We're one week into the new NFL season, and several players in their first season in the league are already stepping up to make a serious impact for their team. Let's take a look at some of the rookies on the offensive side of the ball who have begun to stand out across the league.
Jeremiyah Love, RB - Arizona Cardinals
Love wasn't the primary back in Week 1 for the Cardinals, but he did have plenty of opportunities to make an impact in the team's season-opener – and he took advantage of them. Tyler Allgeier led the team in carries, but Love still had 49 all-purpose yards and scored the team's only rushing touchdown as the Cardinals earned a 26-14 win.
Jeremiyah Love in Week 1: 32 snaps 11 carries 2 receptions HC Mike LaFleur: "I thought Jeremiyah Love had the perfect number of reps,
and we will see where week two goes." (via @PatMcAfeeShow) pic.twitter.com/u0d1wbppxl
— Underdog NFL (@UnderdogNFL) September 15, 2026
Francis Mauigoa, OG - New York Giants
Mauigoa got off to a strong start on the offensive line for the Giants in his first-ever game, as he allowed no sacks, quarterback pressures, quarterback hits, or quarterback hurries on 36 pass-blocking snaps – becoming the first rookie to allow zero pressures on over 35 pass-blocking snaps in Week 1 since 2018. He was an anchor along the offensive line as the Giants downed the Cowboys on Sunday Night Football.
#Giants rookie G Francis Mauigoa in his NFL debut:
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) September 14, 2026
• 36 pass-blocking snaps
• 0 pressures allowed
• 0 QB hits
He's the first rookie since 2018 to record 35+ pass-blocking snaps in Week 1 without allowing a pressure.
(via @NextGenStats) https://t.co/9XK0FvQyFn pic.twitter.com/ecOvTFs5GE
Antonio Williams, WR - Washington Commanders
The Commanders narrowly lost to the Eagles in Week 1, and Williams put on an outstanding performance in the slot. He ran just ten routes and was targeted four times, but hauled in four receptions for 64 yards and one touchdown in the game, with his touchdown grab coming with just over one minute remaining in the game to give the Commanders a chance to tie the game with a 2-point conversion (which failed).
Antonio Williams all routes from his NFL debut
— NFL Draft Files (@NFL_DF) September 14, 2026
4/64/1 on just 10 routes… GET HIM ON THE FIELD MORE! pic.twitter.com/F9mfhB8yc6
This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: Offensive NFL rookies to watch in Week 2 after big debut performances
