Jeremiyah Love is still sitting at the top of the Offensive Rookie of the Year odds, rocking a +370 line at DraftKings Sportsbook as of September 21. He’s the favorite, no doubt, but after two weeks, anyone watching knows that lead isn’t exactly rock-solid, especially after his Week 2 matchup.
Love’s Stumble Against Our Hawks
He started strong enough, right? In Week 1, Love piled up 41 rushing yards on 11 carries against the Chargers, plus two catches for nine yards, and even punched in his first career touchdown with a 5-yard run. That’s a solid debut. But then our Seattle defense stepped up in Week 2. The Emerald City Hawks held him to a mere 29 yards on nine carries in that game. While the Browns got their first win that week, Love’s numbers definitely took a hit. It shows you what a tough defense can do to even the most hyped rookie.
New Challengers Emerging
With Love not exactly hitting his stride, the door’s wide open, and some rookies are already making moves. Denzel Boston, a wideout for the Browns, absolutely blew up in their Week 2 win over Tampa Bay. The dude snagged five balls for 95 yards and a score, catapulting him from +1800 all the way to +700 in the OROY odds! His teammate, KC Concepción, also saw a jump, going from +1800 to +900 after pulling in four catches for 28 yards in that same game. It’s clear the Browns have two serious contenders on their hands, and they are not messing around early in the season.
So, yeah, Love is still the favorite. But the OROY race is heating up, and our Seahawks just showed the league that even the best rookies have their limits. With Boston and Concepción surging, this early season battle is going to be one to watch. Will Love find his groove, or will one of these rising stars steal his thunder?
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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