Overview
- Aaron Donald made his on‑field return and the Los Angeles Rams posted a 28-6 win over the New York Giants on Monday night, marking a rebound after their season‑opening loss in Melbourne.
- Quarterback Matthew Stafford threw for 327 yards and four touchdowns while Davante Adams caught eight passes for 195 yards and two scores, driving the Rams’ decisive scoring runs.
- Giants starter Jaxson Dart left the game early with a left‑knee injury that teams have initially described as an internal/medial‑ligament strain and did not return, with backup Jameis Winston finishing 11 of 27 with one interception.
- Other roster developments this week include the Atlanta Falcons naming Michael Penix Jr. to start in Week 3 and the Chicago Bears diagnosing Caleb Williams with a right‑thigh hamstring strain to be evaluated week‑to‑week.
- The game highlights a broader early‑season trend of veteran returns and sudden quarterback injuries that are reshaping short‑term starter decisions and could influence team plans for medical tests, practice reps, and upcoming matchups.