.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Fortune one hundred financial solutions firm, now living my goal making fantasy and sporting activities betting content about the NFL, NBA, as well as WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had impressive NFL debuts, but many various other very proclaimed rookies failed to live up to lofty expectations.What statistical tidbits must you be aware of coming from the 1st full week of action, and also which novices should you enjoy carefully away on out?Let's take a look at the most significant takeaways coming from the newbies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the sphere via the air yet was actually specifically sturdy on the ground vs. Tampa florida Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 imagination aspects in his debut went over, thanks mostly to his hurrying ability. He wound up along with the second-most hurrying yards through a quarterback in an NFL debut considering that 1950 and also became the very first QB ever to rush for 80 yards and also two touchdowns in his initial game. Nonetheless, he did possess some issue as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was actually unanticipated given his exceptional college statistics. He's the only gamer in FBS past history along with 12,000 job passing gardens as well as 3,000 hurrying yards. He hardly ever tried deep-seated tosses, averaging only 2.0 air lawns every finalization, compared with 8.4 sky yards every conclusion at LSU final season. For Week 2 versus the Giants, he is actually seeming like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% started) It's time to begin your imagination football seasonCreate a league and also customize organization size, scoring and guidelines to play in the game you desire to participate in in.Create a league today!This had not been the debut fantasy managers were actually expecting coming from Williams. He failed to toss a touchdown and his 3.2 lawns per try were actually the 2nd most reasonable by a first-round choice in their launching (lowest 15 efforts) in NFL past. Plus, 31% of his throws got out intended against the Titans. For situation, that's the worst by a Bears QB since Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target fee in Week 1 of the 2020 period. While Williams performed show improvement as the 2nd fifty percent happened, the Bears' offense finished with only 148 overall backyards. That is actually the fewest through any team in a season-opening gain due to the fact that the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely boost with each game, however, for today, he is actually more of a QB2 than the QB1 we anticipated. The Bears travel to Houston to handle the Texans in Week 2, which need to verify to be a challenging matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed an outlining against the Seahawks, along with his dream efficiency saved merely by his rushing lawns. He averaged a poor 6.2 air gardens every attempt and also merely 2.7 sky yards every completion. Certain, the Seahawks possess a skilled secondary, however Nix's market value is greater in deeper superflex games now. For Full week 2 against the Steelers, he's resembling a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye watched coming from the sidelines as the Patriots carried out an upset against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was a video game supervisor as well as finished with 8.0 imagination aspects. The Patriots' lengthiest play was actually just 17 gardens. Always keep Maye on your watch list as New England tackles the Seahawks in Week 2. Running backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he cracked free of cost for a 31-yard jog in his NFL launching. Radiation Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa fl Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving had 11 touches against the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White saw 21. The newbie from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his explosiveness. White's strong suit is his receiving capacity, and he managed 19 routes, compared with Irving's seven. It'll be interesting to view just how the newbie's job advances in the happening weeks, as each Irving and also White eclipsed 75 gardens coming from skirmish against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson possessed just three hurrying efforts versus the Expenses. It's also worth keeping in mind that Emari Demercado ran as the Cardinals' third-down spine. Nevertheless, there is actually a good side. James Conner do with 19 touches. If Conner misses out on time, Benson will immediately jump onto the RB2 radar. We'll view if the novice gets additional contacts versus 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 list as he recovers from the torn ACL he endured last Nov at Texas. This means he'll be out for at least the very first 4 games. The Panthers possessed an outlining against the Saints on Sunday, dropping by 37 factors, the fifth-largest scope of success in a time opener in between division rivals in the final 50 years. Chuba Hubbard possessed just 6 rushing efforts because activity. Along with the outburst looking terrible, it is actually certainly not terrific headlines for those stowing away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Expenses (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis had just four contacts versus the Cardinals. He's certainly not a huge aspect of the Expenses' offense however. Yet if James Prepare, that had 22 touches, misses out on opportunity, Davis can become more applicable in imagination. The Costs face the Dolphins in Week 2. Maintain Davis on your view list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (coach's choice) for the Dolphins' Week 1 game against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and also Raheem Mostert shared backfield tasks. Achane finished the video game with 17 contacts and also 23.0 imagination ideas. For Wright to become dream pertinent, he will need to have either Achane or even Mostert to skip opportunity. Our company'll see if he creates his NFL launching Thursday night versus the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually shocking to view Ronnie Rivers in advance of Corum on the Rams' depth graph. A lot of believed the Rams drafted Corum 83rd general to assist make lighter Kyren Williams' lots, specifically due to the fact that they have similar capability. Corum dealt with 505 rushing efforts in his last 2 periods at Michigan, showing he can handle a hefty work. Certainly a scenario worth watching on, yet it's secure to state this wasn't a Week 1 that Corum supervisors were hoping to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Veggie Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd went into Friday evening's activity versus the Eagles detailed as suspicious. He skipped Tuesday's method and also was limited Wednesday as well as Thursday due to that troublesome hamstring trauma. Unless Josh Jacobs, who possessed 18 touches against the Eagles, skips opportunity, Lloyd possibly won't possess much dream relevance. I am actually likewise regarded about the Packers' objectionable product line. Jacobs was actually obtaining attacked at or behind the line of scrimmage means regularly on Friday night. Keep Lloyd on your watch listing as the Packers organize the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 rushing yards are actually the absolute most through a Chargers gamer considering that Austin Ekeler's 173 yards in Week 5 of the 2022 season against the Browns. And he did it on merely 10 efforts! This actually highlights the potential of what Vidal might give the desk if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards skips attend Greg Roman's run-heavy offense. The sixth-rounder out of Troy loafed in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. appeared pleasant in his expert debut, providing Trevor Lawrence another big-play alternative. