The NFL Playoffs begin tomorrow and rookies have made varying impacts on each team's journey. Some, like Washington, would not have sniffed the postseason had it not been for rookie contributions while others are here in spite of a lack of rookie impact.

Daniels, the dual-threat dynamo behind the Washington Commanders ’ rapid turnaround, and Nix, whose steady playmaking turned the Denver Broncos into one of the league’s biggest surprises, are only the fourth pair of rookie quarterbacks to make the playoffs in the same season after serving as full-time starters.

Brock Bowers, Jayden Daniels, and Bucky Irving were amount the players that won fantasy managers their leagues for 2024. Several rookies made impactful fantasy contributions and have key outlooks for the 2025 season.