Davante Adams Dominates The Giants: 3 Takeaways From The Rams' Win

SOFI STADIUM (Los Angeles) – The Los Angeles Rams rebounded from an embarrassing loss in Australia to start the year by cruising to a 28-6 victory over the visiting New York Giants on Monday Night Football in the team’s home opener.

Dubbed the "Dream Team" to start the year because of the team’s blockbuster moves to secure defensive game changers like defensive end Myles Garrett, cornerback Trent McDuffie and the return of defensive tackle Aaron Donald, the Rams finally looked like a team that could possibly live up to that billing in front of the team’s home fans at SoFi Stadium.

However, Los Angeles was buoyed by New York losing quarterback Jaxson Dart (knee) for the game in the first quarter.

Ultimately, the Rams improved to 1-1 with the win, while the Giants dropped to 1-1.

Here are my takeaways: The Rams almost traded Adams to the Philadelphia Eagles this past offseason in a deal that would have brought wide receiver A.J.

Brown to them in return.

However, head coach Sean McVay decided to hold onto Adams in part because of his great chemistry with quarterback Matthew Stafford.

With Brown now on the injured reserve with the New England Patriots due to a high ankle sprain, the decision has potentially proven to be a good one for the Rams.

Without Puka Nacua on Monday because of a hip injury, Adams more than filled the void, totaling eight catches for 195 yards and two touchdowns.

Adams led the league in receiving touchdowns with 14 in 2025.

He's now tied for No.

4 in the NFL all-time with Marvin Harrison Sr. and Cris Carter with 29 two-touchdown games.

As they leaned into last year, the Rams were effective using 13 personnel (three tight end sets).

Per Next Gen Stats, Los Angeles used 13 personnel on 28 plays (54.9%) of the offensive snaps, averaging 10.4 yards per play and scoring two touchdowns with that personnel grouping.