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22 Sept, 01:15 BST
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Week 2 / Game Preview
Dart’s early efficiency meets a vulnerable Rams secondary
New York’s passing game has the sharper early indicators, while Los Angeles needs its lead receivers and split backfield to overcome Stafford’s rough opener.
01 / The takeaway
Dart and Likely are already central to New York’s offense
Jaxson Dart opened with a 79.31% completion rate and 0.71 passing EPA per play. Isaiah Likely commanded a 27.59% target share and drew 4 red-zone targets, giving Dart a high-volume middle-of-field option.
Jaxson Dart79.31%Completion rate
Jaxson Dart0.71EPA/DB
Isaiah Likely27.59%Tgt%
02 / The takeaway
Nabers has a favorable matchup if cleared
Malik Nabers is listed questionable, but he owns a 31.03% target share and a 42.04% air-yards share. Malik Nabers faces a defense that has allowed 14 receptions and 147 receiving yards to opposing wide receivers.
Malik Nabers31.03%Tgt%
Malik Nabers42.04%Air%
Malik Nabers14Opp. Catches
03 / The takeaway
Los Angeles has workload clarity but efficiency questions
Kyren Williams played 64% of offensive snaps and handled a 42.31% carry share, but Blake Corum still took a 38.46% carry share. Kyren Williams’ rushing-yard line is 61.5, while Blake Corum’s rushing-yard line is 45.5.
Kyren Williams64%Snap%
Kyren Williams42.31%Car%
Blake Corum38.46%Car%
Dart’s quick start gets a real test
Jaxson Dart produced a 13.38 completion percentage points over expectation and a 70.97% passing success rate in his opener. Jaxson Dart faces a defense that has allowed 0.21 EPA per dropback to opposing quarterbacks, though that defense has a 0% sack rate against opposing quarterbacks.
Jaxson Dart13.38%CPOE
Jaxson Dart70.97%Success%
Jaxson Dart0.21Opp. EPA/dropback
Likely is more than a short-yardage outlet
Isaiah Likely ran 23 routes and delivered 3.39 yards per route run, an unusually productive opening workload for a tight end. Isaiah Likely faces a defense that has allowed 31 receiving yards and 4 receptions to opposing tight ends, making his 44.5-yard line a demanding but plausible benchmark.
Isaiah Likely23Routes
Isaiah Likely3.39YPRR
Isaiah Likely31Opp. Rec yds
Can Stafford rebound through his star wideouts?
Matthew Stafford posted -0.22 passing EPA per play and -4.69 completion percentage points over expectation in the opener. Matthew Stafford faces a defense that has allowed 0.31 EPA per dropback to opposing quarterbacks, while Puka Nacua is listed questionable after commanding a 33.33% target share and producing 3.7 yards per route run.
Matthew Stafford-0.22EPA/DB
Matthew Stafford-4.69%CPOE
Matthew Stafford0.31Opp. EPA/dropback
The Giants’ ground game has a volume edge
Cam Skattebo handled a 69.23% carry share, logged 4 red-zone carries and generated 3.17 yards after contact per carry. Cam Skattebo faces a defense that has allowed 133 rushing yards to opposing running backs, but his 50.5-yard line leaves room for New York’s underdog game script to matter.
Sources & methodology
AI analysis of the player usage, efficiency and matchup data available before kickoff. Early-season samples are limited; missing data is not treated as zero. This preview remains separate from the postgame review.
- NFL team depth charts via nflverse
- Betting markets and kickoff weather
- NFL player statistics via nflverse
Data checked 19 Sept 2026, 12:46 UK time. Individual sources can update at different times.