Giants vs Rams predictions, graded
New York Giants at Los Angeles Rams · Week 2, 2026 · Mon, Sep 21 · Final: Giants 6, Rams 28 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Giants vs Rams? Of 24 pundits with a call on record, 20 take the Rams and 4 take the Giants. 7 named a score; the median has the Rams by 9. The Rams won 28-6, so 20 of 24 had the winner. Their graded calls averaged 75 out of 100.
Who the room took
24 pundits · each counted once, by their latest callGiants vs Rams picks by outlet
Each pundit counted once, at the outlet or show their latest call ran on. An outlet is listed when two or more of its pundits have picked.
- CBS SportsRams 5, Giants 1
- Chris Simms Unbuttoned (podcast)Rams 2, Giants 1
- Locked On Rams (podcast)all 3 Rams
- Football 301 with Nate Tice (podcast)all 2 Rams
- Fox Sportsall 2 Rams
- Green Light with Chris Long (podcast)all 2 Rams
The other 6 pundits write or talk elsewhere: Rams 4, Giants 2.
Giants vs Rams score predictions
7 pundits named a score; the median call is Rams by 9, and the final was Rams by 22.
Each dot is one pundit’s latest score call, placed at the winning margin it named. The solid bar is how the game actually finished. Hover or tap a dot for the pundit and the score.
- Jared DubinRams 27, Giants 17Close · 71
- Jared DubinRams 17, Giants 16Close · 50
- Tyler SullivanRams 30, Giants 21Close · 69
- John BreechRams 27, Giants 24Close · 55
- Jordan DajaniRams 30, Giants 21Close · 69
- Pete PriscoRams 30, Giants 14Hit · 86
- Chris SimmsRams 28, Giants 24Close · 57
- Green Light with Chris LongRams 27, Giants 10Hit · 88
Giants at Rams: how they came in
The Giants are 1-0; the Rams are 0-1. On win totals, 15 pundits put the Giants at 7.1 wins on average, and 15 pundits put the Rams at 11.8 wins on average.
SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California
- Record coming in
- 1-0 · 28 scored, 20 allowed
- Last games
- W 28-20 vs Cowboys Week 1
- Unit ranks
- offense 21st, defense 16th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 4-13
- Win-total calls
- 15 pundits · average 7.1 · 2 to 11 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 0 of 1 Giants game
- Record coming in
- 0-1 · 7 scored, 27 allowed
- Last games
- L 7-27 vs 49ers Week 1
- Unit ranks
- offense 10th, defense 13th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 12-5
- Win-total calls
- 17 pundits · average 11.8 · 3 to 17 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 0 of 1 Rams game
Giants and Rams players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (69 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Giants
- J.J. McCarthyStarting QB · QB
915 passing yards · 2 TD, 2 INT · 63.5% completions · 5 games · 33rd in the NFL in passing yards
J.J. McCarthy to move to Minnesota Vikings
“Vikings QB: JJ McCarthy. ... McCarthy's overall potential might be enough to compel a team to make an offer to the Vikings for his services” the article →
J.J. McCarthy to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Jay Kaders in line to back him up this week.” the article →
- Cam SkatteboRB1 · RB
496 rushing yards on 116 carries · 4 TD · 14 catches for 120 · 7 games · 16th in the NFL in rushing yards
Cam Skattebo to be 1st on the depth chart
“If Cam Skattebo is fully healthy, I expect him to lead New York’s backfield” the article →
Cam Skattebo to be 1st on the depth chart
“However, speculation suggests this is still Skattebo's backfield for now.” the article →
- Malik NabersWR1 · WR
58 catches for 692 yards · 2 TD · 9 games · 8th in the NFL in receiving yards
Malik Nabers to be 1st on the depth chart
“If Nabers is even 80% of his normal amazingness, I expect him to be the clear target hog for the Giants in Week 1.” the article →
Malik Nabers to be 1st on the depth chart
“He will be the top offensive weapon in the lineup when he returns and is vitally important in New York's search for a breakthrough season.” the article →
- Isaiah LikelyTE1 · TE
55 catches for 575 yards · 7 TD · 9 games · 17th in the NFL in receiving yards
Isaiah Likely to be 1st on the depth chart
“Likely should be their clear starting tight end and a strong part of their passing game” the article →
Isaiah Likely to be 1st on the depth chart
“No longer is he buried behind Mark Andrews in Baltimore. Likely is the tight end on this Giants roster and looks ready for a full-on breakout year.” the article →
- Arvell ReeseSack leader · Tackle leader · LB
4.5 sacks · 52 solo tackles · 1 interception · 9 games · 22nd in the NFL in sacks · 1st in the NFL in solo tackles
Arvell Reese to be 1st on the depth chart
“Both Reese and Mauigoa are projected starters at positions of need, which helped earn the Giants glowing reviews for their draft.” the article →
Arvell Reese to win Defensive Rookie of the Year
