.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Luck one hundred economic services firm, currently living my goal creating dream and also sports 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. possessed impressive NFL debuts, but numerous other strongly proclaimed novices really did not live up to lofty expectations.What analytical tidbits need to you know from the initial full week of action, and which novices ought to you watch carefully away on out?Let's look at the most significant takeaways coming from the rookies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the round with the sky yet was actually specifically sturdy on the ground vs. Tampa Bay. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 fantasy aspects in his launching went over, thanks greatly to his rushing capacity. He found yourself along with the second-most rushing yards by a quarterback in an NFL launching because 1950 and came to be the very first QB ever before to rush for 80 yards as well as two goals in his 1st video game. Having said that, he carried out possess some difficulty as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was unexpected given his excellent college statistics. He's the only player in FBS record with 12,000 profession passing gardens and 3,000 rushing backyards. He rarely sought deep tosses, balancing merely 2.0 air backyards per finalization, compared with 8.4 sky lawns every finalization at LSU last time. 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's opportunity to start your fantasy football seasonCreate a league and also personalize organization measurements, scoring and rules to play in the game you wish to participate in in.Create a league today!This wasn't the launching fantasy supervisors were actually anticipating coming from Williams. He really did not throw a goal and also his 3.2 lawns per effort were the second most affordable by a first-round choice in their debut (minimum 15 attempts) in NFL past history. And also, 31% of his tosses got out target against the Titans. For context, that's the most awful by a Bears QB given that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target cost in Full week 1 of the 2020 period. While Williams performed come along as the 2nd fifty percent took place, the Bears' outburst completed with just 148 overall backyards. That is actually the least through any type of staff in a season-opening win given that the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely strengthen along with each activity, but for today, he is actually even more of a QB2 than the QB1 our experts hoped for. The Bears journey to Houston to tackle the Texans in Week 2, which must prove to become a challenging matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed a drafting against the Seahawks, along with his dream efficiency restored just through his hurrying backyards. He balanced an inadequate 6.2 air lawns every effort and also only 2.7 sky backyards per finalization. Sure, the Seahawks have a skilled secondary, however Nix's market value is much higher in much deeper superflex games at this moment. For Full week 2 against the Steelers, he is actually resembling a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye seen from the sidelines as the Patriots pulled off an upset versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually a video game supervisor and also finished with 8.0 imagination points. The Patriots' longest play was actually only 17 backyards. Maintain Maye on your check out checklist as New England tackles the Seahawks in Full week 2. Running backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he broke free for a 31-yard jog in his NFL launching. Radiation Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa fl Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving possessed 11 contacts versus the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White saw 21. The newbie coming from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his volatility. White's forte is his getting ability, and he managed 19 courses, compared with Irving's seven. It'll interest watch just how the novice's task progresses in the happening full weeks, as each Irving and also White shrouded 75 backyards from skirmish against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson possessed only three rushing attempts versus the Bills. It is actually likewise worth noting that Emari Demercado operated as the Cardinals' third-down back. Nonetheless, there is actually a silver lining. James Conner finished with 19 styles. If Conner misses opportunity, Benson would instantly leap onto the RB2 radar. Our team'll find if the newbie acquires more contacts against the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is actually beginning the time on the PUP/NFI checklist as he bounces back from the torn ACL he suffered last Nov at Texas. This suggests he'll be actually out for at least the 1st 4 games. The Panthers had an outlining against the Saints on Sunday, shedding by 37 aspects, the fifth-largest frame of triumph in a time opener between department competitors in the last 50 years. Chuba Hubbard had only six hurrying attempts in that game. Along with the outburst appearing terrible, it is actually certainly not great headlines for those stashing Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Bills (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis possessed simply 4 contacts against the Cardinals. He is actually certainly not a large aspect of the Costs' offense yet. Yet if James Chef, who had 22 touches, misses opportunity, Davis might become a lot more relevant in imagination. The Bills experience the Dolphins in Week 2. Keep Davis on your check out list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (trainer's decision) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 activity against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane as well as Raheem Mostert discussed backfield duties. Achane finished the activity with 17 touches as well as 23.0 imagination points. For Wright to become fantasy relevant, he 'd need to have either Achane or even Mostert to skip opportunity. Our experts'll find if he creates his NFL debut Thursday evening against the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It's unexpected to observe Ronnie Rivers in front of Corum on the Rams' depth graph. Numerous presumed the Rams made Corum 83rd overall to help reduce Kyren Williams' load, specifically given that they possess identical skill sets. Corum dealt with 505 hurrying efforts in his last 2 periods at Michigan, verifying he can easily handle a massive work. Absolutely a situation worth watching on, yet it is actually protected to mention this wasn't a Full week 1 that Corum managers were wanting to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Green Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered Friday night's activity against the Eagles detailed as dubious. He overlooked Tuesday's technique and also was actually confined Wednesday and Thursday as a result of that bothersome hamstring personal injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, that possessed 18 touches against the Eagles, overlooks time, Lloyd perhaps won't possess much fantasy significance. I'm also involved regarding the Packers' offensive line. Jacobs was actually acquiring hit at or even behind the line of skirmish method frequently on Friday night. Maintain Lloyd on your check out list as the Packers get ready for the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 rushing gardens are the most by a Chargers gamer considering that Austin Ekeler's 173 backyards in Full week 5 of the 2022 period versus the Browns. And he did it on merely 10 attempts! This definitely highlights the potential of what Vidal can offer the desk if either Dobbins or even Gus Edwards misses out on attend Greg Roman's run-heavy offense. The sixth-rounder out of Troy was inactive in the season-opener against the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. looked comfy in his professional debut, providing Trevor Lawrence an additional big-play option. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Worthwhile made the most of his 3 contacts, finishing with 20.8 dream factors versus the Ravens last Thursday. It is actually reasonable to examine whether such production may be sustained along with simply three touches. While it is actually unlikely, there are actually some stimulating indicators. Worthy functioned 23 routes, largely hitches, and also participated in 36 pops, which are actually numbers stone's throw off from Rashee Rice. A lot of his breaks originated from 11 employees, presenting he was associated with the offense. Deserving might be looked at a WR4 with WR3 upside until Marquee Brown returns coming from his shoulder trauma. The Chiefs are actually readied to encounter the Bengals in Full week 2, therefore keep an eye on just how involved Deserving remains in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in pops, paths operate and also obtaining lawns. yet Thomas had not been much behind. He provided a stellar launching along with 14.7 fantasy factors, featuring his initial NFL touchdown. Final period at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 acquiring goals. That's the third very most in school past history, right behind Ja'Marr Chase (20) and also Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas looked therefore great, he can eventually exceed Christian Kirk in the hierarchy. He's firmly on the flex radar moving in to Full week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, Nyc Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson shocked a lot of through completed with more targets (12) as well as functions (6) than Nabers, that had simply 5 aim ats. Nabers performed handle to edge out Robinson in acquiring yards, finishing with 66. In fact, this was one of the most acquiring backyards by a Giants gamer creating his launching due to the fact that Darius Slayton in 2019. Nonetheless, the greater concern is quarterback Daniel Jones, that balanced only 4.4 yards per pass effort and had his 20th game with numerous turnovers. This can hurt the novice's possibility. For Full week 2, Nabers could be deemed a flex option versus a susceptible Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the debut imagination managers were actually expecting from the highest-drafted newbie pass receiver in ESPN games over recent twenty years. Harrison ended the activity with merely 4 getting backyards, the least in a debut by a pass receiver absorbed the best five because Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals capability placement players in each breaks and directs operate. Having Said That, Kyler Murray had an unusually challenging activity, balancing simply 2.9 air lawns every conclusion. It is actually likewise worth noting that Harrison operated merely 11 routes versus man insurance coverage and also was actually certainly not targeted. Much better days are on the horizon for this accomplished receiver. Harrison is actually strongly on the WR2 radar for Full week 2 versus the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% began) Williams had a difficult time connecting with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver team. Odunze had simply four aim ats, which was actually a frustration compared with Keenan Allen's 11 and DJ Moore's eight. Yet let's probe a little much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and Odunze (forty five) were in fact pretty enclose snaps played. The very same goes for options operate: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), as well as Odunze (26 ). So, while Odunze didn't acquire as several appeals this time around, he's still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Costs (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Despite the fact that Coleman really did not rack up a touchdown like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still produced a tough feeling. The newbie led the team in pops, options manage, targets, receptions as well as getting gardens versus the Arizona Cardinals. One more trait to keep in mind is actually that when the Bills remained in 11 workers, Coleman, Hollins and Shakir performed the area together a lot. In 12 personnel, it was generally Coleman and also Hollins. This is most definitely appealing for those that possess Coleman on their imagination staffs. He's a solid flex choice in Full week 2 versus the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% started) McConkey led the Chargers with 7 aim ats as well as 39 getting lawns versus the Raiders on Sunday. He took care of to restore his fantasy day with a late goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't inquired to perform a lot, balancing only 5.5 backyards per successfully pass attempt. If this fad continues, it could possibly limit McConkey's dream roof. Nevertheless, he's still on the flex radar for Full week 2, specifically because the Panthers' defense simply obtained torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa florida Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps as well as routes operate, yet he had merely three aim ats. On the bright side, he racked up a 32-yard receiving touchdown. McMillan has strengthened his spot as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, and he might become much 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 quite liquid, along with every person finding a comparable amount of breaks versus the Bengals on Sunday. Having said that, Polk possessed just one aim at. Maintain him on your view listing, but he should not remain in your lineups versus the Seahawks in Week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't many positives for the Panthers on Sunday, yet one was Legette leading the crew in intendeds. He also played substantial breaks. The Panthers' pass receiver turning is actually 5 deep-seated right now, so it's tough to feel confident in some of all of them, particularly provided how Bryce Youthful conducted against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played and also options operate program he had a limited duty, even with obtaining 5 targets. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually probably to always keep a high intended share. Mitchell's role might reduce when Josh Downs yields coming from personal injury, therefore he must remain on your watch checklist. Bear in mind, the Colts may not be counted on to be a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's trade provided imagination managers really hope that McCaffrey could possibly improve as the Commanders' No. 2 recipient. Full week 1 showed that this won't be the case. The pops and also options have been spread in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown as well as Olamide Zaccheaus. It's certainly not an excellent scenario, and also it is difficult to view Daniels assisting more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers instantly demonstrated that he is among the Raiders' leading alternatives in the passing away video game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Sin City Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% began) Bowers led the Raiders in intendeds (8 ), mentioning a substantial part in Sin city' offense this year. Nevertheless, he's still breaking breaks along with fellow tight side Michael Mayer. The terrific updates is actually that Bowers is running virtually as lots of paths (26) as Davante Adams (34) and Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The rookie can be deemed a low-end TE1 in Week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.