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Offbeat Odell Beckham Jr. says criticism revitalized Giants offense

15:30  11 october  2018
15:30  11 october  2018 Source:   yardbarker.com

Giants’ Pat Shurmur shuns media over Odell’s comments: Move on

Giants’ Pat Shurmur shuns media over Odell’s comments: Move on New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur dropped the hammer on the media on Sunday, telling them to move on from Odell Beckham's comments.The talk after the game was about how hard the Giants fought and how it took a record-tying kick by the Panthers to beat them. But soon the questions to Giants head coach Pat Shurmur turned to wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., who made some controversial comments about his coaches and teammates in a recent interview which were not very flattering.

Odell Beckham Jr . wondered in a recent ESPN interview why the New York Giants aren’t pushing the ball downfield. And while New York’s offensive line, in particular tackle Erick Flowers, has been a frequent punching bag over the last couple of years, that group is getting better, or at least was better

Giants ' receiver Odell Beckham Jr . is three games into his return from a broken ankle suffered last season and notes he's not fully back, saying , "it's like you're Ryan Clark explains why the Giants ' offensive line continues to be a problem and that they need to give Odell Beckham Jr . more attempts.

a close up of Odell Beckham Jr. in a blue shirt© Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

A week ago, New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was heavily critical of his team’s performance on offense. Now, even after their loss against the Panthers, Beckham believes his words have awoken a sleeping giant. At the very least, he doesn’t regret what he said.

“I don’t regret anything,” Beckham told ESPN’s Jordan Raanan. “I don’t regret anything that I said. If it took that for us to come together as a team like we did Sunday, I can take that every single time.”

The words certainly did spark the Giants offense, as Beckham threw a spiraling touchdown pass to Saquon Barkley to start. He would also haul in his first touchdown of the year from Eli Manning. The usually outspoken OBJ met with Manning and head coach Pat Shurmur addressing his previous comments, and eventually spoke to the entire team. Beckham said of his team meeting:

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Odell Beckham Jr . wondered in a recent ESPN interview why the New York Giants aren’t pushing the ball downfield. And while New York’s offensive line, in particular tackle Erick Flowers, has been a frequent punching bag over the last couple of years, that group is getting better, or at least was better

Criticizing his teammates, Beckham said the Giants ' 1-3 start was due to a lack of energy and heart. “A lot of it has to do with the energy that we don't have, that The three-time Pro Bowl receiver slightly hedged his criticism , pointing out that when the Giants went 11-5 in 2016 they began the season 2-3.

“It was very receptive. I’m happy I did because there was a part of me that was a little reluctant or didn’t want to because it was a tough position. It was a hard thing to do. It was part of the growth process I’m going through. And if I could do it all again I would do the same thing.”

Shurmur adds that his issues with Beckham are now resolved, and now he just wants the entire team to move forward, as he told Raanan:

“Alright, listen, I’m going to answer all the drama questions right now and I’m going to go back to what I said. I addressed it with Odell…with our team. I publicly declare that I didn’t agree with his comments and I asked anybody that was interested if they wanted clarification to go to Odell because he’s a big man. Now, I’m not going to give the public a pound of flesh on this, alright. That would make me small not strong.”

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Watch: Odell Beckham Jr . Sounds Off on Giants ' Offensive Woes, Overall Happiness in New York. In a two-part sit-down interview alongside rapper Lil' Wayne, Beckham gave a number of answers that will raise the eyebrows of Giants fans, most notably regarding his frustration with the

However, the Giants are still just 1-4 on the season despite OBJ’s criticism. But they are coming off their best offensive performance of the season. That said, it didn’t mean much in the end as Graham Gano’s 63-yard field goal sunk them with the seconds ticking down. But if it means the Giants get their act together for the rest of the season, so be it. After all, the NFC East looks pretty wide open this season.

