.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Luck one hundred financial services business, right now living my dream making dream as well as sporting activities wagering information concerning the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had impressive NFL debuts, but several various other highly touted rookies failed to live up to lofty expectations.What statistical bits must you recognize coming from the very first full week of activity, and also which newbies must you enjoy very closely hence on out?Let's look at the largest takeaways from the novices in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the round with the sky yet was actually especially powerful on the ground vs. Tampa Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 fantasy aspects in his launching went over, many thanks mostly to his hurrying capacity. He found yourself along with the second-most rushing backyards through a quarterback in an NFL debut since 1950 as well as became the first QB ever to hurry for 80 yards as well as 2 goals in his 1st video game. However, he performed have some problem as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was actually unanticipated given his excellent university statistics. He's the only gamer in FBS history along with 12,000 job passing yards as well as 3,000 rushing yards. He rarely attempted deep throws, balancing just 2.0 sky gardens per conclusion, compared with 8.4 air backyards per fulfillment at LSU final season. 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's time to start your dream football seasonCreate a game and also individualize game dimension, slashing as well as regulations to play in the game you desire to participate in in.Create an organization today!This wasn't the launching dream supervisors were actually hoping for from Williams. He really did not throw a touchdown as well as his 3.2 backyards per effort were actually the second most affordable through a first-round selection in their launching (minimum required 15 tries) in NFL past history. And also, 31% of his throws were off aim at against the Titans. For situation, that is actually awful through a Bears QB since Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target rate in Full week 1 of the 2020 time. While Williams carried out come along as the second one-half went on, the Bears' outburst do with simply 148 complete yards. That is actually the least through any group in a season-opening succeed due to the fact that the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely boost with each activity, however, for now, he is actually even more of a QB2 than the QB1 our team hoped for. The Bears take a trip to Houston to take on the Texans in Full week 2, which should verify to be a tough matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed a rough outing against the Seahawks, along with his fantasy efficiency salvaged only by his hurrying yards. He averaged a bad 6.2 sky yards every effort and also just 2.7 air gardens every conclusion. Sure, the Seahawks have a skilled additional, yet Nix's value is actually greater in much deeper superflex leagues at this moment. For Full week 2 against the Steelers, he's seeming like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye enjoyed coming from the sidelines as the Patriots managed a disturbed versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was an activity supervisor as well as finished with 8.0 imagination aspects. The Patriots' lengthiest play was only 17 lawns. Always keep Maye on your check out checklist as New England takes on the Seahawks in Full week 2. Managing backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he damaged free for a 31-yard jog in his NFL debut. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving had 11 touches against the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White found 21. The newbie coming from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his quickness. White's strong suit is his getting capacity, as well as he managed 19 options, compared with Irving's seven. It'll interest watch just how the novice's function develops in the happening full weeks, as each Irving as well as White darkened 75 backyards coming from scrimmage against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson had just three rushing tries versus the Bills. It is actually additionally worth keeping in mind that Emari Demercado functioned as the Cardinals' third-down spine. Having said that, there's a blue sky. James Conner finished with 19 styles. If Conner overlooks opportunity, Benson will immediately jump onto the RB2 radar. Our company'll find if the novice obtains additional contacts versus the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is actually starting the time on the PUP/NFI listing as he recovers from the torn ACL he experienced final Nov at Texas. This means he'll be actually out for at the very least the first four games. The Panthers had a drafting against the Saints on Sunday, dropping by 37 points, the fifth-largest scope of victory in a season opener between branch competitors in the final half a century. Chuba Hubbard had just six hurrying efforts because game. Along with the offense appearing dreadful, it's not excellent headlines for those tucking away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Costs (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis possessed merely 4 touches versus the Cardinals. He's certainly not a huge part of the Expenses' outburst yet. However if James Cook, that had 22 touches, misses time, Davis might come to be a lot more pertinent in imagination. The Bills deal with the Dolphins in Full week 2. Maintain Davis on your check out list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (train's choice) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 game against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and also Raheem Mostert shared backfield roles. Achane finished the activity with 17 contacts and also 23.0 imagination ideas. For Wright to end up being dream applicable, he would certainly need either Achane or Mostert to miss out on time. We'll see if he creates his NFL launching Thursday night versus the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It's surprising to observe Ronnie Rivers before Corum on the Rams' deepness chart. Many thought the Rams made Corum 83rd general to assist lighten Kyren Williams' load, specifically considering that they possess comparable ability. Corum took care of 505 rushing efforts in his last 2 times at Michigan, confirming he can take care of a heavy work. Undoubtedly a condition worth watching on, however it's secure to say this wasn't a Week 1 that Corum supervisors were intending to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Green Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered Friday night's video game against the Eagles noted as doubtful. He missed out on Tuesday's practice and also was restricted Wednesday and Thursday because of that nagging hamstring accident. Unless Josh Jacobs, who had 18 touches against the Eagles, misses opportunity, Lloyd most likely will not have much fantasy relevance. I'm also worried about the Packers' annoying line. Jacobs was actually acquiring hit at or responsible for the line of skirmish way frequently on Friday evening. Keep Lloyd on your view checklist as the Packers get ready for the Colts in Full week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 rushing lawns are actually the absolute most through a Chargers gamer given that Austin Ekeler's 173 yards in Full week 5 of the 2022 time versus the Browns. And also he performed it on only 10 tries! This truly highlights the ability of what Vidal could possibly offer the desk if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards misses 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 comfy in his pro debut, giving Trevor Lawrence an additional big-play choice. