New York
Giants
0-1
41
FINAL
34
Los Angeles
Rams
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup, the New York Giants narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Rams with a final score of 41-34, showcasing their offensive prowess and setting the tone for the rest of the 2026 season. Both teams fought hard, but the Giants managed to hold off the Rams' late-game surge, securing a crucial victory.
Quarterback Jaxson Dart was the standout performer for the Giants, throwing for 379 yards and two touchdowns, effectively leading his team down the field. Cam Skattebo complemented the passing game with a solid rushing performance, racking up 111 yards on the ground, while Malachi Fields emerged as Dart's favorite target, amassing 143 receiving yards. This offensive trio was instrumental in building the Giants' momentum throughout the game.
Defensively, the Giants stepped up when it mattered most, with Tyler Nubin leading the team with nine total tackles and Arvell Reese contributing 1.5 sacks to disrupt the Rams' rhythm. The turning point came in the second half when Reese's pressure on the quarterback led to a crucial turnover, allowing New York to capitalize and extend their lead. This defensive stand solidified the Giants' control and ultimately sealed their victory in a high-scoring affair.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 35 | 22 | 63% | 379 | 2 | 0 | 118.6 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 35 | 24 | 69% | 318 | 2 | 0 | 116.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 13 | 111 | 8.5 | 68 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 18 | 75 | 4.2 | 33 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 32 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 5 | 18 | 3.6 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malachi Fields | WR | 6 | 143 | 23.8 | 73 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 5 | 108 | 21.6 | 68 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 6 | 100 | 16.7 | 23 | 1 | 31 | 1 |
| Max Klare | TE | 7 | 91 | 13.0 | 18 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 6 | 83 | 13.8 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 2 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 3 | 58 | 19.3 | 9 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 25 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 7 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Dorlus | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chauncey Golston | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 4 | 4 | 3 | 55 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 28 |

