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Heroes, zeros from Giants’ ‘MNF’ loss to Rams: Davante Adams turns back the clock

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Kussoy, H. (2026, September 22). Heroes, zeros from Giants’ ‘MNF’ loss to Rams: Davante Adams turns back the clock. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/21/sports/heroes-zeros-from-giants-loss-to-rams-davante-adams-turns-back-the-clock/

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New York Post · collected 2026-09-22 · by Howie Kussoy

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In their Monday Night Football loss to the Rams, the New York Giants fell 28-6. Davante Adams stood out as a hero with an impressive performance, scoring two touchdowns and accumulating 195 receiving yards on eight catches. Conversely, Jameis Winston struggled after taking over for Daniel Jones, managing only 111 passing yards in his subpar outing. The Rams’ defense dominated, exemplified by linebacker Byron Young who had five tackles, a sack, and three quarterback hits. A key statistic highlighted the Giants' ongoing issue: they have now lost 28 consecutive games when trailing by double digits.
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Aaron Donald made his long-awaited return to the NFL in the Los Angeles Rams' 28-6 victory over the New York Giants on Monday night. The three-time Defensive Player of the Year played 32 snaps and contributed with one tackle for loss, one quarterback pressure, and faced seven double teams. Despite facing physical challenges, Donald felt positive about his performance after reviewing game film multiple times. Meanwhile, Davante Adams dominated with eight catches for 195 yards and two touchdowns, helping the Rams recover from their previous loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The win also saw key players like Puka Nacua and Myles Garrett sidelined due to injuries, highlighting the team's depth as they prepare for their next game against the Denver Broncos. Donald's return is expected to significantly impact defensive strategies moving forward, even as he continues to fine-tune his gameplay post-retirement.

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Giants L.A. NFL Rams

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Giants ORG · 3× Rams ORG · 3× Aaron Donald PERSON · 1× Byron Young PERSON · 1× Davante Adams PERSON · 1× Jameis Winston PERSON · 1× L.A. GPE · 1× Myles Garrett PERSON · 1× Puka Nacua PERSON · 1× Zero Jaxson Dart PERSON · 1×

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The 33-year-old receiver — who had produced more than 100 yards receiving in just one of his first 18 games with the Rams — scored the game’s first points on a spectacular 31-yard touchdown catch, then added a third-quarter score, finishing with 8 catches for 195 yards.
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The 33-year-old receiver — who had produced more than 100 yards receiving in just one of his first 18 games with the Rams — scored the game’s first points on a spectacular 31-yard touchdown catch, then added a third-quarter score, finishing with 8 catches for 195 yards. asserted
who → produce → yards
Zero Jaxson Dart can’t come back soon enough. asserted
Dart → come → ?
Jameis Winston — the former No. 1 overall draft pick — looked lost after taking over on the Giants’ second possession, missing multiple throws by several yards, including a devastating interception in the end zone. asserted
Winston → look → zone
He finished 11-for-27 for 111 yards. asserted
He → finish → yards
Even with Myles Garrett sidelined and Aaron Donald playing his first game in nearly three years, the Rams had no trouble getting to the quarterback. asserted
Rams → sideline → quarterback
Linebacker Byron Young led a brilliant effort by the L.A. defense, recording five tackles, one sack and three quarterback hits. asserted
Young → lead → tackles
Key stat 28: Consecutive games the Giants have lost when trailing by double digits — the longest active streak in the NFL. asserted
Giants → lose → NFL
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