.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Fortune one hundred economic services provider, now residing my aspiration making fantasy and also sports betting material regarding the NFL, NBA, and also WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and also Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had exceptional NFL debuts, however a number of other strongly promoted rookies didn't meet high-rise expectations.What analytical tidbits need to you understand coming from the initial full week of activity, as well as which newbies should you enjoy carefully hence on out?Let's check out at the biggest takeaways from the newbies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the sphere with the sky but was actually specifically tough on the ground vs. Tampa fl Bay. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 dream factors in his launching were impressive, thanks mainly to his hurrying potential. He wound up with the second-most rushing lawns by a quarterback in an NFL debut due to the fact that 1950 and also became the initial QB ever to rush for 80 lawns and also two goals in his first activity. Nonetheless, he performed possess some difficulty as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was actually unforeseen provided his remarkable college statistics. He is actually the only player in FBS history along with 12,000 career passing yards and 3,000 hurrying backyards. He rarely tried deep tosses, averaging only 2.0 sky backyards per conclusion, compared with 8.4 air yards every finalization at LSU last time. For Full week 2 versus the Giants, he's seeming like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% started) It's time to begin your fantasy soccer seasonCreate a game as well as customize organization measurements, slashing and policies to play in the game you want to participate in in.Create a game today!This wasn't the launching dream supervisors were anticipating coming from Williams. He really did not toss a touchdown and his 3.2 gardens per attempt were actually the 2nd least expensive by a first-round choice in their launching (minimum 15 attempts) in NFL past history. Additionally, 31% of his tosses got out intended against the Titans. For circumstance, that is actually the most awful through a Bears QB due to the fact that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target cost in Week 1 of the 2020 period. While Williams did show improvement as the 2nd half happened, the Bears' offense finished with merely 148 complete gardens. That is actually the fewest through any type of team in a season-opening gain because the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely enhance along with each activity, however, for right now, he's even more of a QB2 than the QB1 our team wished for. The Bears take a trip to Houston to handle the Texans in Week 2, which need to prove to be a challenging matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had a sketching against the Seahawks, along with his imagination efficiency recovered merely through his hurrying lawns. He averaged a poor 6.2 sky backyards every attempt and also just 2.7 sky lawns per conclusion. Sure, the Seahawks have a talented secondary, however Nix's market value is much higher in much deeper superflex games right now. For Full week 2 against the Steelers, he's looking like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye enjoyed from the subsidiaries as the Patriots managed a disturbed versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was a game supervisor as well as do with 8.0 imagination aspects. The Patriots' lengthiest play was actually merely 17 backyards. Always keep Maye on your watch list as New England takes on the Seahawks in Full week 2. Running backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he cracked free of cost for a 31-yard jog in his NFL launching. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa florida Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving possessed 11 contacts against the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White observed 21. The novice from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his quickness. White's strong point is his acquiring capability, as well as he managed 19 paths, compared with Irving's 7. It'll interest view exactly how the novice's job progresses in the happening weeks, as both Irving as well as White darkened 75 backyards coming from skirmish versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson had simply 3 rushing attempts versus the Costs. It's also worth keeping in mind that Emari Demercado operated as the Cardinals' third-down back. Nevertheless, there's a break in the clouds. James Conner finished with 19 styles. If Conner skips time, Benson would immediately leap onto the RB2 radar. Our company'll find if the rookie receives more contacts against the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is actually starting the time on the PUP/NFI checklist as he recovers coming from the torn ACL he suffered final November at Texas. This indicates he'll be out for at least the first four games. The Panthers possessed an outlining versus the Saints on Sunday, losing by 37 points, the fifth-largest scope of triumph in a period opener in between department rivals in the final 50 years. Chuba Hubbard possessed just 6 rushing efforts in that video game. With the offense appearing distressing, it is actually not fantastic information for those stowing away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Bills (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis had just four touches against the Cardinals. He is actually not a major portion of the Bills' outburst however. However if James Cook, who had 22 touches, misses out on time, Davis might end up being much more relevant in fantasy. The Costs deal with the Dolphins in Week 2. Maintain Davis on your watch list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (instructor's selection) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 video game against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and Raheem Mostert shared backfield roles. Achane ended the game along with 17 touches as well as 23.0 fantasy ideas. For Wright to come to be imagination appropriate, he 'd need to have either Achane or even Mostert to overlook time. Our experts'll find if he creates his NFL launching Thursday evening against the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually shocking to observe Ronnie Rivers in front of Corum on the Rams' depth graph. Numerous presumed the Rams made Corum 83rd general to assist lighten Kyren Williams' load, specifically because they have comparable capability. Corum handled 505 hurrying attempts in his final two times at Michigan, proving he can easily take care of a heavy workload. Undoubtedly a circumstance worth keeping an eye on, however it's secure to mention this wasn't a Full week 1 that Corum supervisors were actually wishing to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Veggie Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd went into Friday night's video game versus the Eagles specified as questionable. He skipped Tuesday's strategy as well as was limited Wednesday and also Thursday as a result of that unpleasant hamstring trauma. Unless Josh Jacobs, that possessed 18 contacts versus the Eagles, misses out on opportunity, Lloyd perhaps will not have much fantasy importance. I'm likewise regarded concerning the Packers' offensive line. Jacobs was actually acquiring struck at or responsible for the line of skirmish way regularly on Friday evening. Always keep Lloyd on your view list as the Packers get ready for the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying backyards are actually the absolute most by a Chargers player considering that Austin Ekeler's 173 gardens in Week 5 of the 2022 time versus the Browns. And he performed it on just 10 attempts! This truly highlights the capacity of what Vidal could possibly give the table if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards skips time in Greg Roman's run-heavy outburst. The sixth-rounder out of Troy loafed in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. looked comfortable in his expert debut, offering Trevor Lawrence an additional big-play choice. