.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Fortune 100 monetary services company, currently residing my aspiration developing imagination and also sporting activities wagering information regarding the NFL, NBA, and also WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels as well as Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had outstanding NFL debuts, but many other highly promoted rookies failed to meet towering expectations.What statistical details ought to you understand coming from the very first full week of action, and which newbies ought to you view carefully from here on out?Let's look at the biggest takeaways coming from the novices in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the sphere by means of the sky yet was actually particularly 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 launching went over, thanks greatly to his hurrying capability. He ended up along with the second-most rushing lawns through a quarterback in an NFL launching due to the fact that 1950 as well as came to be the first QB ever before to rush for 80 backyards as well as two touchdowns in his 1st video game. However, he performed have some problem as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was unanticipated offered his impressive university statistics. He's the only player in FBS past history with 12,000 occupation passing yards as well as 3,000 hurrying gardens. He hardly tried deeper throws, balancing only 2.0 air lawns per fulfillment, compared with 8.4 air lawns per finalization at LSU final time. For Week 2 versus the Giants, he is actually appearing like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% began) It is actually opportunity to begin your fantasy regulation football seasonCreate an organization as well as tailor league dimension, slashing and also guidelines to play in the organization you would like to participate in in.Create a game today!This had not been the launching fantasy managers were actually expecting from Williams. He really did not toss a goal and his 3.2 backyards every attempt were actually the second most affordable through a first-round selection in their debut (minimum 15 tries) in NFL background. Additionally, 31% of his throws got out aim at versus the Titans. For circumstance, that is actually awful through a Bears QB considering that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target rate in Full week 1 of the 2020 period. While Williams did show improvement as the second half happened, the Bears' offense completed with simply 148 complete backyards. That's the least through any crew in a season-opening gain given that the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely boost along with each video game, but for right now, he's even more of a QB2 than the QB1 we anticipated. The Bears journey to Houston to tackle the Texans in Week 2, which need to show to be a difficult matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed a sketching versus the Seahawks, with his imagination efficiency saved simply through his hurrying yards. He averaged an unsatisfactory 6.2 air backyards per try as well as just 2.7 sky gardens every conclusion. Sure, the Seahawks have a gifted secondary, yet Nix's value is actually higher in much deeper superflex organizations today. For Full week 2 versus the Steelers, he's seeming like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye viewed coming from the subsidiaries as the Patriots managed an upset versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually a game manager as well as completed with 8.0 fantasy aspects. The Patriots' longest play was actually just 17 yards. Always keep Maye on your watch listing as New England takes on the Seahawks in Week 2. Running backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he broke free of cost for a 31-yard run in his NFL debut. Radiation Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving possessed 11 contacts against the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White saw 21. The newbie from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his explosiveness. White's forte is his receiving capability, and also he managed 19 paths, compared to Irving's 7. It'll interest check out just how the rookie's function progresses in the happening full weeks, as each Irving and White eclipsed 75 yards from scrimmage against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson possessed only 3 hurrying efforts versus the Costs. It's likewise worth noting that Emari Demercado operated as the Cardinals' third-down spine. Nevertheless, there is actually a silver lining. James Conner finished with 19 flairs. If Conner misses time, Benson would quickly leap onto the RB2 radar. We'll find if the newbie obtains even more contacts versus the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is beginning the period on the PUP/NFI listing as he bounces back from the torn ACL he experienced final Nov at Texas. This suggests he'll be actually out for at least the very first 4 games. The Panthers had a sketching versus the Saints on Sunday, dropping through 37 points, the fifth-largest frame of triumph in a time opener between division opponents in the final half a century. Chuba Hubbard had only six rushing attempts because activity. Along with the offense looking awful, it's certainly not fantastic updates for those stashing Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Expenses (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis possessed simply four touches against the Cardinals. He is actually certainly not a huge portion of the Bills' offense yet. But if James Chef, that had 22 contacts, misses out on opportunity, Davis could possibly become even more applicable in fantasy. The Bills face the Dolphins in Week 2. Keep Davis on your check out list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (instructor's choice) for the Dolphins' Week 1 video game versus the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and Raheem Mostert discussed backfield tasks. Achane ended the activity with 17 contacts and also 23.0 dream points. For Wright to come to be imagination pertinent, he will require either Achane or Mostert to miss out on opportunity. Our team'll observe if he makes his NFL debut Thursday evening versus the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It's unexpected to observe Ronnie Rivers in advance of Corum on the Rams' deepness chart. Several assumed the Rams composed Corum 83rd general to assist reduce Kyren Williams' lots, particularly because they possess comparable skill sets. Corum took care of 505 hurrying attempts in his last two periods at Michigan, proving he may take care of a hefty work. Undoubtedly a circumstance worth watching on, but it's secure to mention this had not been a Full week 1 that Corum supervisors were planning to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Veggie Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered Friday evening's activity versus the Eagles specified as dubious. He missed out on Tuesday's technique and was confined Wednesday as well as Thursday as a result of that troublesome hamstring personal injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, who had 18 contacts versus the Eagles, overlooks time, Lloyd perhaps won't have much imagination relevance. I am actually likewise regarded about the Packers' repulsive series. Jacobs was receiving struck at or even responsible for the line of scrimmage technique too often on Friday night. Keep Lloyd on your watch listing as the Packers prepare for the Colts in Full week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying yards are the absolute most by a Chargers gamer since Austin Ekeler's 173 gardens in Week 5 of the 2022 period against the Browns. And also he did it on merely 10 tries! This definitely highlights the ability of what Vidal might bring to the table if either Dobbins or even Gus Edwards misses time in Greg Roman's run-heavy offense. The sixth-rounder away from Troy was inactive in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. appeared relaxed in his pro launching, giving Trevor Lawrence an additional big-play choice. