AT A GLANCE: The New York Giants scored on the first drive of the game, but it was all Rams after that. Los Angeles scored 38 unanswered points as part of a 38-11 victory at MetLife Stadium.
UP NEXT: The Giants (1-5) finish up a two-game homestand with a visit from Sam Darnold and the Carolina Panthers at MetLife Stadium. Big Blue will then have an extra day to prepare for a Monday night road matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 8.
WHAT WE LEARNED ABOUT THE OFFENSE
*The Giants ruled out three players on Friday's final injury report. Running back Saquon Barkley (ankle), wide receiver Kenny Golladay (knee), and linebacker Justin Hillard (Achilles/placed on injured reserve) did not suit up on Sunday.
Meanwhile, quarterback Daniel Jones, who suffered a concussion last week in Dallas, was cleared to play after an examination by an independent neurological consultant. He increased his workload throughout the practice week, from a non-participant Wednesday to limited work Thursday to full capacity Friday.
The Giants also listed four players as questionable for Sunday: starting left tackle Andrew Thomas (foot), offensive lineman Ben Bredeson (hand), and wide receivers Darius Slayton (hamstring) and Kadarus Toney (ankle). Slayton and Bredeson appeared on the gameday inactive list.
*Thomas returned to the starting lineup at left tackle. The second-year pro suited up last week but did not play as he dealt with a foot injury. Nate Solder moved back to right tackle, where he started against the Rams. Solder suffered a finger injury on the opening drive but returned to the game. Thomas later injured his ankle and did not return.
*Jones' return started with a strip-sack on the first snap of the game; however, guard Will Hernandez recovered the fumble as Jones led the Giants on a 14-play, 73-yard drive that resulted in a short field goal and early 3-0 lead. The Giants allowed 38 unanswered points after that.
*Running back Devontae Booker, who scored two touchdowns last week after replacing the injured Barkley in Dallas, made his eighth career start and first with the Giants. He had 41 yards on 12 carries.
*A week after setting the franchise rookie record with 189 receiving yards, first-round pick Kadarius Toney caught three passes for 36 yards on the Giants' opening drive. But the breakout rookie was ruled out shortly after that due to his ankle.
*The Giants entered with just five giveaways in five games but turned the ball over four times against the Rams (three interceptions and a fumble by Jones). Likewise, the Giants had gone two weeks without allowing a sack but gave up four on Sunday.
The Giants honored the 2011 Giants team in a special halftime ceremony during Sunday's game against the Rams.
The Vince Lombardi trophy is seen during a ceremony honoring the 10th anniversary of the New York Giants 2011 Championship Team during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, October 17, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Ric Tapia/NFL)
Former New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin speaks during a ceremony honoring the 10th anniversary of the 2011 Championship Team during halftime of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, October 17, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Ric Tapia/NFL)
The New York Giants honor the 10th anniversary of the 2011 Championship Team with former wide receiver Victor Cruz and former linebacker Zak DeOssie at halftime of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, October 17, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Ric Tapia/NFL)
The New York Giants honor the 10th anniversary of the 2011 Championship Team with former defensive end Justin Tuck in attendance at halftime of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, October 17, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Ric Tapia/NFL)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin walks on field with former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning during a half-time ceremony honoring the 2011 Super Bowl Championship team on Sunday, October 17, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Ric Tapia/NFL)
Former New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin speaks during a ceremony honoring the 10th anniversary of the 2011 Championship Team with former wide receiver Victor Cruz and former defensive back Antrel Rolle at halftime of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, October 17, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Ric Tapia/NFL)
Former New York Giants Quarterback Eli Manning is seen holding the 2011 Super Bowl Championship Lombardi trophy during a half-time ceremony honoring the team on Sunday, October 17, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Ric Tapia/NFL)
Former New York Giant coach Tom Coughlin, left, and former quarterback Eli Manning walks onto the field during an event honoring the 2011 New York Giants Super Bowl team during the halftime of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Former New York Giant coach Tom Coughlin, second from right, hugs former quarterback Eli Manning, right, during an event honoring the 2011 New York Giants Super Bowl team during the halftime of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Former New York Giant coach Tom Coughlin speaks during an event honoring the 2011 New York Giants Super Bowl team during the halftime of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
WHAT WE LEARNED ABOUT THE DEFENSE
*Assistant head coach/defensive coordinator Patrick Graham wasn't predicting anything, but he said sometimes things "come in waves" when asked this week about Leonard Williams. The veteran defensive lineman had 1.5 sacks through five games, which was not far off from his 2020 campaign (2.0 through five games). Williams had 1.5 sacks on Sunday alone as it was around this time in 2020 when he shifted into gear and had the best season of his career.
