The Cleveland Browns have been waiting for Odell Beckham Jr. to wake up and make huge plays, he did just that on "Thursday Night Football" with a gorgeous 43-yard touchdown catch.
Just days after OBJ’s name was floated in trade rumors following an ugly Week 1 loss, the star receiver came through against the Cincinnati Bengals. When Baker Mayfield rolled out of the pocket, he saw his No. 1 receiver leaving cornerback William Jackson III in his dust. From that point, it was easy as a game of catch between Mayfield and Beckham.
OBJ IS BACK! #Browns Baker Mayfield hits Odell Beckham Jr. on the money for a 43-yard score! #NFL #TNF pic.twitter.com/tBEvPIauYS
— Sportsnaut (@Sportsnaut) September 18, 2020
While the NFL needed to hit the replay booth to determine if OBJ’s knee came down before he crossed the goal line, fans knew it was a touchdown immediately. After watching the Browns get rolled over by the Baltimore Ravens last Sunday, this team is rolling a few days later.
We know what Beckham is capable of when given opportunities. He frequently got open against Baltimore’s secondary, but Mayfield struggled with his accuracy and decision-making. With the former All-Pro receiver now healthy, after being plagued by issues in 2019, we might be on the verge of seeing him return to form.
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