The New York Giants expect to have their top offensive weapon in Odell Beckham Jr. Monday night against the Philadelphia Eagles, according to Mark Eckel of NJ.com.
Beckham Jr., injured his hamstring against the San Francisco 49ers last Sunday night, but was able to return for the final drive. The Giants have seemed optimistic about Beckham Jr. this upcoming week, and they will need him in the crucial NFC East matchup.
Beckham Jr. sat out of practice the majority of this week, but is expected to suit up Monday night barring a pregame setback. He has been officially listed as questionable, but it looks like he will give it a go against the Eagles.
The Giants have been without wide receiver Victor Cruz all season, but his replacement, receiver Rueben Randle, is expected to play despite dealing with his own hamstring injury. Randle has been listed as probable, and the Giants will need the most out of Randle and Beckham Jr., Monday night.
The Eagles just scored 39 points against the Saints last week, and Eagles head coach Chip Kelly likes to keep his offense moving. Giants head coach Tom Coughlin knows this, and will probably need his offense firing on all cylinders Monday night.
Beckham has 428 receiving yards this season, with three touchdowns, and he will look to add to those numbers against Philadelphia. The Giants are trying to hold onto first place in the NFC East, and the addition of Beckham Jr., to their offense will defintiely help their chances.
