New York
Giants
1-0
35
FINAL
42
Los Angeles
Rams
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup, the Los Angeles Rams outlasted the New York Giants with a final score of 42-35. Both teams entered the game looking to establish momentum early in the season, but it was the Rams who emerged victorious in a high-scoring affair.
Los Angeles quarterback Matthew Stafford delivered a sensational performance, throwing for an impressive 608 yards and six touchdowns, showcasing his elite ability to connect with receivers downfield. Tutu Atwell was his favorite target, racking up 198 receiving yards, while Cam Skattebo led the Giants' ground attack with a remarkable 182 rushing yards, keeping the game competitive until the final whistle.
Defensively, the Rams made key stops that proved crucial in the game's outcome, with Kam Curl leading the way with four total tackles. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Rams' defense stifled the Giants on a critical fourth down, allowing Stafford to seal the game with a final touchdown pass. With this victory, the Rams send a message that they are a force to be reckoned with this season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 61 | 34 | 56% | 608 | 6 | 3 | 102.3 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 27 | 12 | 44% | 210 | 2 | 3 | 56.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 19 | 182 | 9.6 | 32 | 3 | 48 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 7 | 198 | 28.3 | 26 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 11 | 183 | 16.6 | 42 | 0 | 35 | 1 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 5 | 117 | 23.4 | 28 | 2 | 39 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 5 | 111 | 22.2 | 97 | 2 | 42 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 9 | 92 | 10.2 | 27 | 2 | 29 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 33 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 31 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | — | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kam Curl | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darius Alexander | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Micah McFadden | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

