Six quarterbacks went in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, all selected in the top 12 and all slated as Week 1 starters in 2025. The Falcons’ Michael Penix Jr. and Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy highlight a Week 2 Sunday Night Football clash, while Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, and Bo Nix have big-play ceilings with varied risk. The piece tracks why each pick was made, how their rookie seasons are starting, and what fantasy managers should expect as these six begin to prove (or fail) in the long run.

Rookie kicker Andy Borregales answered the late-game test, drilling a 53-yard field goal to seal the Patriots’ 33-27 win over the Dolphins after two early misses. Coach Mike Vrabel’s confidence didn’t waver, as Borregales also connected on a 22-yard field goal and an extra point, showing growth under pressure. The late 4th-quarter sequence—made possible by a defensive takeaway and a forced punt—reframes Borregales’ role and sets a promising trajectory for New England’s kicking game this season.

The moment underscores mindset and consistency as Borregales targets a steady starting spot, while Vrabel’s faith in the rookie raises the fantasy-floor for Patriots’ kickers if he keeps delivering in clutch moments.