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Adams, Young excel as Rams dominate Giants with key players injured

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 8:52 PM

Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Adams, Young excel as Rams dominate Giants with key players injured

Summary

The Los Angeles Rams showcased their depth in a matchup against the New York Giants on Monday night, winning decisively 28-6. Puka Nacua was absent due to a hip injury, allowing Davante Adams to step into a more prominent role, as he recorded eight catches for 195 yards and two touchdowns. Alongside quarterback Matthew Stafford, Adams demonstrated exceptional skill despite earlier struggles in the season opener. Defensive standout Byron Young filled the gap left by Myles Garrett, contributing five tackles and a sack. Head coach Sean McVay emphasized maintaining a sense of urgency moving forward following this performance.

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Status Watch

•Rams improve to 1-1 with win over Giants.
•Davante Adams records eight catches for 195 yards, two touchdowns.
•Byron Young steps up with five tackles and a sack.
•Puka Nacua sidelined by hip injury.
•Next challenge for Rams is maintaining performance consistency.

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8:52 PMYahoo Sports — Rams' depth shines as Adams, Young step up for injured Nacua, Garrett in blowout of Giants

What they're saying

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Puka Nacua does so many incredible things and attracts so much attention — both good and very bad — that he almost makes it possible to overlook the other elite receiver in the Los Angeles Rams' starting lineup. Davante Adams is a wise veteran who doesn't make headlines the way his All-Pro teammate does, but he's still one of the NFL's best pass-catchers and route-runners in his 13th season. “It was important to let your great players impact positive change,” coach Sean McVay said Tuesday.
— Yahoo Sportsby GREG BEACHAM

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