New York
Giants
0-1
47
FINAL
27
Los Angeles
Rams
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the New York Giants defeated the Los Angeles Rams 47-27 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. The victory solidifies the Giants' early-season momentum as they look to establish themselves as contenders in the conference. Meanwhile, the Rams, despite a strong effort, will need to regroup as they search for their first win of the season.
Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart was the star of the day, throwing for 289 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. On the ground, Cam Skattebo contributed 47 rushing yards, while Puka Nacua of the Rams recorded a solid 114 receiving yards, providing a bright spot in the Rams' offensive efforts. The Giants' offensive execution proved too much for the Rams' defense to handle.
Defensively, the Giants were relentless, with Tyler Nubin leading the charge with five total tackles. Abdul Carter made a significant impact with two sacks, putting pressure on Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford throughout the game. The turning point came in the second quarter when Dadrion Taylor-Demerson intercepted Stafford, setting up a crucial touchdown that shifted the momentum firmly in favor of the Giants.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 26 | 15 | 289 | 3 | 1 | 118.9 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 18 | 12 | 186 | 4 | 1 | 117.1 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 10 | 47 | 4.7 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 5 | 25 | 5.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 6 | 15 | 2.5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 3 | 114 | 38.0 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 4 | 85 | 21.3 | 2 | 35 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 5 | 65 | 13.0 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 2 | 38 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jordan Whittington | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Channing Tindall | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Wallace | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaun Dolac | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | SAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darius Alexander | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

