Stafford, Adams lead Rams to 28-6 victory over Giants
The Los Angeles Rams defeated the New York Giants 28-6 at home on Sept. 22, 2026, the AP reported. The recap was published by the AP on Sept. 22, 2026. The game came after reports of an injury to rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart that had been part of the lead-up to the matchup.
Matthew Stafford connected with Davante Adams on a 31-yard touchdown late in the first quarter and again on an 11-yard score in the third quarter. Stafford also threw a 10-yard touchdown to Kyren Williams in the second quarter and a 5-yard touchdown to Terrance Ferguson in the fourth. Kicker Dominic Zvada added 24- and 52-yard field goals as part of the Rams’ scoring. The AP game summary lists those scoring plays, and New York finished with six points.
The result served as a response to the Rams’ dismal season opener in Australia and moved Los Angeles to 1-1 in the early standings. The victory featured a combination of downfield passing and long-range field goal kicking. The team will carry the win and lingering injury questions into its next slate of games.
NFL Sports Blog Take
The Rams’ win on Sept. 22, 2026, underscored Matthew Stafford’s ability to direct scoring drives and Davante Adams’ role as a primary downfield target. Dominic Zvada’s 52-yard field goal provided a notable special-teams contribution that extended the Rams’ lead. The victory improved Los Angeles to 1-1, but reported injuries, including the situation involving Jaxson Dart, remain a concern as the team moves forward.