OBJ. TD. Super Bowl: Beckham Jr.’s opening touchdown sets sports world ablaze

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

With the first score of Super Bowl 56, Matthew Stafford connected with Odell Beckham Jr. on a touchdown.

Stafford capped the Rams’ second drive with a 17-yard touchdown pass to Beckham with 6:22 left in the first quarter. Beckham caught the ball over Bengals cornerback Mike Hilton, then the wide receiver celebrated his TD with a quick moonwalk. Beckham signed with Los Angeles on Nov. 11 after being cut by the Cleveland Browns.

It’s a long-time coming for both the star players, here’s some of the best reaction:

— With files from Associated Press

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