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  • Slide 1 of 80: NEW ORLEANS, LA - OCTOBER 08: Taysom Hill #7 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates a touchdown during the second half against the Washington Redskins at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on October 8, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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    Taysom Hill of the Saints celebrates a touchdown against the Redskins on Oct. 8 in New Orleans. The Saints won 43-19.
  • Slide 2 of 80: NEW ORLEANS, LA - OCTOBER 08: Mark Ingram #22 of the New Orleans Saints is tackled by Preston Smith #94 of the Washington Redskins and Da'Ron Payne #95 during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on October 8, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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    Mark Ingram (22) of the Saints is tackled by Preston Smith (94) of the Redskins and Da'Ron Payne on Oct. 8, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Slide 3 of 80: New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) responds to the crowd after breaking the NFL all-time passing yards record in the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in New Orleans, Monday, Oct. 8, 2018.
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    Saints quarterback Drew Brees responds to the crowd after breaking the NFL all-time passing yards record against the Redskins in New Orleans, on Oct. 8.
  • Slide 4 of 80: Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn (7) kicks the winning field goal during overtime of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in Houston.
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    Houston kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn (7) makes the game-winning field goal in overtime against visiting Dallas on Oct. 7. The Texans prevailed 19-16.
  • Slide 5 of 80: Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is held short of the end zone by Dallas Cowboys defensive end Taco Charlton (97) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in Houston.
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    Houston quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is held short of the end zone by the Dallas defense on Oct. 7.
  • Slide 6 of 80: HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 07: Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) gets tackled by Houston Texans linebacker Benardrick McKinney (55) during the football game between the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans on October 7, 2018 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
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    Dallas running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) gets tackled by Houston linebacker Benardrick McKinney on Oct. 7.
  • Slide 7 of 80: Seattle Seahawks free safety Tedric Thompson, upper right, intercepts a pass above Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Josh Reynolds (83) in the end zone for a touchback during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in Seattle.
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    Seattle free safety Tedric Thompson, top, intercepts a pass during the host Seahawks' 33-31 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Oct. 7.
  • Slide 8 of 80: Minnesota Vikings' Adam Thielen (19) catches a touchdown against Philadelphia Eagles' Ronald Darby (21) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in Philadelphia.
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    Minnesota's Adam Thielen, left, catches a touchdown pass against host Philadelphia during the Vikings' 23-21 victory Oct. 7.
  • Slide 9 of 80: David Johnson #31 of the Arizona Cardinals rushes for a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on October 7, 2018 in Santa Clara, California.
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    Arizona's David Johnson, right, dives for a touchdown against host San Francisco on Oct. 7. The Cardinals won 28-18.

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  • Slide 10 of 80: Running Back Todd Gurley III #30 of the Los Angeles Rams dives toward the end zone in the first half against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on October 7, 2018 in Seattle, Washington.
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    The Los Angles Rams' Todd Gurley dives toward the end zone against host Seattle on Oct. 7.
  • Slide 11 of 80: Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon, center, is upended by Oakland Raiders free safety Reggie Nelson (27) and linebacker Marquel Lee, second from right, during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in Carson, Calif.
    11/80 SLIDES © Mark J. Terrill/AP Photos

    Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon, center, is upended by Oakland free safety Reggie Nelson, left, and linebacker Marquel Lee on Oct. 7. The host Chargers won 26-10.

  • Slide 12 of 80: Kerryon Johnson #33 of the Detroit Lions runs for yardage against Antonio Morrison #44 of the Green Bay Packers and Tramon Williams #38 during the second half at Ford Field on October 7, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan.
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    Detroit's Kerryon Johnson, right, runs for a gain against visiting Green Bay on Oct. 7. The Lions won 31-23.

  • Slide 13 of 80: Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) scores a touchdown as he's hit by Miami Dolphins linebacker Kiko Alonso (47) during the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018.
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    Cincinnati running back Joe Mixon (28) scores a touchdown against visiting Miami on Oct. 7.  The Bengals won 27-17.

  • Slide 14 of 80: Cleveland Browns players celebrate after they defeated the Baltimore Ravens during overtime in an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in Cleveland. The Browns won 12-9.
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    Cleveland players celebrate after the host Browns defeated Baltimore 12-9 in overtime on Oct. 7.

  • Slide 15 of 80: Damontae Kazee #27 of the Atlanta Falcons intercepts a pass intended for Antonio Brown #84 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the end zone during the first half in the game at Heinz Field on Oct. 7, 2018 in Pittsburgh. The Steelers won 41-17.
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    Atlanta's Damontae Kazee, right, intercepts a pass intended for Pittsburgh's Antonio Brown, center, during the host Steelers' 41-17 victory on Oct. 7.

  • Slide 16 of 80: Saquon Barkley of the New York Giants scores a touchdown late in the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on Oct. 7, 2018 in Charlotte, N.C. Carolina won 33-31.
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    The New York Giants' Saquon Barkley, top, scores a touchdown against host Carolina on Oct. 7. The Panthers won 33-31.

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  • Slide 17 of 80: Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) tries to make a pass as Buffalo Bills linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (49) makes the hit during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Bills won 13-12.
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    Tennessee's Marcus Mariota, center, is hit by Buffalo's Tremaine Edmunds, right, during the host Bills' 13-12 victory on Oct. 7.

  • Slide 18 of 80: Carolina Panthers' Colin Jones (42) recovers a New York Giants fumble in the end zone for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018.
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    Carolina's Colin Jones recovers a fumble by the New York Giants in the end zone for a touchdown on Oct. 7.

  • Slide 19 of 80: Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (27) is tackled by Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Telvin Smith (50) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018.
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    The Chiefs' Kareem Hunt, right, is tackled by the Jaguars' Telvin Smith, right, Oct. 7 in Kansas City. The Chiefs won 30-14.

  • Slide 20 of 80: Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) makes a catch for a touchdown as Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert Alford (23) defends in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in Pittsburgh.
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    The Steelers' JuJu Smith-Schuster, right, makes a catch for a touchdown as the Falcons' Robert Alford defends on Oct. 7 in Pittsburgh. The Steelers won 41-17.

  • Slide 21 of 80: New York Jets' Robby Anderson (11) catches a pass in front of Denver Broncos' Bradley Roby (29) for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J.
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    The Jets' Robby Anderson catches a pass in front of the Broncos' Bradley Roby for a touchdown on Oct. 7 in New Jersey. The Jets won 34-16.

  • Slide 22 of 80: Cleveland Browns defensive back Denzel Ward (21) blocks a field goal-attempt by the Baltimore Ravens during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in Cleveland.
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    The Browns defensive back Denzel Ward (21) blocks a field goal-attempt by the Ravens on Oct. 7 in Cleveland. The Browns won 12-9.

  • Slide 23 of 80: Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) dives in for a touchdown run against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in Orchard Park, N.Y.
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    The Bills quarterback Josh Allen dives in for a touchdown run against the Titans on Oct. 7 in New York. The Bills won 13-12.

  • Slide 24 of 80: Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel leaps across the goal line for a touchdown in the first quarter of the NFL game between the New York Giants and the Carolina Panthers on October 07, 2018 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.
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    The Panthers' Curtis Samuel leaps across the goal line for a touchdown against the Giants on Oct. 7 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers won 33-31.

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    Odell Beckham Jr . was targeted a season-low seven times in the Giants ' win over the Bears. With Manning and New York coach Ben McAdoo unwilling to force-feed their top weapon, regardless of the coverage, the Giants ’ offense hasn’t been able to hit its stride for any extended period this season.

