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The performances of Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (24.0 PPR factors), New York Giants vast receiver Malik Nabers (23.1) and Jacksonville Jaguars vast receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (21.9) gave fantasy managers a giant increase of their Week 4 matchups. However issues did not go as easily for different rookies.
So, what statistical tidbits ought to about, and which rookies deserve your consideration shifting ahead?
Quarterbacks
Prime performers
Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (93.8% rostered, 68.7% began)
Daniels put up 24.0 fantasy factors in opposition to the Cardinals on Sunday. He now has scored 24 or extra factors in three of his first 4 video games this season. His 82.1% completion share is the very best over any four-game span in league historical past (and he has finished it in his first 4 profession video games). The one different quarterback to submit a completion fee above 80% over 4 video games is Peyton Manning, who hit 81.8% in 2008. Daniels is a must-start, high-end QB1 in opposition to the Browns in Week 5.
Preserve ’em rostered
Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears (53.0% rostered, 12.0% began)
Whereas Williams did not replicate his 363-yard efficiency from Week 3 in opposition to the Colts, he did make progress in an necessary space. On Sunday, he accomplished 89.0% of his passes when blitzed (9 makes an attempt for 75 yards and a landing). He had extra passing yards in opposition to the blitz than he did within the first three video games mixed (56). Williams was additionally a lot better as a passer when below stress. Williams completed with 11.4 fantasy factors however may have a much bigger day in Week 5 in opposition to a Panthers protection that ranks inside the highest 10 in fantasy factors allowed to quarterbacks. He is greatest considered as a low-end QB2.
Others to observe
Bo Nix, Denver Broncos (8.3% rostered)
I assumed Nix might be a stable QB streamer in Week 5 in opposition to the Raiders. His 19.3-point fantasy efficiency in Week 3, the place he accomplished 69.4% of his passes, confirmed promise. Nevertheless, Nix and the Broncos’ offense took a major step again in opposition to the Jets in Week 4. He accomplished solely 48.0% of his passes for 60 yards and 6.7 fantasy factors. With higher choices like Andy Dalton or Deshaun Watson in Week 5, fantasy managers ought to look elsewhere for a streamer. Preserve Nix in your watch listing.
Drake Maye, New England Patriots (2.1% rostered)
Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo introduced on Friday that Jacoby Brissett will stay the beginning quarterback, however we’ll see if that is nonetheless the case after one other loss in Week 4. New England is struggling, rating close to the underside of the league in whole yards and factors scored per sport, together with poor offensive line play. Preserve Maye in your watch listing because the Patriots host the Dolphins in Week 5.
Michael Penix Jr., Atlanta Falcons (0.9% rostered)
For Penix to see the sector, Kirk Cousins must both underperform or get injured. If that occurred, Penix would have stable playmakers. Drake London, Bijan Robinson and Kyle Pitts are all prepared to assist him out. Cousins completed Sunday’s sport in opposition to the Saints with simply 9.0 fantasy factors, and he has averaged a dismal 10.5 fantasy factors per sport. Let’s examine how he fares in opposition to the Buccaneers in Week 5.
Working backs
Prime performer
Bucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (51.7% rostered, 8.3% began)
Earlier than the Week 4 sport in opposition to the Eagles, experiences mentioned Irving would get extra work, and he did. Even with a hamstring concern, he had 11 touches and 12.5 fantasy factors, a season excessive. Rachaad White, who had meals poisoning earlier than the sport, managed 12 touches and 10.4 fantasy factors. Each backs will keep concerned, however Irving appears to be like like he is the extra explosive again. He is rostered in simply 51.7% of leagues. In case you want a operating again, go get him.
Preserve ’em rostered
Carson Steele, RB, Kansas City Chiefs (64.0% rostered, 26.1% began)
Steele led the Chiefs’ backfield with 18 touches and 74 whole yards in opposition to the Falcons in Week 3, however that each one modified in Week 4 in opposition to the Chargers. Kareem Hunt, who was elevated from the observe squad, took the lead with 16 touches and 71 whole yards. Steele managed solely three touches in that sport, although he performed 33 snaps in comparison with Hunt’s 17. It appeared like he was benched for some cause. Steele is value holding on to since Isiah Pacheco is on injured reserve, however for now, he belongs in your bench somewhat than in your beginning lineup.
