New York
Giants
0-1
26
FINAL
37
Los Angeles
Rams
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Los Angeles Rams secured a 37-26 victory over the New York Giants in Week 2 of the 2026 season, marking a crucial win for the Rams as they look to establish momentum early in the year. With both teams eager to make a statement, Los Angeles capitalized on their home-field advantage to outlast New York.
Matthew Stafford led the charge for the Rams, throwing for 262 yards and four touchdowns, a performance that showcased his ability to connect with his receivers. CJ Daniels was a standout target, amassing 136 receiving yards, proving to be a vital part of the Rams' offensive scheme. While Cam Skattebo paced the Giants' rushing attack with 55 yards, it was clear that the Rams' aerial assault was the defining factor in this matchup.
The Rams' defense played a pivotal role in securing the win, with Myles Garrett leading the way with three total tackles and Kamren Kinchens snagging an interception. The turning point came late in the third quarter, when Kinchens' pick set up another touchdown drive for Los Angeles, effectively extending their lead and putting pressure on the Giants to respond. With timely defensive plays and a dominant offensive display, the Rams were able to hold off a late push from New York.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 17 | 13 | 76% | 262 | 4 | 0 | 157.4 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 28 | 20 | 71% | 185 | 1 | 1 | 86.1 |
| CJ Daniels | WR | 0 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 13 | 55 | 4.2 | 18 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 6 | 22 | 3.7 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Daniels | WR | 4 | 136 | 34.0 | 130 | 2 | 67 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 5 | 72 | 14.4 | 29 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 6 | 53 | 8.8 | 20 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 49 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 5 | 30 | 6.0 | 22 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 11 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 8 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 9 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFadden | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy Eichenberg | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Davis | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Raheem Layne | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Muasau | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Abdul Carter | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Sauls | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 25 |

