Love faces a tough schedule, committee backfield, and rebuilding offense that could derail OROY bid.

Despite front-runner status, Love faces significant headwinds: the Cardinals are in rebuilding mode under first-year head coach Mike LaFleur with the toughest schedule in the league; the offense could be a work in progress leading to painful stretches; Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer reported the Cardinals plan to avoid overloading Love, with James Conner and Tyler Allgeier involved in the RB rotation, similar to how Allgeier took red-zone touches from Bijan Robinson in Atlanta; and Love could struggle finding openings with a questionable offensive line. The source cautions that if things go sideways, Love could have a hard time finding openings.