NFL Monday Night Football preview: Rams, without Myles Garrett and Puka Nacua, already in big spot vs. Giants

Key Points:

• The Los Angeles Rams have started the NFL season poorly, losing their opener 27-7 to the 49ers in Australia, and are now dealing with significant injuries to key players Myles Garrett (knee surgery) and Puka Nacua (hip issue), impacting their defense and offense respectively.
• The Rams face a challenging Monday night game against the New York Giants, who showed strong performance in their season opener under new coach John Harbaugh, winning 28-20 over the Dallas Cowboys with efficient offense and solid defense.
• Despite missing Garrett and Nacua, the Rams remain favored by a touchdown, but an 0-2 start would put them in a difficult position within a strong NFC West division where the Seahawks and 49ers are already 2-0.
• Giants tight end Isaiah Likely, a key acquisition from Baltimore, had a standout opener with eight catches, 78 yards, and two touchdowns, becoming a critical target for quarterback Jaxson Dart, who must maintain a clean performance against the Rams' defense.
• Fantasy football considerations include the Rams' need for other receivers to step up without Nacua, Dart’s ability to manage pressure and turnovers, and the backfield usage between Kyren Williams and Blake Corum, both of whom have shown potential for significant roles.