Three measly snaps. That’s all Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr. saw on Monday night, and if you’re a fan, that should be setting off alarm bells. Out of a total of 58 offensive plays, OBJ was practically invisible, raising serious questions about his role and what his “return” to the NFL really means.
Barely There
Seriously, three snaps? That’s almost impossible to believe. When you look at his teammates, the lack of involvement from Beckham becomes even more glaring. Malachi Fields got 47 snaps. Malik Nabers? 43. Darnell Mooney was out there for 42 plays. Even Braxton Berrios, who’s mostly a special-teamer, still managed to get five offensive snaps. It’s wild to think about. And it wasn’t a fluke, either; in Week 1, Beckham was on the field for only 11 of 69 snaps and has been targeted a grand total of zero times all season. Zero!
Wasted Opportunity?
What makes this even more puzzling is how the game unfolded. Starting quarterback Jaxson Dart had to leave early with a knee injury, bringing in backup Jameis Winston. Winston struggled, completing a rough 11 of 27 throws in relief. The big talk has been about the “strong rapport” between Beckham and Winston, so why wouldn’t they try to leverage that? It makes you scratch your head. You’ve got a veteran like OBJ, supposedly “back” after a year out of football, and he’s sidelined while the backup QB struggles to find a rhythm. That feels like a massive missed opportunity for the team to get something going.
So, what’s the deal here? Is Beckham happy just to be in the league, or are frustrations brewing over his lack of involvement? With only three snaps in a prime-time game, it’s fair to ask if he’s truly “back” in any meaningful way. This situation is definitely one to keep an eye on as the season progresses.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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