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Aaron Donald already leading NFL in eye-opening stat after Rams dismantle Giants

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Martinez, V. (2026, September 22). Aaron Donald already leading NFL in eye-opening stat after Rams dismantle Giants. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/22/sports/aaron-donald-leading-nfl-wild-stat-rams-dismantle-giants/

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New York Post · collected 2026-09-22 · by Valentina Martinez

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Aaron Donald returned to NFL action on Monday night in the Los Angeles Rams' 28-6 victory over the New York Giants after a two-year retirement. According to Pro Football Focus, Donald leads all defensive interior linemen with a pass rush win rate of 27.8% this season. In his debut game, he played 32 total snaps and faced seven double teams while recording one tackle for loss, three tackles, and one quarterback pressure. Despite the physical toll, Donald emphasized that his body is feeling sore but expressed readiness to continue working on his recovery.
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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 Next Gen Stats Pro Football Focus Rams

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Donald PERSON · 7× Giants ORG · 4× Rams ORG · 3× Aaron Donald PERSON · 1× Cam Skattebo PERSON · 1× Myles Garrett PERSON · 1× Next Gen Stats ORG · 1× Pro Football Focus ORG · 1×

Narrative

Donald’s final stat line from the Rams’ 28-6 win over the Giants featured 32 total snaps, 18 pass rush snaps, seven double teams faced, three total tackles, one tackle for loss and one quarterback pressure, per Next Gen Stats.
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🔮 While Myles Garrett recovers from knee surgery, Donald will be tasked with generating the pressure and disrupting the backfield for at least the next three weeks.
2026-09-22 · New York Post
Aaron Donald already leading NFL in eye-opening stat after Rams dismantle Giants · assertive framing

Claims (11 extracted, 1 hedged)

The long anticipated return of Aaron Donald finally arrived on Monday night, and Donald didn’t skip a beat. asserted
Donald → anticipate → beat
The three-time Defensive Player of the Year made his debut on Monday Night Football after two years of retirement. asserted
Player → make → retirement
After his first game back, Donald already has the highest pass rush win rate (27.8%) among defensive interior lineman this season, according to Pro Football Focus. uncertain
Donald → have → Focus
Donald’s final stat line from the Rams’ 28-6 win over the Giants featured 32 total snaps, 18 pass rush snaps, seven double teams faced, three total tackles, one tackle for loss and one quarterback pressure, per Next Gen Stats. asserted
line → feature → Stats
He broke through the line and wrestled Giants running back Cam Skattebo to the ground for a loss, forcing three points instead of seven before the end of the half. asserted
He → break → half
Immediately after the game, Donald admitted his body was already feeling the effects of the physical matchup. asserted
body → admit → matchup
“I’m a little sore out there, a little sore. asserted
I → ’m → ?
Get my body back right and get back to work,” Donald said. asserted
Donald → get → work
It appears Donald is still seen a threat throughout the league as the Giants double-teamed the defensive tackle several times throughout the matchup. asserted
Giants → appear → matchup
After a rough season opener, the Rams are back on track after taking down the Giants Monday. asserted
Rams → take → Giants
While Myles Garrett recovers from knee surgery, Donald will be tasked with generating the pressure and disrupting the backfield for at least the next three weeks. asserted
Donald → recover → weeks
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