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Report: Odell Beckham Jr. Pushed to Play Week 1, 'Optimism' He Plays vs. Lions

Related Topics: Ian Rapoport, Odell Beckham Jr.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Thursday there is "much more optimism" New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. will play in Week 2 against the Detroit Lions after missing the team's Week 1 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.

Rapoport also said OBJ wanted to play in Week 1 and pushed to do so:

Ian Rapoport

The #Giants have much more optimism this week about the chances of seeing WR Odell Beckham on the field against the #Lions: https://t.co/akloSF1hVu

2017-9-13 23:09:26

Beckham sprained his left ankle in a preseason game against the Cleveland Browns due to a low hit from cornerback Briean Boddy-Calhoun.