Rookie Standouts: Who to Watch and Who to Roster
The NFL season is in full swing, and rookies are making their mark on the league. From quarterbacks to tight ends, these newcomers are turning heads and earning fantasy relevance. Here’s a breakdown of the top rookie performers and who you should be keeping an eye on.
Quarterbacks
Caleb Williams (Chicago Bears) is on fire, tossing four touchdowns in a convincing win over the Jaguars. He’s now scored 17 or more fantasy points in three of his past four games, cementing his status as a QB1.
Jayden Daniels (Washington Commanders) delivered another impressive performance against the Ravens, putting up 20.9 fantasy points. He’s completed 75% of his passes against the blitz and has a dynamic play style that’s captivating fantasy managers.
Bo Nix (Denver Broncos) has scored 19.0 or more fantasy points in three of his past four games, despite some rough starts. He’s a stash candidate in deeper superflex formats.
Running Backs
Bucky Irving (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was a bright spot in Week 6, delivering 18.5 fantasy points as the lead back in a blowout win over the Saints. He’s the Buccaneers back to roster and should see plenty of action in Week 7 against the Ravens.
Tyrone Tracy Jr. (New York Giants) stepped up in a big way, recording a season-high 23 touches and scoring 22.7 fantasy points. He’s earned a role in the Giants’ backfield and should be added in all leagues.
Wide Receivers
Brian Thomas Jr. (Jacksonville Jaguars) has seen eight or more targets in three of his past four games, despite a quiet outing against the Bears. He remains Jacksonville’s most talented receiver and is a WR2 with elite fantasy potential.
Marvin Harrison Jr. (Arizona Cardinals) left the game against the Packers with a concussion, but should be held onto for now. Don’t overlook undrafted rookie Xavier Weaver, who played the second-most snaps and ran the second-most routes among Cardinals receivers.
Tight Ends
Brock Bowers (Las Vegas Raiders) has been on fire, recording 10 or more targets and scoring at least 16.0 fantasy points in two straight games. If Davante Adams gets traded, Bowers is poised to see a steady stream of targets moving forward.
These rookies are making a statement in the NFL, and it’s time to take notice. Whether you’re looking to stash players for the future or add them to your lineup now, these standouts are worth keeping an eye on.
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