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Urban Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Worthwhile took advantage of his 3 contacts, finishing with 20.8 dream aspects against the Ravens last Thursday. It is actually logical to examine whether such manufacturing may be sustained along with simply 3 contacts. While it is actually not likely, there are actually some encouraging indicators. Worthwhile functioned 23 paths, mostly drawbacks, and also played 36 snaps, which are actually numbers not far off from Rashee Rice. Many of his breaks came from 11 workers, presenting he was actually involved in the offense. Worthwhile can be looked at a WR4 with WR3 upside until Noblewoman Brown returns coming from his shoulder injury. The Chiefs are readied to experience the Bengals in Week 2, therefore watch 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 snaps, routes run and also receiving gardens. but Thomas had not been far behind. He supplied an outstanding debut along with 14.7 imagination aspects, featuring his first NFL goal. Final season at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 acquiring touchdowns. That's the third most in school past history, right responsible for Ja'Marr Chase (20) as well as Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas appeared so great, he might at some point surpass Christian Kirk in the hierarchy. He's firmly on the flex radar moving into Week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York City Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson amazed numerous through completed with additional targets (12) and receptions (6) than Nabers, that possessed merely 5 targets. Nabers carried out deal with to nose out Robinson in obtaining yards, completed with 66. As a matter of fact, this was actually the most getting gardens by a Giants player creating his debut because Darius Slayton in 2019. However, the greater worry is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, that averaged just 4.4 yards every pass effort and had his 20th activity with a number of turn overs. This could possibly harm the rookie's potential. For Full week 2, Nabers may be viewed 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 debut fantasy supervisors were wishing for coming from the highest-drafted newbie pass receiver in ESPN organizations over the past 20 years. Harrison ended the game along with simply 4 acquiring gardens, the fewest in a launching through a pass receiver taken in the top 5 due to the fact that Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals skill placement players in each snaps and routes operate. However, Kyler Murray possessed an uncommonly hard game, balancing just 2.9 sky yards per completion. It is actually additionally worth keeping in mind that Harrison ran merely 11 paths versus male protection and was actually certainly not targeted. A lot better days are actually on the horizon for this talented receiver. Harrison is strongly on the WR2 radar for Full week 2 versus the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% started) Williams had a difficult time connecting with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver team. Odunze possessed just 4 aim ats, which was actually a disappointment compared to Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's eight. But let's dig a little much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), as well as Odunze (45) were actually fairly enclose snaps played. The same selects paths manage: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and Odunze (26 ). Thus, while Odunze failed to obtain as a lot of appearances this time, he's still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Expenses (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Despite the fact that Coleman really did not score a goal like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still made a powerful opinion. The newbie led the team in pops, options operate, intendeds, receptions as well as getting yards against the Arizona Cardinals. One more thing to keep in mind is that when the Expenses resided in 11 personnel, Coleman, Hollins and also Shakir got on the area with each other a great deal. In 12 staffs, it was actually mainly Coleman and Hollins. This is actually definitely promising for those that possess Coleman on their imagination groups. He is actually a sound flex possibility 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 intendeds and 39 getting gardens versus the Raiders on Sunday. He dealt with to salvage his dream time with an overdue goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been asked to accomplish considerably, averaging merely 5.5 yards per elapsed attempt. If this trend continues, it can confine McConkey's imagination ceiling. However, he's still on the flex radar for Full week 2, especially due to the fact that the Panthers' protection simply got torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps as well as directs operate, yet he possessed simply three aim ats. On the silver lining, he racked up a 32-yard getting goal. McMillan has actually hardened his spot as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, and also he could end up being a lot more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or even Chris Godwin miss time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' pass receiver rotation is quite fluid, along with everyone observing a similar number of pops against the Bengals on Sunday. Nevertheless, Polk possessed a single aim at. Maintain him on your watch list, yet he shouldn't be in your lineups against 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 actually Legette leading the group in intendeds. He additionally played notable snaps. The Panthers' wide receiver rotation is actually five deep-seated today, so it's tough to feel great in any one of them, specifically given how Bryce Young done versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in and also paths manage series he possessed a minimal task, in spite of receiving 5 targets. Michael Pittman Jr. is very likely to always keep a high target portion. Mitchell's role might reduce when Josh Downs gains from accident, therefore he should stay on your view list. Keep in mind, the Colts may not be expected to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's trade offered dream supervisors wish that McCaffrey could boost as the Commanders' No. 2 receiver. Full week 1 presented that this won't hold true. The breaks as well as options have been actually spread in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually not a suitable circumstance, and it's tough to see Daniels assisting greater than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers promptly displayed to that he is among the Raiders' top alternatives 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 aim ats (8 ), meaning a notable function in Sin city' outburst this year. Nevertheless, he's still breaking breaks along with fellow cramping end Michael Mayer. The excellent updates is that Bowers is running virtually as many courses (26) as Davante Adams (34) as well as Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The newbie may be considered as a low-end TE1 in Week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.