Los Angeles rebounded from a Week 1 loss with a 28‑6 victory over New York, highlighted by Matthew Stafford’s four TD passes, Davante Adams’ 195 receiving yards and Aaron Donald’s first game back after a 32‑month hiatus.
The Los Angeles Rams rebounded from their opening‑week defeat with a decisive 28‑6 win over the New York Giants on Monday Night Football at SoFi Stadium. Quarterback Matthew Stafford threw for 327 yards and four touchdowns, connecting twice with veteran wide receiver Davante Adams, who recorded eight catches for a career‑high 195 yards (AP, 2026‑09‑22).
Early in the first quarter, Giants starter Jaxson Dart suffered a left‑knee injury on the opening drive and was forced to leave the game, later being ruled out for the remainder of the contest (NBC Los Angeles, 2026‑09‑21). Veteran Jameis Winston stepped in, completing 11 of 27 passes for 111 yards with an interception, but the Giants could not generate momentum, finishing with just 182 total yards compared to the Rams’ 481 (AP, 2026‑09‑22).
The Rams also benefited from the return of three‑time AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald, who made his first NFL appearance in 32 months and logged three tackles while the crowd gave him a standing ovation (AP, 2026‑09‑22). Los Angeles played without injured All‑Pros Puka Nacua and Myles Garrett, yet still dominated on both sides of the ball.
Stafford’s performance moved him into sixth place on the NFL’s all‑time career touchdown‑pass list with his 426th TD pass, surpassing Philip Rivers (AP, 2026‑09‑22). Both teams improved to 1‑1 in the NFC East race, but the Rams’ defensive pressure and offensive firepower clearly set the tone for Week 2.
In addition to the on‑field action, the game marked a symbolic moment for the Rams franchise as Aaron Donald officially returned from retirement, signaling the defensive line’s renewed vigor heading into the season (Rams.com, 2026‑09‑22). The victory positions Los Angeles as a strong contender early in the 2026 campaign.