  • Slide 25 of 80: FOXBOROUGH, MA - OCTOBER 4: New England Patriots' Josh Gordon makes the catch for a touchdown in the fourth quarter. The New England Patriots host the Indianapolis Colts in a regular season NFL football game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA on Oct. 4, 2018.
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    Patriots' Josh Gordon makes the catch for a touchdown against the Colts in Foxborough, MA on Oct. 4. The Patriots won 38-24.
  • Slide 26 of 80: Oct 4, 2018; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts safety Malik Hooker (29) during the first quarter at Gillette Stadium.
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    Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is tackled by Colts safety Malik Hooker (29) on Oct. 4.
  • Slide 27 of 80: Oct 4, 2018; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws against the Indianapolis Colts during the second quarter at Gillette Stadium.
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    Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws against the Colts on Oct. 4.
  • Slide 28 of 80: Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (27) is tackled by Denver Broncos defensive end Adam Gotsis (99) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 1, 2018, in Denver.
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    The Chiefs' Kareem Hunt (27) is tackled by the Broncos' Adam Gotsis (99) on Oct. 1, in Denver. Kansas City won 27-23.
  • Slide 29 of 80: Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Chris Conley (17) stiff arms Denver Broncos defensive back Chris Harris (25) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 1, 2018, in Denver.
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    The Chiefs' Chris Conley (17) stiff-arms the Broncos' Chris Harris on Oct. 1, in Denver.
  • Slide 30 of 80: Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Anthony Hitchens (53) can't stop Denver Broncos running back Royce Freeman (28) from scoring a touchdown as defensive back Ron Parker (38) pursues during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 1, 2018, in Denver.
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    The Chiefs' Anthony Hitchens (53) can't stop the Broncos' Royce Freeman from scoring a touchdown as Ron Parker (38) pursues on Oct. 1, in Denver.
  • Slide 31 of 80: Sep 30, 2018; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Baltimore Ravens cornerback Brandon Carr (24) breaks up a pass intended for Pittsburgh Steelerswide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) during the second quarter at Heinz Field.
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    Baltimore's Brandon Carr, right, breaks up a pass in the end zone intended for Pittsburgh's JuJu Smith-Schuster during the visiting Ravens' 26-14 victory on Sept. 30.
  • Slide 32 of 80: Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker (9) kicks a field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018.
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    Baltimore's Justin Tucker kicks a field goal against Pittsburgh on Sept. 30.
  • Slide 33 of 80: PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 30: John Brown #13 of the Baltimore Ravens makes a catch for a 33 yard touchdown in the first quarter during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on September 30, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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    Baltimore's John Brown makes a 33-yard touchdown catch against Pittsburgh on Sept. 30.
  • Slide 34 of 80: Sep 30, 2018; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders tight end Lee Smith (86) leaps over Cleveland Browns defensive back E.J. Gaines (28) during the second quarter at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
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    Oakland's Lee Smith (86) leaps over Cleveland E.J. Gaines during the host Raiders' 45-42 overtime victory on Sept. 30.

  • Slide 35 of 80: Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) is hit by Arizona Cardinals defensive back Bene' Benwikere during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
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    Seattle's Tyler Lockett (16) is hit by Arizona's Bene' Benwikere during the visiting Seahawks' 20-17 victory on Sept. 30.

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  • Slide 36 of 80: New York Giants' Wayne Gallman (22) tries to run though New Orleans Saints defenders during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
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    The New York Giants' Wayne Gallman, center, is unable to get past several New Orleans defenders during the visiting Saints' 33-18 win on Sept. 30.

  • Slide 37 of 80: San Francisco 49ers defensive end Arik Armstead, right, stops Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae Hong)
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    San Francisco's Arik Armstead, right, tackles the Los Angeles' Chargers' Melvin Gordon during the host Chargers' 29-27 victory on Sept. 30.

  • Slide 38 of 80: Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis (84) catches the winning touchdown pass over Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Avonte Maddox (29) in overtime of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won 26-23.
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    The Titans' Corey Davis (84) catches the winning touchdown pass over the Eagles' Avonte Maddox (29) in overtime on Sept. 30 in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won 26-23.
  • Slide 39 of 80: Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard (24) runs against Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Chicago.
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    The Bears' Jordan Howard (24) runs against the Buccaneers defense on Sept. 30 in Chicago. The Bears won 48-10.

  • Slide 40 of 80: New York Jets running back Bilal Powell (29) dives but can't make a catch as he is defended by Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Telvin Smith (50) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla.
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    Jacksonville's Josh Lambo (4) kicks a field goal against the New York Jets during the host Jaguars' 31-12 victory on Sept. 30.

