Overview
- Monday night at SoFi Stadium the Rams rebounded from their opener to beat the Giants 28-6 with Matthew Stafford throwing four touchdown passes for 327 yards.
- Aaron Donald made his first appearance in 981 days and recorded three tackles, a deployment the Rams used to stabilize a defensive line that struggled in the season opener.
- Giants starter Jaxson Dart exited in the first quarter after a hit by Byron Young and is being evaluated for a medial knee ligament strain that is likely to sideline him at least for the next game pending further tests.
- Teams across the league are already managing quarterback availability: the Atlanta Falcons confirmed Michael Penix Jr. will start in Week 3 and the Minnesota Vikings expect Kyler Murray to be available in Week 3 after his concussion recovery.
- The Rams’ statement win and the spate of early-season QB injuries highlight two shifts teams must manage now: the immediate value of veteran depth on short notice and the need for cautious medical evaluations that will shape lineup and game plans in coming weeks.