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Giants keep packaging Odell Beckham Jr. into offense

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 12:58 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Beckham Jr. Limited Role

Odell Beckham Jr. recorded zero statistics in his first two games for the New York Giants.
Giants offensive coordinator Matt Nagy said the team is gradually packaging Beckham Jr. into the offense.
Beckham Jr. played three snaps without a target in the 28-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
Malik Nabers, Darnell Mooney and Malachi Fields rank ahead of Beckham Jr. on the Giants' wide receiver depth chart.

Summary

Giants Defensive Collapse

Giants surrendered 457 total yards, exposing a team-wide defensive lapse.
Giants pressured Matthew Stafford on only 15.2% of dropbacks, the fourth-lowest rate of his career.
Safety Jevon Holland recorded an interception, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.
Quarterback Jaxson Dart left the game with a knee injury in the first quarter.
Punter Jordan Stout averaged 52.5 yards per punt, including a 78-yard long and three inside-20s.

History

Historical Context

In 2008, the New York Giants signed Plaxico Burress to a six-year, $39 million contract, aiming to boost a stagnant passing attack. Burress recorded just three receptions for 31 yards in his first two games, while the Giants' offense ranked 28th in yards per game. Similarly, Odell Beckham Jr. logged zero catches in his debut two games under coordinator Matt Nagy, and the Giants surrendered 457 yards to the Los Angeles Rams. These early setbacks pressure the Giants to retool their receiver hierarchy and defensive schemes, echoing past seasons where delayed integration cost playoff positioning.

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Beckham Jr. Limited Role

Odell Beckham Jr. recorded zero statistics in his first two games for the New York Giants.
Giants offensive coordinator Matt Nagy said the team is gradually packaging Beckham Jr. into the offense.
Beckham Jr. played three snaps without a target in the 28-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
Malik Nabers, Darnell Mooney and Malachi Fields rank ahead of Beckham Jr. on the Giants' wide receiver depth chart.

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