Giants WR Odell Beckham (ankle/leg) carted off; report says headed for surgery

Oct 08, 2017

The worst-case scenario might have arrived for the New York Giants.

With four minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, already down three of their top receivers due to injury, Odell Beckham Jr. landed awkwardly after attempting to catch a high slant pass and left the field in a trainer's cart.

Wincing in pain, Beckham covered his face as the cart left the field. The injury was to his left ankle, which was trapped against the ground on the play.

Related players: Sterling Shepard, Brandon Marshall

Fantasy Impact:

This didn't look good. ESPN is reporting Beckham is already headed for surgery. NFL Red Zone reported it's a broken fibula. His ankle got pinned and bent under him after getting tackled. The Giants lost their top-three WRs this game so their offense will have some major questions heading into next week. Owners should probably plan on not having Beckham long-term, possibly the rest of the season.

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