.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Luck one hundred economic services provider, currently living my aspiration generating fantasy and also sports wagering web content 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. had excellent NFL debuts, however many other very boasted rookies didn't meet lofty expectations.What statistical bits should you understand coming from the first full week of action, and also which novices ought to you view very closely from here on out?Let's have a look at the biggest takeaways coming from the novices in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the ball through the air however was actually specifically sturdy on the ground vs. Tampa bay Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 fantasy factors in his launching were impressive, thanks largely to his hurrying capability. He wound up with the second-most rushing backyards by a quarterback in an NFL launching since 1950 and also came to be the initial QB ever before to hurry for 80 lawns and also 2 touchdowns in his very first activity. Having said that, he performed have some problem as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was unanticipated given his excellent university stats. He is actually the only gamer in FBS record with 12,000 occupation passing gardens and also 3,000 rushing lawns. He hardly ever tried deep tosses, balancing merely 2.0 sky backyards per fulfillment, compared to 8.4 air backyards per fulfillment at LSU final time. For Full 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 is actually time to start your imagination football seasonCreate a game as well as personalize game size, slashing and also rules to play in the league you wish to participate in in.Create a game today!This wasn't the debut dream supervisors were wishing for from Williams. He didn't throw a touchdown and his 3.2 lawns every try were the second most affordable by a first-round choice in their debut (lowest 15 attempts) in NFL past history. Plus, 31% of his throws got out target against the Titans. For circumstance, that's the most awful by a Bears QB given that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target fee in Week 1 of the 2020 season. While Williams carried out show improvement as the second half happened, the Bears' offense completed with just 148 total gardens. That is actually the fewest through any staff in a season-opening succeed considering that the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely improve along with each game, but for today, he's more of a QB2 than the QB1 our company expected. The Bears journey to Houston to handle the Texans in Full week 2, which ought to confirm to be a tough matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed a sketching versus the Seahawks, with his fantasy functionality salvaged just through his rushing backyards. He balanced an inadequate 6.2 air lawns per effort and simply 2.7 air gardens per completion. Certain, the Seahawks possess a proficient second, however Nix's value is higher in much deeper superflex games immediately. For Full week 2 against the Steelers, he is actually looking like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye watched from the sidelines as the Patriots managed an upset against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was a game manager and do with 8.0 fantasy factors. The Patriots' longest play was simply 17 lawns. Maintain Maye on your check out listing as New England takes on the Seahawks in Week 2. Operating backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he cracked totally free for a 31-yard jog in his NFL launching. Radiation Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving had 11 touches versus the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White saw 21. The rookie coming from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his explosiveness. White's strength is his getting capacity, and also he managed 19 paths, compared to Irving's 7. It'll be interesting to watch how the newbie's function advances in the happening weeks, as each Irving as well as White shrouded 75 gardens from scrimmage against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson possessed merely three rushing attempts against the Costs. It's additionally worth noting that Emari Demercado ran as the Cardinals' third-down back. Having said that, there's a blue sky. James Conner completed with 19 flairs. If Conner skips time, Benson would instantly dive onto the RB2 radar. Our experts'll view if the newbie acquires more touches versus the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is actually starting the time on the PUP/NFI listing as he recovers coming from the torn ACL he went through last November at Texas. This suggests he'll be actually out for a minimum of the initial 4 activities. The Panthers possessed a rough outing versus the Saints on Sunday, dropping through 37 aspects, the fifth-largest margin of success in a time opener between branch opponents in the final half a century. Chuba Hubbard had simply 6 rushing attempts in that game. With the offense appearing awful, it is actually not great news for those tucking away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Expenses (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis possessed only four contacts against the Cardinals. He is actually not a big component of the Expenses' outburst yet. However if James Prepare, who possessed 22 touches, misses opportunity, Davis could become extra appropriate in dream. The Costs face the Dolphins in Week 2. Keep Davis on your view list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (train's selection) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 game against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and also Raheem Mostert discussed backfield responsibilities. Achane ended the video game along with 17 contacts as well as 23.0 dream points. For Wright to come to be imagination appropriate, he would certainly need to have either Achane or even Mostert to miss out on time. We'll find if he makes his NFL debut Thursday night 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' deepness graph. A lot of thought the Rams prepared Corum 83rd overall to aid make lighter Kyren Williams' lots, especially since they have similar capability. Corum handled 505 hurrying attempts in his last 2 times at Michigan, verifying he can handle a hefty amount of work. Definitely a circumstance worth watching on, yet it's safe to mention this had not been a Full week 1 that Corum supervisors were wanting to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Eco-friendly Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd went into Friday evening's game against the Eagles detailed as suspicious. He skipped Tuesday's strategy and was confined Wednesday and Thursday because of that troublesome hamstring personal injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, who possessed 18 contacts against the Eagles, overlooks time, Lloyd possibly will not have much dream importance. I am actually additionally regarded about the Packers' repulsive collection. Jacobs was actually receiving attacked at or responsible for the line of skirmish technique regularly on Friday evening. Maintain Lloyd on your view listing as the Packers get ready for the Colts in Full week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying yards are one of the most by a Chargers player because Austin Ekeler's 173 yards in Week 5 of the 2022 period versus the Browns. And also he did it on simply 10 efforts! This really highlights the possibility of what Vidal could possibly give the desk if either Dobbins or even Gus Edwards misses attend Greg Roman's run-heavy offense. The sixth-rounder out of Troy was inactive in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. appeared relaxed in his expert debut, giving Trevor Lawrence another big-play possibility. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Metropolitan Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% started) Worthy maximized his three contacts, completed with 20.8 dream points against the Ravens last Thursday. It's logical to question whether such production can be maintained along with only three contacts. While it's not likely, there are some encouraging indicators. Deserving operated 23 paths, primarily hitches, as well as participated in 36 snaps, which are amounts stone's throw off coming from Rashee Rice. Most of his snaps stemmed from 11 staffs, revealing he was involved in the outburst. Worthy could be thought about a WR4 with WR3 upside till Marquise Brown returns from his shoulder personal injury. The Chiefs are readied to encounter the Bengals in Week 2, so keep an eye on how engaged Worthwhile is in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in breaks, paths operate and receiving backyards. but Thomas wasn't much behind. He provided an excellent launching with 14.7 dream points, featuring his 1st NFL goal. Final time at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 acquiring goals. That's the 3rd most in college past, right responsible for Ja'Marr Pursuit (twenty) and also Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas appeared therefore good, he can at some point surpass Christian Kirk in the hierarchy. He is actually securely on the flex radar heading right into Full week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, The Big Apple Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson startled numerous through do with more aim ats (12) and receptions (6) than Nabers, that had only 5 targets. Nabers performed manage to slip by Robinson in getting backyards, completed with 66. In reality, this was the best acquiring backyards by a Giants gamer creating his launching since Darius Slayton in 2019. Nonetheless, the greater issue is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, who balanced merely 4.4 backyards every elapsed attempt and also had his 20th game along with multiple turnovers. This can hurt the novice's ability. For 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 dream managers were anticipating from the highest-drafted newbie pass receiver in ESPN games over recent twenty years. Harrison ended the video game with merely 4 getting backyards, the least in a launching through a wide receiver consumed the best five because Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals skill-set posture gamers in each breaks and transmits run. Nevertheless, Kyler Murray possessed an abnormally difficult game, balancing only 2.9 air yards every conclusion. It's also worth taking note that Harrison managed merely 11 options against guy insurance coverage as well as was certainly not targeted. A lot better times are actually on the horizon for this accomplished recipient. Harrison is actually strongly on the WR2 radar for Week 2 against the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% started) Williams possessed a difficult time getting in touch with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver group. Odunze possessed simply four intendeds, which was actually a frustration compared with Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's 8. Yet allow's probe a little bit of deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), as well as Odunze (45) were in fact pretty enclose breaks played. The very same goes with options run: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), as well as Odunze (26 ). Thus, while Odunze really did not obtain as many appeals this time, he's still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Costs (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Even though Coleman really did not score a touchdown like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still created a tough perception. The newbie led the staff in pops, routes manage, aim ats, receptions and also getting yards against the Arizona Cardinals. An additional trait to details is that when the Expenses were in 11 personnel, Coleman, Hollins and Shakir got on the industry together a lot. In 12 personnel, it was generally Coleman and Hollins. This is definitely encouraging for those who have Coleman on their dream groups. He's 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 with seven aim ats and 39 acquiring yards against the Raiders on Sunday. He handled to save his dream time with a late touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been asked to do a lot, balancing just 5.5 backyards per successfully pass effort. If this style carries on, it might limit McConkey's dream ceiling. Nonetheless, he's still on the flex radar for Full week 2, specifically given that the Panthers' defense merely got torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and directs operate, however he possessed just three targets. On the silver lining, he racked up a 32-yard getting touchdown. McMillan has actually hardened his area as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, as well as he can come to be much more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or even Chris Godwin miss time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' pass receiver turning is actually pretty liquid, with everyone viewing an identical number of snaps against the Bengals on Sunday. Having said that, Polk possessed just one target. Maintain him on your watch checklist, yet he shouldn't be in your lineups versus the Seahawks in Full week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't several positives for the Panthers on Sunday, yet one was actually Legette leading the crew in targets. He additionally participated in considerable snaps. The Panthers' wide receiver turning is actually 5 deep immediately, so it is difficult to feel confident in any one of all of them, specifically given exactly how Bryce Youthful carried out against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in as well as routes manage show he had a restricted duty, despite receiving 5 intendeds. Michael Pittman Jr. is most likely to keep a high aim at reveal. Mitchell's role may shrink when Josh Downs yields coming from personal injury, therefore he needs to remain on your view checklist. Keep in mind, the Colts aren't expected to be a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's profession gave fantasy managers hope that McCaffrey might boost as the Leaders' No. 2 receiver. Week 1 presented that this will not hold true. The pops as well as paths have been expanded between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown as well as Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually certainly not a perfect condition, and it's tough to observe Daniels sustaining greater than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers right away revealed that he is among the Raiders' top alternatives in the passing video game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Sin City Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% started) Bowers led the Raiders in intendeds (8 ), hinting at a substantial part in Las Vegas' outburst this year. However, he's still dividing pops with fellow tight side Michael Mayer. The fantastic information is actually that Bowers is actually running virtually as a lot of options (26) as Davante Adams (34) and also Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The newbie may be deemed a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.