*Williams' performance was one of the few bright spots against Matthew Stafford and company. The Rams scored 38 unanswered points, including four touchdown passes by Stafford.
*The Giants entered with a league-high 51 points surrendered in the final two minutes of halves. The Rams added to it on Stafford's 25-yard touchdown pass to Darrell Henderson Jr. with 33 seconds left in the first half. The Giants have allowed at least 30 points in three of their six games, including 44 to the Cowboys last week.
*Second-year safety Xavier McKinney grabbed two interceptions, one off Stafford and another from the arm of backup John Wolford when the game was out of reach.
Check out the best photos from the New York Giants' Week 6 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams.
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones runs a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
New York Giants' Kyle Rudolph lines up during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Los Angeles Rams' Jalen Ramsey, top, tackles New York Giants' Sterling Shepard during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Los Angeles Rams' Jalen Ramsey, top, tackles New York Giants' Sterling Shepard during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
New York Giants' Leonard Williams, right, and Dexter Lawrence celebrate a sack during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) is tackled by New York Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Los Angeles Rams' Cooper Kupp, right, tackles New York Giants' Xavier McKinney after McKinney intercepted a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
New York Giants' Xavier McKinney (29) runs the ball after he intercepted it during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Los Angeles Rams' Cooper Kupp, right, tackles New York Giants' Xavier McKinney after McKinney intercepted a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) passes against the Los Angeles Rams during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) passes against the Los Angeles Rams during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants' Xavier McKinney (29) runs the ball after he intercepted it during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
New York Giants running back Devontae Booker (28) runs against the Los Angeles Rams during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants running back Devontae Booker (28) runs against the Los Angeles Rams during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
The New York Giants, left, line ups against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
New York Giants' Logan Ryan, left, tackles Los Angeles Rams' Tyler Higbee during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Former New York Giants Quarterback Eli Manning is seen holding the 2011 Super Bowl Championship Lombardi trophy during a half-time ceremony honoring the team on Sunday, October 17, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Ric Tapia/NFL)
The Vince Lombardi trophy is seen during a ceremony honoring the 10th anniversary of the New York Giants 2011 Championship Team during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, October 17, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Ric Tapia/NFL)
Former New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin speaks during a ceremony honoring the 10th anniversary of the 2011 Championship Team during halftime of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, October 17, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Ric Tapia/NFL)
The New York Giants honor the 10th anniversary of the 2011 Championship Team with former wide receiver Victor Cruz and former linebacker Zak DeOssie at halftime of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, October 17, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Ric Tapia/NFL)
The New York Giants honor the 10th anniversary of the 2011 Championship Team with former defensive end Justin Tuck in attendance at halftime of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, October 17, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Ric Tapia/NFL)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin walks on field with former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning during a half-time ceremony honoring the 2011 Super Bowl Championship team on Sunday, October 17, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Ric Tapia/NFL)
