New York
Giants
0-1
33
FINAL
21
Los Angeles
Rams
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe New York Giants topped the Los Angeles Rams 33-21 in a Week 2 showdown, asserting their dominance early in the 2026 season. With both teams looking to capitalize on their respective strengths, the Giants came away with a crucial victory to build momentum moving forward.
Matthew Stafford of the Rams put up an impressive performance, throwing for 344 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers. However, it was Jaxson Dart's steady ground game and key plays from the receiving corps, including Puka Nacua's 113 receiving yards, that helped the Giants maintain control throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Giants made a pivotal impact, particularly with Tremaine Edmunds' two interceptions, which shifted the momentum in favor of New York. The Rams' Vita Vea registered two sacks, but the Giants' ability to create turnovers proved decisive, ultimately leading to their victory. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Edmunds' second pick set up a touchdown that extended the Giants' lead and put them in the driver's seat for the remainder of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 27 | 18 | 67% | 344 | 3 | 2 | 115.8 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 19 | 17 | 89% | 272 | 2 | 0 | 153.8 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | — | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 8 | 31 | 3.9 | 13 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 4 | 113 | 28.3 | 50 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 5 | 93 | 18.6 | 17 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 3 | 88 | 29.3 | 72 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 2 | 71 | 35.5 | 60 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 28 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 16 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 24 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 24 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 26 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Blake Grupe | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

