Los Angeles
Rams
0-1
30
FINAL
27
Atlanta
Falcons
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup of the 2028 season, the Los Angeles Rams narrowly defeated the Atlanta Falcons with a final score of 30-27. Both teams entered the game looking to establish momentum early in the season, but it was the Rams who ultimately emerged victorious in a tightly contested battle.
Sam Darnold of the Falcons had an impressive outing, throwing for 286 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Meanwhile, Jeff Caldwell was the standout receiver for the Rams, racking up 122 receiving yards and providing critical plays when his team needed them most. The Rams' offense balanced their passing attack with a solid performance, keeping the Falcons on their toes throughout the game.
Defensively, the Rams made key contributions that helped seal the win. Kam Robinson led the team with four total tackles, while Stephen Bowen added a sack to disrupt Atlanta's rhythm. The turning point of the game came when Marcus Ratcliffe intercepted a pass, halting a potential Falcons drive and allowing the Rams to regain momentum, ultimately paving the way for their hard-fought victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Darnold | QB | 19 | 14 | 74% | 286 | 3 | 2 | 115.5 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 22 | 15 | 68% | 271 | 2 | 0 | 140.5 |
| Drake London | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 17 | 57 | 3.4 | 30 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 14 | 43 | 3.1 | 21 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 6 | 122 | 20.3 | 28 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Nyck Harbor | WR | 5 | 114 | 22.8 | 24 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Nyziah Hunter | WR | 4 | 98 | 24.5 | 78 | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| Nic Anderson | WR | 3 | 98 | 32.7 | 75 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 17 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 25 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 30 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Lake | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Ratcliffe | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Robinson | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Za'Darius Smith | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Jackson | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stephen Bowen | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Judge Collier | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Owen Pappoe | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dezz Ricks | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gerris Wilkinson | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colin Simmons | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaac Smith | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Prater | K | 3 | 3 | 3 | 51 |
| Jake Bailey | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Olano | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 54 |

