.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Fortune 100 monetary solutions firm, right now residing my desire producing imagination as well as sporting activities wagering information concerning the NFL, NBA, and also WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels as well as Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed excellent NFL debuts, however several other strongly promoted novices really did not meet soaring expectations.What statistical pieces must you understand from the very first week of activity, and also which rookies need to you view closely hence on out?Let's take a look at the biggest takeaways coming from the newbies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the ball via the sky but was actually specifically tough on the ground vs. Tampa bay Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 dream aspects in his launching went over, many thanks mainly to his hurrying capability. He ended up with the second-most rushing yards through a quarterback in an NFL launching due to the fact that 1950 as well as came to be the first QB ever to hurry for 80 backyards and pair of goals in his very first video game. Nonetheless, he did possess some problem as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was unexpected given his impressive college statistics. He's the only gamer in FBS past with 12,000 profession passing lawns and 3,000 hurrying backyards. He hardly sought deep-seated tosses, balancing merely 2.0 air yards every fulfillment, compared to 8.4 sky lawns per fulfillment at LSU last period. 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% started) It's time to begin your dream regulation football seasonCreate a game and individualize game size, slashing and rules to play in the organization you want to participate in in.Create a game today!This wasn't the launching imagination managers were actually hoping for from Williams. He really did not throw a goal and also his 3.2 backyards every try were the 2nd least expensive by a first-round pick in their launching (minimum required 15 efforts) in NFL history. And also, 31% of his throws got out target against the Titans. For situation, that is actually the worst through a Bears QB considering that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target price in Full week 1 of the 2020 period. While Williams carried out come along as the 2nd half went on, the Bears' outburst finished with only 148 overall yards. That is actually the fewest by any type of staff in a season-opening gain considering that the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely enhance with each game, but also for right now, he is actually even more of a QB2 than the QB1 we hoped for. The Bears take a trip to Houston to take on the Texans in Full week 2, which must prove to become a difficult matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed a drafting against the Seahawks, along with his fantasy functionality salvaged only through his hurrying gardens. He balanced a bad 6.2 air yards per try as well as merely 2.7 air yards every fulfillment. Certain, the Seahawks have an accomplished secondary, however Nix's value is higher in deeper superflex organizations immediately. For Week 2 versus the Steelers, he's appearing like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye viewed from the sidelines as the Patriots carried out a disturbed against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually a video game manager and also finished with 8.0 imagination factors. The Patriots' lengthiest play was just 17 gardens. Always keep Maye on your watch list as New England handles the Seahawks in Week 2. Operating backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he damaged free 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 touches against the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White found 21. The newbie coming from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his quickness. White's strength is his receiving capability, and he ran 19 options, compared with Irving's 7. It'll interest see exactly how the rookie's job advances in the happening full weeks, as both Irving and White overshadowed 75 backyards from scrimmage versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson possessed simply 3 rushing attempts against the Expenses. It is actually additionally worth noting that Emari Demercado worked as the Cardinals' third-down spine. Having said that, there's a silver lining. James Conner finished with 19 touches. If Conner skips opportunity, Benson would promptly leap onto the RB2 radar. Our company'll see if the newbie gets more touches versus the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is beginning the period on the PUP/NFI list as he bounces back from the torn ACL he went through last November at Texas. This indicates he'll be actually out for a minimum of the first four activities. The Panthers had an outlining versus the Saints on Sunday, dropping by 37 points, the fifth-largest scope of success in a time opener in between division competitors in the last 50 years. Chuba Hubbard possessed simply 6 hurrying efforts during that activity. Along with the offense looking awful, it is actually not wonderful headlines for those stowing away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Bills (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis had merely four contacts against the Cardinals. He is actually certainly not a significant portion of the Bills' offense yet. However if James Cook, that had 22 contacts, skips time, Davis might become extra applicable in imagination. The Costs face the Dolphins in Full week 2. Maintain Davis on your watch list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (trainer's choice) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 activity versus the Jaguars. De'Von Achane as well as Raheem Mostert discussed backfield responsibilities. Achane ended the activity with 17 contacts and also 23.0 dream points. For Wright to end up being imagination appropriate, he 'd need either Achane or even Mostert to miss out on time. Our team'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 shocking to view Ronnie Rivers ahead of Corum on the Rams' deepness chart. Many thought the Rams drafted Corum 83rd overall to help lighten Kyren Williams' load, particularly given that they have identical skill sets. Corum managed 505 hurrying tries in his last two periods at Michigan, verifying he can easily manage a hefty amount of work. Definitely a condition worth watching on, yet it's safe to state this wasn't a Week 1 that Corum supervisors were actually hoping to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Eco-friendly Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered Friday evening's game against the Eagles detailed as doubtful. He missed out on Tuesday's method and also was confined Wednesday and also Thursday due to that unpleasant hamstring trauma. Unless Josh Jacobs, who possessed 18 contacts against the Eagles, overlooks opportunity, Lloyd perhaps won't have a lot imagination importance. I am actually also concerned regarding the Packers' annoying collection. Jacobs was actually receiving attacked at or behind the line of skirmish method frequently on Friday evening. Keep Lloyd on your view list as the Packers plan for the Colts in Full week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying backyards are actually the absolute most by a Chargers player since Austin Ekeler's 173 backyards in Week 5 of the 2022 time against the Browns. As well as he did it on simply 10 tries! This truly highlights the capacity of what Vidal could bring to the table if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards misses out on attend Greg Roman's run-heavy offense. The sixth-rounder away from Troy was inactive in the season-opener against the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. appeared comfortable in his expert launching, providing Trevor Lawrence another big-play possibility. