Odell Beckham Jr. Says He Was Inspired After Watching Conor McGregor at UFC 205

November 15, 2016   ·   Timothy Rapp   ·   Jump to comments

Odell Beckham Jr. told Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com that watching Conor McGregor defeat Eddie Alvarez at UFC 205 last Saturday served as motivation for him in the New York Giants' 21-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football:
I set the bar high for myself. I kind of had some late inspiration. I went to the UFC fight and I went there to watch McGregor and just a guy who is very strong in his beliefs and sure enough, he backs it up every time. Just sitting there watching him do his thing gave me more motivation.
I had seen that I needed however many yards it was to break that record [for quickest to 3,500 yards], so really that stuff is kind of secondary right now. We are 6-3; I haven't been 6-3 since I have been here, so this is a good feeling.
Beckham caught 10 passes for 97 yards and a score and was crucial in the victory, moving the Giants to 6-3 on the season. It kept them firmly in the hunt for a playoff berth and still within striking d...

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