New York
Giants
0-1
24
FINAL
42
Los Angeles
Rams
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 2 matchup, the Los Angeles Rams topped the New York Giants 42-24, showcasing their offensive firepower and solidifying their position early in the 2026 season. The win not only boosts their confidence but also sends a message to the rest of the league about their championship aspirations.
Matthew Stafford led the charge for the Rams, throwing for 316 yards and connecting on several key passes, while Puka Nacua shone with 107 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target. Despite the Giants' Jaxson Dart throwing three touchdown passes, it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Rams' potent offense. D'Andre Swift contributed a strong performance on the ground for New York, rushing for 91 yards, but the Giants struggled to maintain offensive consistency.
Defensively, the Rams were a force, highlighted by Myles Garrett's two sacks and Kamren Kinchens' critical interception that shifted momentum in their favor. The turning point came in the second quarter when Kinchens' pick set up a touchdown drive, allowing the Rams to extend their lead and put the Giants on their heels. The combination of timely defensive plays and a relentless offense ultimately sealed the Rams' victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 27 | 19 | 70% | 316 | 3 | 1 | 131.0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 20 | 10 | 50% | 135 | 3 | 3 | 71.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 15 | 91 | 6.1 | 35 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 7 | 32 | 4.6 | 17 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 5 | 107 | 21.4 | 72 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 3 | 106 | 35.3 | 17 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 17 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 27 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 43 | 2 | 32 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | — | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 6 | 36 | 6.0 | 45 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kam Curl | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shelby Harris | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Kelly | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFadden | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Stuard | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jabril Cox | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaun Dolac | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Pittman | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 47 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

