Odell Beckham Jr. caught a lot of criticism for being the supposed problem in the Browns offense before he was released this season, but he’s looked like the playmaker many believed he still could be with the Rams. After a successful finish to the regular season in Los Angeles, Beckham got even better in the first round of the playoffs.
In Monday’s win over the Cardinals, Beckham had as good a night as he’s had in a long time. Not only was it his first career playoff win, but he also made postseason history.
Oh, and he earned a check worth $500,000, too.
According to ESPN Stats and Info, Beckham is the first player in league history with a 30-yard catch and a 30-yard pass in the same playoff game. He had a 31-yard catch from Matthew Stafford and threw a 40-yard bomb to Cam Akers, doing it all for the Rams.
Odell Beckham Jr. is the first player in NFL postseason history to have a 30-yard reception AND a 30-yard completion in the same game. pic.twitter.com/s4z1Dpdm0o
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) January 18, 2022
As for his $500,000, he earned that not by putting up big numbers against the Cardinals, but by the Rams winning. When he signed with Los Angeles, he took an incentive-heavy deal that was loaded with money tied to the Rams’ postseason success.
Well, with a win over the Cardinals, he hit a $500,000 bonus and can earn another $750,000 with a victory against the Buccaneers next weekend.
Odell Beckham Jr earned a $500K incentive for winning tonights Wild Card game.💰
He can earn an additional $750K with a win next weekend in the Divisional round. 👀 pic.twitter.com/f5OI1buFA2
— Stadium (@Stadium) January 18, 2022
No one had a better night than Beckham, who’s thriving with his new team after a frustrating tenure with the Browns.
