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 gave him the green light for his first professional appearance. Love was dressed and set to go.

During his opening series, Love found the end zone for the first time. He later added an 18-yard run. The Cardinals turned to him in the season opener. The opening score arrived during a possession that put the Cardinals on the board. Love proved his worth during the game.