New York
Giants
1-0
28
FINAL
42
Los Angeles
Rams
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 2 matchup of the 2026 season, the Los Angeles Rams topped the New York Giants with a final score of 42-28. The victory not only boosts the Rams' confidence but also positions them favorably early in the season as they aim for playoff contention.
Leading the charge for Los Angeles was quarterback Ty Simpson, who passed for an impressive 320 yards and threw four touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers. Puka Nacua was the standout target, racking up 185 receiving yards, while Kyren Williams added a solid ground game with 106 rushing yards, contributing to a well-rounded offensive attack.
Defensively, the Rams made key plays to swing momentum in their favor. Byron Young was a force on the line, recording 1.5 sacks, while Trent McDuffie's interception proved crucial in stalling a Giants drive that could have shifted the game's momentum. The Rams' ability to pressure the quarterback and create turnovers ultimately sealed the win, underscoring their strength on both sides of the ball.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Simpson | QB | 33 | 22 | 320 | 4 | 0 | 137.6 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 41 | 26 | 301 | 1 | 1 | 83.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 19 | 106 | 5.6 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 17 | 68 | 4.0 | 2 | 15 | 1 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 10 | 185 | 18.5 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 7 | 109 | 15.6 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 8 | 80 | 10.0 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 6 | 73 | 12.2 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 10 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wesley Bailey | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Alexander | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Muasau | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Monty Rice | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Barnes | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 44 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 50 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

