New York
Giants
0-1
24
FINAL
28
Los Angeles
Rams
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup of the 2026 season, the Los Angeles Rams narrowly defeated the New York Giants with a final score of 28-24. Both teams entered the game looking to establish momentum early in the season, but it was the Rams who came out on top in a contest that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart put forth a strong performance, throwing for 225 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense. Cam Skattebo bolstered the ground game with 87 rushing yards, while Darius Slayton emerged as a key target for the Rams, racking up 90 receiving yards. The offensive efforts on both sides made for an entertaining battle, but ultimately, the Rams capitalized on their opportunities.
Defensively, the Rams were able to make crucial stops, led by Kamren Kinchens with three total tackles and Kobie Turner, who contributed with a key sack. The turning point came late in the game when the Rams' defense held the Giants on a critical fourth down, preserving their lead and allowing them to run out the clock. The combination of timely defensive plays and effective offensive execution secured the Rams' victory in this closely contested matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 23 | 13 | 57% | 225 | 2 | 0 | 118.9 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 16 | 9 | 56% | 174 | 2 | 1 | 107.8 |
| Jameis Winston | QB | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 17 | 87 | 5.1 | 20 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 11 | 36 | 3.3 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Najee Harris | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Slayton | WR | 3 | 90 | 30.0 | 57 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 3 | 85 | 28.3 | 91 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 12 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 32 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 17 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 30 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Donald | DT | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFadden | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Alexander | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chauncey Golston | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