  • Slide 41 of 80: Phillip Dorsett of the New England Patriots catches a touchdown pass during the second quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium on Sept. 30, 2018 in Foxborough, Mass.
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    Phillip Dorsett of the Patriots catches a touchdown pass against the Dolphins on Sept. 30 in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots won 38-7.

  • Slide 42 of 80: Tyler Boyd of the Cincinnati Bengals makes a catch during the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sept. 30, 2018 in Atlanta.
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    Tyler Boyd of the Bengals makes a catch against the Falcons on Sept. 30 in Atlanta. The Bengals won 37-36.

  • Slide 43 of 80: Keke Coutee of the Houston Texans runs the ball in the 2nd quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sept. 30, 2018 in Indianapolis.
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    Keke Coutee of the Texans runs the ball against the Colts on Sept. 30 in Indianapolis. The Texans won 37-34.

  • Slide 44 of 80: Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup makes a long reception with Detroit Lions defensive back Nevin Lawson defending during the game between the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys on Sept. 30, 2018 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
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    The Cowboys' Michael Gallup makes a reception with the Lions' Nevin Lawson defending on Sept. 30 in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys won 26-24.

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  • Slide 45 of 80: Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers slides to the ground in front of Tremaine Edmunds of the Buffalo Bills during the first quarter of a game at Lambeau Field on Sept. 30, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisc.
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    Aaron Rodgers of the Packers slides to the ground in front of Tremaine Edmunds of the Bills on Sept. 30 in Green Bay, Wisc. The Packers won 22-0.

  • Slide 46 of 80: Golden Tate of the Detroit Lions scores a touchdown against Jourdan Lewis and Xavier Woods of the Dallas Cowboys in the first quarter at AT&T Stadium on Sept. 30, 2018 in Arlington, Texas.
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    Golden Tate of the Lions scores a touchdown against Jourdan Lewis and Xavier Woods of the Cowboys on Sept. 30 in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys won 26-24.

  • Slide 47 of 80: Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks catches a pass in front of Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mike Hughes during the second half in an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018, in Los Angeles.
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    Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks catches a pass in front of Vikings cornerback Mike Hughes on Sept. 27, in Los Angeles. LA won 38-31.
  • Slide 48 of 80: Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald celebrates after sacking Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins during the second half in an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018, in Los Angeles.
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    Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald celebrates after sacking Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins on Sept. 27.
  • Slide 49 of 80: Vikings wide receiver Aldrick Robinson scores against the Rams on Sept. 27, in Los Angeles.
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    Vikings wide receiver Aldrick Robinson scores against the Rams on Sept. 27.
  • Slide 50 of 80: Los Angeles Rams defensive back Sam Shields, left, breaks up a pass intended for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs during the first half in an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018, in Los Angeles.
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    Rams defensive back Sam Shields, left, breaks up a pass intended for Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs on Sept. 27.
  • Slide 51 of 80: TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 24: Wide receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hauls in a 24 yard pass in front of cornerback Artie Burns #25 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the fourth quarter of a game on September 24, 2018 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
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    Mike Evans of the Buccaneers hauls in a 24 yard pass in front of Artie Burns (25) of the Steelers on Sept. 24 in Tampa, Florida. Pittsburgh won 30-27.
  • Slide 52 of 80: TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 24: Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers is sacked by defensive end Vinny Curry #97 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and defensive tackle Gerald McCoy #93 during the second quarter of a game on September 24, 2018 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
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    Ben Roethlisberger (7) of the Steelers is sacked by Vinny Curry, left, and Gerald McCoy of the Buccaneers on Sept. 24.
  • Slide 53 of 80: Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) celebrates after his 27-yard score against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 24, 2018, in Tampa, Fla.
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    The Steelers' Antonio Brown celebrates after his 27-yard score against the Buccaneers on Sept. 24.
  • Slide 54 of 80: TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 24: Justin Evans #21 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers wraps up James Conner #30 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 24, 2018 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
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    Justin Evans of the Buccaneers wraps up James Conner (30) of the Steelers on Sept. 24.
  • Slide 55 of 80: DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 23: Head coach Matt Patricia of the Detroit Lions hugs Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots after a 26-10 win over his former team at Ford Field on September 23, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan.
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    Detroit coach Matt Patricia, left, hugs New England coach Bill Belichick after the host Lions' 26-10 victory on Sept. 23.
  • Slide 56 of 80: Detroit Lions linebacker Eli Harold sacks New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Detroit.
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    Detroit's Eli Harold, left, sacks New England quarterback Tom Brady on Sept. 23.
  • Slide 57 of 80: Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones looks towards the stands after scoring on a 33-yard pass reception during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Detroit.
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    Detroit's Marvin Jones celebrates after scoring on a 33-yard pass reception on Sept. 23.
  • Slide 58 of 80: DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 23: Kenny Golladay #19 of the Detroit Lions catches the ball on the goal line for a touchdown in front of Stephon Gilmore #24 of the New England Patriots during the second quarter at Ford Field on September 23, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan.
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    Detroit's Kenny Golladay, front, catches the ball for a touchdown on Sept. 23.
  • Slide 59 of 80: Los Angeles Rams defensive back Sam Shields, left, breaks up a pass intended for Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) as defensive back Lamarcus Joyner, right, looks on during the second half in an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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    The Los Angeles Rams’ Sam Shields, left, breaks up a touchdown pass intended for the Los Angeles Chargers’ Keenan Allen, center, as the Rams won 35-23 on Sept. 23.

