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Now that Tom Brady is gone, Odell Beckham Jr. might just be the most recognizable name in the NFL. However, it's no longer due to his exploits on the field, as injuries have limited his production since 2016. That was the last time he started at least 16 games and recorded over 1100 yards in a season.
These injury issues have prevented OBJ from becoming an NFL legend, and unfortunately, they popped up once again in Baltimore's Week 2 matchup against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals. He left the game early, before being ruled out in the second half.
Is Beckham Jr. playing in Week 3 against the Colts? Is he a good option for fantasy football? Let's take a look.
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Is Odell Beckham Jr. Injured or Healthy?
Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (ankle) looks okay heading into the game against Indianapolis. When asked about the injuries to OBJ and edge rusher Odafe Oweh, HC John Harbaugh replied: "I don’t believe either one of those will be serious as it looks right now."
Harbaugh said he doesn’t believe OBJ and Oweh’s injuries are serious but he said they’ll be looked at more in days ahead
— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiec) September 17, 2023
Like always, Harbaugh is being secretive. Shortly afterward, he claimed that he had "more information", and was going to "keep that close to the vest," but he said that he didn't expect a long-term issue with these players.
By most accounts, Beckham is managing the issue and should be good to go for Week 3. He could miss out on some team practices though.
Odell Beckham Jr. Fantasy Football Outlook
At this point, most NFL fans have given up on OBJ as a superstar wideout. He finished as a top-five fantasy WR in 2015 and 2016, but injuries have ruined his career, and he has gotten off to a pretty slow start this season. He is currently the Ravens' WR2 behind rookie Zay Flowers but is facing stiff competition from Nelson Agholor and Rashod Bateman.
The Colts are a weak team defensively, as Trevor Lawrence and rookie C.J. Stroud looked brilliant against them. Out of the ten wideouts who have played against them this season, five of them have recorded at least five receptions and 55 receiving yards, while four of them managed to score a touchdown. Nico Collins and Calvin Ridley had big nights in particular against Indy, racking up over 100 yards.
If he's healthy, Odell Beckham Jr. is a good flex option for deep leagues. If he sits, you could replace him with the likes of Agholor or Bateman.
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