Davante Adams recorded eight catches for 195 yards and two touchdowns while Matthew Stafford threw four TD passes in the Rams' 28-6 victory over the New York Giants, marking Aaron Donald’s first game back after a 32‑month hiatus.
Los Angeles rallied on Monday Night Football, defeating the New York Giants 28-6 at SoFi Stadium. Quarterback Matthew Stafford threw for 327 yards and four touchdowns, two of which found wide receiver Davante Adams, who posted a career‑high eight receptions for 195 yards (AP). The Rams’ offense amassed 481 total yards, dwarfing the Giants’ 182 yards, while the defense forced three turnovers and limited New York to just six points.
The game opened with a blow to the Giants when rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart suffered a left‑knee injury on the first offensive series and was forced to leave, prompting backup Jameis Winston to finish with 111 passing yards, 11 completions on 27 attempts and an interception (AP). In contrast, Stafford’s precision passing and Adams’ route running set the tone, with the veteran wideout delivering an 11‑yard fade for his second touchdown in the third quarter, moving Stafford into sixth place on the NFL’s all‑time career TD pass list (AP).
Aaron Donald made his long‑awaited return, logging three tackles in his first NFL action in 32 months after skipping the Week 1 trip to Melbourne (AP). The three‑time AP Defensive Player of the Year drew cheers from the home crowd each time he made a play, underscoring the defensive boost the Rams needed after a 27‑7 loss to the 49ers in Australia (AP). The Rams, missing injured All‑Pros Puka Nacua and Myles Garrett, improved to 1‑1 on the season, while the Giants also sit at 1‑1.
Overall, the Rams’ dominant performance addressed early‑season concerns about a stagnant offense and a sputtering defense, positioning them as strong contenders moving forward in the 2026 campaign.