.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Luck 100 monetary services company, right now living my aspiration developing imagination as well as sports betting content regarding the NFL, NBA, and also WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels as well as Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had exceptional NFL debuts, yet several various other strongly boasted rookies didn't measure up to lofty expectations.What analytical tidbits need to you be aware of from the 1st full week of activity, and also which novices should you see very closely away on out?Let's have a look at the largest takeaways coming from the novices in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the sphere via the sky but was actually particularly solid on the ground vs. Tampa Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 fantasy aspects in his launching went over, many thanks largely to his hurrying capability. He ended up along with the second-most hurrying backyards through a quarterback in an NFL debut due to the fact that 1950 and also came to be the 1st QB ever before to hurry for 80 gardens and also 2 goals in his initial game. Having said that, he carried out possess some difficulty as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was unpredicted given his excellent university stats. He is actually the only gamer in FBS past along with 12,000 career passing backyards as well as 3,000 hurrying backyards. He hardly ever attempted deep-seated throws, averaging just 2.0 air backyards per completion, compared with 8.4 air backyards per completion at LSU final season. For Week 2 versus the Giants, he's appearing like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% started) It's time to begin your imagination soccer seasonCreate a league and also tailor game dimension, scoring and also guidelines to play in the organization you intend to play in.Create a game today!This wasn't the launching fantasy supervisors were expecting from Williams. He failed to toss a goal and also his 3.2 backyards every effort were actually the second most competitive by a first-round choice in their launching (minimum 15 efforts) in NFL past. Plus, 31% of his throws were off target against the Titans. For situation, that's the most awful through a Bears QB due to the fact that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target price in Week 1 of the 2020 season. While Williams did show improvement as the second fifty percent happened, the Bears' outburst do with simply 148 total gardens. That is actually the least through any type of group in a season-opening gain given that the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely enhance along with each video game, however, for now, he is actually additional of a QB2 than the QB1 we anticipated. The Bears travel to Houston to tackle the Texans in Full week 2, which ought to prove to become a challenging matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed a rough outing against the Seahawks, along with his dream functionality restored only by his rushing yards. He averaged an unsatisfactory 6.2 air backyards every try as well as merely 2.7 sky lawns per fulfillment. Sure, the Seahawks have a gifted second, but Nix's value is higher in deeper superflex organizations today. For Week 2 against the Steelers, he's resembling a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye viewed from the side projects as the Patriots pulled off an upset versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was a video game supervisor as well as completed with 8.0 fantasy factors. The Patriots' longest play was just 17 backyards. Keep Maye on your view listing as New England takes on the Seahawks in Full 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 fl Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving possessed 11 contacts versus the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White viewed 21. The newbie coming from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his volatility. White's forte is his getting ability, and he operated 19 paths, compared with Irving's 7. It'll be interesting to view just how the newbie's part evolves in the coming weeks, as each Irving and White overshadowed 75 gardens coming from skirmish against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson had merely three rushing tries against the Expenses. It's additionally worth keeping in mind that Emari Demercado worked as the Cardinals' third-down back. However, there is actually a break in the clouds. James Conner completed with 19 flairs. If Conner misses out on time, Benson will right away leap onto the RB2 radar. We'll view if the novice obtains even more contacts against the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is actually starting the time on the PUP/NFI list as he recoups from the torn ACL he endured final Nov at Texas. This implies he'll be actually out for at least the initial 4 video games. The Panthers possessed a sketching versus the Saints on Sunday, dropping by 37 factors, the fifth-largest frame of success in a time opener in between department competitors in the final 50 years. Chuba Hubbard had simply 6 hurrying tries because activity. With the outburst appearing dreadful, it's certainly not terrific headlines for those stashing Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Expenses (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis possessed merely four contacts against the Cardinals. He is actually certainly not a significant aspect of the Costs' offense however. Yet if James Chef, who had 22 touches, skips opportunity, Davis might come to be much more relevant in imagination. The Costs deal with the Dolphins in Full week 2. Maintain Davis on your watch list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (trainer's decision) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 activity versus the Jaguars. De'Von Achane as well as Raheem Mostert shared backfield obligations. Achane finished the activity along with 17 contacts and also 23.0 fantasy points. For Wright to come to be fantasy appropriate, he 'd need to have either Achane or even Mostert to miss time. Our company'll see if he makes his NFL debut Thursday night versus the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually surprising to see Ronnie Rivers in advance of Corum on the Rams' intensity graph. Several believed the Rams composed Corum 83rd overall to aid make lighter Kyren Williams' lots, particularly considering that they possess similar capability. Corum managed 505 hurrying tries in his last two seasons at Michigan, verifying he can deal with a massive work. Definitely a situation worth watching on, yet it is actually secured to state this wasn't a Full week 1 that Corum supervisors were planning to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Environment-friendly Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered into Friday evening's activity against the Eagles noted as dubious. He overlooked Tuesday's strategy and was restricted Wednesday as well as Thursday because of that irritating hamstring personal injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, who possessed 18 contacts versus the Eagles, skips time, Lloyd perhaps will not possess a lot dream importance. I am actually also worried about the Packers' objectionable line. Jacobs was getting hit at or responsible for the line of scrimmage method too often on Friday evening. Keep Lloyd on your view list as the Packers prepare for the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying lawns are the most through a Chargers gamer because Austin Ekeler's 173 lawns in Full week 5 of the 2022 season against the Browns. As well as he performed it on just 10 efforts! This actually highlights the ability of what Vidal can bring to the table if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards misses out on time in Greg Roman's run-heavy outburst. The sixth-rounder out of Troy was inactive in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. appeared comfortable in his expert launching, giving Trevor Lawrence yet another big-play option. