New York
Giants
1-0
26
FINAL
6
Los Angeles
Rams
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe New York Giants secured a decisive 26-6 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2 of the 2026 season, showcasing their dominance on both sides of the ball. With this win, the Giants improve their early-season record, establishing themselves as a formidable force in the league.
Fran Tarkenton led the Giants' offense with an impressive 262 passing yards, while Javonte Williams added a strong ground game with 96 rushing yards. Cade Otton was the standout receiver, racking up 116 yards and providing crucial big plays that kept the Rams' defense on its heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Giants made their presence felt, highlighted by Micheal Strahan's 1.5 sacks and Eric Stokes' critical interception. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Strahan's pressure forced a turnover, allowing New York to capitalize and extend their lead, effectively sealing the game. The Rams struggled to find rhythm against the relentless Giants defense, which stifled their offensive efforts all night.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fran Tarkenton | QB | 35 | 24 | 69% | 262 | 0 | 0 | 90.4 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 32 | 19 | 59% | 235 | 0 | 1 | 69.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 18 | 96 | 5.3 | 25 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 10 | 24 | 2.4 | 16 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 4 | 22 | 5.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Fran Tarkenton | QB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kaelon Black | HB | 5 | 8 | 1.6 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| A.J. Dillon | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Otton | TE | 9 | 116 | 12.9 | 34 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 7 | 69 | 9.9 | 9 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 11 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 5 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| Calvin Ridley | WR | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| DJ Herman | FB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Will Dissly | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Micheal Strahan | LEDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dane Belton | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson Sr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahlani Tavai | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrice Knight | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Erick Hunter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keeanu Benton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaun Dolac | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 4 | 4 | 2 | 56 |

