Rich Eisen · Dec 22, 2025
Eisen said Panthers rookie receiver Tetairoa McMillan is now a strong candidate for Offensive Rookie of the Year and that he thinks McMillan will likely win it. He also noted the Panthers were his preseason sleeper team.
“Like, he could win offensive rookie of the year now. I think it's likely that he does.”
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- Award PicksTetairoa McMillanCarolina PanthersDec 22, 2025
Tetairoa McMillan to win Offensive Rookie of the Year
“He's now a big favorite for all the players. Tied for most rookies. Like, he could win offensive rookie of the year now. I think it's likely that he does.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+117 skillHow this was scored
- award:
- offensive_rookie_of_the_year
- naive:
- the naive pick was Jayden Daniels, who won it the year before
- skill:
- 117
- player:
- Tetairoa McMillan
- season:
- 2025
- winner:
- Tetairoa McMillan
- correct:
- true
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 0
- difficulty:
- 1.17
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 3
- Surprise Team CallsCarolina PanthersDec 22, 2025
Carolina Panthers to beat expectations
“I lone wolfed the Carolina Panthers. Look at you. Hey, man. They were my sleeper team coming in.”
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