New York
Giants
1-0
35
FINAL
21
Los Angeles
Rams
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 2 matchup, the New York Giants topped the Los Angeles Rams 35-21, securing their second victory of the season. With both teams aiming to establish an early foothold in the 2026 campaign, the Giants delivered a powerful performance that showcased their offensive prowess.
Quarterback Jaxson Dart shone for New York, throwing for two touchdown passes and guiding the Giants to a dominant offensive display. While the Rams' Matthew Stafford led all passers with 192 yards, it was Kyren Williams' solid rushing effort of 76 yards that kept the game competitive. However, the Giants' ability to find the end zone consistently proved to be the difference-maker.
On the defensive side, Lewis Cine was instrumental for New York, snagging two interceptions that shifted momentum in favor of the Giants. Myles Garrett's two sacks for the Rams highlighted their defensive effort, but it was Cine's big plays that ultimately turned the tide. With the Giants leading 21-14 at the half, Cine's interception late in the third quarter set up a crucial touchdown, allowing New York to pull away and secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 23 | 9 | 192 | 2 | 4 | 58.8 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 15 | 10 | 175 | 2 | 0 | 145.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 19 | 76 | 4.0 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Braelon Allen | HB | 17 | 47 | 2.8 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 2 | -9 | -4.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 4 | 74 | 18.5 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 1 | 66 | 66.0 | 1 | 66 | 1 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 3 | 58 | 19.3 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 2 | 56 | 28.0 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jordan Whittington | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Braelon Allen | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Cine | SS | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Stuard | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shelby Harris | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Barnes | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 2 | 3 | 3 | 39 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |

