.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Fortune one hundred monetary solutions provider, right now residing my dream developing fantasy and sporting activities betting material about the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and also Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had outstanding NFL debuts, but several various other strongly boasted newbies failed to measure up to lofty expectations.What analytical pieces must you recognize coming from the very first full week of action, and also which novices need to you view closely hence on out?Let's check out at the biggest takeaways coming from the rookies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the sphere through the sky but was actually especially solid on the ground vs. Tampa bay Bay. 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 mainly to his rushing ability. He wound up with the second-most hurrying yards through a quarterback in an NFL launching because 1950 and also ended up being the 1st QB ever to hurry for 80 backyards and also 2 goals in his 1st activity. Nonetheless, he performed possess some problem as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was unpredicted provided his exceptional college statistics. He's the only player in FBS past along with 12,000 occupation passing yards and also 3,000 hurrying yards. He hardly sought deeper tosses, averaging simply 2.0 air lawns per finalization, compared with 8.4 sky backyards every finalization at LSU last season. For Full week 2 versus the Giants, he's looking like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% began) It's opportunity to begin your fantasy football seasonCreate a game and also individualize organization size, slashing as well as policies to play in the organization you desire to participate in in.Create a game today!This had not been the launching fantasy supervisors were hoping for coming from Williams. He didn't throw a goal and his 3.2 yards per try were the 2nd most competitive by a first-round choice in their launching (minimum required 15 tries) in NFL history. Plus, 31% of his throws got out aim at versus the Titans. For situation, that is actually awful through a Bears QB since Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target price in Full week 1 of the 2020 season. While Williams carried out come along as the second half happened, the Bears' outburst do with only 148 overall lawns. That's the fewest through any kind of staff 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 even more of a QB2 than the QB1 our company hoped for. The Bears take a trip to Houston to tackle the Texans in Full week 2, which must show to become a tough matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed an outlining versus the Seahawks, with his dream performance salvaged only through his hurrying lawns. He averaged an unsatisfactory 6.2 air gardens per try and also simply 2.7 air gardens every conclusion. Certain, the Seahawks have a proficient secondary, yet Nix's market value is greater in much deeper superflex leagues at the moment. For Full week 2 versus the Steelers, he's appearing like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye viewed from the side projects as the Patriots carried out a disturbed against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was an activity supervisor and also do with 8.0 fantasy aspects. The Patriots' longest play was actually just 17 backyards. Maintain Maye on your view listing as New England handles the Seahawks in Full week 2. Operating backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he broke free for a 31-yard run in his NFL debut. Radiation Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa florida Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving possessed 11 touches against the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White saw 21. The novice coming from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his explosiveness. White's strong suit is his obtaining ability, and he ran 19 routes, compared to Irving's 7. It'll interest check out just how the novice's part progresses in the coming weeks, as each Irving as well as White overshadowed 75 gardens coming from scrimmage versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson had just 3 hurrying tries versus the Expenses. It is actually likewise worth taking note that Emari Demercado operated as the Cardinals' third-down spine. Nevertheless, there is actually a good side. James Conner completed with 19 touches. If Conner skips time, Benson will instantly hop onto the RB2 radar. Our experts'll see if the newbie receives more contacts against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is beginning the period on the PUP/NFI listing as he recoups from the torn ACL he suffered final Nov at Texas. This suggests he'll be actually out for at the very least the 1st four games. The Panthers had a sketching versus the Saints on Sunday, shedding by 37 factors, the fifth-largest frame of success in a period opener in between division competitors in the last half a century. Chuba Hubbard had only 6 rushing attempts in that activity. Along with the offense appearing horrific, it's not terrific news for those stowing away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Costs (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis possessed only 4 touches versus the Cardinals. He's not a huge part of the Costs' offense yet. However if James Prepare, that possessed 22 contacts, misses time, Davis might come to be even more appropriate in fantasy. 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 loafed (train's choice) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 game against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane as well as Raheem Mostert shared backfield tasks. Achane ended the video game with 17 contacts as well as 23.0 imagination ideas. For Wright to become imagination relevant, he would certainly require either Achane or Mostert to miss time. We'll find if he makes his NFL debut Thursday night versus the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It's unexpected to see Ronnie Rivers ahead of Corum on the Rams' deepness graph. Many thought the Rams composed Corum 83rd general to help reduce Kyren Williams' lots, specifically given that they have similar skill sets. Corum handled 505 rushing attempts in his final two seasons at Michigan, showing he can easily deal with a hefty workload. Certainly a condition worth watching on, yet it is actually secured to mention this wasn't a Week 1 that Corum managers were actually planning to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Environment-friendly Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered into Friday evening's video game against the Eagles noted as questionable. He skipped Tuesday's strategy and also was actually limited Wednesday as well as Thursday because of that irritating hamstring accident. Unless Josh Jacobs, that possessed 18 contacts against the Eagles, overlooks time, Lloyd most likely will not possess much dream significance. I am actually additionally regarded concerning the Packers' offensive collection. Jacobs was obtaining reached at or even behind the line of scrimmage method too often on Friday evening. Always keep Lloyd on your watch list as the Packers prepare for the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 rushing lawns are actually the most by a Chargers player due to the fact that Austin Ekeler's 173 gardens in Full week 5 of the 2022 period versus the Browns. As well as he did it on merely 10 tries! This actually highlights the possibility of what Vidal could possibly offer the table if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards misses out on attend Greg Roman's run-heavy offense. The sixth-rounder out of Troy loafed in the season-opener against the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. appeared comfy in his expert debut, giving Trevor Lawrence another big-play option. