After week 4, I took some time off check in on the 2024 NFL Draft class and how they performed for fantasy football managers. Now, with another month in the books, it’s time to revisit. Here’s a look at some rookies who had memorable four weeks – for better or for worse.

Biggest surprise: QB Bo Nix, Denver Broncos

There may not have been a rookie QB whose fantasy football value was met with more skepticism than Bo Nix this offseason. Did we miss the signs of a fantasy star in the making? May be. In the first half of the fantasy season, Nix ranks as the overall QB9 of the year, scoring 19 or more fantasy points in four of his last six outings.

While he still has some work to do as a passer, he’s come a long way over the past four weeks; take a look at some of his passing stats from Weeks 1-4 vs. Weeks 5-8 per PFF:

• 4.8 YPA 7.1

• 62.5 NFL Passer Rating 102.7

• 7.8 aDOT 9.3

• 55.8% accurate throw rate 67.0%

• 1 TD, 4 INT 7 TD, 1 INT

Those improvements in the passing game, combined with his rush (32.4 rushing yards per game, 4 total TDs) won him three rankings in the top-10 over the past four weeks despite the Broncos’ less-than-impressive receiving corps available to him — a fact most would have scoffed at before the season.

Rising slowly: WR Keon Coleman, Buffalo Bills

The excitement seems to have died down a bit after the Bills opted to trade for Amari Cooper, but don’t let his arrival diminish the week-to-week improvement for rookie Keon Coleman.

While he continues to struggle to create space against opposing defenders — a problem for him coming out of Florida State — averaging just 2.2 yards of separation, which ranks fifth among WRs with 25+ targets, he’s been pretty effective with his opportunities this year. He averaged 131.5 yards when targeted (sixth-highest), 11.6 yards per target (eighth) and 9.0 yards after the catch per reception (second-highest).

Coleman has been a dominant outside threat who has quietly bagged seven targets in each of his last two outings. There is a real possibility that Cooper’s arrival will help Coleman’s development as a consistent perimeter threat with a penchant for making amazing captures.

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Biggest disappointment: WR Xavier Worthy, Kansas City Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs traded up to select speedy WR Xavier Worthy in the first round in an effort to get MVP Patrick Mahomes some weapons, and it quickly looked like that investment would pay off; he had two TDs (68 total yards) in his first career game. However, despite numerous opportunities to carve out an immediate role in the offense and a versatile skill set due to season-ending injuries to teammates Hollywood Brown and Rashee Rice, Worthy has yet to emerge as a consistent presence.

Worthy is more than a speed merchant; he can gain on speed, sure, but he can also generate separation with his ability as a route runner, including the potential to play both out of the slot and lined up wide. He’s also more than capable when deployed as a running back in the backfield. Still, the addition of DeAndre Hopkins isn’t great for potential increased target share, given four or fewer targets in half of his games this year, and his 22.9% deep target rate doesn’t do much to- and limit volatility, given that these are low-probability targets.

Through eight weeks of the season, Worthy is on pace for a 46-571-7 receiving streak in 17 games.

Biggest question mark: RB Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers

There were a number of fantasy football managers who took a swipe at Brooks once news broke that he could be set for a relatively early return this season from a torn ACL. First, reports indicated the Carolina Panthers were hoping to have him back in Week 3 … then, they placed him on the PUP list, making him eligible to return in Week 5. Thenthey designated him to return to practice in mid-October but have yet to add him to their active roster, though he could be set to debut in Week 9.

In short, it was a roller coaster. And for what? We don’t really know yet.

There’s no question that Brooks was the best running back prospect in this draft class, with a uniquely well-rounded skill set for a full-time one-year starter at the position; can run, can catch passes, excels in pass protection. However, the Panthers are clearly taking a long-term approach with their young back in what is already a lost season, and it doesn’t seem like they’re in a rush to give him an RB1 workload. After all, they have the luxury not to, with the way Chuba Hubbard has stepped up this year.

It feels more and more like Brooks is either a league-winning asset or a bust for the remainder of the season, and there may not be much space in between.

League winner: TE Brock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders

I highlighted Brock Bowers as a winner at a no-win position in my last rookie report, and that continues to ring true. This time, I’ve upped the ante with my description, officially wanting to call him a Fantasy Football Managers League winner barring injury. Bowers currently sits as the TE2 in half PPR scoring formats despite just one TD on the year, tied for sixth in the NFL with 64 targets so far this season while leading the league in receptions (52) and ranks 11th in receiving yards.

Yes. You read everything correctly.

Bowers produces as a wide receiver despite his position as a tight end – one of the most volatile positions in fantasy football. If you were lucky (AKA, smart) enough to draft Bowers at his preseason ADP of 111.8, congratulations: you won the TE position.

Secret reserve for later: RB Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (7% listed)

The Miami Dolphins faded into the background without Tua Tagovailoa under center, but now that he’s back, he’s gearing up for the rest of the offense. That includes rookie RB Jaylen Wright … even if he doesn’t have an immediate path to a significant role yet.

While there’s no question that teammate De’Von Achane is the RB1 in this offense, RB2 Raheem Mostert is 32 years old and has already dealt with some injuries this year. If he misses any more time (or loses work due to inefficiency, averaging a career-low 3.5 YPC), Wright could be in a great position to maintain weekly flex value with upside.

Among RBs with 30+ carries this season, Wright ranks in the top seven in yards per carry (5.3), grade (89.0), yards after contact per attempt (3.61) and rating elusive (120.4) per PFF. He offers an elite combination of size and athleticism (5-foot-10, 210 pounds running a 4.38 40-yard dash) that could make him a high-upside dump if he earns the opportunity.