New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.'s one-game suspension has been affirmed, and he will sit out Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings.
Odell Beckham Jr.‘s suspension affirmed, will not play in Week 16
The Giants’ biggest difference maker will not be on the field Sunday vs. the Minnesota Vikings as his suspension has been affirmed. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Beckham was slapped with the one-game ban after drawing three personal foul penalties during Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers, and launched a flagrant helmet-to-helmet hit on cornerback Josh Norman. Reports surfaced after the fact that the Panthers used questionable intimidation tactics before and during the game, adding extra context to Beckham's outlandish behavior on the field, but do not serve as a justification for his actions.
Fantasy impact: Beckham’s absence is a huge one in Week 16. Most fantasy football leagues are playing their championship game this week. Not all leagues will have Beckham in action, but those that do have just swing a potentially drastic swing for a key player. His absence impacts Eli Manning, as well. The Giants quarterback has had a resurgence thanks in part to Beckham. Dwayne Harris and Hakeem Nicks are the two receivers to keep an eye on in Beckham’s absence, but neither is worth a start unless you are desperate for a body.
