Aaron Donald's Status Confirmed Before Giants Matchup
WHO:
giants.com - Jaxson Dart, quarterback for the New York Giants, set new career highs with a 79.3 completion percentage and a 134.2 passer rating in Week 1.
NY Post - Aaron Donald, a player for the Los Angeles Rams.
Heavy NFL - Jaxson Dart, quarterback for the New York Giants.
WHAT:
Heavy NFL - The Rams are expected to receive positive news regarding Aaron Donald's status for the game against the Giants.
NY Post - The Rams are preparing for their first game since a disastrous trip to Australia.
Heavy NFL - The Rams placed star pass rusher Myles Garrett on injured reserve with a designation to return.
giants.com - The Giants will once again be in the national spotlight as they head to Los Angeles for a Week 2 matchup against the Rams on Monday Night Football.
giants.com - The Rams struggled to slow down the 49ers' run game in Week 1, allowing 174 rushing yards on 30 attempts (5.8 avg.).
giants.com - The Rams allowed 121 rushing yards after contact against the 49ers in Week 1, tied for the fourth-most they have allowed since 2024.
Heavy NFL - The Rams are expected to receive positive news regarding Aaron Donald's status for the game against the Giants.
giants.com - The Giants are looking to start the season 2-0 for just the second time in the last 10 years.
giants.com - Jaxson Dart became the first quarterback in NFL history to throw for three or more touchdowns, run for 50 or more yards, and have a passer rating of at least 130.0 in the season opener.
NY Post - The Rams are still determining whether Aaron Donald will play in their home opener against the Giants, with no decision made yet.
Heavy NFL - The Rams placed star pass rusher Myles Garrett on injured reserve with a designation to return.
giants.com - Dart threw for 230 yards and three touchdowns, becoming the first Giants player to achieve at least 200 passing yards, three passing touchdowns, and 50 rushing yards in a game since Phil Sims in 1988.
giants.com - Dart became the youngest quarterback to throw for three touchdowns without an interception in a Week 1 primetime game and the first under 25 to do so since Patrick Mahomes in 2020.
giants.com - The Giants' touchdown by Cam Skattebo in Week 1 marked his eighth score over his first nine NFL games, tying him for the third-most scrimmage touchdowns in Giants history through nine games.
NY Post - The Rams are still determining Aaron Donald's status for their home opener against the Giants, with no decision made yet.
Heavy NFL - The Arizona Cardinals will face the Los Angeles Rams in Week 6 of the 2026 NFL season.
NY Post - The Rams are preparing for their first game since a disastrous trip to Australia.
Heavy NFL - The Giants will remain underdogs as they take on the Rams on Monday Night Football.
NY Post - The Rams are determining Aaron Donald's status for their home opener against the Giants.
Heavy NFL - The Giants are entering the matchup against the Rams after an impressive Week 1 win over the Dallas Cowboys.
WHERE:
NY Post - The game will take place in Los Angeles, California.
WHEN:
NY Post - The Rams' home opener against the Giants is scheduled for Monday night.
WHY:
NY Post - The Rams are still determining whether Aaron Donald's help will arrive for the game against the Giants.
NY Post - The Rams are assessing Donald's potential impact on their defense ahead of the game.
HOW:
giants.com - Rookie right guard Francis Mauigoa, the No. 10 draft pick, did not allow a single pressure on 36 pass blocks in his NFL debut, according to Next Gen Stats.
therams.com - Rams head coach Sean McVay emphasized the need for the team to "move forward" and prepare for the Giants after their Week 1 loss.
Heavy NFL - The Rams are assessing Donald's potential impact on their defense ahead of the game against the Giants.
giants.com - The Rams allowed 121 rushing yards after contact against the 49ers in Week 1, tied for the fourth-most they have allowed since 2024.
Heavy NFL - The Rams just placed star pass rusher Myles Garrett on injured reserve with a designation to return.
NY Post - The Rams are in the process of determining Donald's availability for the game.
The Rams are gearing up for their first game since a tough trip to Australia and are expected to receive positive news regarding Aaron Donald's status for their matchup against the Giants. Meanwhile, the Rams have placed star pass rusher Myles Garrett on injured reserve but are looking to bounce back after struggling against the 49ers' run game in Week 1, where they allowed 174 rushing yards. On the bright side, rookie right guard Francis Mauigoa, the No. 10 draft pick, made a strong debut by not allowing a single pressure on 36 pass blocks.