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Rams Rout Giants 28-6 as Aaron Donald Returns to the Field

By Sports Desk · · Updated 2026-09-22 04:26 UTC
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The Rams dominated the Giants 28-6 in a home victory, highlighted by Aaron Donald's return to the field and Matthew Stafford's historic milestone of becoming the NFL's sixth all-time leader in touchdown passes. The Giants' season took a further hit as rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart suffered a sprained MCL and Malik Nabers dealt with a shoulder issue.

  • SPORT1 reports that Matthew Stafford threw for four touchdowns and 327 yards, surpassing Philip Rivers to claim the sixth spot on the NFL's all-time touchdown leader list. The outlet also confirms that Aaron Donald recorded three tackles in his comeback after a two-and-a-half-year hiatus, while Jameis Winston struggled to revitalize the Giants' offense following Dart's exit.

    Source: SPORT1
  • Sportingnews.com reports that Jaxson Dart suffered a sprained MCL rather than a catastrophic tear, with further tests scheduled to determine his exact timeline. Additionally, Malik Nabers is dealing with a limiting shoulder injury sustained during a first-quarter catch attempt, compounding the Giants' roster concerns.

    Source: sportingnews.com
  • Flashscore.com details the offensive struggles faced by New York after Jaxson Dart exited early with a sprained knee, noting that Jameis Winston's subsequent performance failed to generate momentum. The report also highlights Matthew Stafford's self-critique, where the quarterback acknowledged the team left plays on the field despite their dominant showing.

    Source: Flashscore.com
  • Aaron Donald's two-year absence ended with a dominant home victory for the Los Angeles Rams against New York.

    Source: News.de
Based on reporting by News.de, Flashscore.com, sportingnews.com and SPORT1, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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