Rookies Making Waves in the NFL: Who to Watch and Who to Start
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 starting spots in fantasy lineups. Here’s a breakdown of the top rookie performers and who to keep an eye on moving forward.
Quarterbacks
* Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders: Daniels is off to a hot start, scoring 24 or more points in three of his first four games. His 82.1% completion percentage is the highest over any four-game span in league history. He’s a must-start, high-end QB1 against the Browns in Week 5.
* Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears: Williams is making progress, completing 89.0% of his passes when blitzed and showing improvement under pressure. He’s a low-end QB2 with upside against the Panthers in Week 5.
Running Backs
* Bucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Irving is emerging as the more explosive back in Tampa Bay, with 11 touches and 12.5 fantasy points in Week 4. He’s rostered in just 51.7% of leagues, making him a valuable pickup.
* Carson Steele, Kansas City Chiefs: Steele led the Chiefs backfield with 18 touches and 74 total yards in Week 3, but was benched in Week 4. He’s worth holding onto, but for now, he belongs on your bench rather than in your starting lineup.
Wide Receivers
* Malik Nabers, New York Giants: Nabers is on fire, scoring 20 or more fantasy points in three consecutive games. He’s a locked-in WR1 every week, but his Week 5 status against the Seahawks is uncertain due to a concussion.
* Marvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals: Harrison is impressing, with eight or more targets and 17+ fantasy points in each of the past three games. He’s a must-start, low-end WR1 moving forward.
Tight Ends
* Brock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders: Bowers has been quiet lately, but he’s still running plenty of routes and remains on the TE1 radar. Look for him to bounce back against the Broncos in Week 5.
Keep an eye on these rookies as they continue to make an impact in the NFL. They could be the difference-makers in your fantasy lineup.
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