New York
Giants
0-1
45
FINAL
15
Los Angeles
Rams
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the New York Giants defeated the Los Angeles Rams 45-15 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. With both teams looking to establish their identity early in the season, the Giants showcased their offensive firepower and put the league on notice with this decisive victory.
Jaxson Dart led the charge for New York, throwing for 315 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating a strong command of the offense. He connected with Malachi Fields, who racked up 97 receiving yards, while Kyren Williams added a solid ground game with 84 rushing yards. This potent offensive display not only kept the Rams on their heels but also set a tone for the remainder of the season.
Defensively, the Giants disrupted the Rams' rhythm effectively, highlighted by Brian Burns' sack and Tyler Nubin's interception. The turning point came in the second quarter when Nubin's pick led to a quick touchdown, extending the Giants' lead to a commanding 28-7. The Giants' defense consistently pressured the Rams, limiting their scoring opportunities and sealing the game well before the final whistle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 22 | 18 | 82% | 315 | 3 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 30 | 16 | 53% | 203 | 1 | 2 | 58.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 12 | 84 | 7.0 | 33 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 16 | 63 | 3.9 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 15 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 9 | 22 | 2.4 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 6 | 19 | 3.2 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Alec Ingold | FB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malachi Fields | WR | 2 | 97 | 48.5 | 61 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 4 | 90 | 22.5 | 57 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 4 | 68 | 17.0 | 9 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 5 | 68 | 13.6 | 7 | 1 | 20 | 1 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 19 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 10 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 6 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Alec Ingold | FB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chauncey Golston | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyzir White | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josaiah Stewart | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Desjuan Johnson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Alexander | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihad Ward | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 55 |

