew Stafford was the standout performer for the Rams, throwing for 337 yards and three touchdowns. His connection with Puka Nacua was particularly lethal, as Nacua racked up an impressive 179 receiving yards, showcasing his ability to stretch the field. Kyren Williams complemented the passing game with a strong ground performance, adding 97 rushing yards that helped the Rams maintain offensive momentum.
Defensively, the Giants struggled to contain the Rams' explosive offense, but Abdul Carter made his presence felt with two sacks, providing some pressure on Stafford. The turning point came in the second half when the Rams scored two quick touchdowns, pulling away from the Giants and ultimately sealing the game. Despite a late push from New York, including an interception by Tremaine Edmunds, the Rams' early lead proved insurmountable.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 35 | 22 | 63% | 337 | 3 | 2 | 99.3 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 19 | 9 | 47% | 78 | 0 | 0 | 58.6 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 1 | 1 | 100% | 15 | 0 | 0 | 118.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 13 | 97 | 7.5 | 47 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 6 | 17 | 2.8 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 7 | 179 | 25.6 | 44 | 2 | 73 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 5 | 67 | 13.4 | 20 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 16 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 6 | 43 | 7.2 | 16 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 20 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jordan Whittington | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Omari Evans | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grant Stuard | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 2 | 5 | 52 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |