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Urban Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% started) Worthwhile took advantage of his 3 touches, completed with 20.8 dream aspects against the Ravens final Thursday. It's reasonable to question whether such manufacturing may be sustained along with only 3 contacts. While it's improbable, there are some reassuring indications. Deserving ran 23 routes, largely hitches, and also participated in 36 breaks, which are amounts not far off coming from Rashee Rice. A lot of his breaks came from 11 employees, revealing he was actually involved in the offense. Deserving can be considered a WR4 along with WR3 upside till Marquise Brown returns coming from his shoulder personal injury. The Chiefs are actually set to deal with the Bengals in Full week 2, so watch on how engaged Worthwhile remains in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in pops, paths run as well as receiving gardens. but Thomas had not been much behind. He provided an outstanding launching with 14.7 dream factors, featuring his 1st NFL goal. Final period at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 getting touchdowns. That's the 3rd very most in school past history, right responsible for Ja'Marr Hunt (20) and Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas looked thus good, he might ultimately go beyond Christian Kirk in the hierarchy. He is actually strongly on the flex radar moving in to Full week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York City Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson stunned numerous through completed with even more intendeds (12) and also celebrations (6) than Nabers, that had simply 5 intendeds. Nabers carried out manage to squeeze by Robinson in getting yards, finishing with 66. Actually, this was actually the absolute most receiving gardens by a Giants gamer making his debut considering that Darius Slayton in 2019. Nonetheless, the bigger concern is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, who balanced merely 4.4 gardens per pass attempt as well as had his 20th activity with multiple turn overs. This might injure the novice's possibility. For Full week 2, Nabers could be viewed as a flex alternative against a susceptible Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the debut dream supervisors were anticipating coming from the highest-drafted rookie pass receiver in ESPN organizations over the past two decades. Harrison ended the video game along with merely 4 obtaining yards, the fewest in a debut through a pass receiver taken in the top five given that Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals capability setting gamers in each breaks and also routes operate. Nonetheless, Kyler Murray had an unusually tough game, balancing only 2.9 air yards per fulfillment. It's additionally worth keeping in mind that Harrison managed only 11 paths against male protection and was not targeted. Better days are on the horizon for this gifted receiver. Harrison is actually firmly on the WR2 radar for Full week 2 versus the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% began) Williams had a bumpy ride connecting with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver team. Odunze had just four intendeds, which was actually a letdown compared with Keenan Allen's 11 as well as DJ Moore's 8. However allow's dig a little much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), as well as Odunze (45) were actually pretty enclose breaks participated in. The exact same goes for courses run: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), as well as Odunze (26 ). So, while Odunze didn't receive as numerous appearances this time around, he's still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Expenses (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Even though Coleman failed to score a goal like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still made a powerful impact. The rookie led the crew in breaks, options operate, aim ats, receivings as well as acquiring gardens versus the Arizona Cardinals. Another thing to note is that when the Expenses remained in 11 personnel, Coleman, Hollins and Shakir performed the industry with each other a whole lot. In 12 employees, it was actually mostly Coleman and also Hollins. This is actually definitely encouraging for those that possess Coleman on their fantasy staffs. He is actually a solid flex alternative in Week 2 against the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% started) McConkey led the Chargers with 7 targets and 39 acquiring lawns against the Raiders on Sunday. He handled to restore his fantasy time along with an overdue goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been inquired to perform much, averaging simply 5.5 backyards per elapsed try. If this fad proceeds, it could restrict McConkey's dream roof. Nevertheless, he is actually still on the flex radar for Week 2, specifically due to the fact that the Panthers' self defense simply acquired torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and transmits operate, but he possessed only 3 intendeds. On the bright side, he racked up a 32-yard obtaining goal. McMillan has actually hardened his area as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, and also he could possibly end up being a lot more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or even Chris Godwin skip time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' wide receiver rotation is pretty liquid, with everybody seeing a comparable amount of pops against the Bengals on Sunday. However, Polk had a single intended. Maintain him on your watch list, however he shouldn't reside in your lineups versus the Seahawks in Week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't many positives for the Panthers on Sunday, but one was Legette leading the team in aim ats. He also participated in significant breaks. The Panthers' wide receiver rotation is five deep today, so it's tough to feel great in some of them, particularly provided how Bryce Youthful conducted versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in and courses run show he had a restricted role, regardless of getting 5 intendeds. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually likely to maintain a higher intended allotment. Mitchell's function may shrink when Josh Downs returns coming from accident, thus he needs to remain on your view checklist. Don't forget, the Colts may not be expected to be a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's trade gave imagination supervisors really hope that McCaffrey could possibly step up as the Commanders' No. 2 recipient. Week 1 presented that this won't be the case. The snaps as well as options have been expanded between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus. It's certainly not an ideal scenario, and also it's tough to view Daniels sustaining much more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers promptly demonstrated that he is among the Raiders' top options in the death game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Sin City Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% began) Bowers led the Raiders in targets (8 ), mentioning a notable role in Sin city' offense this year. Nevertheless, he is actually still breaking breaks along with fellow tight side Michael Mayer. The excellent information is actually that Bowers is actually operating almost as many paths (26) as Davante Adams (34) as well as Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The novice could be considered as a low-end TE1 in Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.