.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Fortune 100 monetary services firm, now residing my dream creating fantasy as well as sporting activities wagering web content regarding the NFL, NBA, as well as WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels as well as Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed remarkable NFL debuts, yet many various other very promoted rookies really did not measure up to towering expectations.What statistical details must you know coming from the first week of action, and also which novices ought to you view carefully from here on out?Let's look at the greatest takeaways from the newbies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the round with the sky however was particularly sturdy on the ground vs. Tampa Bay. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 imagination points in his debut were impressive, thanks mainly to his rushing capacity. He found yourself with the second-most rushing gardens by a quarterback in an NFL launching due to the fact that 1950 and became the 1st QB ever before to hurry for 80 gardens and also pair of touchdowns in his very first game. However, he carried out possess some problem as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was actually unpredicted provided his excellent college statistics. He is actually the only player in FBS history with 12,000 occupation passing yards as well as 3,000 rushing backyards. He hardly sought deep throws, averaging simply 2.0 air lawns per fulfillment, compared with 8.4 sky lawns every completion at LSU last period. For Full week 2 versus the Giants, he's resembling a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% began) It is actually opportunity to start your imagination football seasonCreate a league and customize league size, slashing as well as rules to play in the league you wish to participate in in.Create an organization today!This wasn't the debut dream supervisors were actually wishing for coming from Williams. He didn't throw a goal as well as his 3.2 backyards per effort were actually the 2nd lowest through a first-round choice in their launching (minimum required 15 tries) in NFL past history. Additionally, 31% of his throws were off aim at versus the Titans. For situation, that's awful through a Bears QB considering that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target rate in Week 1 of the 2020 time. While Williams did come along as the 2nd one-half took place, the Bears' offense do with simply 148 overall yards. That is actually the least through any kind of staff in a season-opening succeed given that the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely enhance with each game, however, for now, he is actually additional of a QB2 than the QB1 our team hoped for. The Bears journey to Houston to handle the Texans in Full week 2, which need to verify to become a complicated matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had a rough outing versus the Seahawks, with his imagination performance salvaged only by his hurrying yards. He balanced an unsatisfactory 6.2 sky lawns every try as well as merely 2.7 sky lawns per completion. Certain, the Seahawks possess a proficient second, however Nix's worth is much higher in much deeper superflex organizations at the moment. For Week 2 against the Steelers, he is actually seeming like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye seen coming from the side projects as the Patriots carried out an upset against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually an activity manager and finished with 8.0 dream aspects. The Patriots' longest play was actually merely 17 lawns. Maintain Maye on your view checklist as New England handles the Seahawks in Full week 2. Running backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he damaged complimentary for a 31-yard jog in his NFL launching. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving possessed 11 touches versus the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White observed 21. The rookie from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his quickness. White's forte is his receiving capability, and also he managed 19 paths, compared with Irving's 7. It'll be interesting to watch how the rookie's task evolves in the coming full weeks, as both Irving and also White overshadowed 75 gardens from scrimmage versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson had simply 3 rushing attempts versus the Expenses. It's additionally worth keeping in mind that Emari Demercado functioned as the Cardinals' third-down spine. Nevertheless, there's a blue sky. James Conner completed with 19 touches. If Conner overlooks time, Benson will promptly leap onto the RB2 radar. Our team'll see if the newbie acquires even more touches against the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is beginning the season on the PUP/NFI listing as he recuperates coming from the torn ACL he experienced final Nov at Texas. This indicates he'll be out for a minimum of the first four games. The Panthers possessed a sketching against the Saints on Sunday, losing by 37 factors, the fifth-largest margin of triumph in a time opener in between department rivals in the final 50 years. Chuba Hubbard had only six hurrying tries in that activity. With the outburst appearing awful, it's certainly not great information for those stowing away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Costs (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis possessed just 4 contacts versus the Cardinals. He is actually certainly not a significant aspect of the Bills' offense yet. But if James Chef, that had 22 touches, skips opportunity, Davis could come to be more relevant in fantasy. The Bills deal with the Dolphins in Full week 2. Maintain Davis on your view list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (coach's choice) for the Dolphins' Week 1 activity versus the Jaguars. De'Von Achane as well as Raheem Mostert shared backfield duties. Achane ended the video game along with 17 contacts and also 23.0 imagination ideas. For Wright to become imagination pertinent, he 'd require either Achane or even Mostert to skip opportunity. Our team'll find if he makes his NFL launching Thursday night against the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually surprising to observe Ronnie Rivers ahead of Corum on the Rams' intensity graph. Several thought the Rams prepared Corum 83rd general to aid reduce Kyren Williams' bunch, specifically because they possess identical capability. Corum took care of 505 hurrying attempts in his last pair of seasons at Michigan, confirming he can handle a massive amount of work. Certainly a scenario worth watching on, yet it is actually safe and secure to say this wasn't a Week 1 that Corum supervisors were actually wishing to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Environment-friendly Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd went into Friday night's activity against the Eagles specified as dubious. He overlooked Tuesday's strategy as well as was confined Wednesday and also Thursday because of that troublesome hamstring injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, that had 18 touches versus the Eagles, overlooks opportunity, Lloyd possibly will not possess a lot imagination importance. I'm also regarded concerning the Packers' outrageous collection. Jacobs was actually obtaining struck at or even responsible for the line of skirmish means regularly on Friday evening. Maintain Lloyd on your check out checklist as the Packers organize the Colts in Full week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying lawns are one of the most by a Chargers player given that Austin Ekeler's 173 lawns in Week 5 of the 2022 period against the Browns. And also he performed it on merely 10 efforts! This truly highlights the ability of what Vidal might bring to the table if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards misses out on attend Greg Roman's run-heavy offense. The sixth-rounder away from Troy loafed in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. appeared relaxed in his pro debut, providing Trevor Lawrence an additional big-play alternative. