Jeremiyah Love was in the lineup for the Cardinals' Week 1 game against the Chargers. He entered the day as questionable with an ankle problem. The Cardinals cleared him for his debut. Love had his pads on and available from the start.

During his opening series, Love scored his first professional touchdown. He followed with an 18-yard run. The Cardinals turned to him in the season opener. The opening score was part of a series that put the Cardinals on the board. Love showed his value during the game.