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New York Giants: Five Takeaways from Loss to Minnesota Vikings

By Maurice Moton

Oct 3, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) talks with Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford (8) following the game at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Giants 24-10. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 3, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) talks with Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford (8) following the game at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Giants 24-10. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /
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New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) looks on during the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Oct 3, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) looks on during the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

Odell Beckham Continues to Frustrate Team

Beckham’s season filled with emotional outbursts, penalties and criticism continued on Monday night. During the game, the officials flagged him for taunting Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes. The talented wideout finished the game with a career-low, 23 receiving yards.

Rhodes’ physicality and toughness likely factored into Beckham’s low output. During a postgame interview, the Giants wide receiver criticized the officials for unfairly judging his every move. He also threw a pity party for himself and pit the officiated crew against his existence on the field.

When addressing the local media, Manning said Beckham brought the attention on himself, and he must learn how to handle his emotions. As the inquiries poured in about Beckham, Manning seemed disgusted and fed up with answering questions about temperament.

According to ESPN reporter Jordan Raanan, general manager Jerry Reese felt the need to talk to Beckham for an extended period in the locker room:

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