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas City Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% started) Worthwhile made the most of his 3 touches, finishing with 20.8 imagination aspects versus the Ravens last Thursday. It's logical to examine whether such development could be preserved along with merely 3 contacts. While it's unlikely, there are some promoting indicators. Worthwhile worked 23 options, primarily troubles, as well as participated in 36 breaks, which are numbers stone's throw off from Rashee Rice. Most of his pops originated from 11 workers, revealing he was involved in the offense. Deserving may be thought about a WR4 with WR3 upside up until Marquise Brown profits from his shoulder accident. The Chiefs are readied to face the Bengals in Week 2, thus keep an eye on how engaged Deserving is in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in snaps, routes run and getting yards. but Thomas wasn't much behind. He supplied an outstanding launching with 14.7 fantasy aspects, featuring his very first NFL touchdown. Last period at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 getting goals. That's the third very most in school record, right responsible for Ja'Marr Hunt (twenty) and Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas appeared thus great, he can ultimately surpass Christian Kirk in the hierarchy. He's strongly on the flex radar heading into Week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York City Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson surprised many through finishing with additional intendeds (12) as well as functions (6) than Nabers, who possessed just 5 intendeds. Nabers carried out handle to squeeze by Robinson in getting yards, finishing with 66. In reality, this was actually the best receiving backyards through a Giants gamer creating his debut because Darius Slayton in 2019. Having said that, the bigger problem is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, who averaged just 4.4 backyards per pass attempt and possessed his 20th game with various turnovers. This could possibly harm the novice's possibility. For Full week 2, Nabers may be considered as a flex option versus a susceptible Leaders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the launching fantasy supervisors were actually anticipating from the highest-drafted newbie wide receiver in ESPN leagues over the past twenty years. Harrison finished the game along with merely 4 acquiring lawns, the fewest in a debut through a wide receiver taken in the leading five considering that Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals skill posture gamers in both breaks as well as routes run. However, Kyler Murray possessed an unusually hard activity, balancing just 2.9 air backyards per fulfillment. It's likewise worth keeping in mind that Harrison ran simply 11 courses versus male protection as well as was not targeted. Better times are on the horizon for this gifted receiver. Harrison is actually securely on the WR2 radar for Full week 2 against the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% began) Williams possessed a difficult time connecting with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver group. Odunze possessed simply 4 targets, which was a setback compared to Keenan Allen's 11 as well as DJ Moore's eight. However permit's dig a little deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), as well as Odunze (45) were really quite approach breaks played. The same opts for options manage: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and Odunze (26 ). So, while Odunze really did not acquire as lots of looks this time, he is actually still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Costs (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Despite the fact that Coleman failed to score a goal like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still created a powerful feeling. The rookie led the team in pops, courses manage, intendeds, receivings and acquiring gardens versus the Arizona Cardinals. Yet another factor to note is actually that when the Expenses were in 11 staffs, Coleman, Hollins as well as Shakir were on the area with each other a great deal. In 12 personnel, it was mainly Coleman and Hollins. This is absolutely appealing for those who possess Coleman on their dream crews. He's a sound flex possibility in Full week 2 against the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% started) McConkey led the Chargers with 7 aim ats and 39 obtaining lawns against the Raiders on Sunday. He handled to save his fantasy day with an overdue touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't asked to perform much, balancing simply 5.5 yards every elapsed attempt. If this trend proceeds, it can restrict McConkey's dream ceiling. Nevertheless, he's still on the flex radar for Full week 2, specifically given that the Panthers' protection just obtained torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa bay Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and transmits run, however he possessed merely three intendeds. On the bright side, he scored a 32-yard receiving goal. McMillan has actually hardened his location as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, and also he might come to be much more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or even Chris Godwin miss out on time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' pass receiver rotation is actually rather fluid, with everybody finding an identical number of pops versus the Bengals on Sunday. Having said that, Polk had just one intended. Keep him on your watch checklist, however he should not reside in your schedules against the Seahawks in Full week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't a lot of positives for the Panthers on Sunday, however one was Legette leading the team in intendeds. He likewise participated in notable breaks. The Panthers' pass receiver turning is actually 5 deep right now, so it's tough to feel great in any of all of them, particularly offered exactly how Bryce Young done versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in as well as routes manage show he possessed a limited role, regardless of getting five intendeds. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually very likely to keep a higher aim at share. Mitchell's duty may reduce when Josh Downs gains coming from trauma, thus he must stay on your view listing. Don't forget, the Colts aren't anticipated to be a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's profession offered imagination managers really hope that McCaffrey could improve as the Commanders' No. 2 recipient. Full week 1 presented that this will not hold true. The snaps and paths have actually been spread out between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and also Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually not an optimal scenario, and also it's tough to see Daniels assisting more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers promptly indicated that he is among the Raiders' leading options in the passing away game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Sin City Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% began) Bowers led the Raiders in aim ats (8 ), hinting at a substantial job in Las Vegas' offense this year. Nevertheless, he is actually still splitting pops with fellow cramping end Michael Mayer. The terrific headlines is actually that Bowers is operating nearly as several courses (26) as Davante Adams (34) as well as Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The rookie can be viewed as a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.