.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Luck 100 monetary services business, now residing my dream developing dream as well as sports wagering web content concerning the NFL, NBA, as well as WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels as well as Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had outstanding NFL debuts, yet several various other highly promoted rookies didn't meet high-rise expectations.What statistical bits should you understand from the very first week of action, as well as which newbies should you see very closely away on out?Let's check out at the greatest takeaways from the novices in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the round with the air but was specifically solid on the ground vs. Tampa Bay. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 dream points in his launching went over, thanks greatly to his hurrying ability. He ended up with the second-most rushing yards by a quarterback in an NFL launching given that 1950 and ended up being the very first QB ever to hurry for 80 yards as well as two goals in his 1st activity. Having said that, he carried out have some problem as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was actually unpredicted provided his exceptional college stats. He is actually the only player in FBS background along with 12,000 profession passing gardens and also 3,000 hurrying lawns. He hardly ever attempted deep throws, averaging merely 2.0 sky lawns every finalization, compared with 8.4 sky backyards per finalization at LSU final period. For Week 2 against the Giants, he is actually seeming like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% began) It is actually opportunity to begin your dream regulation football seasonCreate a game and also tailor organization size, slashing and regulations to play in the organization you wish to play in.Create an organization today!This had not been the debut fantasy managers were actually wishing for from Williams. He really did not toss a touchdown as well as his 3.2 backyards every effort were actually the second most reasonable by a first-round pick in their debut (minimum 15 efforts) in NFL record. Plus, 31% of his throws got out target against the Titans. For circumstance, that is actually awful by a Bears QB due to the fact that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target price in Full week 1 of the 2020 period. While Williams performed show improvement as the second one-half went on, the Bears' outburst completed with just 148 total backyards. That is actually the fewest through any kind of crew in a season-opening win due to the fact that the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely strengthen with each game, however, for now, he is actually more of a QB2 than the QB1 our experts anticipated. The Bears take a trip to Houston to take on the Texans in Full week 2, which ought to confirm to be a complicated matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had an outlining versus the Seahawks, along with his imagination performance salvaged only through his rushing yards. He balanced a bad 6.2 sky gardens every attempt and also just 2.7 air gardens every finalization. Sure, the Seahawks have a talented additional, yet Nix's worth is actually much higher in deeper superflex organizations immediately. For Full week 2 versus the Steelers, he's resembling a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye seen from the side projects as the Patriots carried out a distressed versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was a game manager and do with 8.0 dream factors. The Patriots' longest play was only 17 backyards. Maintain Maye on your check out list as New England handles the Seahawks in Week 2. Operating backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he damaged cost-free for a 31-yard jog in his NFL debut. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving had 11 touches versus the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White saw 21. The newbie from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his quickness. White's strong point is his acquiring ability, and he managed 19 paths, compared with Irving's 7. It'll be interesting to see how the rookie's job grows in the coming full weeks, as each Irving and White overshadowed 75 lawns coming from skirmish against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson possessed merely 3 rushing tries against the Costs. It's likewise worth taking note that Emari Demercado operated as the Cardinals' third-down back. Nevertheless, there's a blue sky. James Conner finished with 19 touches. If Conner misses out on time, Benson would instantly leap onto the RB2 radar. We'll see if the novice acquires even more touches against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is actually beginning the season on the PUP/NFI listing as he recuperates from the torn ACL he suffered last Nov at Texas. This indicates he'll be actually out for at the very least the very first 4 video games. The Panthers possessed a rough outing versus the Saints on Sunday, shedding by 37 points, the fifth-largest frame of victory in a time opener in between division competitors in the final 50 years. Chuba Hubbard possessed simply six rushing attempts during that game. Along with the offense appearing distressing, it is actually certainly not terrific information for those stowing away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Costs (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis had simply four touches versus the Cardinals. He's certainly not a major component of the Bills' offense yet. Yet if James Cook, who had 22 contacts, misses out on opportunity, Davis could possibly end up being much more pertinent in fantasy. The Costs deal with the Dolphins in Week 2. Always keep Davis on your watch list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (coach's decision) for the Dolphins' Week 1 activity against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and also Raheem Mostert discussed backfield duties. Achane ended the game with 17 contacts as well as 23.0 dream ideas. For Wright to end up being imagination appropriate, he 'd need to have either Achane or Mostert to skip time. Our experts'll observe if he creates his NFL debut Thursday evening against the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually unusual to view Ronnie Rivers in advance of Corum on the Rams' intensity graph. Several assumed the Rams composed Corum 83rd overall to assist make lighter Kyren Williams' load, particularly because they possess comparable capability. Corum dealt with 505 hurrying efforts in his last 2 seasons at Michigan, verifying he can deal with a heavy workload. Definitely a situation worth watching on, however it is actually safe to state this had not been a Week 1 that Corum managers were actually intending to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Veggie Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered Friday evening's video game against the Eagles listed as questionable. He skipped Tuesday's strategy and was limited Wednesday and Thursday due to that troublesome hamstring injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, that had 18 contacts against the Eagles, misses time, Lloyd possibly will not possess a lot fantasy significance. I'm additionally concerned regarding the Packers' offensive collection. Jacobs was actually obtaining hit at or even responsible for the line of skirmish way too often on Friday evening. Maintain Lloyd on your view listing as the Packers plan for the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying yards are actually the absolute most through a Chargers player due to the fact that Austin Ekeler's 173 gardens in Full week 5 of the 2022 period versus the Browns. And also he did it on only 10 efforts! This actually highlights the capacity of what Vidal could possibly give the table if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards skips attend 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 pro launching, giving Trevor Lawrence another big-play possibility. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Urban Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Worthwhile maximized his 3 contacts, do with 20.8 fantasy aspects versus the Ravens last Thursday. It's understandable to examine whether such production may be preserved along with merely three contacts. While it is actually unlikely, there are some motivating signs. Deserving worked 23 options, mostly troubles, as well as played 36 snaps, which are amounts not far off coming from Rashee Rice. A lot of his pops stemmed from 11 staffs, revealing he was actually associated with the offense. Worthy can be taken into consideration a WR4 along with WR3 upside till Noblewoman Brown come backs coming from his shoulder personal injury. The Chiefs are actually set to deal with the Bengals in Full week 2, therefore watch on exactly how involved Worthy is in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in pops, courses run and also receiving yards. but Thomas had not been far responsible for. He supplied a stellar debut along with 14.7 imagination factors, featuring his first NFL touchdown. Final time at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 acquiring touchdowns. That's the 3rd most in university past history, right responsible for Ja'Marr Hunt (20) as well as Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas appeared so good, he could eventually go beyond Christian Kirk in the pecking order. He is actually firmly on the flex radar heading into Full week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, The Big Apple Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson surprised numerous through do with more intendeds (12) as well as functions (6) than Nabers, that had just 5 aim ats. Nabers carried out take care of to slip by Robinson in acquiring backyards, do with 66. As a matter of fact, this was actually the absolute most receiving lawns through a Giants player making his launching due to the fact that Darius Slayton in 2019. Nevertheless, the much bigger concern is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, who averaged simply 4.4 lawns per successfully pass attempt and also had his 20th video game with a number of turn overs. This could possibly hurt the newbie's possibility. For Week 2, Nabers could be viewed as a flex possibility versus a susceptible Leaders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the launching imagination managers were actually expecting coming from the highest-drafted novice pass receiver in ESPN games over recent twenty years. Harrison finished the activity with only 4 receiving lawns, the fewest in a launching through a wide receiver consumed the top 5 given that Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals skill position gamers in each snaps as well as directs run. Nevertheless, Kyler Murray had an uncommonly challenging video game, averaging simply 2.9 air backyards every conclusion. It is actually likewise worth taking note that Harrison operated merely 11 routes against man protection and also was actually not targeted. Better times are on the horizon for this talented recipient. Harrison is actually securely on the WR2 radar for Week 2 against the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% started) Williams had a tough time getting in touch with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver group. Odunze had only 4 intendeds, which was a disappointment compared to Keenan Allen's 11 and DJ Moore's eight. However permit's dig a little deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and also Odunze (45) were actually fairly approach pops played. The very same selects paths operate: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and also Odunze (26 ). Thus, while Odunze didn't get as a lot of looks this moment, he is actually still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Bills (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Despite the fact that Coleman failed to rack up a touchdown like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still produced a sturdy feeling. The rookie led the crew in snaps, paths operate, targets, receptions as well as receiving gardens against the Arizona Cardinals. Yet another thing to keep in mind is actually that when the Bills remained in 11 employees, Coleman, Hollins and also Shakir were on the area with each other a great deal. In 12 personnel, it was mostly Coleman and Hollins. This is actually most definitely promising for those that possess Coleman on their fantasy groups. He's a sound flex choice 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 also 39 getting gardens versus the Raiders on Sunday. He dealt with to recover his fantasy time with an overdue touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't asked to accomplish considerably, averaging merely 5.5 gardens per elapsed try. If this trend proceeds, it can limit McConkey's imagination roof. Having said that, he's still on the flex radar for Full week 2, especially since the Panthers' defense simply obtained torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa florida Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and also directs run, however he possessed merely 3 intendeds. On the bright side, he scored a 32-yard getting goal. McMillan has actually hardened his place as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, as well as he could possibly become a lot more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or Chris Godwin miss out on time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' wide receiver rotation is rather liquid, along with every person viewing an identical variety of snaps against the Bengals on Sunday. Nonetheless, Polk possessed only one intended. Keep him on your check out list, but he shouldn't reside 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, but one was actually Legette leading the staff in aim ats. He likewise participated in considerable snaps. The Panthers' pass receiver rotation is 5 deep-seated at this moment, so it is difficult to feel great in any of all of them, especially given exactly how Bryce Young done against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played as well as routes manage series he had a limited job, in spite of obtaining five intendeds. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually likely to maintain a high aim at share. Mitchell's part may shrink when Josh Downs gains from injury, so he ought to stay on your view listing. Bear in mind, the Colts aren't anticipated to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's trade offered imagination managers really hope that McCaffrey could boost as the Commanders' No. 2 receiver. Week 1 showed that this won't hold true. The pops and also routes have actually been spread out in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and also Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually certainly not a best condition, as well as it's tough to observe Daniels assisting much more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers promptly displayed to that he is among the Raiders' best choices in the passing video game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% began) Bowers led the Raiders in aim ats (8 ), mentioning a considerable part in Sin city' offense this year. Nonetheless, he's still splitting snaps along with fellow tight end Michael Mayer. The wonderful headlines is actually that Bowers is actually running almost as numerous courses (26) as Davante Adams (34) as well as Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The newbie may be viewed as a low-end TE1 in Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.