New York
Giants
0-1
38
FINAL
35
Los Angeles
Rams
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup, the New York Giants narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Rams, finishing the game with a score of 38-35. The stakes were high as both teams aimed to secure an early season victory, and the intensity on the field reflected their desire to establish momentum in the 2026 season.
C.J. Stroud put on a stellar performance for the Rams, throwing for 360 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to stretch the field. On the other side, Anthony Richardson Sr. led the Giants' ground attack with 109 rushing yards, proving instrumental in controlling the clock and providing balance to the offense. Meanwhile, Terry McLaurin had a standout day for Los Angeles, racking up 227 receiving yards, but his efforts fell just short of securing the win.
Defensively, the Giants made crucial plays that tilted the game in their favor, particularly with Kenny Clark's 1.5 sacks and Glendon Miller's key interception. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter, where Miller's interception thwarted a potential game-winning drive by the Rams, allowing the Giants to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the victory. It was a game marked by explosive offense and pivotal defensive moments that defined the outcome.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 31 | 19 | 61% | 360 | 4 | 1 | 127.6 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 19 | 15 | 79% | 209 | 2 | 0 | 147.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 7 | 109 | 15.6 | 16 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 16 | 100 | 6.3 | 69 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 5 | 34 | 6.8 | 5 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 9 | 227 | 25.2 | 57 | 3 | 50 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 5 | 116 | 23.2 | 10 | 2 | 55 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 5 | 57 | 11.4 | 19 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | — | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 16 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 13 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Sawyer | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Glendon Miller | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calvin Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | SAM | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carson Schwesinger | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BJ Ojulari | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | SAM | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zion Young | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Moore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

