.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Luck 100 economic solutions business, now residing my goal creating dream and sporting activities wagering web content concerning the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and also Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed outstanding NFL debuts, but a number of various other extremely proclaimed rookies really did not measure up to towering expectations.What statistical pieces need to you understand coming from the 1st week of action, and which novices ought to you enjoy closely hence on out?Let's take a look at the biggest takeaways from the newbies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the ball via the sky however was especially tough on the ground vs. Tampa Bay. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 imagination aspects in his debut went over, many thanks mainly to his rushing ability. He found yourself along with the second-most hurrying backyards through a quarterback in an NFL debut because 1950 and also ended up being the 1st QB ever to rush for 80 yards and two goals in his first activity. Nevertheless, he did have some difficulty as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was unforeseen offered his impressive college statistics. He's the only player in FBS past along with 12,000 occupation passing gardens and also 3,000 rushing lawns. He hardly ever sought deep tosses, averaging only 2.0 air gardens every finalization, compared with 8.4 air backyards every fulfillment at LSU final season. For Week 2 versus the Giants, he's seeming like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% began) It's opportunity to begin your imagination soccer seasonCreate a league and individualize game measurements, scoring and regulations to play in the league you would like to play in.Create a game today!This wasn't the launching fantasy managers were wishing for from Williams. He really did not throw a goal and also his 3.2 yards every attempt were the second most competitive through a first-round pick in their launching (minimum 15 attempts) in NFL past. And also, 31% of his tosses were off target against the Titans. For situation, that's the worst through a Bears QB given that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target cost in Full week 1 of the 2020 season. While Williams performed show improvement as the second fifty percent took place, the Bears' outburst completed with just 148 total lawns. That's the least through any sort of crew in a season-opening gain since the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely boost along with each video game, however, for right now, he is actually more of a QB2 than the QB1 our experts expected. The Bears take a trip to Houston to take on the Texans in Full week 2, which ought to show to become a hard matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had a drafting versus the Seahawks, with his fantasy functionality salvaged just by his hurrying gardens. He averaged a poor 6.2 sky lawns every effort and just 2.7 sky lawns every conclusion. Sure, the Seahawks have a gifted secondary, but Nix's worth is much higher in much deeper superflex organizations immediately. For Week 2 against the Steelers, he's appearing like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye checked out from the subsidiaries as the Patriots managed an upset against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually a video game manager as well as completed with 8.0 dream points. The Patriots' lengthiest play was actually only 17 gardens. Keep Maye on your view list as New England takes on the Seahawks in Week 2. Operating backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he damaged free of cost for a 31-yard jog in his NFL debut. Radiation Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving had 11 contacts against the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White found 21. The novice coming from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his volatility. White's strong suit is his acquiring capacity, and also he ran 19 options, compared to Irving's seven. It'll be interesting to enjoy just how the newbie's job grows in the coming full weeks, as both Irving and also White eclipsed 75 yards from skirmish versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson possessed merely three rushing attempts versus the Bills. It's additionally worth noting that Emari Demercado worked as the Cardinals' third-down spine. Nonetheless, there is actually a positive side. James Conner do with 19 styles. If Conner misses out on time, Benson would instantly dive onto the RB2 radar. We'll observe if the novice acquires even more contacts against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is starting the time on the PUP/NFI listing as he recovers coming from the torn ACL he experienced last November at Texas. This means he'll be out for at the very least the 1st four activities. The Panthers had an outlining against the Saints on Sunday, losing by 37 factors, the fifth-largest scope of success in a period opener between department competitors in the last half a century. Chuba Hubbard had only six rushing attempts during that video game. Along with the outburst looking dreadful, it is actually certainly not wonderful headlines for those tucking away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Expenses (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis had only 4 contacts versus the Cardinals. He is actually certainly not a huge component of the Costs' offense yet. But if James Prepare, who possessed 22 contacts, skips opportunity, Davis can become much more applicable in dream. The Expenses experience the Dolphins in Full week 2. Maintain Davis on your check out list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (instructor's selection) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 video game versus the Jaguars. De'Von Achane as well as Raheem Mostert shared backfield roles. Achane ended the game with 17 touches and also 23.0 imagination ideas. For Wright to come to be imagination applicable, he 'd need to have either Achane or even Mostert to overlook time. Our experts'll see if he creates his NFL launching Thursday night against the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It's astonishing to observe Ronnie Rivers before Corum on the Rams' depth graph. Numerous thought the Rams made Corum 83rd total to assist reduce Kyren Williams' tons, particularly since they possess similar capability. Corum dealt with 505 rushing tries in his final pair of seasons at Michigan, verifying he can easily handle a massive workload. Most definitely a scenario worth watching on, however it's secure to say this wasn't a Week 1 that Corum managers were intending to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Green Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd went into Friday night's video game against the Eagles provided as doubtful. He missed out on Tuesday's method as well as was restricted Wednesday as well as Thursday due to that troublesome hamstring injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, that had 18 touches against the Eagles, overlooks opportunity, Lloyd perhaps won't have much imagination importance. I'm additionally concerned concerning the Packers' annoying collection. Jacobs was actually obtaining attacked at or even responsible for free throw line of scrimmage means too often on Friday evening. Keep Lloyd on your check out list as the Packers organize the Colts in Full week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying yards are actually the best by a Chargers player considering that Austin Ekeler's 173 yards in Full week 5 of the 2022 season versus the Browns. As well as he did it on only 10 attempts! This definitely highlights the capacity of what Vidal can offer the table if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards misses 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 pleasant in his pro debut, providing Trevor Lawrence an additional big-play alternative. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Metropolitan Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% started) Worthy maximized his three touches, finishing with 20.8 fantasy aspects against the Ravens final Thursday. It is actually easy to understand to question whether such creation could be maintained along with only 3 contacts. While it's not likely, there are some encouraging signs. Worthwhile worked 23 options, mainly troubles, and participated in 36 breaks, which are actually varieties not far off from Rashee Rice. Most of his breaks stemmed from 11 staffs, showing he was involved in the outburst. Worthwhile might be taken into consideration a WR4 with WR3 upside until Noblewoman Brown returns coming from his shoulder accident. The Chiefs are readied to experience the Bengals in Week 2, thus keep an eye on how engaged Deserving is in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% started) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in pops, options run and also acquiring gardens. but Thomas wasn't much behind. He delivered an excellent launching with 14.7 fantasy points, featuring his initial NFL goal. Final period at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 obtaining touchdowns. That's the third very most in university background, right behind Ja'Marr Hunt (20) and also Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas appeared thus really good, he can eventually surpass Christian Kirk in the pecking order. He is actually strongly on the flex radar moving in to Full week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, The Big Apple Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson stunned many through finishing with more aim ats (12) as well as events (6) than Nabers, that had just 5 intendeds. Nabers did take care of to squeeze by Robinson in obtaining lawns, completed with 66. In reality, this was the most acquiring gardens by a Giants player making his debut given that Darius Slayton in 2019. Nevertheless, the bigger issue is quarterback Daniel Jones, that averaged just 4.4 yards per elapsed attempt as well as possessed his 20th video game with several turn overs. This could injure the newbie's possibility. For Week 2, Nabers can be considered as a flex possibility against a vulnerable Leaders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the debut dream managers were anticipating from the highest-drafted novice wide receiver in ESPN organizations over recent two decades. Harrison ended the video game along with simply 4 getting gardens, the fewest in a debut through a wide receiver absorbed the top five because Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals skill-set setting players in both snaps and also routes operate. Having Said That, Kyler Murray possessed an abnormally difficult video game, balancing simply 2.9 sky backyards every finalization. It's additionally worth taking note that Harrison managed only 11 courses versus man insurance coverage as well as was actually not targeted. A lot better times are actually on the horizon for this gifted recipient. Harrison is securely on the WR2 radar for Full week 2 versus the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% started) Williams possessed a tough time getting in touch with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver group. Odunze had merely four aim ats, which was actually a disappointment compared to Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's 8. However permit's dig a little deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and Odunze (45) were in fact quite enclose breaks participated in. The exact same chooses paths run: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and Odunze (26 ). Therefore, while Odunze really did not get as a lot 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% began) Even though Coleman didn't rack up a goal like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still made a tough feeling. The novice led the team in breaks, routes manage, intendeds, receptions and also getting backyards versus the Arizona Cardinals. Another trait to keep in mind is actually that when the Expenses resided in 11 workers, Coleman, Hollins as well as Shakir performed the industry together a whole lot. In 12 personnel, it was mainly Coleman as well as Hollins. This is certainly appealing for those who have Coleman on their dream teams. He's a strong flex possibility in Full week 2 versus the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% began) McConkey led the Chargers along with 7 targets and also 39 acquiring lawns versus the Raiders on Sunday. He managed to salvage his fantasy time with a late goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't asked to do considerably, balancing just 5.5 yards per successfully pass attempt. If this trend proceeds, it might limit McConkey's imagination ceiling. Nonetheless, he's still on the flex radar for Week 2, specifically since the Panthers' protection merely received torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps as well as transmits operate, however he possessed just three intendeds. On the bright side, he racked up a 32-yard acquiring goal. McMillan has strengthened his spot as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, as well as he might come to be even more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or even Chris Godwin overlook time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' wide receiver turning is actually rather liquid, with everybody seeing an identical variety of snaps versus the Bengals on Sunday. However, Polk had a single intended. Keep him on your view list, yet he shouldn't remain in your schedules against 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 actually Legette leading the crew in aim ats. He also participated in significant breaks. The Panthers' wide receiver turning is 5 deep at the moment, so it's tough to feel great in any one of them, particularly given just how Bryce Youthful done against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in and also courses operate show he possessed a minimal role, in spite of acquiring five aim ats. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually likely to always keep a higher aim at reveal. Mitchell's part could diminish when Josh Downs gains from injury, therefore he ought to remain on your watch list. Keep in mind, the Colts may not be counted on to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's trade provided fantasy supervisors hope that McCaffrey could possibly boost as the Commanders' No. 2 recipient. Week 1 showed that this won't be the case. The breaks and routes have been actually spread between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown as well as Olamide Zaccheaus. It's not an ideal circumstance, and also it is difficult to observe Daniels sustaining greater than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers quickly demonstrated that he's one of the Raiders' leading choices 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 significant job in Sin city' outburst this year. Nonetheless, he is actually still breaking snaps along with fellow cramping end Michael Mayer. The excellent information is that Bowers is actually managing virtually as numerous routes (26) as Davante Adams (34) and also Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The novice could be considered as a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.