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Beckham becomes fastest player to 3,500 receiving yards

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Odell Beckham Jr. has burst onto the NFL scene like no other.

The New York Giants wide receiver eclipsed the 3,500-yard plateau in the second quarter of Monday night's game against the Cincinnati Bengals, becoming the fastest player in NFL history to do so.

Beckham reached the impressive mark just 36 games after joining the Giants as a first-round pick in 2014.

The previous record-holder, Hall of Fame wideout Lance Alworth, achieved the number in 37 games.

Beckham, who entered this week having recorded 44 receptions for 676 yards and five touchdowns, also gave the Giants a 14-10 lead by finding the end zone to cap the drive in which he set the record.

An impressive double move allowed him to lose Adam Jones in coverage, before Beckham provided fans with his rendition of the "Thriller" dance upon bringing down the 10-yard score.

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