Los Angeles takes the field shorthanded, missing receiver Puka Nacua and edge rusher Myles Garrett. So far the absences haven’t hurt; the Giants saw quarterback Jaxson Dart go down on the opening drive.
Stafford has already piled up 184 yards through the air and two scores, while Adams hauled in five catches for 145 yards and a touchdown.
The scoreboard reads Rams 14, Giants 3.
Defensive tackle Aaron Donald logged three tackles, one for loss, in his first snap in 981 days. He retired after 2023 but filed paperwork to return on Aug. 30.
At 31, Adams posts his best outing since Dec. 15, 2024, when he recorded nine grabs for 198 yards and two scores. For my money, he finally looks like his prime self.
Stafford is 11‑for‑15 and has thrown an interception. His touchdowns came on a 31‑yard strike to Adams and a 10‑yard pass to running back Kyren Williams.
The Rams should have added three points before the break, but kicker Harrison Mevis missed a 43‑yard attempt wide left on the half’s final play.
Giants safety Jevon Holland has done everything possible to keep New York in contention, adding an interception, a forced fumble and a recovery to his stat line.
Late in the first half, after a five‑yard Williams rush, Holland swatted the ball loose and recovered it at the L.A. 11, marking Williams’ eighth career fumble.
New York ran six possessions before halftime, crossing midfield four times — to the 43, 43, 18 and 3 yards — yet never reached the end zone. After Holland’s recovery, the Giants settled for Dominic Zvada’s 24‑yard chip shot with 25 seconds left.
Cam Skattebo has contributed just 18 yards on seven carries. Can the Giants find a way to spark his ground game in the second half?
Cam Skattebo has only 18 yards on seven carries.