Giants vs Rams: Week 2 Preview, USA TV Schedule and How to Watch NFL 2026

The New York Giants visit the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, September 21, in the final game of Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season. The matchup is Monday Night Football and will be played at SoFi Stadium, where the Rams will host their first home game of the campaign.

New York enters at 1-0 after defeating the Dallas Cowboys 28-20 in Week 1, while Los Angeles is 0-1 following a 27-7 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, Australia.

New York Giants

New York opened the season with a win over Dallas. Jaxson Dart completed 19 of 28 passes for 230 yards and three touchdowns while adding 54 rushing yards.

Cam Skattebo also made an impact with 81 rushing yards and a touchdown. Tight end Isaiah Likely recorded eight receptions for 78 yards and two touchdowns.

The Giants defense also recorded an interception against Dallas. The unit now faces Matthew Stafford and a Rams offense featuring several experienced playmakers.

Los Angeles Rams

The Rams opened the season with a 27-7 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, Australia. Matthew Stafford completed 18 of 29 passes for 155 yards and threw one interception.

Kyren Williams rushed for 41 yards and a touchdown while adding 24 receiving yards. Puka Nacua finished with five receptions for 74 yards.

The return to SoFi Stadium marks the Rams' first home game after opening the season with the trip to Australia.

Players and key factors

Jaxson Dart is one of the main players to watch after producing three passing touchdowns in his season debut. His mobility was also an important part of New York's offensive production in Week 1.

For Los Angeles, Matthew Stafford will look to increase the passing production after throwing for only 155 yards in Melbourne. Kyren Williams and the receiving corps led by Puka Nacua will be important parts of the offense.

Injuries and player status

Giants cornerback Deonte Banks is questionable with a calf injury, while linebacker Micah McFadden is also questionable with a neck injury.

Los Angeles will be without safety Kamren Kinchens because of a hamstring injury. Wide receiver Jordan Whittington is doubtful with a quadriceps injury, while Puka Nacua is questionable with a hip injury.

Series history

The Giants and Rams have met 45 times in the regular season. New York trails the all-time series 16-29.

The most recent regular-season meeting came in Week 17 of the 2023 season, when the Rams defeated the Giants 26-25 at MetLife Stadium. Matthew Stafford threw for 317 yards and one touchdown in that game, while Puka Nacua recorded 118 receiving yards.