# Stafford leans on Adams as Rams dominate Giants

> Without Puka Nacua, Davante Adams stepped up with eight catches for 195 yards and two touchdowns in the Rams' 28-6 win.
- Title: Stafford leans on Adams as Rams dominate Giants · NBC Sports
- Summary: Without Puka Nacua, Davante Adams stepped up with eight catches for 195 yards and two touchdowns in the Rams' 28-6 win. Elite receivers like Davante Adams…
- Keywords: matthew stafford, davante adams, los angeles rams, new york giants, puka nacua, nfl, week 2, wide receiver, touchdown catches, sports, Stafford, leans
- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/matthew-stafford-we-leaned-on-davante-adams-monday-and-he-came-through-for-us
- Published: 2026-09-22T10:49:21.495+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: matthew stafford, davante adams, los angeles rams, new york giants, puka nacua, nfl, week 2, wide receiver, touchdown catches, sports
## Rams beat Giants without Nacua
The Rams dominated the Giants 28-6 on Monday night despite missing wide receiver Puka Nacua. Matthew Stafford threw for 327 yards and four touchdowns.
## Adams opens scoring with 31-yard TD
Davante Adams caught his first touchdown on a 31-yard play late in the first quarter, finding a wide open lane in the Giants defense.
## Double move sets up 64-yard catch
Adams used a double move to shake off Giants defenders for a 64-yard catch on the Rams' next possession, showcasing his elite route-running ability.
## Adams adds second TD in third quarter
Adams caught his second touchdown in the third quarter, finishing the night with eight catches for 195 yards against the Giants.
## Stafford praises Adams' elite performance
Stafford said the Rams leaned heavily on Adams and he delivered with contested catches, great routes, and getting open when needed most.

> He's an elite player. He made all sorts of plays today. We leaned on him big time tonight, and he came through for us.
## Key takeaway

Elite receivers like Davante Adams can carry the offensive load when key teammates are unavailable, making them invaluable to team success.