Former New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin speaks during a ceremony honoring the 10th anniversary of the 2011 Championship Team with former wide receiver Victor Cruz and former defensive back Antrel Rolle at halftime of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, October 17, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Ric Tapia/NFL)
New York Giants' Kyle Rudolph, left, catches a two-point conversion during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
New York Giants' Sterling Shepard runs a route during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
New York Giants' Kyle Rudolph runs a route during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Los Angeles Rams' Jordan Fuller (4), right, tries to tackle New York Giants' Dante Pettis during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
New York Giants' Sterling Shepard during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
New York Giants' Dante Pettis runs a route during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
New York Giants free safety Jabrill Peppers (21) warms up before taking on the Los Angeles Rams during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney (89) warms up before taking on the Los Angeles Rams during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants' Sterling Shepard warms-up before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
New York Giants head coach Joe Judge walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones warms-up before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
LB Tae Crowder
LB Tae Crowder, HC Joe Judge
LB Tae Crowder
CB James Bradberry
LB Tae Crowder
WR Kadarius Toney
QB Daniel Jones
WR Kadarius Toney
DB Keion Crossen
WR Sterling Shepard
QB Daniel Jones
DL Leonard Williams
WR Kadarius Toney
WR Sterling Shepard
WR Sterling Shepard
QB Daniel Jones
QB Daniel Jones
QB Daniel Jones
DB Logan Ryan
CB Darnay Holmes
CB Darnay Holmes
CB Adoree' Jackson
S Xavier McKinney
CB Darnay Holmes
WR John Ross, QB Daniel Jones, WR Dante Pettis
CB Adoree' Jackson
WR Collin Johnson
WR Dante Pettis
WR John Ross
WR Dante Pettis
WR Collin Johnson
WR Dante Pettis
HC Joe Judge, Rams STC Joe DeCamillis
DB Logan Ryan
WR Dante Pettis
WR Sterling Shepard
WR John Ross
TE Kyle Rudolph
DB Logan Ryan
WR Dante Pettis
WR John Ross
TE Kyle Rudolph
WR Dante Pettis
WR Sterling Shepard
WR Sterling Shepard
WR John Ross
WR Sterling Shepard
DL Austin Johnson
T Nate Solder
T Andrew Thomas
LB Carter Coughlin
CB James Bradberry
FB Cullen Gillaspia
CB Darnay Holmes
RB Gary Brightwell
WR Kadarius Toney
LB Reggie Ragland
TE Evan Engram
TE Kyle Rudolph
WR Sterling Shepard
DB Logan Ryan
DL Dexter Lawrence
P Riley Dixon, LS Casey Kreiter
S Jabrill Peppers
DL Leonard Williams
QB Daniel Jones
LB Oshane Ximines
WHAT WE LEARNED ABOUT SPECIAL TEAMS
*Early in the week, Joe Judge said he has a lot of respect for Rams special teams coordinator Joe DeCamillis. "He is a very unconventional coach," said Judge, a former special teams coordinator, "and I say that with high compliments." DeCamillis showed his aggression on a fake punt in the second quarter. On fourth-and-11 and the Giants 42, Johnny Hekker lobbed a pass to an uncovered Ben Skowronek for a 15-yard gain; however, offsetting unsportsmanlike conduct penalties forced the Rams to replay the down and punt the ball away.
INJURY REPORT
NYG: WR Kadarius Toney (ankle), OT Nate Solder (finger), OT Andrew Thomas (ankle), WR C.J. Board (forearm), DT Danny Shelton (pectoral)
LAR: TE Johnny Mundt (knee), RB Jake Funk (hamstring), WR Van Jefferson (evaluated for concussion)
INACTIVES
NYG: RB Saquon Barkley, WR Kenny Golladay, CB Josh Jackson, OL Ben Bredeson, WR Darius Slayton, LB Quincy Roche
LAR: QB Bryce Perkins, LB Chris Garrett, OT Tremayne Anchrum, NT Bobby Brown, TE Brycen Hopkins, OT Alaric Jackson
View photos of the Giants arriving at MetLife Stadium for their Week 6 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams.
DL Leonard Williams
QB Daniel Jones
WR Sterling Shepard
DL Dexter Lawrence
S Jabrill Peppers
TE Kyle Rudolph
TE Evan Engram
DL Austin Johnson
CB James Bradberry
LB Carter Coughlin
FB Cullen Gillaspia
CB Darnay Holmes
RB Gary Brightwell
WR Kadarius Toney
LB Reggie Ragland
WR Sterling Shepard
DB Logan Ryan
P Riley Dixon, LS Casey Kreiter
DL Leonard Williams
T Nate Solder
LB Oshane Ximines
T Andrew Thomas
WR Sterling Shepard
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