.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Luck one hundred economic services business, currently residing my aspiration developing fantasy as well as sports betting content concerning the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels as well as Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had excellent NFL debuts, but several other strongly boasted novices really did not live up to towering expectations.What statistical pieces need to you be aware of from the very first week of action, and also which rookies ought to you see carefully away on out?Let's look at the greatest takeaways from the novices in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the sphere via the sky however was actually especially sturdy on the ground vs. Tampa fl Bay. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 imagination factors in his launching were impressive, thanks greatly to his hurrying capability. He found yourself along with the second-most rushing yards through a quarterback in an NFL launching considering that 1950 and also ended up being the very first QB ever to rush for 80 gardens and 2 goals in his first activity. Nevertheless, he carried out possess some problem as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was actually unpredicted provided his remarkable college stats. He's the only player in FBS background with 12,000 career passing lawns as well as 3,000 hurrying yards. He hardly ever tried deep-seated tosses, averaging only 2.0 sky backyards per completion, compared to 8.4 sky backyards every completion at LSU final season. For Full week 2 versus the Giants, he's looking like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% began) It is actually time to start your fantasy regulation football seasonCreate a game as well as tailor game measurements, slashing and also regulations to play in the organization you desire to participate in in.Create a league today!This had not been the launching imagination supervisors were expecting from Williams. He didn't throw a goal as well as his 3.2 lawns per try were the 2nd cheapest through a first-round choice in their debut (minimum required 15 tries) in NFL past history. Additionally, 31% of his tosses were off aim at versus the Titans. For circumstance, that is actually the worst through a Bears QB since Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target price in Full week 1 of the 2020 season. While Williams carried out come along as the second fifty percent took place, the Bears' outburst do with merely 148 complete gardens. That's the least by any kind of team in a season-opening succeed since the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely improve along with each game, but also for today, he is actually even more of a QB2 than the QB1 our experts expected. The Bears journey to Houston to take on the Texans in Full week 2, which should show to become a hard matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed a drafting versus the Seahawks, along with his dream functionality saved merely through his rushing backyards. He averaged a poor 6.2 sky backyards per attempt as well as just 2.7 sky gardens every finalization. Sure, the Seahawks possess a gifted second, but Nix's market value is actually greater in deeper superflex games today. 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 seen from the subsidiaries as the Patriots carried out a disturbed against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually an activity manager as well as finished with 8.0 imagination points. The Patriots' longest play was only 17 backyards. Always keep Maye on your check out list as New England tackles the Seahawks in Full week 2. Operating backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he cracked cost-free for a 31-yard run in his NFL debut. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving had 11 contacts versus the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White found 21. The novice from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his volatility. White's strong point is his acquiring ability, and also he managed 19 paths, compared with Irving's 7. It'll interest view exactly how the novice's role evolves in the happening weeks, as each Irving and also White eclipsed 75 backyards from scrimmage versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson had only three rushing attempts versus the Costs. It's also worth keeping in mind that Emari Demercado worked as the Cardinals' third-down back. However, there is actually a blue sky. James Conner finished with 19 touches. If Conner overlooks time, Benson will immediately hop onto the RB2 radar. We'll view if the newbie gets additional touches versus the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is actually starting the season on the PUP/NFI listing as he recuperates from the torn ACL he endured final November at Texas. This suggests he'll be out for at the very least the first four games. The Panthers possessed a sketching versus the Saints on Sunday, losing through 37 points, the fifth-largest margin of success in a period opener in between branch opponents in the final 50 years. Chuba Hubbard possessed just six rushing tries because activity. With the offense appearing distressing, it's not great news for those stashing Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Expenses (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis had simply four contacts versus the Cardinals. He is actually certainly not a huge portion of the Expenses' offense yet. However if James Prepare, who had 22 touches, misses time, Davis could end up being even more pertinent in fantasy. The Costs face the Dolphins in Week 2. Always keep Davis on your view list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (train's choice) 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 contacts and also 23.0 dream ideas. For Wright to become imagination applicable, he will require either Achane or Mostert to overlook opportunity. We'll find if he makes his NFL debut Thursday night versus the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It's unexpected to see Ronnie Rivers in front of Corum on the Rams' depth graph. Many believed the Rams composed Corum 83rd overall to assist reduce Kyren Williams' bunch, especially given that they have identical skill sets. Corum dealt with 505 rushing tries in his last pair of seasons at Michigan, showing he can easily take care of a hefty work. Undoubtedly a condition worth watching on, but it is actually protected to state this had not been a Week 1 that Corum supervisors were actually planning to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Green Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered into Friday evening's game versus the Eagles listed as questionable. He missed out on Tuesday's practice and was actually limited Wednesday as well as Thursday because of that unpleasant hamstring accident. Unless Josh Jacobs, that had 18 contacts against the Eagles, skips time, Lloyd probably won't have a lot dream relevance. I'm also regarded about the Packers' offending collection. Jacobs was actually getting struck at or even responsible for the line of scrimmage way frequently on Friday night. Always 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 gardens are the most by a Chargers player because Austin Ekeler's 173 yards in Full week 5 of the 2022 period versus the Browns. And he performed it on merely 10 efforts! This definitely highlights the capacity of what Vidal can offer the table if either Dobbins or even Gus Edwards overlooks attend Greg Roman's run-heavy offense. The sixth-rounder away from Troy loafed in the season-opener against the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. appeared comfy in his professional debut, providing Trevor Lawrence an additional big-play option. