On November 23, 2014, Odell Beckham Jr. etched his name into football history with one of the greatest catches ever made. Playing against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football, the rookie wide receiver from LSU made a leaping, back-arching, one-handed grab while falling backwards into the end zone—drawing gasps from fans and pundits alike. Despite being interfered with on the play, Beckham managed to control the ball with just three fingers. The touchdown was part of a breakout performance and marked the beginning of his rise as a superstar. The catch became a cultural phenomenon, replayed endlessly and credited with changing how wide receiver athleticism is viewed in the NFL.
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