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas City Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Worthy made the most of his 3 contacts, completed with 20.8 imagination aspects versus the Ravens final Thursday. It is actually easy to understand to examine whether such production can be sustained along with merely three touches. While it is actually not likely, there are actually some motivating signs. Worthy functioned 23 paths, largely drawbacks, as well as participated in 36 pops, which are varieties not far off coming from Rashee Rice. Most of his breaks came from 11 personnel, revealing he was actually involved in the outburst. Worthwhile can be considered a WR4 with WR3 upside till Marquee Brown profits coming from his shoulder personal injury. The Chiefs are actually set to face the Bengals in Week 2, so watch on just how involved Worthwhile remains in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% started) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in pops, paths run as well as acquiring yards. however Thomas had not been much behind. He delivered an outstanding debut along with 14.7 fantasy points, including his first NFL goal. Last period at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 acquiring touchdowns. That is actually the 3rd most in college history, right behind Ja'Marr Hunt (20) and also Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas appeared therefore really good, he might eventually go beyond Christian Kirk in the pecking order. He is actually securely on the flex radar heading into Full week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, Nyc Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson amazed a lot of through completed with more aim ats (12) as well as receptions (6) than Nabers, who had only 5 intendeds. Nabers performed handle to nose out Robinson in getting backyards, do with 66. In fact, this was actually one of the most receiving gardens through a Giants gamer creating his launching due to the fact that Darius Slayton in 2019. However, the larger concern is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, who balanced merely 4.4 gardens every pass effort and possessed his 20th activity along with various turn overs. This might hurt the newbie's ability. For Full week 2, Nabers can be considered as a flex option versus a susceptible Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the launching imagination supervisors were expecting coming from the highest-drafted novice pass receiver in ESPN games over the past two decades. Harrison finished the game along with simply 4 obtaining gardens, the least in a debut by a pass receiver consumed the top five given that Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals skill-set posture players in both snaps and also routes operate. Nonetheless, Kyler Murray had an uncommonly difficult game, balancing only 2.9 sky gardens every conclusion. It is actually also worth noting that Harrison managed only 11 routes versus male protection and also was actually not targeted. Much better times are on the perspective for this talented receiver. Harrison is strongly on the WR2 radar for Full week 2 against the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% started) Williams possessed a bumpy ride connecting with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver group. Odunze had only 4 aim ats, which was a frustration compared to Keenan Allen's 11 and DJ Moore's eight. Yet permit's probe a little much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), as well as Odunze (forty five) were really quite enclose breaks participated in. The very same opts for routes run: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), as well as Odunze (26 ). Therefore, while Odunze didn't receive as many appearances this moment, he's still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Bills (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Despite the fact that Coleman didn't score a goal like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still produced a tough perception. The rookie led the group in breaks, courses operate, intendeds, receptions and obtaining backyards versus the Arizona Cardinals. An additional thing to note is that when the Costs were in 11 workers, Coleman, Hollins and Shakir were on the industry together a lot. In 12 staffs, it was mainly Coleman as well as Hollins. This is actually undoubtedly appealing for those that possess Coleman on their fantasy staffs. He is actually a solid flex alternative in Week 2 against the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% began) McConkey led the Chargers along with seven aim ats and also 39 getting lawns versus the Raiders on Sunday. He handled to recover his fantasy day with an overdue goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been inquired to do much, averaging simply 5.5 yards every elapsed try. If this style continues, it could limit McConkey's imagination roof. Nevertheless, he is actually still on the flex radar for Full week 2, specifically since the Panthers' protection only obtained torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa florida Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and also directs operate, yet he possessed just three intendeds. On the silver lining, he scored a 32-yard acquiring goal. McMillan has strengthened his spot as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, and also he might come to be much more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or even Chris Godwin skip time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' pass receiver rotation is actually quite fluid, along with every person observing an identical lot of pops against the Bengals on Sunday. However, Polk had just one target. Maintain him on your check out listing, but he should not remain in your lineups versus the Seahawks in Week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't numerous positives for the Panthers on Sunday, yet one was actually Legette leading the staff in intendeds. He also played substantial snaps. The Panthers' wide receiver rotation is five deep-seated today, so it is difficult to feel confident in any of them, specifically offered how Bryce Youthful done against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played and courses operate program he had a minimal task, despite acquiring 5 intendeds. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually probably to always keep a high aim at reveal. Mitchell's part might reduce when Josh Downs gains from injury, therefore he ought to remain on your watch checklist. Remember, the Colts may not be counted on to be a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's trade gave imagination managers wish that McCaffrey could improve as the Commanders' No. 2 recipient. Full week 1 presented that this won't hold true. The snaps and options have been spread out in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus. It's certainly not an optimal circumstance, as well as it's tough to see Daniels sustaining much more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers promptly revealed that he is just one of the Raiders' top choices in the death activity. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% started) Bowers led the Raiders in targets (8 ), meaning a substantial job in Las Vegas' offense this year. Nonetheless, he is actually still dividing breaks with fellow tight side Michael Mayer. The terrific information is actually that Bowers is running nearly as lots of routes (26) as Davante Adams (34) and also Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The novice could be considered as a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.