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Urban Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% started) Deserving took advantage of his 3 contacts, do with 20.8 imagination points against the Ravens final Thursday. It is actually understandable to question whether such creation can be preserved along with only three contacts. While it is actually improbable, there are actually some promoting signs. Worthwhile operated 23 courses, primarily troubles, and also played 36 breaks, which are actually numbers not far off coming from Rashee Rice. A lot of his snaps stemmed from 11 staffs, revealing he was involved in the outburst. Deserving can be looked at a WR4 along with WR3 upside until Noblewoman Brown returns from his shoulder injury. The Chiefs are actually readied to deal with the Bengals in Week 2, so keep an eye on just how engaged Worthwhile is in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in snaps, paths run and obtaining yards. yet Thomas had not been far behind. He supplied an outstanding launching along with 14.7 fantasy points, including his initial NFL touchdown. Last period at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 acquiring goals. That's the 3rd very most in school record, right responsible for Ja'Marr Pursuit (20) and also Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas appeared thus great, he could at some point outperform Christian Kirk in the pecking order. He's strongly on the flex radar moving right into Week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York City Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson surprised many by finishing with additional intendeds (12) and also receptions (6) than Nabers, that possessed only 5 targets. Nabers performed deal with to edge out Robinson in receiving lawns, do with 66. In fact, this was actually the most getting backyards through a Giants player creating his launching considering that Darius Slayton in 2019. However, the bigger problem is quarterback Daniel Jones, who averaged just 4.4 yards per successfully pass try as well as had his 20th video game with several turn overs. This can harm the rookie's possibility. For Week 2, Nabers may be deemed a flex possibility against a vulnerable Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the debut dream supervisors were actually hoping for coming from the highest-drafted novice pass receiver in ESPN organizations over recent 20 years. Harrison finished the video game with merely 4 getting yards, the fewest in a debut by a wide receiver consumed the leading five since Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals capability position players in each breaks as well as directs operate. Having Said That, Kyler Murray possessed an abnormally difficult activity, averaging simply 2.9 air backyards per fulfillment. It's likewise worth keeping in mind that Harrison managed simply 11 paths versus guy insurance coverage as well as was certainly not targeted. Much better days are on the perspective for this accomplished receiver. 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 had a difficult time getting in touch with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver group. Odunze possessed just 4 intendeds, which was actually a setback compared with Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's 8. Yet let's dig a little bit of much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), as well as Odunze (forty five) were actually rather enclose breaks played. The exact same goes for courses manage: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and Odunze (26 ). Therefore, while Odunze really did not receive as a lot of looks this moment, he is actually still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Bills (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Even though Coleman failed to rack up a goal like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still created a powerful impression. The rookie led the crew in snaps, routes operate, aim ats, receivings and also obtaining backyards versus the Arizona Cardinals. Another trait to keep in mind is that when the Bills resided in 11 employees, Coleman, Hollins and also Shakir got on the industry together a great deal. In 12 staffs, it was actually mainly Coleman and also Hollins. This is actually undoubtedly encouraging for those that possess Coleman on their fantasy teams. He's a solid flex possibility in Full week 2 against the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% began) McConkey led the Chargers with 7 aim ats and 39 getting gardens against the Raiders on Sunday. He handled to restore his fantasy time with a late touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been asked to carry out considerably, averaging merely 5.5 backyards every elapsed attempt. If this trend proceeds, it might limit McConkey's imagination roof. Nonetheless, he's still on the flex radar for Full week 2, specifically given that the Panthers' protection only obtained torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa fl Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and directs operate, but he possessed merely three targets. On the silver lining, he racked up a 32-yard obtaining goal. McMillan has hardened his location as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, as well as he could become 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 rather fluid, along with every person finding a comparable number of breaks against the Bengals on Sunday. However, Polk possessed just one aim at. Maintain him on your check out list, however he should not reside in your schedules against the Seahawks in Week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't a lot of positives for the Panthers on Sunday, however one was actually Legette leading the team in intendeds. He likewise participated in significant breaks. The Panthers' wide receiver turning is actually five deeper right now, so it's tough to feel great in any of them, specifically offered how Bryce Youthful executed versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in and paths manage show he possessed a minimal role, despite receiving 5 targets. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually likely to maintain a higher aim at allotment. Mitchell's part may reduce when Josh Downs gains coming from accident, so he needs to remain on your view list. Remember, the Colts may not be anticipated to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's trade provided imagination supervisors wish that McCaffrey could step up as the Leaders' No. 2 receiver. Full week 1 revealed that this will not hold true. The breaks as well as options have actually been actually expanded in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and also Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually not an ideal circumstance, as well as it is difficult to find Daniels assisting greater than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers promptly indicated that he's one of the Raiders' top choices in the passing game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% started) Bowers led the Raiders in intendeds (8 ), hinting at a considerable function in Sin city' offense this year. Nonetheless, he's still splitting pops along with fellow cramping side Michael Mayer. The excellent information is that Bowers is running almost as numerous routes (26) as Davante Adams (34) and Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The newbie may be deemed a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.