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Metropolitan Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% started) Worthy took advantage of his 3 contacts, do with 20.8 fantasy points against the Ravens final Thursday. It's reasonable to examine whether such manufacturing may be maintained along with merely three touches. While it is actually extremely unlikely, there are some reassuring indicators. Deserving functioned 23 paths, predominantly troubles, and played 36 snaps, which are varieties not far off from Rashee Rice. Many of his snaps originated from 11 staffs, presenting he was actually associated with the outburst. Worthwhile might be considered a WR4 along with WR3 upside until Marquee Brown come backs coming from his shoulder injury. The Chiefs are actually set to deal with the Bengals in Full week 2, thus watch on how engaged Worthy is in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% started) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in pops, options run as well as obtaining gardens. however Thomas wasn't much behind. He supplied an excellent debut along with 14.7 dream points, including his very first NFL touchdown. Final period at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 obtaining touchdowns. That is actually the third most in university past, right responsible for Ja'Marr Pursuit (20) and Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas appeared therefore excellent, he could inevitably surpass Christian Kirk in the chain of command. He's strongly on the flex radar moving right into Week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson shocked lots of through do with more aim ats (12) and receptions (6) than Nabers, that had only 5 aim ats. Nabers did deal with to slip by Robinson in receiving yards, finishing with 66. Actually, this was actually the absolute most receiving gardens by a Giants player creating his debut because Darius Slayton in 2019. Having said that, the larger issue is quarterback Daniel Jones, that balanced just 4.4 yards every elapsed try as well as had his 20th game with a number of turn overs. This could injure the newbie's potential. For Week 2, Nabers can be viewed as a flex possibility against an at risk Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the debut fantasy supervisors were wishing for coming from the highest-drafted rookie pass receiver in ESPN organizations over recent twenty years. Harrison finished the activity with just 4 acquiring yards, the fewest in a debut by a pass receiver absorbed the leading five due to the fact that Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals ability posture gamers in both snaps as well as transmits run. Having Said That, Kyler Murray had an abnormally hard game, averaging only 2.9 air yards per completion. It's additionally worth taking note that Harrison managed merely 11 courses versus guy coverage and was actually not targeted. A lot better days are on the horizon for this talented recipient. Harrison is firmly on the WR2 radar for Full week 2 against the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% started) Williams possessed a difficult time connecting with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver team. Odunze possessed only four intendeds, which was a frustration compared to Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's eight. Yet permit's dig a little bit of much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and Odunze (45) were in fact rather enclose snaps played. The exact same goes with courses operate: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and also Odunze (26 ). So, while Odunze didn't obtain as several appeals this time around, he's still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Costs (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Although Coleman failed to rack up a touchdown like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still created a tough impact. The newbie led the crew in breaks, options manage, intendeds, receivings and getting yards against the Arizona Cardinals. Another point to note is that when the Bills were in 11 workers, Coleman, Hollins as well as Shakir got on the area with each other a whole lot. In 12 personnel, it was primarily Coleman and also Hollins. This is most definitely encouraging for those that possess Coleman on their dream crews. He is actually a strong flex choice in Week 2 against the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% began) McConkey led the Chargers along with 7 intendeds as well as 39 receiving lawns versus the Raiders on Sunday. He handled to recover his fantasy time along with an overdue touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't inquired to do a lot, averaging merely 5.5 lawns per successfully pass try. If this trend proceeds, it might limit McConkey's dream ceiling. Nonetheless, he is actually still on the flex radar for Full week 2, particularly because the Panthers' protection only received torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps as well as routes operate, however he possessed only 3 targets. On the bright side, he scored a 32-yard getting goal. McMillan has actually solidified his spot as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, as well as he can end up being even more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or even Chris Godwin overlook time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' pass receiver rotation is actually fairly fluid, with everybody finding a similar lot of pops against the Bengals on Sunday. Nonetheless, Polk had just one intended. Keep him on your watch list, however he should not be in your schedules versus the Seahawks in Full 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 team in intendeds. He likewise participated in significant snaps. The Panthers' wide receiver rotation is actually five deeper today, so it is difficult to feel confident in some 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 played and courses manage series he had a minimal task, despite receiving five targets. Michael Pittman Jr. is very likely to always keep a higher intended portion. Mitchell's part could reduce when Josh Downs profits from accident, thus he ought to stay on your view listing. Remember, the Colts aren't anticipated to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's profession gave fantasy supervisors wish that McCaffrey might boost as the Commanders' No. 2 recipient. Week 1 revealed that this will not be the case. The breaks as well as courses have actually been spread out in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus. It's not an excellent scenario, and also it's tough to find Daniels assisting much more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers promptly demonstrated that he is among the Raiders' top alternatives in the death video game. 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 substantial job in Las Vegas' outburst this year. Having said that, he's still breaking snaps with fellow cramping side Michael Mayer. The wonderful information is that Bowers is actually operating nearly as several courses (26) as Davante Adams (34) and also Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The novice can be deemed a low-end TE1 in Week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.