# Stafford warns Rams: Giants are 'dangerous' after Cowboys upset > The reigning MVP sees a young, talented team that just pulled off a statement win and could be heading to 2-0. - Title: Stafford warns Rams: Giants are 'dangerous' after Cowboys… - Summary: The reigning MVP sees a young, talented team that just pulled off a statement win and could be heading to 2-0. The Giants' Week 1 upset over Dallas has… - Keywords: matthew stafford, new york giants, los angeles rams, jaxson dart, dallas cowboys, nfl, week 2, isaiah likely, malik nabers, john harbaugh, sofi stadium, metlife stadium - Source: New York Giants On SI — https://si.com/nfl/giants/onsi/giants-matthew-stafford-rams-week-2-preview-01m2jxahbgv3 - Published: 2026-09-15T20:00:00+00:00 - Read time: 2 min - Topics: matthew stafford, new york giants, los angeles rams, jaxson dart, dallas cowboys, nfl, week 2, isaiah likely, malik nabers, john harbaugh, sofi stadium, metlife stadium ## Giants catch MVP's attention After upsetting the Cowboys 28-20 in Week 1, the Giants are now facing Matthew Stafford and the Rams. The reigning NFL MVP is taking notice of what Big Blue accomplished. ## Stafford sees young talent everywhere The Rams quarterback praised the Giants' defensive pass rushers and their performance against Dallas. He called their season-opening win a big start for the young team. > I saw a young team with a bunch of talent ## First home opener win since 2010 The Giants won their first Week 1 game since 2022. It was their first season-opening victory at MetLife Stadium in 16 years. ## Isaiah Likely dominates at tight end Likely caught all eight targets for 78 yards and two touchdowns. Malik Nabers, returning from a torn ACL, added six catches for 69 yards. ## Defense stifles Cowboys rushing attack The Giants held Dallas to just 69 rushing yards, the fewest they've allowed in a Week 1 game since 2006. It was a dominant defensive performance. ## Prescott and receivers shut down Dak Prescott managed only 175 passing yards. CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens combined for just 72 receiving yards against the Giants defense. ## Rams stumble in Australia opener Los Angeles lost 27-7 to the 49ers in Melbourne. The typically potent Rams offense managed just 290 yards and one touchdown in the defeat. ## Stafford struggles against San Francisco The veteran QB completed only 15 of 25 passes for 155 yards. He threw one interception and no touchdowns in the loss to the Niners. ## Jaxson Dart shines in debut The Giants quarterback went 23 of 29 for 230 yards and three touchdowns against Dallas. He also rushed for 54 yards in the impressive performance. ## Rams defense showed vulnerabilities Los Angeles allowed the 49ers to convert 7 of 12 third downs and succeed on 2 of 3 red zone trips. Dart could exploit those same weaknesses. ## Giants firing on all cylinders New York showed well-coached efficiency on offense, made timely defensive plays, and executed on special teams. They're no longer a feel-good long shot. ## Stafford praises Dart's composure The Rams QB acknowledged the young quarterback played well and made plays with his feet. Dart stayed within himself while leading the upset. > Obviously, the young quarterback, Jaxson Dart, I thought played really well, played within himself, made some plays with his feet ## Why the Giants are dangerous Stafford reminded everyone that preseason predictions don't matter once the ball is snapped. The Giants proved they can compete with anyone in the league. > And, they're a dangerous team ## Sunday night showdown looms The 0-1 Rams host the 1-0 Giants at 8:15 PM on September 21 at SoFi Stadium. New York has a real shot at starting 2-0. ## Key takeaway The Giants' Week 1 upset over Dallas has earned them respect from opponents, with their young talent and efficient play making them a legitimate threat.