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% started) Worthy maximized his three contacts, finishing with 20.8 imagination points against the Ravens last Thursday. It's easy to understand to examine whether such production may be preserved along with just 3 contacts. While it's unexpected, there are actually some motivating indicators. Worthwhile functioned 23 routes, largely drawbacks, and also played 36 pops, which are actually numbers not far off from Rashee Rice. Many of his snaps stemmed from 11 employees, presenting he was actually involved in the offense. Deserving can be taken into consideration a WR4 with WR3 upside until Marquee Brown profits coming from his shoulder trauma. The Chiefs are actually set to face the Bengals in Full week 2, so watch on how engaged Worthy remains in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% started) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in pops, courses operate as well as receiving yards. however Thomas had not been much responsible for. He provided an excellent debut along with 14.7 fantasy aspects, featuring his very first NFL touchdown. Last time at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 acquiring goals. That is actually the 3rd most in college history, right behind Ja'Marr Pursuit (20) and also Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas looked therefore great, he can inevitably go beyond Christian Kirk in the pecking order. He is actually securely on the flex radar heading into Week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, The Big Apple Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson shocked a lot of through do with additional targets (12) as well as functions (6) than Nabers, who possessed just 5 aim ats. Nabers performed handle to edge out Robinson in obtaining backyards, do with 66. In fact, this was actually the absolute most getting gardens by a Giants gamer creating his launching because Darius Slayton in 2019. However, the larger concern is quarterback Daniel Jones, who balanced simply 4.4 lawns every elapsed try as well as possessed his 20th activity with multiple turn overs. This can harm the rookie's capacity. For Full week 2, Nabers can be deemed a flex option versus an at risk Leaders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the launching dream supervisors were actually anticipating coming from the highest-drafted novice wide receiver in ESPN organizations over the past twenty years. Harrison finished the video game along with merely 4 obtaining backyards, the fewest in a launching by a wide receiver absorbed the best five considering that Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals ability posture players in each pops and also routes run. Having Said That, Kyler Murray possessed an abnormally difficult video game, averaging simply 2.9 sky backyards every fulfillment. It's likewise worth keeping in mind that Harrison ran simply 11 paths against man protection and also was actually certainly not targeted. Much better days are actually on the horizon for this skilled receiver. Harrison is actually firmly on the WR2 radar for Week 2 against the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% began) Williams possessed a difficult time getting in touch with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver group. Odunze possessed simply 4 targets, which was a letdown compared with Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's 8. However allow's dig a little deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), as well as Odunze (45) were really pretty close in pops participated in. The very same goes with routes manage: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), as well as Odunze (26 ). So, while Odunze really did not obtain as lots of appearances this time around, he's still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Costs (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Although Coleman failed to score a goal like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still made a sturdy impact. The newbie led the staff in pops, courses operate, intendeds, receptions and acquiring yards against the Arizona Cardinals. One more thing to note is actually that when the Costs were in 11 workers, Coleman, Hollins and Shakir performed the industry together a lot. In 12 personnel, it was generally Coleman and also Hollins. This is actually most definitely encouraging for those who have Coleman on their fantasy groups. He is actually a sound flex possibility in Full week 2 versus the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% started) McConkey led the Chargers along with seven intendeds as well as 39 receiving gardens versus the Raiders on Sunday. He managed to salvage his fantasy day along with an overdue touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been asked to perform much, balancing merely 5.5 gardens per successfully pass try. If this fad continues, it can limit McConkey's dream ceiling. However, he's still on the flex radar for Full week 2, specifically because the Panthers' self defense just acquired torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa bay Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and also routes run, however he had simply 3 intendeds. On the bright side, he scored a 32-yard getting goal. McMillan has thickened his area as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, as well as he could end up being a lot 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' wide receiver turning is pretty fluid, along with everybody finding a comparable lot of pops versus the Bengals on Sunday. Having said that, Polk possessed only one aim at. Keep him on your check out listing, but he should not reside 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 Legette leading the staff in targets. He also played substantial snaps. The Panthers' pass receiver rotation is actually 5 deep-seated at the moment, so it is difficult to feel confident in any one of them, especially given exactly how Bryce Young executed against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in and also options operate show he had a limited role, even with obtaining 5 intendeds. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually likely to keep a high intended reveal. Mitchell's role could reduce when Josh Downs yields from personal injury, thus he must stay on your view list. Keep in mind, the Colts may not be expected to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's business offered imagination managers hope that McCaffrey could possibly improve as the Leaders' No. 2 receiver. Full week 1 revealed that this won't hold true. The snaps and options have actually been spread in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and also Olamide Zaccheaus. It's certainly not a suitable condition, as well as it's tough to see Daniels supporting greater than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers instantly demonstrated that he is among the Raiders' top alternatives in the passing away activity. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Sin City Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% began) Bowers led the Raiders in aim ats (8 ), mentioning a notable role in Sin city' offense this year. However, he is actually still splitting breaks along with fellow tight side Michael Mayer. The excellent updates is actually that Bowers is running nearly as a lot of paths (26) as Davante Adams (34) as well as Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The novice can be deemed a low-end TE1 in Week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.