New York
Giants
0-1
31
FINAL
48
Los Angeles
Rams
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Los Angeles Rams topped the New York Giants 48-31 in a Week 2 showdown that showcased explosive offensive performances and solid defensive efforts. This victory bolsters the Rams' momentum early in the 2026 season, setting the tone as they aim for a playoff push.
Matthew Stafford led the Rams with an impressive five touchdown passes, showcasing his precision and poise in the pocket. He connected frequently with Davante Adams, who racked up 136 receiving yards, creating mismatches against the Giants' secondary. Kyren Williams also contributed significantly on the ground, rushing for 108 yards and adding balance to the Rams' offensive attack.
Defensively, the Rams made crucial stops that shifted the momentum in their favor. Emmanuel Forbes Jr. tallied nine total tackles, leading the charge against the Giants' offense, while Byron Young added 1.5 sacks to disrupt their rhythm. The turning point came when Trent McDuffie intercepted a pass, setting up a touchdown that widened the gap and ultimately sealed the game for Los Angeles.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 40 | 29 | 73% | 349 | 2 | 2 | 94.6 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 32 | 19 | 59% | 286 | 5 | 0 | 128.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 17 | 108 | 6.4 | 43 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 18 | 73 | 4.1 | 31 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 20 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davante Adams | WR | 6 | 136 | 22.7 | 86 | 3 | 59 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 8 | 111 | 13.9 | 20 | 2 | 30 | 1 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 6 | 100 | 16.7 | 64 | 2 | 70 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 7 | 87 | 12.4 | 17 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 21 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 17 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josaiah Stewart | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Alexander | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chauncey Golston | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maximus Pulley | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 2 | 2 | 6 | 31 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 51 |

