This season, the Vikings will have one less rookie quarterback on the field after rookie JJ McCarthy suffered a season-ending knee injury. Former 49ers reserve Sam Darnold will be the starter at the start of the season, but he was one of the last quarterbacks to be selected in the fantasy football 2024 draft. However, there are still plenty of rookie quarterbacks hoping to break out and make an impact in fantasy football in 2024. Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, and Patriots quarterback Drake Maye were the first three players selected in the NFL draft.
Broncos quarterback Bo Nix has also been named the starter, and Michael Pennis could get playing time in Atlanta. Where do rookie quarterbacks rank in our 2024 fantasy football rankings? If you're looking for fantasy football advice in 2024, be sure to check out SportsLine's 2024 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet from their proven computer model.
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2024 Caleb Williams Fantasy Football Predictions
The model has confirmed Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams' 2024 fantasy football projections. Williams, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, has shown explosiveness and playmaking ability in his limited preseason appearances that have made him one of the most highly-anticipated quarterback prospects to enter the NFL in the past decade. Williams will not play in the Bears' final preseason game, but has shown enough potential in his two appearances that he is considered the front-runner for this year's NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Award.
Williams will need to adjust to playing in cold weather, a part of his career in Chicago. After playing in warm climates for the majority of his collegiate career, he will now have to deal with wind and sub-freezing temperatures on a regular basis. Williams currently has an ADP of 103.6 and is an average ninth-round pick in CBS Sports fantasy football drafts. You can see the complete fantasy football QB rankings here.
2024 Jayden Daniels Fantasy Football Predictions
The model also released a projection for Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner out of Louisiana State University who was selected No. 2 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. Daniels completed 72.2% of his passes for 3,812 yards and 40 touchdowns with four interceptions, while also rushing for 1,134 yards and 10-plus scores.
New Commanders head coach Dan Quinn didn't guarantee Daniels a starting spot, but he was officially named the starter last week after winning a commanding quarterback battle with veteran Marcus Mariota. Daniels has shown off an active arm and impressive athleticism throughout the preseason, but he will have to shoulder a heavy load for an offense that ranks 25th in the NFL in scoring and 24th in total yards. You can see each quarterback's ranking here.
2024 Bo Nix Fantasy Football Predictions
The model also revealed fantasy projections for Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix. Thought to be a bit part first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, Nix was a surprise selection at 12th overall by the quarterback-starved Broncos. Nix had an up-and-down three-year stint at Auburn from 2019-2021, but bounced back after transferring to Oregon in 2022. He completed 74.9% of his passes for 8,101 yards and 74 touchdowns with just 10 interceptions for the Ducks.
Nicks was clearly the Broncos' best quarterback in the preseason, outranking veterans Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson. Head coach Sean Payton named Nicks the starter on August 22, making him the first rookie to start at quarterback in the Broncos' season opener since John Elway in 1983. With a questionable supporting cast, Nicks will have to prove his relevance in fantasy as he is drafted around 169th overall according to the latest 2024 fantasy football ADP. You can see the complete fantasy football QB tiers here.
2024 Drake May Fantasy Football Predictions
The model also revealed fantasy projections for New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye. New England missed out on a top-two quarterback in the draft, but Maye was an elite option available with the third pick. He finished his collegiate career at North Carolina with 62 touchdown passes and 16 interceptions and finished in the top five in Pro Football Focus' passer rating in his first year as a starter (2022).
Maye spent two seasons as a starter, averaging about 56 rushing yards per game. In this era where versatility is key, he's a top fantasy player. But with veteran Jacoby Brissett also on the roster, he's not locked into a starting spot in New England. Plus, Maye has a mediocre supporting cast around him, so if he does get a starting spot, he'll have to do a lot on his own. Check out our fantasy football 2024 rankings here.
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