“Let's come out of left field. Let's go with Arville Reese finding a way to get it done.” the article →
Rams
- Matthew StaffordStarting QB · QB
2,374 passing yards · 16 TD, 9 INT · 66.5% completions · 9 games · 4th in the NFL in passing yards
Matthew Stafford to be 1st on the depth chart
“Stafford's our guy. This is Matthews' team. He was always gonna be the quarterback for 2026.” the article →
Matthew Stafford to outplay his draft cost (the middle rounds)
“Stafford seems well positioned for another big season.” the article →
- Kyren WilliamsRB1 · RB
593 rushing yards on 127 carries · 7 TD · 36 catches for 258 · 9 games · 13th in the NFL in rushing yards
Kyren Williams to be 1st on the depth chart
“At worst, Blake Corum will be the backup to Kyren Williams all season in what should be an outstanding Rams offense.” the article →
Kyren Williams to outplay his draft cost (third round)
“It's the value here running back, and it's Kyraen Williams if I can get him in the third round” the article →
- Puka NacuaWR1 · WR
70 catches for 715 yards · 4 TD · 7 games · 7th in the NFL in receiving yards
“it appears to be, as far as I know, all systems go for him to be back against Stevens (vs. Philadelphia, Week 4)” the article →
““it might even be worth trading Gordon for Puka Nacua, who should be back in time to help you in Weeks 15-17.”” the article →
- Tyler HigbeeTE1 · TE
28 catches for 287 yards · 1 TD · 8 games · 74th in the NFL in receiving yards
Tyler Higbee: a roster call with no direction stated
“They're gonna carry five tight ends more likely than not because I don't think they're getting rid of Higbee, Parkinson, Davis.” the article →
- Byron YoungSack leader · LB
4.5 sacks · 15 solo tackles · 9 games · 22nd in the NFL in sacks
- Quentin LakeTackle leader · S
37 solo tackles · 3 interceptions · 9 games · 13th in the NFL in solo tackles
Our write-up of how the room did: Rams 28, Giants 6: The Three Who Picked the Upset All Missed →
Every call on Giants at Rams
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Los Angeles Rams 17 — Giants 16
Pick (if Nacua sits): Rams 17, Giants 16
Los Angeles Rams 27 — Giants 17
Pick (if Nacua plays): Rams 27, Giants 17.
Los Angeles Rams to beat Giants
But I'm going to lean on the preseason priors for a little while longer and take L.A. to win.
Los Angeles Rams to beat Giants
Then I would say Giants covering, right, they would lose by less than a touchdown? Yes. Yeah. I'd say that. But I still think the Rams found a way to win the game.
Los Angeles Rams 27 — Giants 17
Jared Dubin's pick: Rams 27-17 over Giants
Los Angeles Rams 30 — Giants 21
Tyler Sullivan's pick: Rams 30-21 over Giants
Los Angeles Rams 27 — Giants 24
John Breech's pick: Rams 27-24 over Giants
Los Angeles Rams 30 — Giants 14
Prisco's pick: Rams 30-14 over Giants
Los Angeles Rams 30 — Giants 21
Jordan Dajani's pick: Rams 30-21 over Giants
New York Giants to beat Rams
The narrative is that the Giants have to bring their A-game. What happens if the Rams don't bring theirs? — The Giants will win.
New York Giants to beat Rams
Are you flirting with an outright win for your Giants? Absolutely... I'll pick it. Yes. I'll pick it.
Los Angeles Rams to beat Giants
So how about this? I think both LA teams win ... Giants and Rams, baby. Monday night football.
Los Angeles Rams 28 — Giants 24
I got the Rams winning 2824, but I don't think this is one that's gonna be easy regardless.
Los Angeles Rams to beat Giants
I'm gonna have the Rams win. I'm going to have the Giants cover.
Los Angeles Rams 30 — Giants 21
Jordan Dajani on why he has the Rams covering, 30-21.
New York Giants to beat Los Angeles Rams
That record will drop to 4-1 after John Harbaugh's Giants go into SoFi Stadium and leave with a "Monday Night Football" road win.
Los Angeles Rams to beat Giants
America's team, New York football guy Yeah. Play until Monday. And I think this is a prime spot for the Rams, man. Let me just say it now.
Los Angeles Rams 27 — Giants 10
Try this on. Niners went into division? No. No. No. No. No. It's it's it's Rams twenty seven ten... Monday night.
Los Angeles Rams 30 — Giants 14
Pick: Rams 30, Giants 14
New York Giants to beat Rams
Well, I I think the Giants are you know, I think they can hang in there, and I think they can win the game. It won't be easy, especially after the fact that how the Rams played over in Australia.
Los Angeles Rams to beat Giants
And I I also mean to pick the Rams, but I'm gonna say Giants cover... The Rams kinda pull it out at the end.
Los Angeles Rams to beat Giants
I'm gonna still say the Rams win this game... I think Stafford gets back on track, and they have a fireworks show on offense.
Los Angeles Rams 27 — Giants 17
Prediction: Rams 27, Giants 17
Los Angeles Rams 30 — Giants 21
Prediction: Rams 30, Giants 21
Los Angeles Rams to beat New York Giants
I think the Rams are going to win this one.