New York
Giants
1-0
22
FINAL
24
Los Angeles
Rams
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup, the Los Angeles Rams narrowly defeated the New York Giants with a final score of 24-22, keeping their playoff hopes alive early in the 2026 season. Both teams fought hard, but the Rams managed to hold off a late surge from the Giants, sealing the victory on their home turf.
New York's Jaxson Dart had a standout performance, throwing for 334 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Cam Skattebo contributed significantly on the ground with 83 rushing yards, while Davante Adams of the Rams dominated the air with an impressive 190 receiving yards, making critical catches throughout the game.
Defensively, the Rams made key plays that tilted the game in their favor, with Kam Curl leading the charge with nine total tackles. Abdul Carter brought pressure on the opposing quarterback, registering 1.5 sacks, but it was Nate Landman's interception that proved pivotal, stifling a potential game-winning drive by the Giants in the closing minutes. The Rams' defense stepped up when it mattered most, allowing them to secure the hard-fought victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 35 | 26 | 334 | 2 | 2 | 98.9 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 34 | 18 | 269 | 2 | 0 | 98.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 14 | 83 | 5.9 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Eric Dickerson | HB | 10 | 69 | 6.9 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 13 | 43 | 3.3 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 5 | 23 | 4.6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davante Adams | WR | 7 | 190 | 27.1 | 1 | 91 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 7 | 109 | 15.6 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 7 | 96 | 13.7 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 5 | 60 | 12.0 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Eric Dickerson | HB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jared Cook | TE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominic Rodgers-Cromart | CB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grant Stuard | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaun Dolac | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Kelly | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Hamilton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wesley Bailey | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shelby Harris | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 41 |

