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Aaron Donald to Lead Rams Pass Rush vs Giants

By Drooid · Sep 19, 2026, 2:55 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Aaron Donald will play Monday Night Football against the Giants in the United States.
Donald said two weeks of 11-on-11 drills left him feeling good and ready Monday.
Myles Garrett’s knee surgery placed him on injured reserve, making Donald the Rams’ primary pass rusher.
Giants coach John Harbaugh expects Donald to be a game-wrecking presence despite a reduced snap count.

History

Historical Context

In 2015, the Los Angeles Rams' defense recorded 70 sacks, propelling the team to a 7-6 finish and a playoff berth. Aaron Donald posted 14.5 sacks that year, while Myles Garrett, then with the Cleveland Browns, earned a $100 million extension in 2023. Monday Night Football pits Donald, the Rams' rusher after Garrett's knee injury, against the New York Giants, whose coach John Harbaugh expects disruption. The parallel shows how a dominant pass-rush can shape weekly outcomes, implying the Rams will lean on Donald to dictate the season's trajectory.

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Story summary

Aaron Donald will play Monday Night Football against the Giants in the United States.
Donald said two weeks of 11-on-11 drills left him feeling good and ready Monday.
Myles Garrett’s knee surgery placed him on injured reserve, making Donald the Rams’ primary pass rusher.
Giants coach John Harbaugh expects Donald to be a game-wrecking presence despite a reduced snap count.

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