.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Fortune 100 economic services provider, right now residing my desire generating imagination and also sports betting web 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. possessed impressive NFL debuts, but numerous various other extremely boasted rookies didn't measure up to towering expectations.What statistical details ought to you be aware of coming from the first week of activity, as well as which newbies need to you watch closely hence on out?Let's look at the biggest takeaways coming from the novices in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the round with the air yet was especially powerful on the ground vs. Tampa fl Bay. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 fantasy factors in his debut were impressive, many thanks mostly to his hurrying capability. He found yourself with the second-most rushing yards through a quarterback in an NFL launching due to the fact that 1950 and came to be the initial QB ever before to hurry for 80 gardens and also two goals in his very first activity. Having said that, he performed possess some problem as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was unanticipated given his impressive university stats. He is actually the only player in FBS history along with 12,000 occupation passing backyards and 3,000 hurrying lawns. He seldom tried deep-seated tosses, averaging merely 2.0 sky gardens per completion, compared to 8.4 air backyards per conclusion at LSU final season. For Week 2 against the Giants, he is actually looking like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% began) It's opportunity to begin your imagination football seasonCreate a league and also customize league measurements, slashing as well as guidelines to play in the league you intend to participate in in.Create a league today!This had not been the launching dream supervisors were actually wishing for coming from Williams. He failed to throw a goal as well as his 3.2 gardens per try were actually the second least expensive through a first-round selection in their launching (minimum 15 attempts) in NFL history. Additionally, 31% of his tosses got out intended against the Titans. For situation, that is actually awful by a Bears QB since Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target cost in Full week 1 of the 2020 time. While Williams performed come along as the second one-half took place, the Bears' outburst do with just 148 total gardens. That is actually the least through any type of staff in a season-opening win considering that the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely boost with each game, however, for right now, he is actually even more of a QB2 than the QB1 our experts anticipated. The Bears travel to Houston to handle the Texans in Full week 2, which ought to prove to become a hard matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had a drafting versus the Seahawks, along with his fantasy functionality restored simply by his hurrying gardens. He averaged a poor 6.2 air yards per effort and also only 2.7 air yards every completion. Certain, the Seahawks possess a gifted second, yet Nix's worth is higher in deeper superflex organizations immediately. For Full week 2 versus the Steelers, he's appearing like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye seen from the subsidiaries as the Patriots managed an upset against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually an activity manager as well as completed with 8.0 imagination points. The Patriots' longest play was actually just 17 lawns. Maintain Maye on your watch list as New England handles the Seahawks in Week 2. Managing backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he cracked free of cost for a 31-yard run in his NFL debut. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa florida Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving possessed 11 contacts against the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White viewed 21. The novice from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his quickness. White's forte is his receiving ability, as well as he operated 19 paths, compared to Irving's seven. It'll interest view just how the novice's job progresses in the coming weeks, as each Irving and White eclipsed 75 gardens from scrimmage against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson possessed simply three hurrying attempts versus the Expenses. It's likewise worth noting that Emari Demercado worked as the Cardinals' third-down spine. Nevertheless, there's a silver lining. James Conner finished with 19 styles. If Conner skips time, Benson would immediately jump onto the RB2 radar. Our company'll see if the novice acquires more touches versus the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is starting the time on the PUP/NFI list as he recoups coming from the torn ACL he went through final Nov at Texas. This means he'll be actually out for a minimum of the 1st four video games. The Panthers had an outlining against the Saints on Sunday, dropping through 37 points, the fifth-largest margin of triumph in a period opener between department rivals in the final half a century. Chuba Hubbard had only six hurrying attempts because game. Along with the offense appearing dreadful, it is actually certainly not wonderful headlines for those stowing away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Costs (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis had simply 4 contacts versus the Cardinals. He is actually certainly not a significant portion of the Bills' offense however. But if James Prepare, who possessed 22 contacts, misses time, Davis might end up being more applicable in fantasy. The Expenses 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 selection) for the Dolphins' Week 1 video game against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane as well as Raheem Mostert shared backfield responsibilities. Achane ended the activity with 17 contacts and also 23.0 dream points. For Wright to end up being imagination applicable, he will require either Achane or even Mostert to miss out on opportunity. We'll find if he creates his NFL debut Thursday night versus the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually shocking to view Ronnie Rivers in advance of Corum on the Rams' deepness chart. Numerous believed the Rams drafted Corum 83rd total to assist lighten Kyren Williams' bunch, especially due to the fact that they possess identical skill sets. Corum managed 505 rushing efforts in his final two seasons at Michigan, confirming he may deal with a massive work. Definitely a condition worth watching on, but it is actually protected to state this had not been a Full week 1 that Corum supervisors were actually hoping to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Green Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered Friday evening's video game against the Eagles listed as questionable. He overlooked Tuesday's strategy as well as was limited Wednesday as well as Thursday due to that unpleasant hamstring personal injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, that had 18 touches against the Eagles, skips opportunity, Lloyd most likely won't possess a lot dream significance. I'm likewise concerned concerning the Packers' offensive series. Jacobs was actually receiving hit at or behind the line of scrimmage method regularly on Friday night. Keep Lloyd on your check out checklist as the Packers prepare for the Colts in Full week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying gardens are the most through a Chargers player because Austin Ekeler's 173 lawns in Week 5 of the 2022 period against the Browns. And he did it on just 10 attempts! This really highlights the potential of what Vidal could possibly give the desk if either Dobbins or even Gus Edwards misses out on attend 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. appeared comfortable in his expert launching, offering Trevor Lawrence another big-play choice. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Urban Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% started) Deserving maximized his three touches, finishing with 20.8 dream factors against the Ravens last Thursday. It is actually easy to understand to examine whether such creation could be preserved along with just 3 contacts. While it's unlikely, there are actually some motivating indicators. Worthy worked 23 routes, mostly troubles, and also participated in 36 pops, which are actually varieties not far off coming from Rashee Rice. Most of his pops originated from 11 workers, presenting he was involved in the offense. Deserving can be looked at a WR4 with WR3 upside up until Marquee Brown come backs coming from his shoulder accident. The Chiefs are actually set to encounter the Bengals in Full week 2, so watch on exactly how involved Deserving remains in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in pops, courses run and also acquiring yards. but Thomas wasn't far responsible for. He delivered an excellent debut along with 14.7 fantasy points, featuring his initial NFL goal. Last time at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 receiving goals. That is actually the 3rd very most in university record, right responsible for Ja'Marr Pursuit (twenty) as well as Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas looked therefore great, he might inevitably exceed Christian Kirk in the chain of command. He's securely on the flex radar heading right into Week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, Nyc Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson shocked lots of by completed with additional intendeds (12) and also receptions (6) than Nabers, who possessed only 5 targets. Nabers carried out handle to edge out Robinson in acquiring gardens, finishing with 66. In fact, this was one of the most getting backyards by a Giants player creating his debut due to the fact that Darius Slayton in 2019. Nonetheless, the greater issue is quarterback Daniel Jones, that averaged merely 4.4 gardens per elapsed effort and also had his 20th game along with numerous turn overs. This could possibly hurt the newbie's ability. For Week 2, Nabers can be considered as a flex possibility against an at risk Leaders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the debut dream supervisors were wishing for from the highest-drafted rookie wide receiver in ESPN leagues over the past twenty years. Harrison ended the game with only 4 getting gardens, the least in a debut by a pass receiver absorbed the best five considering that Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals skill position players in both snaps and also directs operate. Nonetheless, Kyler Murray had an unusually hard game, averaging simply 2.9 air yards per conclusion. It's likewise worth taking note that Harrison ran only 11 courses against guy coverage as well as was actually not targeted. Much better days are on the horizon for this accomplished receiver. Harrison is actually firmly on the WR2 radar for Week 2 against the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% began) Williams had a difficult time associating with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver group. Odunze had merely four targets, which was actually a disappointment compared with Keenan Allen's 11 and DJ Moore's eight. Yet permit's dig a little bit of much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and Odunze (45) were really quite enclose pops played. The same goes for paths run: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and also Odunze (26 ). Thus, while Odunze really did not obtain as numerous appearances this moment, he's still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Costs (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Although Coleman really did not rack up a touchdown like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still produced a tough perception. The rookie led the team in snaps, routes run, targets, receivings and obtaining backyards versus the Arizona Cardinals. One more factor to keep in mind is actually that when the Bills remained in 11 workers, Coleman, Hollins as well as Shakir were on the industry with each other a lot. In 12 employees, it was actually mainly Coleman and Hollins. This is actually definitely encouraging for those who have Coleman on their fantasy teams. He is actually a strong flex choice in Week 2 versus the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% began) McConkey led the Chargers with seven aim ats as well as 39 acquiring lawns against the Raiders on Sunday. He handled to recover his dream day along with a late touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't inquired to do considerably, balancing just 5.5 gardens every elapsed attempt. If this fad continues, it might confine McConkey's imagination roof. However, he's still on the flex radar for Week 2, particularly because the Panthers' self defense simply acquired torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa bay Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and also directs run, yet he possessed just 3 intendeds. On the silver lining, he racked up a 32-yard acquiring goal. McMillan has solidified his spot as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, and also he could come to be much more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or Chris Godwin skip time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' pass receiver turning is quite liquid, with everybody seeing a comparable variety of snaps against the Bengals on Sunday. Having said that, Polk had just one intended. Maintain him on your check out listing, yet he should not remain in your schedules 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 team in targets. He also participated in notable pops. The Panthers' pass receiver turning is actually five deeper at this moment, so it's tough to feel confident in any of them, especially offered just how Bryce Youthful conducted versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played and options run program he possessed a minimal part, despite getting five targets. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually very likely to always keep a higher target portion. Mitchell's function might reduce when Josh Downs yields coming from injury, so he must stay on your watch checklist. Always remember, the Colts aren't counted on to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's business provided imagination supervisors really hope that McCaffrey could improve as the Leaders' No. 2 recipient. Full week 1 showed that this won't hold true. The pops and also paths have been spread between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown as well as Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually certainly not a best circumstance, and also it is difficult to see Daniels supporting greater than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers quickly displayed to that he's one of the Raiders' top alternatives in the passing video game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Sin City Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% started) Bowers led the Raiders in aim ats (8 ), hinting at a considerable task in Sin city' offense this year. Nonetheless, he's still breaking snaps along with fellow tight end Michael Mayer. The great news is that Bowers is operating almost as many courses (26) as Davante Adams (34) and Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The rookie can be considered as a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.