.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Fortune 100 economic solutions provider, currently residing my dream making dream as well as sports betting material concerning the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and also Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed excellent NFL debuts, yet several other extremely proclaimed newbies didn't live up to soaring expectations.What statistical details must you recognize coming from the first full week of action, and also which novices need to you enjoy closely away on out?Let's look at the most significant takeaways from the rookies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the round with the air but was actually particularly sturdy on the ground vs. Tampa florida Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 imagination aspects in his launching went over, many thanks largely to his hurrying capacity. He ended up along with the second-most rushing yards by a quarterback in an NFL launching due to the fact that 1950 as well as ended up being the first QB ever to rush for 80 backyards and two touchdowns in his 1st video game. Nonetheless, he did possess some trouble as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was unanticipated offered his excellent university statistics. He is actually the only player in FBS past along with 12,000 profession passing gardens and 3,000 hurrying lawns. He hardly attempted deep-seated tosses, averaging only 2.0 air gardens per conclusion, compared with 8.4 sky lawns every conclusion at LSU last time. For Full week 2 against the Giants, he is actually looking like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% started) It's time to begin your imagination soccer seasonCreate a league as well as individualize league measurements, scoring and policies to play in the league you want to participate in in.Create an organization today!This had not been the launching dream managers were actually hoping for coming from Williams. He didn't throw a touchdown as well as his 3.2 lawns every effort were actually the second most affordable through a first-round choice in their launching (lowest 15 attempts) in NFL record. Plus, 31% of his throws were off target against the Titans. For situation, that's awful through a Bears QB due to the fact that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target cost in Week 1 of the 2020 time. While Williams did come along as the 2nd one-half happened, the Bears' offense finished with merely 148 complete yards. That is actually the least by any sort of crew in a season-opening succeed considering that the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely strengthen with each activity, but for right now, he's even more of a QB2 than the QB1 we anticipated. The Bears journey to Houston to take on the Texans in Week 2, which should verify to become a hard matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed a rough outing versus the Seahawks, with his imagination functionality recovered simply through his hurrying gardens. He averaged an unsatisfactory 6.2 sky gardens every try and only 2.7 sky backyards every fulfillment. Sure, the Seahawks possess a skilled secondary, yet Nix's worth is much higher in much deeper superflex organizations today. For Full week 2 against the Steelers, he is actually seeming like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye viewed coming from the subsidiaries as the Patriots pulled off an upset versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was a game supervisor and also completed with 8.0 fantasy points. The Patriots' lengthiest play was actually just 17 gardens. Always keep Maye on your watch listing as New England takes on the Seahawks in Week 2. Running backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he cracked cost-free for a 31-yard jog in his NFL launching. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving possessed 11 contacts versus the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White saw 21. The rookie from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his volatility. White's forte is his receiving ability, as well as he ran 19 courses, compared to Irving's seven. It'll be interesting to watch just how the rookie's function progresses in the happening weeks, as both Irving and White eclipsed 75 backyards from skirmish against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson had only three hurrying efforts versus the Expenses. It's likewise worth keeping in mind that Emari Demercado ran as the Cardinals' third-down spine. Nonetheless, there is actually a blue sky. James Conner completed with 19 styles. If Conner misses out on opportunity, Benson will instantly hop onto the RB2 radar. Our team'll see if the novice gets more contacts versus the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is beginning the period on the PUP/NFI checklist as he bounces back coming from the torn ACL he experienced final November at Texas. This implies he'll be out for a minimum of the very first four activities. The Panthers possessed a drafting against the Saints on Sunday, losing by 37 factors, the fifth-largest scope of triumph in a season opener between department competitors in the final half a century. Chuba Hubbard possessed only six rushing tries in that video game. With the offense appearing awful, it's not excellent news for those stashing Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Bills (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis possessed merely 4 contacts against the Cardinals. He's not a big aspect of the Bills' offense yet. But if James Cook, that had 22 contacts, overlooks time, Davis could possibly become more appropriate in imagination. The Expenses deal with the Dolphins in Full week 2. Always keep Davis on your view list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (instructor's selection) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 activity against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and also Raheem Mostert shared backfield tasks. Achane finished the video game with 17 contacts as well as 23.0 imagination ideas. For Wright to become fantasy pertinent, he would certainly need either Achane or Mostert to miss opportunity. Our company'll see if he creates his NFL debut Thursday evening versus the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It's unexpected to see Ronnie Rivers ahead of Corum on the Rams' depth chart. Many thought the Rams composed Corum 83rd general to aid lighten Kyren Williams' bunch, particularly considering that they have similar ability. Corum managed 505 rushing attempts in his final two periods at Michigan, confirming he can handle a massive work. Absolutely a scenario worth keeping an eye on, however it is actually safe and secure to mention this wasn't a Week 1 that Corum managers were planning to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Veggie Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered into Friday evening's activity versus the Eagles listed as doubtful. He skipped Tuesday's practice as well as was actually limited Wednesday and Thursday due to that irritating hamstring trauma. Unless Josh Jacobs, that possessed 18 contacts against the Eagles, misses out on opportunity, Lloyd perhaps won't have a lot dream significance. I am actually likewise involved concerning the Packers' offending series. Jacobs was actually acquiring hit at or even behind the line of scrimmage means too often on Friday evening. Keep Lloyd on your watch list as the Packers prepare for the Colts in Full week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 rushing yards are actually the absolute most by a Chargers player due to the fact that Austin Ekeler's 173 lawns in Week 5 of the 2022 season versus the Browns. And he performed it on simply 10 attempts! This truly highlights the capacity of what Vidal can bring to the table if either Dobbins or even Gus Edwards overlooks attend Greg Roman's run-heavy offense. The sixth-rounder out of Troy loafed in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. looked relaxed in his expert launching, giving Trevor Lawrence one more big-play choice. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas City Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% started) Worthwhile made the most of his three contacts, completed with 20.8 imagination factors against the Ravens final Thursday. It is actually reasonable to examine whether such creation can be maintained with only 3 contacts. While it's not likely, there are some encouraging indications. Worthy ran 23 courses, mainly drawbacks, as well as participated in 36 pops, which are amounts not far off from Rashee Rice. Many of his snaps originated from 11 staffs, presenting he was associated with the offense. Worthy can be thought about a WR4 along with WR3 upside till Marquee Brown returns from his shoulder accident. The Chiefs are actually readied to deal with the Bengals in Full week 2, thus keep an eye on how engaged Worthy resides in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% started) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in pops, routes run as well as acquiring lawns. however Thomas wasn't far behind. He delivered an excellent debut along with 14.7 fantasy factors, featuring his very first NFL goal. Last season at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 receiving touchdowns. That's the third very most in university past, right responsible for Ja'Marr Hunt (twenty) and Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas looked thus really good, he can inevitably exceed Christian Kirk in the chain of command. He's firmly on the flex radar moving into Week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, The Big Apple Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson amazed numerous by completed with more targets (12) and also celebrations (6) than Nabers, that had just 5 targets. Nabers did manage to squeeze by Robinson in obtaining yards, do with 66. Actually, this was the most getting lawns by a Giants player creating his debut considering that Darius Slayton in 2019. However, the much bigger issue is quarterback Daniel Jones, that averaged just 4.4 yards every successfully pass effort and also had his 20th activity along with numerous turnovers. This could injure the newbie's potential. For Full week 2, Nabers may be deemed a flex choice against an at risk Leaders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the launching dream managers were anticipating from the highest-drafted newbie wide receiver in ESPN games over the past twenty years. Harrison finished the video game with merely 4 obtaining lawns, the least in a launching by a pass receiver consumed the best 5 because Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals skill-set posture players in each snaps and routes run. Having Said That, Kyler Murray possessed an extraordinarily tough activity, balancing merely 2.9 sky lawns every fulfillment. It is actually likewise worth noting that Harrison managed simply 11 courses against male coverage as well as was not targeted. Much better times are actually on the horizon for this proficient recipient. Harrison is actually securely on the WR2 radar for Week 2 against the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% began) Williams had a difficult time getting in touch with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver team. Odunze had simply 4 intendeds, which was actually a disappointment compared with Keenan Allen's 11 as well as DJ Moore's eight. However allow's probe a little bit of deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and also Odunze (45) were really pretty approach snaps participated in. The same chooses options run: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and Odunze (26 ). Therefore, while Odunze really did not obtain as several looks this moment, he's still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Expenses (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Despite the fact that Coleman didn't rack up a goal like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still created a tough feeling. The rookie led the group in pops, routes run, aim ats, receptions as well as obtaining backyards against the Arizona Cardinals. An additional factor to details is that when the Costs remained in 11 staffs, Coleman, Hollins and Shakir were on the area together a whole lot. In 12 workers, it was generally Coleman and Hollins. This is actually undoubtedly promising for those that possess Coleman on their dream staffs. He is actually a strong flex choice in Full 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 obtaining lawns versus the Raiders on Sunday. He managed to recover his imagination time along with an overdue goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been asked to carry out considerably, averaging only 5.5 yards per pass effort. If this fad carries on, it could possibly restrict McConkey's imagination ceiling. Nevertheless, he's still on the flex radar for Week 2, specifically due to the fact that the Panthers' defense merely acquired torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa bay Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and also transmits operate, however he had simply three intendeds. On the silver lining, he scored a 32-yard obtaining goal. McMillan has actually hardened his place as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, and he can become much more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or even Chris Godwin skip time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' wide receiver rotation is rather fluid, along with everyone viewing a similar number of breaks versus the Bengals on Sunday. Having said that, Polk had a single target. Maintain him on your watch listing, but he shouldn't remain in your lineups against the Seahawks in Week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't many positives for the Panthers on Sunday, but one was Legette leading the team in aim ats. He also participated in significant pops. The Panthers' wide receiver rotation is actually 5 deep-seated at this moment, so it is difficult to feel confident in some of them, especially provided exactly how Bryce Young conducted versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played and also routes manage series he possessed a minimal function, despite getting 5 intendeds. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually most likely to always keep a high aim at reveal. Mitchell's task might diminish when Josh Downs returns coming from injury, therefore he needs to stay on your view list. Keep in mind, the Colts aren't anticipated to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's profession offered imagination managers wish that McCaffrey could possibly step up as the Commanders' No. 2 receiver. Week 1 revealed that this won't be the case. The snaps and paths have been actually expanded between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually not a suitable scenario, and it is difficult to find Daniels assisting much more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers right away demonstrated that he is just one of the Raiders' leading choices in the passing video game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Sin City Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% started) Bowers led the Raiders in aim ats (8 ), meaning a substantial role in Sin city' offense this year. Nonetheless, he is actually still breaking pops with fellow tight end Michael Mayer. The excellent information is that Bowers is operating nearly as lots of paths (26) as Davante Adams (34) and also Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The newbie can be considered as a low-end TE1 in Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.