Alright fantasy diehards, buckle up! We’re diving into some rookie gems and early career risers who are trending up fast. Whether you're looking for trade targets or waiver wire sleepers in your Dynasty or IDP leagues, these players are knocking on the door of fantasy relevance!
💥 Bo Nix – QB, Denver
Okay, full disclosure—I’m a Ducks fan, so I’ve got a soft spot for Nix. But hear me out! Nix was the 6th QB off the board and landed in an ideal situation under Sean Payton. Think Oregon's fast-paced, efficient offense mixed with Payton’s schemes—it’s a great fit. While Nix started the season looking like a rookie, he's steadily improved. Last week, he showed signs of life and hinted at more than just a "high floor, low ceiling" outlook. He’s currently QB26, but don’t sleep on this guy—he could be a sneaky trade target and exceed expectations, especially in Superflex leagues.
💥 Bucky Irving – RB, Tampa Bay
No, this isn’t turning into Ducks TV, but Bucky Irving deserves a spotlight! He’s making the most of his opportunities and could be chomping away at Rachaad White's early-down work. While White is solid for PPR, Irving's already climbed to RB34 (right behind White at RB32). He’s the #2 rookie RB behind Braelon Allen, and in a potentially high-octane offense, Irving could become a reliable RB2/3 for your Dynasty squad. You may need to trade for him, but he’s worth the investment.
Bucky Irving is absolutely ridiculous.
— SleeperNFL (@SleeperNFL) September 23, 2024
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💥 Darnell Mooney – WR, Atlanta
Darnell Mooney was practically invisible in Chicago, but the move to Atlanta has him shining. With defenses locked in on London, Pitts, and Robinson, Mooney is reaping the benefits, including last week's 6-catch, 66-yard outing on 8 targets. Quietly sitting at WR39 through 3 weeks, Mooney’s stock is climbing alongside an improved Falcons offense. He’s the perfect buy-low candidate for managers looking for depth at wide receiver.
💥 Tommy Tremble – TE, Carolina
Ugh, tight ends... It’s been a brutal season for the position. I almost skipped it entirely! But if you’re desperate, take a look at Tommy Tremble. Dalton seems to have some chemistry with him—3 catches on 3 targets for 29 yards last week. While it’s not eye-popping, Tremble could be a sneaky waiver wire pickup in this TE wasteland. At this point, anything is better than watching your top-5 TE underperform every week.
BIG TOMMY TREMBLE FAN!
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) October 10, 2021
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💥 Elijah Chatman – DT, Chicago (IDP)
Deep IDP leagues, this one’s for you! Elijah Chatman, undrafted out of SMU, put up some solid numbers in just 22 snaps last week—2 tackles and a sack. He’s a total lottery ticket, but definitely worth a look if you’re digging deep on waivers. If you’re in a shallow IDP league, you can skip this, but deep dynasty IDP managers—take notice!
💣 Don’t miss out on these guys—they could be the difference between staying competitive and dominating your league!