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4 insane Odell Beckham Jr. catches that didn't count

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New York Giants wideout Odell Beckham Jr. has 24 touchdowns in his first 25 games, and more catches and yards than any player in history over the same span, because he keeps breaking the laws of football physics.

Beckham already has three of the greatest catches in history (you can relive them here, here, and here), but his resume would be even more impressive if he were just a tad luckier.

Below, we run down four ridiculous catches Beckham made this year that didn't quite count.

Preseason Week 3 vs. Jets

Even if Beckham could have managed to stay in-bounds here, this wouldn't really have counted because it was merely a preseason game. Still, that's no third-string slouch covering Beckham on his route. That's Darrelle Revis.

Week 4 vs. Bills

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Here, Beckham essentially recreates his immortal catch against the Dallas Cowboys, but the play is nullified because his momentum takes him out of bounds. It's probably only a matter of time until he recreates it again.

Week 10 vs. Patriots

Beckham falls prey to the so-called "Calvin Johnson rule" here. After impressively skying to snag the pass over Super Bowl star Malcolm Butler, Beckham failed to "maintain control of the ball long enough to become a runner" (whatever that means). With the NFL considering changes to the catch rules, this play might be a touchdown in 2016.

Week 14 vs. Dolphins

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This one would have captured more headlines had Beckham not made his insane toe-tapper later in the game. Here, he makes up for what would have been a rare drop by somehow managing to track the ball as it bounces off the cornerback's head while both players fall to the ground. Beckham came down with the ball in-bounds, but the catch was nullified by a questionable offensive pass interference call.

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