The New York Giants got absolutely clobbered 28-6 by the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night, but honestly, that wasn’t even the wildest part. You won’t believe it, but Odell Beckham Jr., the guy who was supposed to add some juice, only saw three snaps in the entire game.
OBJ’s Ghostly Presence
Okay, so Malik Nabers goes down with a shoulder injury in the first quarter. You’re thinking, “Finally, OBJ time, right?” Wrong. Nabers just *popped that shoulder back into place* and was back on the field for the next possession. Still, Pat Leonard over at the New York Daily News pointed out the obvious: why was OBJ only out there for three measly snaps? Especially when this guy reportedly had “strong” chemistry with backup quarterback Jameis Winston during training camp and preseason! What are we even doing here?
The Giants’ Offensive Implosion
This game was a disaster for Big Blue’s offense, and it wasn’t just OBJ’s invisibility. Their starting QB, Jaxson Dart, got a knee injury on the second possession, believed to be a sprained MCL, and was out. Winston stepped in, and the offense basically flatlined. They managed a pathetic 182 total yards, scraped together only 11 first downs, and went a dismal 4-of-16 on third- and fourth-down conversions. Seriously, four of sixteen! That’s not just bad, that’s historically bad. And get this: Darnell Mooney and Malachi Fields are apparently ahead of Beckham on the depth chart. Meanwhile, tight end Isaiah Likely is carrying the load, leading the team with 18 targets, 13 receptions, and 111 receiving yards.
What’s Next for OBJ and the Giants?
Let’s be real, OBJ’s role has been a head-scratcher since he arrived. The guy is 33, didn’t play at all in 2025, and was even a potential cut candidate before making the 53-man roster. Through two games, he’s played 14 offensive snaps and hasn’t seen a single target. Not one! Head coach John Harbaugh has a lot to sort out, and with Dart expected to miss some time, the priority is clearly figuring out an offense that can actually move the ball, not whether their high-profile veteran receiver can get on the field. Will Beckham ever get a bigger role? Maybe, but right now, the Giants have way bigger fish to fry than his snap count, as ridiculous as it is.
So, with Jaxson Dart sidelined and an offense that can’t convert a third down to save its life, the Giants are facing some serious questions early in the season. How do they find a spark? Can Winston get anything going? And what does this all mean for a 33-year-old Odell Beckham Jr. who’s barely seeing the field? This team has to get it together fast.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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