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Metropolitan Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Deserving made the most of his 3 touches, do with 20.8 imagination points versus the Ravens final Thursday. It's easy to understand to examine whether such creation can be preserved along with only three contacts. While it is actually improbable, there are some stimulating indicators. Deserving worked 23 courses, predominantly drawbacks, and participated in 36 snaps, which are actually amounts not far off from Rashee Rice. Many of his snaps came from 11 personnel, revealing he was actually involved in the outburst. Deserving can be considered a WR4 with WR3 upside until Marquise Brown profits coming from his shoulder injury. The Chiefs are actually set to face the Bengals in Full week 2, therefore keep an eye on exactly how involved Worthy is 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 getting lawns. however Thomas wasn't much behind. He supplied an excellent launching with 14.7 fantasy factors, including his first NFL goal. Final season at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 acquiring goals. That's the 3rd most in school record, right behind Ja'Marr Pursuit (20) as well as Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas appeared so great, he might at some point exceed Christian Kirk in the chain of command. He's strongly on the flex radar heading right into Week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, The Big Apple Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson shocked many through finishing with more intendeds (12) and also receptions (6) than Nabers, who possessed just 5 intendeds. Nabers did take care of to nose out Robinson in getting lawns, completed with 66. In reality, this was the absolute most receiving backyards by a Giants gamer making his launching given that Darius Slayton in 2019. However, the much bigger worry is quarterback Daniel Jones, who balanced merely 4.4 gardens every elapsed attempt and possessed his 20th video game with several turnovers. This might hurt the novice's ability. For Full week 2, Nabers may be viewed as a flex option against a vulnerable Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the debut fantasy supervisors were anticipating coming from the highest-drafted newbie pass receiver in ESPN organizations over the past 20 years. Harrison finished the video game with simply 4 getting yards, the least in a launching through a pass receiver enjoyed the top 5 due to the fact that Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals skill posture players in each snaps as well as routes run. Nevertheless, Kyler Murray possessed an unusually challenging video game, balancing only 2.9 air backyards per fulfillment. It's also worth taking note that Harrison ran simply 11 courses against male coverage and was actually certainly not targeted. A lot better days are on the horizon for this gifted recipient. Harrison is strongly on the WR2 radar for Week 2 against the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% started) Williams possessed a difficult time associating with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver team. Odunze possessed just 4 targets, which was actually a frustration compared with Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's eight. However allow's probe a little bit of deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and also Odunze (forty five) were actually rather close in breaks participated in. The same goes for routes run: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and Odunze (26 ). So, while Odunze didn't receive as a lot of looks this time, he's still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Expenses (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Although Coleman really did not rack up a goal like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still produced a tough feeling. The rookie led the crew in pops, routes manage, targets, receivings as well as getting backyards versus the Arizona Cardinals. Another thing to keep in mind is that when the Costs resided in 11 employees, Coleman, Hollins and Shakir performed the industry together a lot. In 12 personnel, it was primarily Coleman as well as Hollins. This is actually undoubtedly appealing for those that possess Coleman on their fantasy teams. He is actually a sound flex option in Full week 2 versus the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% started) McConkey led the Chargers with seven intendeds and 39 acquiring yards versus the Raiders on Sunday. He took care of to recover his dream time with an overdue goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been asked to perform considerably, averaging merely 5.5 lawns per successfully pass try. If this pattern carries on, it could possibly confine McConkey's fantasy ceiling. Having said that, he is actually still on the flex radar for Week 2, especially since the Panthers' defense only got torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa bay Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and also transmits operate, but he had only 3 intendeds. On the bright side, he racked up a 32-yard obtaining touchdown. McMillan has thickened his place as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, and he could become much more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or Chris Godwin miss time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' pass receiver turning is fairly fluid, with everyone viewing an identical amount of snaps versus the Bengals on Sunday. However, Polk had just one target. Keep him on your check out listing, yet he should not remain in your schedules against the Seahawks in Full week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't many positives for the Panthers on Sunday, but one was actually Legette leading the group in intendeds. He also participated in notable breaks. The Panthers' pass receiver turning is 5 deeper today, so it's tough to feel great in any one of them, specifically provided how Bryce Young carried out versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in as well as courses run series he had a limited job, even with receiving 5 intendeds. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually very likely to keep a high aim at allotment. Mitchell's role might reduce when Josh Downs yields coming from personal injury, so he should remain on your watch checklist. Remember, the Colts aren't counted on to be a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's trade offered imagination supervisors really hope that McCaffrey might boost as the Commanders' No. 2 receiver. Full week 1 showed that this won't be the case. The breaks and options have been actually expanded in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and also Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually not an optimal circumstance, and also it is difficult to see Daniels assisting greater than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers right away showed that he is just one of the Raiders' top options in the passing away game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% began) Bowers led the Raiders in intendeds (8 ), meaning a substantial duty in Sin city' offense this year. Nonetheless, he's still splitting snaps with fellow tight end Michael Mayer. The terrific information is that Bowers is managing virtually as a lot of routes (26) as Davante Adams (34) as well as Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The rookie can be viewed as a low-end TE1 in Week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.