.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Fortune 100 monetary services firm, now residing my dream making fantasy and also sports betting web content regarding the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels as well as Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had excellent NFL debuts, however a number of other strongly boasted novices really did not live up to towering expectations.What statistical bits should you recognize coming from the very first full week of action, and which novices must you enjoy very closely from here on out?Let's look at the greatest takeaways coming from the rookies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the ball by means of the sky however was especially solid on the ground vs. Tampa fl Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 fantasy aspects in his debut were impressive, thanks largely to his hurrying capacity. He wound up along with the second-most hurrying backyards through a quarterback in an NFL debut since 1950 as well as came to be the initial QB ever before to rush for 80 yards and two touchdowns in his initial video game. Nevertheless, he performed have some difficulty as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was actually unanticipated offered his impressive college statistics. He is actually the only player in FBS past along with 12,000 occupation passing gardens and 3,000 hurrying lawns. He rarely tried deep tosses, averaging simply 2.0 air yards every finalization, compared to 8.4 sky lawns every conclusion at LSU final time. For Full week 2 against the Giants, he is actually resembling a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% started) It is actually opportunity to start your dream regulation football seasonCreate a game and also personalize game measurements, slashing and regulations to play in the organization you want to play in.Create a league today!This wasn't the debut fantasy supervisors were expecting coming from Williams. He didn't toss a touchdown and also his 3.2 lawns per effort were actually the second cheapest by a first-round pick in their debut (minimum 15 attempts) in NFL past. Plus, 31% of his throws got out aim at versus the Titans. For context, that's the most awful by a Bears QB because Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target rate in Full week 1 of the 2020 season. While Williams did show improvement as the second half went on, the Bears' outburst finished with simply 148 complete backyards. That is actually the fewest through any type of team in a season-opening succeed considering that the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely boost along with each game, but also for right now, he's even more of a QB2 than the QB1 our experts anticipated. The Bears journey to Houston to take on the Texans in Week 2, which need to verify to be a hard matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed a rough outing versus the Seahawks, along with his imagination performance recovered only through his rushing gardens. He averaged an inadequate 6.2 air gardens every effort and just 2.7 sky backyards per finalization. Certain, the Seahawks have a skilled second, yet Nix's value is greater in much deeper superflex organizations at this moment. For Week 2 versus the Steelers, he is actually appearing like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye checked out from the side projects as the Patriots managed a distressed versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was a game supervisor and completed with 8.0 fantasy points. The Patriots' longest play was merely 17 gardens. Maintain Maye on your watch listing as New England handles the Seahawks in Week 2. Running backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he cracked complimentary for a 31-yard jog in his NFL launching. Radiation Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa bay Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving had 11 contacts against the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White viewed 21. The novice from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his volatility. White's strong point is his getting ability, and also he operated 19 options, compared with Irving's seven. It'll interest check out how the rookie's role advances in the happening weeks, as both Irving as well as White shrouded 75 gardens from scrimmage versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson possessed simply three hurrying efforts versus the Costs. It's likewise worth keeping in mind that Emari Demercado ran as the Cardinals' third-down back. Nonetheless, there's a silver lining. James Conner do with 19 touches. If Conner misses out on opportunity, Benson will right away leap onto the RB2 radar. We'll find if the rookie obtains additional contacts versus the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is starting the period on the PUP/NFI list as he bounces back coming from the torn ACL he experienced final Nov at Texas. This implies he'll be actually out for at the very least the very first four games. The Panthers had a rough outing versus the Saints on Sunday, losing by 37 factors, the fifth-largest scope of victory in a time opener between division rivals in the final half a century. Chuba Hubbard possessed simply 6 hurrying attempts in that video game. Along with the offense looking dreadful, it is actually not excellent news for those stowing away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Costs (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis possessed only 4 touches against the Cardinals. He's not a significant part of the Bills' outburst yet. But if James Cook, that had 22 contacts, skips opportunity, Davis could possibly come to be much more relevant in dream. The Bills encounter the Dolphins in Week 2. Keep Davis on your check out list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (coach's selection) for the Dolphins' Week 1 game versus the Jaguars. De'Von Achane as well as Raheem Mostert discussed backfield responsibilities. Achane finished the game with 17 touches and 23.0 fantasy points. For Wright to end up being dream relevant, he will need to have either Achane or Mostert to skip time. Our experts'll observe if he makes his NFL launching Thursday evening versus the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually surprising to find Ronnie Rivers in advance of Corum on the Rams' intensity graph. Many presumed the Rams drafted Corum 83rd overall to assist reduce Kyren Williams' lots, especially because they have comparable ability. Corum took care of 505 rushing tries in his final pair of seasons at Michigan, showing he can easily manage a heavy workload. Absolutely a scenario worth keeping an eye on, but it's safe to mention this had not been a Week 1 that Corum managers were wishing to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Eco-friendly Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered into Friday night's activity versus the Eagles detailed as dubious. He missed Tuesday's practice and also was actually limited Wednesday as well as Thursday as a result of that nagging hamstring trauma. Unless Josh Jacobs, who had 18 touches versus the Eagles, skips time, Lloyd most likely will not have much imagination relevance. I'm also regarded about the Packers' objectionable line. Jacobs was actually getting attacked at or behind the line of scrimmage means too often on Friday evening. Maintain Lloyd on your view listing as the Packers prepare for the Colts in Full week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 rushing lawns are actually the best by a Chargers player considering that Austin Ekeler's 173 gardens in Week 5 of the 2022 season against the Browns. As well as he performed it on only 10 tries! This truly highlights the potential of what Vidal might bring to the desk if either Dobbins or even Gus Edwards misses out on time in Greg Roman's run-heavy offense. The sixth-rounder away from Troy was inactive in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. appeared relaxed in his expert debut, providing Trevor Lawrence one more big-play option. