Collect Fantasy Stars
Sundays aren’t just about kicking back and watching football; they’re about managing your fantasy team, obsessing over stats, and regretting that one draft pick. Whether you’re a PPR die-hard or prefer standard scoring, the draft is everything. And let’s face it—nobody wants to end up in last place and have to serve up burgers in a ridiculous costume at the next league BBQ. So, do your homework and stack your lineup right. Check out our list of fantasy breakout stars for the 2024 season and their top trading cards.
2024 Fantasy Breakout Stars
Quarterback: Anthony Richardson, Indianapolis – 2023 Topps Allen & Ginter Baseball #107 Anthony Richardson
Player info
• totaled seven touchdowns through four games as a rookie in 2023
• drafted by indianapolis with the fourth pick in 2023
set info
• 300 card base set
• features baseball players, celebrities and athletes from other sports
What they’re saying
• “In 2019, Lamar Jackson ran for 1,213 yards, threw 36 touchdowns, and averaged 28.2 fantasy points per game. It was the best season by a fantasy quarterback ever. If there’s anyone now who has a chance to match it, it’s Anthony Richardson.” – pro football network’s jason katz
Running Back: Brian Robinson, Washington – 2021-22 Bowman U Football #48 Brian Robinson 1st Bowman
Player info
• drafted by washington in the third round of the 2022 draft
• sports illustrated’s 2022 inspiration of the year award winner
set info
• 100 card base set
what they’re saying
• “Brian Robinson ranked 12th in broken tackle rate and 15th in yards per touch last year on an abysmal Washington offense. He’s an underrated receiver who ranked third in yards per route run (excluding checkdowns) among running backs.” – yahoo sports fantasy staff
Running Back: Bijan Robinson, Atlanta – 2022 Bowman University Best Refractor #77 Bijan Robinson
Player info
• ranked sixth among running backs in total yards in 2023
• ranked 10th among running backs in catches in 2023
set info
• 100 card base set
what they’re saying
• “I’m going to be more of a runner–that [also] does everything else. iIt’s like I did in college, [a runner] and then still having that access to go to receiver, still having access to do creative things out of the backfield, more so like how they use Christian down there in San Francisco.” – bijan robinson on his 2024 outlook
Wide Receiver: Khalil Shakir, Buffalo – 2021-22 Bowman U Football #1 Khalil Shakir 1st Bowman
Player info
• led the league in catch rate in 2023
• led the league in yards per target in 2023
• caught 10 passes of at least 20 yards in 2023
set info
• 100 card base set
what they’re saying
• “Over the second half of last season, Khalil Shakir had more receiving yards than Stefon Diggs. And with Diggs gone, Buffalo now have a wide-open WR depth chart.” – pro football network’s jason katz
Wide Receiver: Dontayvion Wicks, Green Bay – 2022 Bowman U Chrome® #96 Dontayvion Wicks 1st Bowman
Player info
• boasted the best receiving grade among packers receivers according to pro football focus in 2023
• caught 39 passes as a rookie in 2023
set info
• 100 card base set
what they’re saying
• “Wicks, on a relatively small sample size, looks like he could be a top-30 wide receiver, just without the direct path to playing time. He either needs to earn enough time over the other three Packers receivers.” – pro football focus
Tight End: Brock Bowers, Las Vegas – 2023 Bowman U Chrome® Sapphire #50 Brock Bowers
Player info
• drafted by Las Vegas with the 13th pick in 2023
• two-time john mackey award winner
• two-time national champion
set info
• 200 card base set
what they’re saying
• “Bowers can play anywhere on the field. This offseason we’ve seen him line up in the slot, on the boundary, inline and in the backfield at practice and during the preseason. We’ve also seen him take handoffs from the backfield in practice, giving him yet another avenue to get touches. – sporting news
Flex: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seattle – 2022 Bowman U Chrome® Ramblin’ Man #RM8 Jaxon Smith-Njigba
Player info
• drafted by seattle with the 20th pick in 2023
• caught 63 passes as a rookie in 2023
set info
• 100 card base set
what they’re saying
• “A regime change in Seattle could be to Smith-Njigba’s benefit. New offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb comes from Washington Huskies where he ran exciting three-receiver sets with the likes of NFL draftees Rome Odunze, Jalen McMillan, and Ja’Lynn Polk. That could bode well for the trio of Seahawks receivers in Smith-Njigba, Tyler Lockett, and DK Metcalf.” -USA Today
