.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Fortune one hundred financial services business, right now living my goal generating fantasy and sports betting information about the NFL, NBA, as well as WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and also Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed exceptional NFL debuts, yet numerous various other extremely boasted newbies failed to meet towering expectations.What analytical bits need to you understand coming from the 1st full week of activity, as well as which rookies ought to you see carefully from here on out?Let's have a look at the greatest takeaways from the novices in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the sphere by means of the sky however was particularly strong on the ground vs. Tampa Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 fantasy points in his launching were impressive, many thanks greatly to his rushing capability. He wound up along with the second-most hurrying yards through a quarterback in an NFL debut since 1950 and became the very first QB ever to rush for 80 lawns as well as two touchdowns in his first video game. Having said that, he performed have some issue as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was unpredicted offered his exceptional university stats. He's the only player in FBS past along with 12,000 career passing lawns and also 3,000 rushing gardens. He rarely tried deep tosses, averaging merely 2.0 air yards per finalization, compared to 8.4 air gardens every finalization at LSU final time. For Week 2 against the Giants, he's looking like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% started) It is actually opportunity to start your dream soccer seasonCreate a league as well as individualize organization size, scoring and also regulations to play in the league you desire to play in.Create an organization today!This wasn't the launching dream managers were hoping for from Williams. He didn't throw a touchdown as well as his 3.2 yards every effort were actually the 2nd least expensive by a first-round pick in their debut (lowest 15 tries) in NFL past. And also, 31% of his throws got out target versus the Titans. For situation, that is actually the worst through a Bears QB because Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target fee in Full week 1 of the 2020 time. While Williams did come along as the 2nd fifty percent happened, the Bears' offense finished with only 148 overall lawns. That's the fewest by any sort of group in a season-opening succeed considering that the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely strengthen with each video game, but also for now, he is actually even more of a QB2 than the QB1 we hoped for. The Bears travel to Houston to tackle the Texans in Full week 2, which must prove to be a tough matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had a drafting against the Seahawks, with his imagination functionality recovered merely through his rushing gardens. He averaged a bad 6.2 air yards per try and simply 2.7 air yards per conclusion. Sure, the Seahawks possess a gifted second, however Nix's market value is actually higher in deeper superflex games today. For Week 2 versus the Steelers, he's looking like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye enjoyed coming from the sidelines as the Patriots managed an upset against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually an activity supervisor as well as completed with 8.0 dream aspects. The Patriots' longest play was only 17 yards. Always keep Maye on your view checklist as New England takes on the Seahawks in Week 2. Managing backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he cracked cost-free for a 31-yard jog in his NFL launching. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa bay Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving possessed 11 touches against the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White observed 21. The novice coming from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his explosiveness. White's forte is his getting ability, as well as he ran 19 courses, compared to Irving's 7. It'll interest check out how the novice's role advances in the happening weeks, as both Irving as well as White eclipsed 75 yards coming from scrimmage versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson had just three rushing efforts against the Expenses. It is actually also worth noting that Emari Demercado ran as the Cardinals' third-down spine. Nonetheless, there's a blue sky. James Conner completed with 19 flairs. If Conner skips opportunity, Benson will immediately dive onto the RB2 radar. Our team'll view if the rookie gets more contacts against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is starting the period on the PUP/NFI listing as he bounces back from the torn ACL he suffered last Nov at Texas. This implies he'll be out for at least the first 4 games. The Panthers had a drafting against the Saints on Sunday, dropping by 37 points, the fifth-largest margin of success in a time opener in between department opponents in the final half a century. Chuba Hubbard had simply six hurrying tries during that activity. Along with the offense appearing distressing, it's certainly not terrific news for those stashing Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Bills (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis possessed only four contacts versus the Cardinals. He is actually certainly not a significant component of the Expenses' offense yet. But if James Cook, that possessed 22 touches, skips time, Davis could end up being more relevant in imagination. The Costs encounter the Dolphins in Week 2. Keep Davis on your watch list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (instructor's selection) for the Dolphins' Week 1 video game versus the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and also Raheem Mostert shared backfield obligations. Achane ended the video game along with 17 contacts and 23.0 fantasy ideas. For Wright to become fantasy relevant, he 'd require either Achane or Mostert to miss out on time. Our experts'll view if he creates his NFL launching Thursday night against the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It's surprising to see Ronnie Rivers ahead of Corum on the Rams' deepness graph. A lot of assumed the Rams prepared Corum 83rd overall to help lighten Kyren Williams' bunch, particularly because they possess comparable capability. Corum took care of 505 rushing attempts in his last pair of periods at Michigan, showing he may handle a heavy work. Most definitely a condition worth watching on, yet it's safe to say this wasn't a Full week 1 that Corum managers were wishing to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Eco-friendly Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd went into Friday night's activity against the Eagles provided as questionable. He skipped Tuesday's technique as well as was confined Wednesday as well as Thursday as a result of that unpleasant hamstring trauma. Unless Josh Jacobs, that had 18 touches against the Eagles, skips time, Lloyd perhaps won't have much fantasy importance. I'm likewise worried about the Packers' repulsive collection. Jacobs was obtaining hit at or responsible for the line of skirmish means regularly on Friday night. Keep Lloyd on your view listing as the Packers organize the Colts in Full week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying gardens are actually the best through a Chargers gamer given that Austin Ekeler's 173 gardens in Full week 5 of the 2022 period against the Browns. And he performed it on simply 10 tries! This definitely highlights the possibility of what Vidal can offer the table if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards overlooks time in Greg Roman's run-heavy outburst. The sixth-rounder away from Troy was inactive in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. looked relaxed in his professional debut, offering Trevor Lawrence yet another big-play possibility. