.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Luck 100 financial services firm, now residing my goal making fantasy and also sports wagering information 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. possessed remarkable NFL debuts, however numerous various other highly touted novices failed to meet towering expectations.What statistical pieces ought to you know from the 1st full week of activity, and which rookies should you see carefully from here on out?Let's have a look at the largest takeaways from the novices in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the sphere by means of the sky yet was actually specifically solid on the ground vs. Tampa florida Bay. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 imagination aspects in his launching went over, many thanks mostly to his rushing capability. He wound up with the second-most hurrying gardens by a quarterback in an NFL debut since 1950 and came to be the initial QB ever to rush for 80 gardens and also pair of touchdowns in his first video game. Having said that, he carried out have some trouble as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was actually unexpected offered his exceptional university stats. He is actually the only gamer in FBS past history with 12,000 profession passing lawns and also 3,000 rushing lawns. He rarely tried deep tosses, balancing simply 2.0 air gardens every completion, compared to 8.4 air yards every completion at LSU final period. For Week 2 against the Giants, he is actually appearing like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% started) It is actually opportunity to begin your imagination soccer seasonCreate a league as well as personalize league dimension, slashing as well as rules to play in the league you intend to play in.Create a game today!This wasn't the debut imagination managers were actually wishing for from Williams. He really did not toss a touchdown and his 3.2 lawns every effort were actually the 2nd cheapest through a first-round pick in their launching (minimum required 15 efforts) in NFL past. Plus, 31% of his tosses got out target against the Titans. For context, that's awful by a Bears QB since Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target cost in Full week 1 of the 2020 season. While Williams did show improvement as the 2nd one-half went on, the Bears' offense do with only 148 total backyards. That is actually the least through any kind of team in a season-opening win since the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely boost along with each activity, but also for today, he is actually even more of a QB2 than the QB1 our experts anticipated. The Bears travel to Houston to take on the Texans in Full week 2, which need to verify to be a complicated matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had a drafting against the Seahawks, along with his fantasy efficiency recovered merely by his hurrying backyards. He balanced a bad 6.2 air gardens per effort as well as only 2.7 air yards per fulfillment. Certain, the Seahawks have a skilled second, yet Nix's worth is greater in much deeper superflex leagues at the moment. For Week 2 versus the Steelers, he is actually looking like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye checked out coming from the subsidiaries as the Patriots carried out a disturbed versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually a game manager and finished with 8.0 dream aspects. The Patriots' longest play was only 17 backyards. Always keep Maye on your watch list as New England takes on the Seahawks in Full week 2. Operating backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he cracked free of charge for a 31-yard run in his NFL debut. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa bay Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving had 11 touches against the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White saw 21. The newbie coming from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his volatility. White's strong point is his acquiring capacity, as well as he managed 19 routes, compared with Irving's seven. It'll be interesting to see how the rookie's role progresses in the coming weeks, as each Irving as well as White shrouded 75 lawns from scrimmage against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson possessed simply three rushing attempts versus the Expenses. It is actually additionally worth keeping in mind that Emari Demercado functioned as the Cardinals' third-down back. Nonetheless, there is actually a break in the clouds. James Conner do with 19 flairs. If Conner overlooks time, Benson will promptly leap onto the RB2 radar. We'll view if the rookie obtains more touches versus the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is actually starting the period on the PUP/NFI listing as he recuperates coming from the torn ACL he experienced last Nov at Texas. This implies he'll be out for at least the first four games. The Panthers had a drafting versus the Saints on Sunday, shedding by 37 points, the fifth-largest margin of victory in a season opener in between division competitors in the final half a century. Chuba Hubbard possessed only 6 rushing attempts in that video game. Along with the outburst looking distressing, it is actually certainly not wonderful information for those stashing Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Costs (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis possessed simply 4 contacts against the Cardinals. He is actually certainly not a huge portion of the Costs' offense however. But if James Chef, who possessed 22 contacts, overlooks time, Davis could possibly come to be a lot more pertinent in fantasy. The Expenses deal with the Dolphins in Full week 2. Keep Davis on your watch list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (instructor's choice) for the Dolphins' Week 1 video game versus the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and Raheem Mostert shared backfield duties. Achane ended the activity along with 17 contacts and 23.0 fantasy points. For Wright to become fantasy relevant, he would certainly require either Achane or Mostert to miss out on time. Our company'll view if he makes his NFL launching Thursday evening against the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It's unusual to find Ronnie Rivers in front of Corum on the Rams' depth graph. Lots of believed the Rams composed Corum 83rd general to assist make lighter Kyren Williams' tons, particularly given that they have similar skill sets. Corum managed 505 rushing tries in his last 2 seasons at Michigan, confirming he can take care of a massive workload. Certainly a circumstance worth keeping an eye on, yet it's safe to say this wasn't a Full week 1 that Corum managers were wishing to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Environment-friendly Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered into Friday night's video game versus the Eagles detailed as questionable. He overlooked Tuesday's technique and was actually restricted Wednesday as well as Thursday because of that troublesome hamstring trauma. Unless Josh Jacobs, who possessed 18 contacts against the Eagles, misses time, Lloyd perhaps will not possess a lot fantasy relevance. I'm also regarded about the Packers' objectionable line. Jacobs was actually acquiring hit at or behind free throw line of skirmish technique too often on Friday night. Maintain Lloyd on your watch listing as the Packers prepare for the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying yards are the most through a Chargers player due to the fact that Austin Ekeler's 173 lawns in Week 5 of the 2022 period versus the Browns. And he performed it on just 10 attempts! This really highlights the potential of what Vidal might bring to the table if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards misses attend Greg Roman's run-heavy offense. The sixth-rounder away from Troy loafed in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. looked relaxed in his expert debut, giving Trevor Lawrence an additional big-play possibility. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Urban Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Deserving took advantage of his 3 contacts, completed with 20.8 imagination factors against the Ravens last Thursday. It is actually easy to understand to question whether such development could be sustained with only three contacts. While it's unlikely, there are actually some promoting indicators. Worthy ran 23 courses, primarily hitches, and played 36 breaks, which are numbers not far off from Rashee Rice. Most of his snaps originated from 11 staffs, showing he was associated with the outburst. Deserving could be thought about a WR4 along with WR3 upside up until Noblewoman Brown returns coming from his shoulder personal injury. The Chiefs are actually set to deal with the Bengals in Full week 2, thus keep an eye on exactly how involved Deserving resides in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in breaks, routes operate and acquiring backyards. yet Thomas wasn't much responsible for. He supplied a stellar launching along with 14.7 imagination aspects, including his initial NFL touchdown. Last time at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 getting touchdowns. That is actually the 3rd most in school past, right responsible for Ja'Marr Hunt (twenty) as well as Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas looked so really good, he can ultimately exceed Christian Kirk in the position. He's strongly on the flex radar heading right into Full week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, Nyc Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson amazed several by completed with more intendeds (12) and functions (6) than Nabers, who had only 5 targets. Nabers performed manage to squeeze by Robinson in obtaining yards, do with 66. As a matter of fact, this was actually one of the most getting lawns through a Giants gamer making his debut due to the fact that Darius Slayton in 2019. Having said that, the larger worry is quarterback Daniel Jones, who averaged just 4.4 gardens per successfully pass try and possessed his 20th video game with several turnovers. This could injure the newbie's possibility. For Week 2, Nabers can be considered as a flex choice versus an at risk Leaders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the launching imagination supervisors were anticipating from the highest-drafted newbie wide receiver in ESPN leagues over recent two decades. Harrison finished the activity with simply 4 getting gardens, the least in a launching through a pass receiver absorbed the top five due to the fact that Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals capability posture players in each snaps and directs run. Having Said That, Kyler Murray had an unusually hard video game, averaging simply 2.9 sky gardens per fulfillment. It is actually likewise worth keeping in mind that Harrison operated just 11 paths versus male protection and was not targeted. A lot better days are actually on the horizon for this proficient 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 had a bumpy ride connecting with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver team. Odunze had just 4 targets, which was actually a disappointment compared to Keenan Allen's 11 and DJ Moore's 8. But permit's dig a little deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), as well as Odunze (45) were actually rather approach pops participated in. The exact same opts for paths operate: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and also Odunze (26 ). So, while Odunze really did not get as a lot of looks this moment, he is actually still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Costs (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Even though Coleman didn't score a touchdown like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still made a solid feeling. The novice led the staff in snaps, routes operate, intendeds, receptions and also acquiring backyards versus the Arizona Cardinals. An additional point to note is actually that when the Costs resided in 11 employees, Coleman, Hollins as well as Shakir got on the area together a whole lot. In 12 workers, it was actually mainly Coleman and also Hollins. This is actually definitely appealing for those who possess Coleman on their imagination teams. He is actually a sound flex possibility in Week 2 against the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% began) McConkey led the Chargers along with 7 intendeds and 39 getting gardens against the Raiders on Sunday. He took care of to restore his fantasy day with a late touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't inquired to perform a lot, averaging merely 5.5 gardens every pass try. If this fad proceeds, it could possibly limit McConkey's dream roof. Nevertheless, he's still on the flex radar for Week 2, especially given that the Panthers' defense simply received torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and directs operate, yet he had only 3 targets. On the bright side, he scored a 32-yard obtaining goal. McMillan has thickened his location as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, and also he might become even more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or Chris Godwin skip time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' wide receiver turning is actually rather liquid, with every person finding a similar amount of breaks against the Bengals on Sunday. Nevertheless, Polk possessed only one aim at. Keep him on your view listing, yet he shouldn't be in your lineups versus the Seahawks in 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 team in targets. He additionally participated in substantial snaps. The Panthers' pass receiver turning is five deep at the moment, so it's tough to feel great in some of them, specifically provided how Bryce Youthful executed against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played and also paths run show he had a limited part, in spite of obtaining five intendeds. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually very likely to always keep a higher aim at portion. Mitchell's part might shrink when Josh Downs profits coming from personal injury, therefore he should remain on your view checklist. Bear in mind, the Colts may not be anticipated to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's field offered dream managers hope that McCaffrey can boost as the Commanders' No. 2 receiver. Full week 1 revealed that this will not hold true. The pops and also paths have been actually spread out in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually not a best circumstance, as well as it's tough to find Daniels supporting greater than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers promptly demonstrated that he is among the Raiders' best alternatives in the passing away activity. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% started) Bowers led the Raiders in intendeds (8 ), mentioning a substantial job in Sin city' offense this year. Nonetheless, he's still dividing pops along with fellow cramping side Michael Mayer. The fantastic information is that Bowers is actually running almost as lots of paths (26) as Davante Adams (34) as well as Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The novice can be deemed a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.