Rookie quarterbacks dominated the NFL preseason chatter this week, with the top value leaning toward Jaxson Dart, who again led the charge for the Giants in a clean, productive two weeks. Ward flashed a sublime arm on a moving strike but otherwise battled for consistency, while Dillon Gabriel showed Browns coaches exactly what they hoped for with quick reads and timing—until a late miscue turned into a pick-six. Quinn Ewers and Graham Mertz delivered some encouraging moments, yet most reps belonged to a rookie class spread across multiple teams, each offering a baseline for fantasy upside and weekly sprint-practice implications.

Jaxson Dart sits atop the rookie QB ladder with 291 passing yards and two TDs across two games, aided by a fake to open space to Greg Dulcich and a middle-field connection to Montrell Washington. Ward’s best moment remains a highlight-reel throw on the move, while his Week 2 line (2-of-7 for 42 yards) underscored the volatility of early-action reps. Gabriel operated with Browns’ under-center comfort, efficiently taking underneath routes before a late, ill-advised throw. Ewers connected twice with Wease Jr. for TDs as he stayed composed under pressure, and Milroe carved out value with timely scrambles. Overall, the rookie landscape looks rich but uneven, with a few players projecting real fantasy spark if their situations firm up over the next few weeks.