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas City Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% started) Deserving made the most of his 3 touches, do with 20.8 fantasy points against the Ravens final Thursday. It is actually easy to understand to question whether such development may be maintained along with just three contacts. While it's unexpected, there are actually some reassuring signs. Deserving ran 23 routes, predominantly hitches, and participated in 36 pops, which are actually amounts not far off from Rashee Rice. A lot of his snaps stemmed from 11 staffs, revealing he was involved in the offense. Worthy could be considered a WR4 with WR3 upside till Marquee Brown come backs from his shoulder accident. The Chiefs are readied to deal with the Bengals in Full week 2, therefore watch on just how engaged Worthwhile resides 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 backyards. yet Thomas had not been much responsible for. He provided an excellent debut with 14.7 imagination points, featuring his very first NFL goal. Last period at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 receiving touchdowns. That's the 3rd most in university record, right behind Ja'Marr Pursuit (20) and Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas appeared so really good, he could inevitably outperform Christian Kirk in the position. He is actually firmly on the flex radar moving right into Week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, Nyc Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson surprised a lot of by completed with even more aim ats (12) and also receptions (6) than Nabers, who had simply 5 aim ats. Nabers carried out deal with to edge out Robinson in acquiring gardens, do with 66. In fact, this was one of the most acquiring lawns by a Giants gamer making his launching since Darius Slayton in 2019. Nevertheless, the larger worry is quarterback Daniel Jones, who averaged just 4.4 yards per pass attempt and also had his 20th activity with a number of turnovers. This might harm the rookie's ability. For Week 2, Nabers could be deemed a flex alternative against a susceptible Leaders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the debut fantasy managers were actually expecting coming from the highest-drafted newbie wide receiver in ESPN games over recent 20 years. Harrison finished the video game with simply 4 acquiring yards, the least in a debut by a wide receiver consumed the best five since Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals capability placement gamers in both pops and also transmits operate. Having Said That, Kyler Murray possessed an abnormally challenging video game, balancing simply 2.9 air yards per completion. It's additionally worth taking note that Harrison managed just 11 paths against guy coverage as well as was certainly not targeted. A lot better days are on the perspective for this accomplished receiver. Harrison is actually strongly on the WR2 radar for Week 2 against the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% began) Williams had a tough time associating with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver team. Odunze had merely four targets, which was actually a setback compared with Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's 8. However let's probe a little much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), as well as Odunze (forty five) were actually rather approach snaps played. The exact same goes for paths run: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and also Odunze (26 ). Thus, while Odunze failed to receive as many looks this time, he's still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Bills (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Despite the fact that Coleman didn't rack up a goal like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still made a tough feeling. The newbie led the staff in snaps, courses operate, intendeds, receptions and also getting lawns versus the Arizona Cardinals. One more point to keep in mind is that when the Costs were in 11 employees, Coleman, Hollins and Shakir were on the industry together a whole lot. In 12 employees, it was mainly Coleman and Hollins. This is most definitely promising for those that have Coleman on their imagination teams. He's a solid 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 aim ats as well as 39 receiving backyards versus the Raiders on Sunday. He dealt with to restore his dream day along with an overdue goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't inquired to do much, averaging simply 5.5 gardens every elapsed attempt. If this trend continues, it could possibly limit McConkey's fantasy ceiling. Having said that, he's still on the flex radar for Week 2, especially given that the Panthers' protection only obtained torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa fl Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and also transmits operate, however he possessed merely three intendeds. On the bright side, he racked up a 32-yard getting goal. McMillan has hardened his place as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, and he could possibly become much more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or Chris Godwin overlook time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' pass receiver rotation is pretty fluid, along with everybody viewing an identical amount of breaks versus the Bengals on Sunday. Nonetheless, Polk possessed a single target. Keep him on your view listing, but he should not be in your lineups against the Seahawks in Full week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't numerous positives for the Panthers on Sunday, yet one was actually Legette leading the group in targets. He likewise played substantial pops. The Panthers' pass receiver turning is five deeper immediately, so it's tough to feel great in some of them, specifically given exactly how Bryce Youthful carried out versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played and courses run series he possessed a restricted part, in spite of receiving 5 targets. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually likely to always keep a higher intended portion. Mitchell's job could reduce when Josh Downs yields from trauma, thus he needs to remain on your check out list. Remember, the Colts aren't counted on to be a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's profession provided fantasy supervisors really hope that McCaffrey can improve as the Leaders' No. 2 receiver. Full week 1 showed that this will not be the case. The pops as well as routes have actually been expanded between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually not an excellent condition, and also it is difficult to view Daniels sustaining more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers quickly showed that he is just one of the Raiders' best possibilities in the death video game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Sin City Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% started) Bowers led the Raiders in intendeds (8 ), mentioning a notable role in Las Vegas' outburst this year. Nonetheless, he's still dividing breaks with fellow cramping side Michael Mayer. The terrific news is actually that Bowers is running nearly as numerous routes (26) as Davante Adams (34) as well as Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The rookie may be considered as a low-end TE1 in Week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.