.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Luck one hundred financial solutions company, right now residing my aspiration developing dream as well as sporting activities betting information concerning the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels as well as Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had impressive NFL debuts, however numerous various other extremely boasted rookies didn't measure up to lofty expectations.What statistical details ought to you know from the very first week of action, and which novices ought to you watch closely from here on out?Let's take a look at the largest takeaways from the novices in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the round through the air however was actually specifically tough on the ground vs. Tampa bay Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 dream aspects in his debut went over, thanks greatly to his hurrying potential. He ended up along with the second-most rushing gardens through a quarterback in an NFL launching due to the fact that 1950 and also came to be the first QB ever to rush for 80 yards and 2 goals in his very first activity. Having said that, he carried out have some difficulty as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was unforeseen provided his excellent college statistics. He is actually the only player in FBS history with 12,000 job passing gardens as well as 3,000 hurrying backyards. He rarely sought deeper throws, balancing simply 2.0 air yards per completion, compared with 8.4 air lawns per finalization at LSU final period. For Full week 2 against the Giants, he is actually looking like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% began) It's time to begin your imagination soccer seasonCreate a game and also customize league dimension, slashing as well as rules to play in the organization you want to participate in in.Create an organization today!This wasn't the launching fantasy managers were anticipating from Williams. He didn't toss a touchdown as well as his 3.2 yards every attempt were actually the second lowest through a first-round selection in their debut (minimum required 15 efforts) in NFL background. Additionally, 31% of his tosses got out target against the Titans. For circumstance, that is actually awful by a Bears QB since Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target rate in Week 1 of the 2020 period. While Williams carried out show improvement as the 2nd half happened, the Bears' offense do with just 148 total backyards. That's the fewest by any sort of crew in a season-opening succeed due to the fact that the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely enhance along with each game, but also for today, he's even more of a QB2 than the QB1 our company expected. The Bears take a trip to Houston to take on the Texans in Full week 2, which must show to be a challenging matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had a drafting against the Seahawks, along with his imagination performance saved merely by his rushing lawns. He balanced an inadequate 6.2 air gardens every attempt as well as simply 2.7 sky gardens every conclusion. Sure, the Seahawks have an accomplished additional, yet Nix's market value is greater in deeper superflex organizations at this moment. For Full week 2 against the Steelers, he's looking like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye watched coming from the subsidiaries as the Patriots pulled off an upset versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually a game supervisor and also finished with 8.0 fantasy factors. The Patriots' longest play was actually simply 17 yards. Keep Maye on your view checklist as New England tackles the Seahawks in Full week 2. Operating backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he damaged free of charge for a 31-yard run in his NFL launching. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving had 11 contacts versus the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White found 21. The novice coming from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his volatility. White's strong point is his obtaining capability, as well as he operated 19 paths, compared with Irving's seven. It'll interest view how the newbie's role grows in the coming full weeks, as each Irving and White eclipsed 75 yards coming from skirmish against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson had just three hurrying attempts against the Expenses. It's also worth taking note that Emari Demercado worked as the Cardinals' third-down spine. Having said that, there is actually a good side. James Conner finished with 19 styles. If Conner misses out on opportunity, Benson will instantly leap 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 beginning the time on the PUP/NFI listing as he recoups coming from the torn ACL he endured last Nov at Texas. This implies he'll be actually out for at the very least the very first four games. The Panthers possessed a sketching against the Saints on Sunday, losing through 37 points, the fifth-largest margin of triumph in a period opener between branch rivals in the final half a century. Chuba Hubbard possessed only six rushing attempts during that video game. Along with the offense looking awful, it's not fantastic information for those tucking away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Expenses (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis had merely four touches against the Cardinals. He is actually not a large portion of the Bills' outburst however. However if James Chef, who had 22 contacts, overlooks time, Davis could come to be much more applicable in fantasy. The Bills deal with the Dolphins in Full week 2. Always keep Davis on your check out list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (coach's choice) for the Dolphins' Week 1 game against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and Raheem Mostert discussed backfield obligations. Achane finished the game with 17 contacts as well as 23.0 fantasy points. For Wright to become imagination appropriate, he will require either Achane or Mostert to overlook opportunity. We'll view if he makes his NFL debut Thursday night versus the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It's surprising to find Ronnie Rivers in front of Corum on the Rams' intensity graph. Numerous thought the Rams made Corum 83rd total to assist reduce Kyren Williams' bunch, specifically considering that they possess comparable ability. Corum handled 505 hurrying efforts in his last pair of periods at Michigan, verifying he can take care of a hefty workload. Most definitely a circumstance worth watching on, however it's secure to say this had not been a Full week 1 that Corum managers were actually wanting to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Green Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered into Friday evening's game versus the Eagles detailed as doubtful. He skipped Tuesday's technique as well as was confined Wednesday and Thursday as a result of that troublesome hamstring injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, who had 18 touches against the Eagles, skips opportunity, Lloyd probably won't have much fantasy relevance. I am actually likewise concerned concerning the Packers' objectionable series. Jacobs was actually getting struck at or behind free throw line of scrimmage means regularly on Friday night. Maintain Lloyd on your watch list as the Packers prepare for the Colts in Full week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 rushing yards are one of the most by a Chargers player since Austin Ekeler's 173 yards in Week 5 of the 2022 period against the Browns. And he performed it on merely 10 tries! This really highlights the ability of what Vidal could offer the desk if either Dobbins or even Gus Edwards skips attend Greg Roman's run-heavy outburst. The sixth-rounder out of Troy was inactive in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. appeared comfy in his professional launching, offering Trevor Lawrence an additional big-play option. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Metropolitan Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Deserving maximized his three touches, do with 20.8 imagination aspects versus the Ravens last Thursday. It's logical to examine whether such creation can be maintained along with merely three contacts. While it's not likely, there are some reassuring indicators. Worthy functioned 23 paths, mostly troubles, and also played 36 breaks, which are amounts not far off from Rashee Rice. The majority of his snaps came from 11 employees, revealing he was actually involved in the offense. Worthwhile could be considered a WR4 with WR3 upside till Noblewoman Brown profits from his shoulder personal injury. The Chiefs are set to experience the Bengals in Week 2, therefore watch on exactly how involved Worthwhile remains in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in breaks, routes operate as well as obtaining gardens. but Thomas wasn't much behind. He provided a stellar launching with 14.7 dream aspects, including his first NFL touchdown. Last period at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 getting touchdowns. That's the third very most in university history, right behind Ja'Marr Chase (20) and Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas looked therefore really good, he might ultimately outperform Christian Kirk in the hierarchy. He's firmly on the flex radar moving into Week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, Nyc Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson startled several through do with more targets (12) and celebrations (6) than Nabers, who possessed just 5 intendeds. Nabers did deal with to edge out Robinson in obtaining gardens, do with 66. As a matter of fact, this was actually the best obtaining backyards by a Giants player creating his launching considering that Darius Slayton in 2019. Nevertheless, the larger problem is quarterback Daniel Jones, that averaged only 4.4 lawns per elapsed effort and also possessed his 20th activity with several turn overs. This can harm the novice's possibility. For Full week 2, Nabers can be viewed as a flex option 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 wishing for coming from the highest-drafted newbie pass receiver in ESPN games over recent two decades. Harrison finished the video game with only 4 acquiring lawns, the least in a launching by a wide receiver absorbed the leading five because Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals ability position gamers in each pops and transmits operate. Having Said That, Kyler Murray possessed an unusually hard game, balancing just 2.9 air gardens per completion. It's additionally worth keeping in mind that Harrison managed only 11 paths versus man protection and was not targeted. A lot better days are actually on the horizon for this gifted recipient. Harrison is actually strongly on the WR2 radar for Week 2 versus the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% began) Williams possessed a tough time connecting with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver group. Odunze possessed simply four targets, which was actually a frustration compared to Keenan Allen's 11 as well as DJ Moore's 8. Yet let's dig a little much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and also Odunze (45) were actually pretty close in pops played. The exact same chooses courses manage: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and Odunze (26 ). Therefore, while Odunze really did not receive as numerous appearances this time around, he is actually still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Costs (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Despite the fact that Coleman didn't rack up a goal like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still produced a solid impression. The rookie led the group in snaps, paths operate, aim ats, receivings and also getting yards against the Arizona Cardinals. Yet another factor to keep in mind is that when the Costs resided in 11 workers, Coleman, Hollins as well as Shakir were on the area together a whole lot. In 12 workers, it was actually mainly Coleman and also Hollins. This is actually definitely promising for those that have Coleman on their imagination teams. He's a strong flex option in Full week 2 against the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% began) McConkey led the Chargers with seven targets as well as 39 obtaining backyards versus the Raiders on Sunday. He dealt with to recover his imagination day with a late touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been asked to accomplish much, balancing just 5.5 gardens per elapsed try. If this fad proceeds, it could limit McConkey's dream ceiling. Nonetheless, he is actually still on the flex radar for Full week 2, especially due to the fact that the Panthers' self defense just obtained torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and also transmits run, yet he possessed simply 3 aim ats. On the silver lining, he scored a 32-yard receiving touchdown. McMillan has strengthened his place as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, and he can come to be 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 quite fluid, with everybody finding a similar number of breaks versus the Bengals on Sunday. Nonetheless, Polk had only one aim at. Maintain him on your check out listing, however he shouldn't be in your lineups against the Seahawks in Week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't lots of positives for the Panthers on Sunday, yet one was actually Legette leading the staff in aim ats. He additionally participated in significant pops. The Panthers' wide receiver turning is five deep-seated right now, so it is difficult to feel great in some of all of them, especially offered exactly how Bryce Young done against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in and also courses manage show he possessed a limited job, despite acquiring five aim ats. Michael Pittman Jr. is most likely to always keep a higher aim at allotment. Mitchell's job might reduce when Josh Downs gains from injury, therefore he ought to stay on your watch checklist. Always remember, the Colts may not be anticipated to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's business provided imagination supervisors hope that McCaffrey can step up as the Commanders' No. 2 receiver. Full week 1 showed that this will not hold true. The breaks and courses have been spread in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus. It's not a perfect circumstance, and also it's tough to observe Daniels sustaining greater than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers immediately displayed to that he's one of the Raiders' top possibilities in the passing away activity. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Sin City Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% started) Bowers led the Raiders in aim ats (8 ), meaning a substantial role in Las Vegas' offense this year. Having said that, he's still breaking pops with fellow cramping end Michael Mayer. The terrific information is actually that Bowers is running nearly as a lot of routes (26) as Davante Adams (34) and also Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The rookie could be considered as a low-end TE1 in Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.