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Urban Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Worthwhile took advantage of his 3 touches, completed with 20.8 fantasy points against the Ravens final Thursday. It's understandable to examine whether such production may be preserved with just 3 contacts. While it is actually unlikely, there are some promoting signs. Deserving operated 23 options, primarily troubles, as well as participated in 36 snaps, which are amounts not far off coming from Rashee Rice. Most of his breaks stemmed from 11 workers, showing he was associated with the offense. Worthwhile may be thought about a WR4 with WR3 upside up until Marquee Brown returns from his shoulder injury. The Chiefs are actually set to face the Bengals in Full week 2, therefore watch on how engaged Deserving remains in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in snaps, courses run and receiving backyards. yet Thomas wasn't much behind. He delivered an outstanding debut with 14.7 fantasy factors, featuring his very first NFL touchdown. Last season at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 acquiring touchdowns. That's the 3rd very most in school record, right behind Ja'Marr Chase (20) as well as Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas appeared thus good, he can inevitably go beyond Christian Kirk in the hierarchy. He is actually firmly on the flex radar moving into Full week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson startled many by finishing with additional aim ats (12) as well as celebrations (6) than Nabers, that had only 5 aim ats. Nabers did take care of to slip by Robinson in obtaining gardens, do with 66. In reality, this was the most receiving backyards by a Giants player making his debut due to the fact that Darius Slayton in 2019. Having said that, the much bigger worry is quarterback Daniel Jones, that balanced simply 4.4 gardens every elapsed effort as well as had his 20th activity along with several turn overs. This could possibly harm the novice's capacity. For Full week 2, Nabers may be considered as a flex alternative against a vulnerable Leaders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the launching dream managers were actually expecting coming from the highest-drafted newbie pass receiver in ESPN organizations over recent twenty years. Harrison ended the video game along with only 4 acquiring gardens, the least in a launching through a wide receiver taken in the top five considering that Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals capability placement gamers in both pops and directs run. Having Said That, Kyler Murray possessed an abnormally difficult video game, balancing only 2.9 air yards per finalization. It's likewise worth noting that Harrison managed simply 11 paths against male coverage and also was not targeted. Much better days are actually on the perspective for this accomplished recipient. Harrison is actually securely on the WR2 radar for Full week 2 against the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% began) Williams had a difficult time associating with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver group. Odunze possessed merely four intendeds, which was actually a disappointment compared to Keenan Allen's 11 as well as DJ Moore's eight. Yet allow's probe a little deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and also Odunze (45) were actually rather approach pops participated in. The very same goes with routes manage: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), as well as Odunze (26 ). Therefore, while Odunze failed to acquire as numerous appeals this time around, he is actually still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Bills (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Although Coleman failed to rack up a touchdown like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still made a tough feeling. The newbie led the crew in breaks, routes run, targets, receivings and also receiving yards versus the Arizona Cardinals. Yet another thing to details is that when the Expenses resided in 11 employees, Coleman, Hollins and also Shakir got on the industry all together a lot. In 12 personnel, it was mostly Coleman as well as Hollins. This is most definitely appealing for those that have Coleman on their dream crews. He is actually a solid flex possibility in Week 2 against the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% began) McConkey led the Chargers along with seven targets and 39 obtaining yards versus the Raiders on Sunday. He took care of to restore his fantasy time along with a late goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been asked to carry out a lot, balancing simply 5.5 gardens every successfully pass attempt. If this trend carries on, it could possibly restrict McConkey's imagination ceiling. Nevertheless, he is actually still on the flex radar for Week 2, particularly since the Panthers' defense merely obtained torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa florida Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and also routes run, but he possessed just 3 aim ats. On the silver lining, he racked up a 32-yard obtaining touchdown. McMillan has hardened his area as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, and also he could come to be much more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or even Chris Godwin miss out on time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' wide receiver rotation is actually quite fluid, with everybody viewing a similar number of pops versus the Bengals on Sunday. However, Polk had a single aim at. Maintain him on your watch checklist, yet he should not remain in your lineups versus the Seahawks in Full week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't numerous positives for the Panthers on Sunday, however one was Legette leading the staff in intendeds. He additionally played substantial pops. The Panthers' pass receiver turning is actually five deep-seated at this moment, so it is difficult to feel confident in any of them, especially provided exactly how Bryce Youthful done versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played as well as paths operate program he possessed a restricted job, in spite of acquiring 5 targets. Michael Pittman Jr. is likely to keep a high aim at portion. Mitchell's duty could reduce when Josh Downs gains from accident, thus he ought to remain on your view list. Remember, the Colts may not be anticipated to be a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's profession provided fantasy supervisors wish that McCaffrey could boost as the Commanders' No. 2 recipient. Full week 1 presented that this will not hold true. The snaps and also options have been actually expanded between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown as well as Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually not an ideal circumstance, and also it is difficult to observe Daniels supporting more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers immediately indicated that he's one of the Raiders' top alternatives in the passing activity. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Sin City Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% began) Bowers led the Raiders in aim ats (8 ), meaning a considerable task in Sin city' offense this year. Nevertheless, he is actually still dividing breaks along with fellow cramping end Michael Mayer. The great news is actually that Bowers is managing almost as a lot of options (26) as Davante Adams (34) and Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The novice could be viewed as a low-end TE1 in Week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.