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It is the second quarter with a close scoreboard. The stadium is roaring with excitement and cheer. It is the Dallas Cowboys versus the New York Giants. The players have lined up on the field facing one another, ready for the start of the second quarter. The next play could determine the morale and momentum for either team. Sweat drips down their face as they focus on the upcoming play. The center for the New York Giants readies the football into position between his legs. His right-hand grasping onto the football with all his strength. The quarterback shouts out the starting sequence signaling the center to send the ball backwards. The players from both teams start rushing towards each other with the intent to take one another down. The quarterback receives the ball and fakes a running play to the left.  He circles back to the right with plenty of time and space. He winds up his arm to throw the ball long. He extends his arm forward and launches the ball into the air.

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Taking flight, the ball garners the attention of all the participants in the stadium. Odell Beckham Jr attempts to fight off his defender while keeping his eyes on the ball. The ball begins to decrease in altitude and Odell Beckham Jr prepares himself for the catch. The cornerback of the Dallas Cowboys block Odell and knocks him to the ground. While falling to the ground, Odell reaches his right arm out and catches the ball single handedly at the peak height. While tumbling into the end zone, Odell manages to keep hold of the ball in his hand. The crowd goes wild, and commentators are jumping out of their chairs in excitement. No one can believe the amazing event that they just witnessed. Odell celebrates by standing up and throwing the ball behind him, followed by raising his hands up towards the crowd. The scene ends with an establishing shot of the stadium and the sound of an overwhelmed audience.

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