The Los Angeles Rams claimed their first victory of the season under the Monday night lights, overwhelming the New York Giants behind a sharp rebound from Matthew Stafford and a dominant performance from Davante Adams.
Stafford answered a poor season opener by throwing four touchdown passes against New York. The veteran quarterback also moved into sixth place on the NFL’s career passing-touchdown list.
With Puka Nacua unavailable, Adams became the centerpiece of the Rams’ passing attack. He finished just short of 200 receiving yards and caught two touchdown passes as Los Angeles pulled away.
New York’s night turned troubling almost immediately. Quarterback Jaxson Dart left the game with a knee injury on the Giants’ opening possession and did not return. The injury overshadowed what had been an encouraging Week 1 win over the Dallas Cowboys.
Injury and availability report
- Jaxson Dart, Giants quarterback: Out of the Rams game after sustaining a knee injury during New York’s first offensive series. The extent of the injury remains the major concern for the Giants.
- Puka Nacua, Rams wide receiver: Absent for the game against the Giants, allowing Davante Adams to take on a larger role in Los Angeles’ offense.
Week ahead
The Giants head forward with the status of Dart’s knee as the central issue after losing their quarterback early against Los Angeles. The Rams, meanwhile, have their first win secured after Stafford’s four-touchdown response and Adams’ two-score night in Nacua’s absence.
