New York
Giants
1-0
51
FINAL
35
Los Angeles
Rams
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring showdown, the New York Giants topped the Los Angeles Rams 51-35 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. Both teams were looking to establish momentum early in the season, but it was the Giants who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive firepower.
Leading the charge for the Giants was quarterback Cam Ward, who threw for 217 yards and an impressive five touchdowns, connecting consistently with his receivers. Victor Cruz was his primary target, racking up 79 receiving yards, while the Giants’ ground game complemented the passing attack effectively, contributing to their dominant performance.
Defensively, the Giants made crucial plays that influenced the outcome, with Arvell Reese leading the team with six tackles. Brian Burns recorded two sacks, applying pressure on the Rams' quarterback throughout the game, while Jason Pinnock’s two interceptions proved pivotal in shifting momentum back to New York. The Giants’ defensive prowess was a key factor in their ability to hold off the Rams in the second half, sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | QB | 24 | 14 | 217 | 5 | 2 | 93.2 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 29 | 16 | 146 | 4 | 4 | 69.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 11 | 96 | 8.7 | 0 | 52 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 12 | 34 | 2.8 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Cruz | WR | 4 | 79 | 19.8 | 3 | 51 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 1 | 42 | 42.0 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 1 | 36 | 36.0 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 6 | 26 | 4.3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Grant Stuard | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Chauncey Golston | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen McCollough | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 51 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 39 |