  • Slide 60 of 80: Sep 23, 2018; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks linebacker Barkevious Mingo (51) sacks Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) during the first half at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports - 11306676
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    Seattle's Barkevious Mingo, right, sacks Dallas' Dak Prescott during the host Cowboys' 24-13 victory on Sept. 23.

  • Slide 61 of 80: Washington Redskins defensive back Montae Nicholson (35) knocks Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) off this feet during the second half of an NFL football game between the Washington Redskins and the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
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    Washington's Montae Nicholson, bottom, knocks Green Bay's Aaron Jones off his feet during the host Redskins' 31-17 victory on Sept. 23.

  • Slide 62 of 80: Miami Dolphins' Jakeem Grant (19) leaps into the end zone for a touchdown as Oakland Raiders' Erik Harris (25) fails to defend in the third quarter on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Charles Trainor Jr./Miami Herald/TNS via Getty Images)
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    Miami's Jakeem Grant, left, leaps into the end zone for a touchdown during the host Dolphins' 28-20 win over Oakland on Sept. 23.

  • Slide 63 of 80: Chicago Bears wide receiver Taylor Gabriel (18) gets tripped up by Arizona Cardinals defensive back Tre Boston (33) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
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    Chicago's Taylor Gabriel (18) gets tripped up by Arizona's Tre Boston (33) during the visiting Bears' 16-14 victory on Sept. 23.

  • Slide 64 of 80: Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen tries to break a tackle by Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Minneapolis.
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    The Bills's Josh Allen tries to break a tackle by the Vikings' Anthony Barr on Sept. 23 in Minneapolis. The Bills won 27-6.

  • Slide 65 of 80: Cincinnati Bengals' Tyler Boyd is upended by Carolina Panthers' James Bradberry during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018.
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    Tyler Boyd of the Bengals is upended by James Bradberry of the Panthers on Sept. 23 in Charlotte, N.C. The Panthers won 31-21.

  • Slide 66 of 80: Wide receiver Ryan Grant of the Indianapolis Colts makes a touchdown-catch off a 5-yard pass from quarterback Andrew Luck (not pictured) against cornerback Ronald Darby of the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on Sept. 23, 2018 in Philadelphia.
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    Ryan Grant of the Colts makes a touchdown-catch off a 5-yard pass from Andrew Luck (not pictured) against Ronald Darby of the Eagles on Sept. 23 in Philadelphia. The Eagles won 20-16.

  • Slide 67 of 80: Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill makes a catch against San Francisco 49ers defensive back Adrian Colbert as 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman watches during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018.
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    The Chiefs' Tyreek Hill makes a catch against the 49ers' Adrian Colbert as Richard Sherman watches on Sept. 23 in Kansas City. The Chiefs won 38-27.

