The Los Angeles Rams are desperate to get into the win column after a tough Week 1 loss, but they face a confident New York Giants squad on Monday Night Football. This Week 2 clash is shaping up to be a real grinder, with major implications for early season momentum for both teams.
Rams Hobbled, But Donald Is Back
It’s a definite mixed bag for L.A. on the injury front heading into this one. They took a huge hit earlier in the week, with edge Myles Garrett landing on the Injured Reserve list. He underwent knee surgery and is out for a minimum of four games. That’s a brutal blow! Safety Kamren Kinchens is also out for the game with a hamstring issue. And their wide receiver corps? Potentially two big holes there, with Puka Nacua (hip) listed as questionable and Jordan Whittington (quad) deemed doubtful. Oof.
But don’t count them out just yet. The biggest piece of news for the Rams faithful is that Aaron Donald is reportedly ready for action and expected to play. That’s a massive relief for a team looking to bounce back, and a terrifying prospect for any offense trying to move the ball against them.
Giants Riding High, But McVay Owns This Matchup
On the flip side, the New York Giants are absolutely riding high. They stomped the Dallas Cowboys 28-20 in their opener, sending a clear message to the league. This is John Harbaugh’s first season at the helm in New York, and he’s already got his squad playing with serious fire. While Harbaugh has gone head-to-head with Rams Head Coach Sean McVay four times previously, splitting those games evenly, it’s McVay who holds the true advantage here. Since taking the reins in 2017, McVay boasts a spotless 4-0 record against the GMen. Last year’s matchup was a nail-biting 26-25 win for L.A., so you know these teams can bring the drama.
How To Catch The Monday Night Showdown
You absolutely won’t want to miss this Week 2 battle! Kickoff is set for Monday, September 20, at 6:15 p.m. PDT, straight from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Nationally, you can catch all the action live on ABC and ESPN, with Joe Buck on play-by-play, Troy Aikman giving you the color analysis, and Lisa Salters and Laura Rutledge reporting from the sideline. If you’re in the L.A. market, KNBC will carry the game.
For streaming options, past seasons have shown live streams available on the Rams official mobile app and therams.com if the game is televised locally. Generally, fans can also stream the full season on NFL+, NFL Sunday Ticket via YouTube, Peacock, Paramount+, and several other platforms. If you prefer to listen, local radio coverage is on ESPN LA 710 AM and 93.1 Jack FM (simulcast), featuring JB Long, Maurice Jones-Drew, and D’Marco Farr. Plus, there are plenty of ESPNLA affiliate radio stations across California, Nevada, and Hawaii, and international options like the LiSTNR App in Australia and W Radio in Mexico for Spanish coverage.
This is a massive game for both squads. Can the Rams get their season back on track, or will the Giants continue their hot start and prove they’re for real? You gotta tune in to find out!
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Originally reported by Turf Show Times.
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