Three Stars in the Running | NFL News

0:00On September 7th, all right, let's talk about offensive player of the year predictions for the upcoming season. One take is that Justin Jefferson of the Minnesota Vikings is the guy. The reasoning is, he's a non-quarterback with the talent and reliability, and this year he's got the quarterback support he needs. Plus, he's apparently taking being overlooked personally, which is a strong motivator. Another prediction points to CD-LAM from the Dallas Cowboys. The standard set for him includes over 1,800 receiving yards, touchdowns in the teens, and over 120 catches. The idea is he needs to step up and be the undisputed alpha, especially with another talented receiver on the team, which should open things up for him. Then there's the pick for Jemere Gibbs of the Detroit Lions. This prediction is all about him stepping into the spotlight, now that David Montgomery is gone. It's framed as him being the clear lead back, expected to put up huge numbers, and deliver highlight real plays all season long. This prediction for Gibbs is tied to a personal bet involving a derbyk for the predictor's son.

1:05If Gibbs has a stellar season, the son gets the derbyk. If not, no bike. It's a high stakes prediction, with the predictor's credibility and his son's happiness on the line. So, we've got Justin Jefferson, CD-LAM, and Jemere Gibbs all in the running according to these predictions. It's clear these players are expected to have massive years, carrying their teams and putting up numbers that could earn them the offensive player of. The Year Award. Stay locked in with NFL News Today, AI-powered updates.