Sprinting Out the Gate
Kicking off a 3-game stretch where he displayed his trademark “magic” this journeyman QB tossed for 4 TDs to go on top of 417 passing yards (not to mention a sneaky 36 rushing yards and a score on the ground as well)
Who is Ryan Fitzpatrick?
This returner sprinted onto the scene, taking back 5 punt returns for 104 yards and a 1 TD
Who is Devin Hester?
Shocking no one, this #1 overall pick of 2011’s first game helped him begin his Rookie of the Year campaign with a Bang, as he threw for 422 yards and 2 TDs, while getting in the end zone on his feet for a third score
Who is Cam Newton?
While not even moving states, this organization continued its winning ways, rrrrrreeling off a 8-1 record in the first season in their new hometown in the strike-shortened 1982 season. They followed that up hoisting the Lombardi trophy in ‘83.
Who are the LA Raiders?
Home of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, this Midwestern city is considered the birthplace of the NFL
What is Canton, Ohio?
Kicking off his 2013 MVP season, this broad-headed gunslinger tossed for 462 yards and SEVEN TDs on the head of a top-half defense
Who is Peyton Manning?
Beginning what is considered one of the greatest rookie seasons out of a RB, nonetheless anyone, this four-eyed demon made his debut in 1983 for his Sunshine-State team, rattling off a 6-game stretch where he averaged 155.5 scrimmage yards and scored 10 times, before being named ORoY.
Who is Eric Dickerson?
Clocking in a typically electric performance, this early 2010s Heisman quarterback had 42 rushing yards, subsidizing 320 passing yards and 2 passing TDs. All this to lay the foundation for an ORoY
Who is Robert Griffin III?
This franchise faced rocky terrain in their first season returning to the West Coast in 2016, going 4-12. However, they swiftly saw sunshine as they combined for a 24-8 record over the succeeding two years, including a trip to the Super Bowl
Who are the LA Rams?
As everyone knows, the Green Bay Packers began the Super Bowl Era as back-to-back Champions. In Super Bowl I, the Pack took down this team 35-10.
What are the Kansas City Chiefs?
Popping off against a fellow West Coast franchise (that he would eventually join), this Goated WR said BAHHHHH as he hauled in 7 receptions for 169 yards and 2 TDs in the first week of the ‘94 season
Who is Jerry Rice?
With a great start to an over-reaching rookie season, this Vikings receiver had 2 TDs to go along with 95 yards on just 4 catches.
Who is Randy Moss?
Displaying he can keep up with a fast-paced offense before the GOAT takes over, this multi-faceted Chiefs rookie RB Kicked off his ORoY season rushing for 148, tacking on another 98 receiving, as well as 3 total TDs
Who is Kareem Hunt?
After a relocation further north in the late ‘90s and two years in a mediocre (.500) and confusing window, this franchise finally rebranding to match their new digs was the jumpstart they needed, as they were immediately rewarded with a miraculous 13-3 season that ended with them inches away from hoisting the Lombardi.
Who are the Tennessee Titans?
Despite not being called the National Football League, this year is considered the official inaugural season of the NFL
What is 1920?
Arguably the greatest Chiefs defender of all-time, this linebacker began his penultimate season in ‘98 with 6 sacks, including a safety in one of them.
Who is Derrick Thomas?
Before experiencing the pain of 4 Super Bowl losses, this former Hurricane QB debuted in ‘86 with 292 passing yards and 3 TDs through the air, in a true-to-character 24-28 loss
Who is Jim Kelly?
One of Kolby’s personal favorite defensive players, this AFC South edge rusher began his quest for the ‘99 DRoY in a colossal manner, recording 3 sacks and 5 TFLs in his first two games
Who is Jevon Kearse?
Sitting on the largest (in square mileage) NFL home city, this franchise started off with a whimper in the late ‘90s with a 4-12 inaugural season; however, it answered with a 45-19 record over its next 4 seasons, including 2 AFC title game appearances.
Who are the Jacksonville Jaguars?
Of the current 32 NFL franchises two of them claim their roots as participants of the very first NFL season. Name one of them.
Who are the Arizona Cardinals/Chicago Bears?
Picking up right where he left off, this 90s RB began his 4th (and final) consecutive All-Pro season in ‘95 with 163 rushing yards and 4 TDs on the ground as well; his performance helping to propel his team to a 35-0 victory
Who is Emmitt Smith?
An all-time rookie Year (not debut), this LB won the 1983 DPoY as a ROOKIE, being the first and last man in NFL history to do so (yet). In his introductory season, this man set the tone for his HoF career, accounting for a career-high 133 tackles, 9.5 sacks, and 8 passes deflected
Who is Lawrence Taylor?
Beginning his 2003 ORoY season in Arizona with a Bang, this underrated WR put up the NFL record for the most receiving yards in a debut, with 217 of them jawns, on 10 catches, and 2 TDs to top it off.
Who is Anquan Boldin?
This franchise built a foundation in the late 90s with 7-9 season, putting them on the prowl for a 12-4 record and a trip to the NFC title game the following season.
Who are the Carolina Panthers?
Before changing its name in ‘22, the NFL was officially recognized by this name. (Hint: 4 words)
What is the American Professional Football Association?