Full Breakdown
Rams Dominate Giants as Stafford Reaches All-Time Milestone
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Game Overview
On September 21, the Los Angeles Rams defeated the New York Giants 28–6 at SoFi Stadium. Quarterback Matthew Stafford completed 22 of 31 passes for 327 yards, four touchdowns and one interception. Wide receiver Davante Adams caught eight passes for 195 yards and two touchdowns, while rookie tight end Terrance Ferguson added a touchdown reception. The Rams outgained New York 481–182 yards and forced two turnovers.
Background & Context
The Rams entered Week 2 after a 27–7 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne. Injuries to All-Pro wide receiver Puka Nacua and defensive end Myles Garrett persisted. The Giants lost starter Jaxson Dart on the opening drive after a hit by Byron Young and Josaiah Stewart. Backup Jameis Winston replaced Dart, completing 11 of 27 passes for 111 yards with one interception.
Key Performances & Statistics
- Stafford – 327 yards, 4 TDs, 1 INT; passer rating 131.3.
- Adams – 8 receptions, 195 yards, 2 TDs; fourth-highest yardage total in a Rams uniform.
- Terrance Ferguson – 6 receptions for 54 yards and 1 TD.
- Aaron Donald – returned after a 981-day hiatus, recording three tackles (one for loss) in 32 defensive snaps.
- Giants – limited to 182 total yards; forced a fumble recovered by Jevon Holland and held to a single field goal.
Official Statements & Responses
- John Harbaugh, Giants coach, said Winston “executed and he operated well.”
- Aaron Donald noted, “It felt really good to be back.”
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
The exact nature of Jaxson Dart’s knee injury remains unsettled. The Giants described it as “in the neighborhood of” a sprained ligament, while a post-game report cited an MCL sprain as the likely diagnosis. No definitive medical statement has been released.
Verbatim Quotes
- “This team, we got to the confidence level that we're at because of the work we put in, and we're not going to put any governors on what we can do here,” — Davante Adams
- “We did enough offensively, still left some plays out there. We're a little bit, not as efficient as I would have liked in certain areas,” — Matthew Stafford
What’s Next
The Giants will host the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, while the Rams travel to Denver for a Sunday night matchup. Both teams will look to build on the outcomes of Week 2 as the 2026 season progresses.