Braelon Allen, New York Jets (45.6% rostered, 8.4% began)
The Jets’ operating again by committee continues to get nearer. Allen completed with 9 touches and 5.1 fantasy factors in opposition to the Broncos on Sunday, whereas Breece Hall completed with 12 touches and a couple of.8 fantasy factors. Corridor has recorded 20 or extra touches and scored 18 or extra fantasy factors in every of the previous three video games, whereas Allen has had 9 or extra touches and scored 10 or extra factors in every of the previous two. The rookie has standalone worth and is incomes extra touches. He is value including (46.5% rostered) to see if he can capitalize on that in Week 5 in opposition to the Vikings.
Trey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (31.4% rostered, 0.8% began)
James Conner continues to have a large workload within the Cardinals’ backfield. He has had 19 or extra touches in three of 4 video games this season. Conner has additionally scored 18 or extra fantasy factors in these three video games. If Conner finally ends up lacking time, Benson may step in and deal with a good portion of the workload. We noticed a glimpse of that within the Cardinals’ blowout loss to the Commanders when Benson relieved Conner. He completed with 51 speeding yards on 9 makes an attempt. Benson is unquestionably value stashing in your bench if he is obtainable in your league.
Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (65.6% rostered)
Brooks remains to be on the PUP/NFI listing as he recovers from the torn ACL he suffered final November at Texas, which means he’ll miss not less than the primary 4 video games. Nevertheless, the Panthers’ offense appears to be like revitalized with Andy Dalton at quarterback, which is encouraging for these with Brooks of their IR spot. Chuba Hubbard had 26 touches and 27.9 fantasy factors in Week 3, then adopted it up with 19 touches and 22.1 factors on Sunday in opposition to the Bengals. It is best to take a wait-and-see strategy.
Others to observe
Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (11.5% rostered)
This will probably be up to date following Wright’s sport on Monday night time.
Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (27.8% rostered)
Corum did not see any touches in opposition to the Bears; it was all about Kyren Williams. He completed with 20.4 fantasy factors on 23 touches. Williams has averaged 21.5 touches per sport this season. Corum’s fantasy relevance actually hinges on Williams’ availability. Preserve the rookie in your watch listing.
MarShawn Lloyd, Green Bay Packers (11.4% rostered)
The Packers positioned Lloyd on injured reserve and signed operating again Chris Brooks from the observe squad earlier this week so as to add depth. Lloyd will probably be out for not less than 4 weeks, possible returning in Week 7 in opposition to the Houston Texans. Emanuel Wilson is now the Packers’ No. 2 again. Inexperienced Bay trailed the Vikings for a lot of the sport, leaning extra on the passing sport than the run. Lloyd belongs in your watch listing, not your fantasy roster.
Ray Davis, Buffalo Bills (8.7% rostered)
This will probably be up to date following Davis’ sport on Sunday night time.
Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (1.1% rostered)
Vidal has been inactive for 4 straight video games (coach’s resolution), however there’s nonetheless potential for the rookie within the Chargers’ run-heavy offense. The simplest path to fantasy relevancy can be if J.K. Dobbins or Gus Edwards miss time. Preserve Vidal in your watch listing.
Huge receivers
Prime performers
Malik Nabers, New York Giants (98.3% rostered, 88.2% began)
Nabers delivered one other stellar efficiency in opposition to the Cowboys on Thursday night time, ending with 15 targets and 23.1 fantasy factors. He is the primary Giants participant to attain 20 or extra fantasy factors in three consecutive video games inside a season since Saquon Barkley in 2019. It was additionally Nabers’ second sport with not less than 10 receptions, becoming a member of Puka Nacua as the one gamers to try this of their first 4 profession video games. Nevertheless, Nabers’ night time ended early resulting from a concussion. He is within the league’s concussion protocol, and his Week 5 standing in opposition to the Seahawks is unsure. The excellent news is that the Giants have a 10-day break, giving Nabers further restoration time. He is a locked-in WR1 each week.
Preserve ’em rostered
Marvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.4% rostered, 94.2% began)
Regardless that Harrison is behind Nabers within the rookie vast receiver pecking order, he has been spectacular through the previous three weeks. He has had eight or extra targets and 17 or extra fantasy factors in every sport. Whereas Daniel Jones is leaning closely on Nabers, you can argue that Kyler Murray ought to begin relying extra on Harrison. When concentrating on him, Murray has a 110.0 passer ranking. Harrison stays a must-start, low-end WR1 shifting ahead.
Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (75.6% rostered, 19.2% began)
Odunze completed with three targets and simply 2.0 fantasy factors in opposition to the Rams on Sunday. It was a disappointing efficiency, particularly after he set profession highs the week earlier than in opposition to the Colts with 11 targets, 6 receptions, 112 receiving yards and 23.4 fantasy factors. Nevertheless, one silver lining is that the one participant who ran extra routes than Odunze was DJ Moore. It will likely be robust to belief Odunze as something greater than a flex choice in deeper leagues in opposition to the Panthers in Week 5.
Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (75.0% rostered, 12.8% began)
McConkey had his greatest fantasy day of the season, scoring 17.7 factors on seven targets. Solely Quentin Johnston ran extra routes than the rookie. McConkey is productive when he will get the appears to be like. Nevertheless, the Chargers are one of many prime groups in speeding makes an attempt per sport. McConkey is greatest considered as a flex choice in deeper leagues after their Week 5 bye, after they face the Broncos in Week 6.
Xavier Worthy, Kansas City Chiefs (89.3% rostered, 26.4% began)
Worthy scored 13.7 fantasy factors on Sunday in opposition to the Chargers, marking his second-best efficiency after scoring 20.8 factors in Week 1 in opposition to the Ravens. Nevertheless, he had solely 4 targets within the sport. His receiving landing in opposition to Los Angeles was a factor of magnificence, as he reached a max velocity of 21.4 mph, in keeping with Subsequent Gen Stats. With Rashee Rice probably lacking time resulting from a knee damage suffered in opposition to the Chargers, Worthy may step as much as fill the void. To date this season, he has been boom-or-bust resulting from his restricted targets, however this is perhaps his probability to shine.
Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (75.5% rostered, 12.3% began)
Thomas had a career-high 9 targets and 21.9 fantasy factors on Sunday in opposition to the Texans. Gabe Davis and Christian Kirk have run extra routes than Thomas this season, however the rookie is shut behind and profiting from his alternatives. He might be considered as a high-end flex choice in Week 5 in opposition to a Colts protection that ranks within the prime 10 in fantasy factors allowed per sport to vast receivers.
Keon Coleman, Buffalo Bills (63.4% rostered, 3.2% began)
This will probably be up to date following Coleman’s sport on Sunday night time.
Others to observe
Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (25.0% rostered)
The Panthers’ offense seemed energized with Dalton below middle, however Adam Thielen‘s hamstring damage was a troublesome blow, touchdown him on injured reserve. This opened the door for Legette to get extra snaps and targets in opposition to the Bengals, and he delivered on Sunday. He caught 6 of 10 targets for 19.6 fantasy factors. Nevertheless, two drops within the second half had been disappointing. Legette, Diontae Johnson and Jonathan Mingo all ran the identical variety of routes. He is a stable flex choice in deeper codecs for Week 5 in opposition to the Bears.
Ja’Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (15.7% rostered)
The Patriots’ vast receiver rotation remains to be in flux, however Polk did see a season-high seven targets. Solely Hunter Henry and DeMario Douglas ran extra routes than the rookie. Nevertheless, the Patriots rank close to the underside of the league in move makes an attempt and passing yards, making Polk’s fantasy relevance exhausting to see except issues change. For now, he is only a participant to maintain in your watch listing.
Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (14.8% rostered)
Mitchell had zero receptions on three targets in opposition to the Bears on Sunday, operating solely 9 routes in comparison with 22 for Josh Downs, who acquired 5 targets. Proper now, Mitchell does not have a lot fantasy worth. It is unclear how the Colts’ passing sport may enhance with Joe Flacco below middle if Anthony Richardson misses time resulting from his hip damage. Flacco completed with 15.0 fantasy factors and averaged 21.7 fantasy factors per sport with the Browns final season whereas Deshaun Watson was out.
Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (2.9% rostered)
McCaffrey has simply seven whole targets this season and 14.9 fantasy factors. On Sunday in opposition to the Cardinals, he ran the fifth-most routes on the group. McCaffrey must be in your watch listing, but it surely’s robust to belief him in fantasy lineups, even in deeper leagues.
Jalen McMillan, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2.7% rostered)
McMillan was inactive in opposition to the Eagles on Sunday resulting from a hamstring damage. Within the three video games earlier than that, he performed an analogous variety of snaps and ran about the identical variety of routes as Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. Nevertheless, he is not getting the targets. Evans and Godwin mixed for 23 targets in opposition to the Eagles. It is robust for McMillan to be fantasy related except one in every of them misses time. Preserve him in your watch listing.
Tight finish
Brock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (95.4% rostered, 79.1% began)
Bowers has been quiet through the previous two weeks, with simply seven whole targets and 12.2 fantasy factors. The excellent news? He is nonetheless operating loads of routes. Solely Davante Adams, Jakobi Meyers and Tre Tucker have run extra this season. Bowers stays on the TE1 radar, and we’ll see if he will get again on observe in opposition to the Broncos in Week 5.
