When fans think about Odell Beckham Jr., they think about The Catch. Understandable. But defensive coordinators who have to face the Giants go back to that Cowboys game and think about all the different ways in which Beckham was used. The Catch was gravy on an all-around sensational night; the rest of the contest offered a startling illustration of Beckham’s wide-ranging talent.
Against the Cowboys, Beckham played in the slot, outside and out of the backfield. He shifted before the snap. He went in motion. He ran a variety of routes—some deep, some swinging toward the sideline, many toward the middle of the field.