THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. - Los Angeles Rams receiver Odell Beckham Jr. caught a backward pass, shuffled, then planted his feet during a wild-card playoff game against the Arizona Cardinals, readying for something rare even for his famous skill set.
He launched a 40-yard pass to running back Cam Akers, who slowed to haul it in, as Beckham took a hit, jumped to his feet and threw his arms up in celebration.
"He could have led me a little bit," a grinning Akers said. "Nah, I'm playing."
"He made the throw right-handed," quarterback Matthew Stafford pointed out.