New York
Giants
0-1
35
FINAL
34
Los Angeles
Rams
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling showdown, the New York Giants narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Rams 35-34 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. With both teams looking to solidify their early-season positions, this matchup proved to be a nail-biter until the very end.
Matthew Stafford showcased his prowess for the Rams, throwing for an impressive 342 yards and four touchdowns, making him the standout offensive player of the game. However, the Giants countered with a balanced attack, highlighted by Cam Skattebo's 74 rushing yards and Isaiah Likely's dominant performance, racking up 106 receiving yards. This offensive exchange kept fans on the edge of their seats throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Giants made crucial plays that swung momentum their way, including a key interception by Dru Phillips. Despite Trent McDuffie's three tackles for the Rams, it was Abdul Carter's sack that proved critical, stalling a potential game-winning drive. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Phillips' interception shifted the tide, allowing the Giants to secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 34 | 19 | 56% | 342 | 4 | 2 | 105.2 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 29 | 17 | 59% | 311 | 4 | 0 | 135.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 14 | 74 | 5.3 | 15 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 5 | 23 | 4.6 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Devin Singletary | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 4 | 106 | 26.5 | 66 | 3 | 57 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 4 | 100 | 25.0 | 19 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 6 | 96 | 16.0 | 35 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 6 | 89 | 14.8 | 32 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | 22 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 24 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 2 | 51 | 25.5 | 10 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 35 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | — | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Jordan Whittington | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dru Phillips | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trace Ford | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shaquill Griffin | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaun Dolac | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFadden | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maximus Pulley | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Brandon McManus | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

