Odell Beckham Jr. is back on the practice field, and Dolphins fans are already dreaming of highlight-reel catches and end-zone celebrations. After a long recovery from injury, Beckham’s return couldn’t come at a better time for the Miami Dolphins, who are desperate for a spark on offense. With a crucial matchup against the New England Patriots looming this week, followed by a well-deserved bye, the question on everyone’s mind is: Can OBJ revive the Dolphins’ offense and lead them back to contention?

Dolphins Offense in Desperate Need of a Spark

Let’s be honest, folks, the Dolphins’ offense has been about as exciting as watching paint dry this season, especially at the wide receiver position. Outside of the usual suspects, Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, and Braxton Berrios, the Dolphins have struggled to find any consistent production. We’ve seen a revolving door of guys like Grant Dubose, Dee Eskridge, and Robbie Chosen, and let’s just say none of them have exactly set the league on fire.

Enter Odell Beckham Jr., the potential savior of this sputtering offense. The Dolphins knew he might miss some time due to injury when they signed him, and that’s exactly what happened. That gamble hasn’t paid off yet, but if OBJ can recapture even a fraction of his past brilliance, he could be the missing piece this offense desperately needs.

Here he is! Odell Beckham Jr.’s first practice with the Dolphins.

The Beckham Factor: Will He Play This Week?

Now, the million-dollar question is: When will OBJ actually suit up for a game? The Dolphins have a tough matchup against their division rivals, the New England Patriots, this week.

While getting Beckham back on the field would be a huge boost, rushing him back might not be the smartest move. The Dolphins then head into their bye week, which seems like the perfect opportunity to get OBJ fully integrated into the offense.

It’s worth noting that Beckham has some familiarity with the Dolphins’ current starting quarterback, as they were teammates on the Baltimore Ravens last season. That said, with two other quarterbacks on the roster who are relatively inexperienced, there might be some concern about whether Beckham would trust them enough to make the big plays. Taking all of that into account, it might be more prudent to keep OBJ on the sideline until the Indianapolis Colts game in Week 7.