At this point, the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year Award might be Mac Jones’ to lose.
(On the defensive side, the same probably can be said for Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons.)
That’s not to say Jones has been the clear-cut top offensive rookie this season. You could make compelling cases for Los Angeles Chargers tackle Rashawn Slater and Kansas City Chiefs center Creed Humphrey. However, since the award’s inception in 1967, only quarterbacks, wide receivers and running backs have taken home the hardware.
But the New England Patriots quarterback, who was taken with the 15th pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, would deserve the award if the season ended after Week 12.