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Metropolitan Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% started) Deserving maximized his 3 contacts, completed with 20.8 fantasy aspects versus the Ravens last Thursday. It's logical to question whether such development may be preserved with only 3 contacts. While it is actually extremely unlikely, there are some reassuring signs. Worthy functioned 23 paths, mostly hitches, and played 36 pops, which are numbers stone's throw off coming from Rashee Rice. Most of his pops came from 11 employees, showing he was actually associated with the offense. Deserving might be taken into consideration a WR4 with WR3 upside till Noblewoman Brown profits from his shoulder injury. The Chiefs are readied to face the Bengals in Full week 2, thus keep an eye on just how engaged Worthy is in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in snaps, courses operate as well as acquiring gardens. yet Thomas had not been far responsible for. He delivered an outstanding debut with 14.7 dream factors, including his 1st NFL touchdown. Last season at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 getting touchdowns. That's the third very most in university background, right responsible for Ja'Marr Pursuit (twenty) and Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas looked therefore great, he can eventually outperform Christian Kirk in the chain of command. He is actually securely on the flex radar moving right into Full week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson stunned lots of by do with additional targets (12) and receptions (6) than Nabers, who possessed just 5 aim ats. Nabers carried out manage to edge out Robinson in receiving lawns, finishing with 66. Actually, this was actually one of the most obtaining gardens through a Giants player creating his launching given that Darius Slayton in 2019. However, the larger issue is quarterback Daniel Jones, that averaged simply 4.4 yards per elapsed try as well as possessed his 20th game along with various turn overs. This could possibly hurt the novice's potential. For Full week 2, Nabers may be deemed a flex possibility against a susceptible Leaders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the debut imagination supervisors were expecting coming from the highest-drafted newbie wide receiver in ESPN organizations over recent twenty years. Harrison ended the video game along with simply 4 acquiring gardens, the least in a launching through a pass receiver consumed the top 5 due to the fact that Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals skill setting gamers in both snaps as well as directs operate. Nevertheless, Kyler Murray possessed an abnormally tough game, averaging merely 2.9 sky gardens every finalization. It is actually also worth taking note that Harrison ran just 11 courses versus man insurance coverage and was not targeted. A lot better times are actually on the horizon for this skilled receiver. Harrison is firmly on the WR2 radar for Full week 2 versus the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% began) Williams possessed a difficult time associating with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver team. Odunze had simply 4 aim ats, which was a letdown compared to Keenan Allen's 11 as well as DJ Moore's eight. Yet let's dig a little much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and Odunze (45) were really fairly approach pops participated in. The very same opts for routes operate: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), as well as Odunze (26 ). Thus, while Odunze failed to obtain as lots of appearances this time, he is actually still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Costs (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Despite the fact that Coleman didn't score a goal like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still produced a strong opinion. The novice led the staff in breaks, routes run, targets, receptions and also getting lawns against the Arizona Cardinals. Another point to keep in mind is that when the Bills resided in 11 staffs, Coleman, Hollins and Shakir were on the area together a lot. In 12 staffs, it was mainly Coleman and also Hollins. This is definitely encouraging for those that have Coleman on their imagination teams. He is actually a strong flex possibility in Week 2 against the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% started) McConkey led the Chargers along with seven targets and 39 receiving backyards against the Raiders on Sunday. He took care of to recover his fantasy time along with a late goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't asked to perform considerably, balancing just 5.5 backyards every pass effort. If this fad carries on, it could possibly confine McConkey's dream roof. Nevertheless, he is actually still on the flex radar for Full week 2, especially because the Panthers' protection merely obtained torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa bay Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps as well as transmits operate, but he possessed only three targets. On the silver lining, he scored a 32-yard receiving touchdown. McMillan has actually hardened his area as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, as well as he might end up being even more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or even Chris Godwin overlook time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' pass receiver rotation is actually quite liquid, with everybody observing an identical variety of pops against the Bengals on Sunday. Having said that, Polk possessed a single aim at. Maintain him on your check out listing, however he shouldn't remain in your schedules against the Seahawks in Full week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't numerous positives for the Panthers on Sunday, yet one was actually Legette leading the staff in intendeds. He likewise played notable snaps. The Panthers' pass receiver turning is five deep-seated at the moment, so it's tough to feel confident in any of them, especially provided exactly how Bryce Young done versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played and also routes manage program he had a minimal part, in spite of obtaining five aim ats. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually probably to maintain a high intended allotment. Mitchell's part might shrink when Josh Downs returns from accident, thus he needs to remain on your watch checklist. Remember, the Colts may not be counted on to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's business gave dream supervisors wish that McCaffrey can step up as the Commanders' No. 2 receiver. Full week 1 revealed that this will not hold true. The snaps as well as courses have actually been spread in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus. It's certainly not an ideal situation, as well as it's tough to see Daniels sustaining greater than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers quickly revealed that he's one of the Raiders' best choices in the passing away activity. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% began) Bowers led the Raiders in aim ats (8 ), hinting at a considerable function in Las Vegas' outburst this year. Nevertheless, he's still splitting snaps with fellow cramping side Michael Mayer. The terrific news is that Bowers is running nearly as numerous routes (26) as Davante Adams (34) and also Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The newbie may be considered as a low-end TE1 in Week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.