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Rams dominate Giants 28-6 in Donald's return
Aaron Donald makes his season debut as the Rams crush a Giants team crippled by Jaxson Dart's knee injury.
In brief
Aaron Donald makes his season debut as the Rams crush a Giants team crippled by Jaxson Dart's knee injury. The Rams' dominant defense and balanced offense, led by Aaron Donald's return and Davante Adams' 195 receiving yards, overwhelmed a Giants team that lost starting QB Jaxson Dart to injury on the opening drive…
Rams bounce back with dominant win
The Rams crushed the Giants 28-6 on Monday night, just 11 days after a poor performance against the 49ers in Australia. Both teams are now 1-1.
“The Rams are back . . . and so is Aaron Donald.”
Dart's injury derails Giants offense
Giants QB Jaxson Dart injured his left knee on the first drive, crippling New York's offense. The Giants managed only 182 yards and went 0-for-6 on punts.
“The Giants had no chance after Jaxson Dart injured his left knee on the first drive.”
Aaron Donald returns after 981 days
Donald made his season debut after unretiring on August 30th, recording three tackles including one for a loss in his first game back.
“Donald, playing his first game in 981 days after unretiring Aug. 30, made three tackles, including a tackle for loss.”
Adams shines without Nacua
Davante Adams caught eight passes for 195 yards and two touchdowns, filling the void left by injured WR Puka Nacua. The Rams gained 481 total yards.
“Davante Adams more than made up for Nacua's absence, catching eight passes for 195 yards and two touchdowns.”
Stafford orchestrates four TD drives
Matthew Stafford threw four touchdown passes: two to Adams, one to RB Kyren Williams, and one to TE Terrance Ferguson. He finished 22-of-31 for 327 yards.
“Matthew Stafford threw touchdown passes of 31 and 11 yards to Adams, 10 yards to running back Kyren Williams and 5 yards to tight end Terrance Ferguson.”
Giants' defense shows flashes
Safety Jevon Holland had an elite performance with eight tackles, an interception, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery. It wasn't enough to overcome the offense's struggles.
“Giants safety Jevon Holland totaled eight tackles, an interception, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery in an elite performance.”
At a glance
The Rams' dominant defense and balanced offense, led by Aaron Donald's return and Davante Adams' 195 receiving yards, overwhelmed a Giants team that lost starting QB Jaxson Dart to injury on the opening drive.