  • Slide 68 of 80: Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles is sacked by Tennessee Titans linebacker Wesley Woodyard during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla.
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    The Jaguars' Blake Bortles is sacked by the Titans' Wesley Woodyard on Sept. 23 in Jacksonville, Florida. The Titans won 9-6.

  • Slide 69 of 80: Baltimore Ravens running back Alex Collins, right, rushes past Denver Broncos defensive back Justin Simmons for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Baltimore.
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    The Ravens running back Alex Collins, right, rushes past the Broncos defensive back Justin Simmons for a touchdown on Sept. 23 in Baltimore. The Ravens won 27-14.

  • Slide 70 of 80: New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham breaks away from Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Houston.
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    The Giants' Odell Beckham breaks away from the Texans' J.J. Watt on Sept. 23 in Houston. The Giants won 27-22.

  • Slide 71 of 80: New Orleans Saints running back Jonathan Williams leaps over Atlanta Falcons linebacker Duke Riley during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Atlanta.
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    The Saints running back Jonathan Williams leaps over the Falcons linebacker Duke Riley on Sept. 23 in Atlanta. The Saints won 43-37.

  • Slide 72 of 80: Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins fumbles as he is hit by Buffalo Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes, left, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Minneapolis.
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    The Vikings' Kirk Cousins fumbles as he is hit by the Bills' Jerry Hughes, left, on Sept. 23 in Minneapolis. The Bills won 27-6.

  • Slide 73 of 80: CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 20: Antonio Callaway #11, Rashard Higgins #81 and Damion Ratley #18 of the Cleveland Browns celebrate with fans after a 21-17 win over the New York Jets at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 20, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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    Antonio Callaway (11), Rashard Higgins (81) and Damion Ratley (18) of the Browns celebrate with fans after a 21-17 win over the Jets on Sept. 20 in Cleveland, Ohio.
  • Slide 74 of 80: New York Jets running back Isaiah Crowell (20) scores a 2-yard touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, in Cleveland.
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    The Jets' Isaiah Crowell (20) scores a 2-yard touchdown against the Browns, on Sept. 20.
  • Slide 75 of 80: Sep 20, 2018; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Antonio Callaway (11) watches as the ball falls to the turf while New York Jets defensive back Doug Middleton (36) rolls over during the first half of a game at FirstEnergy Stadium.
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    The Browns' Antonio Callaway (11) watches as the ball falls to the turf while the Jets' Doug Middleton (36) rolls over on Sept. 20.
  • Slide 76 of 80: Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) makes a touchdown reception against Bears defensive back Kyle Fuller (23) on Sept. 17, in Chicago. The Bears won 24-17.
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    Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) makes a touchdown reception against Bears defensive back Kyle Fuller (23) on Sept. 17, in Chicago. The Bears won 24-17.
  • Slide 77 of 80: CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 17: Anthony Miller #17 of the Chicago Bears celebrates after scoring against the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth quarter at Soldier Field on September 17, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois.
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    Anthony Miller (17) of the Bears celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Seahawks on Sept. 17, in Chicago.

  • Slide 78 of 80: Sep 17, 2018; Chicago, IL, USA; Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin (26) makes an interception against Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson (12) during the second quarter at Soldier Field.
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    Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin (26) makes an interception against Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson (12) on Sept. 16.
  • Slide 79 of 80: CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 17: Tyler Lockett #16 of the Seattle Seahawks is hit by Bryce Callahan #37 of the Chicago Bears in the third quarter at Soldier Field on September 17, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois.
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    Tyler Lockett of the Seahawks is hit by Bryce Callahan of the Bears on Sept. 17 in Chicago.
  • Slide 80 of 80: ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 16: Ezekiel Elliott #21 of the Dallas Cowboys scores a touchdown against the New York Giants in the fourth quarter of a football game at AT&T Stadium on September 16, 2018 in Arlington, Texas.
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    Dallas' Ezekiel Elliott (21) scores a touchdown during the Cowboys' 20-13 victory over the visiting New York Giants on Sept. 16.

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