.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Fortune one hundred monetary services business, right now residing my desire generating fantasy and also sports betting material regarding the NFL, NBA, and also WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had impressive NFL debuts, however many various other extremely proclaimed novices didn't measure up to lofty expectations.What analytical bits need to you be aware of from the first week of activity, as well as which novices must you see carefully hence on out?Let's take a look at the most significant takeaways from the rookies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the sphere via the air yet was actually specifically powerful on the ground vs. Tampa florida Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 dream aspects in his debut were impressive, thanks largely to his hurrying capacity. He found yourself along with the second-most hurrying yards by a quarterback in an NFL debut since 1950 and became the initial QB ever before to rush for 80 backyards and also two goals in his initial game. However, he did possess some issue as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was actually unexpected given his remarkable university stats. He's the only player in FBS background with 12,000 occupation passing lawns and 3,000 rushing gardens. He seldom tried deeper throws, averaging only 2.0 sky yards per completion, compared with 8.4 air yards every finalization at LSU last period. For Full week 2 against the Giants, he is actually seeming like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% began) It's time to begin your dream football seasonCreate a league as well as individualize league measurements, scoring as well as policies to play in the organization you wish to play in.Create a league today!This wasn't the launching imagination supervisors were hoping for from Williams. He failed to throw a touchdown and also his 3.2 backyards every effort were the 2nd least expensive through a first-round pick in their debut (minimum required 15 attempts) in NFL background. And also, 31% of his throws got out aim at versus the Titans. For circumstance, that is actually awful through a Bears QB because Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target rate in Full week 1 of the 2020 period. While Williams carried out come along as the 2nd one-half went on, the Bears' offense do with merely 148 overall gardens. That's the least through any crew in a season-opening gain since the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely improve along with each video game, but for now, he's even more of a QB2 than the QB1 our team hoped for. The Bears take a trip to Houston to take on the Texans in Full week 2, which should prove to become a tough matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed an outlining against the Seahawks, with his imagination performance restored just through his rushing gardens. He averaged a bad 6.2 sky backyards per attempt as well as merely 2.7 air backyards per completion. Sure, the Seahawks have a skilled second, yet Nix's value is greater in deeper superflex games right now. For Week 2 versus the Steelers, he is actually resembling a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye viewed coming from the sidelines as the Patriots carried out an upset versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was an activity supervisor and also do with 8.0 dream factors. The Patriots' longest play was only 17 backyards. Keep Maye on your watch checklist as New England tackles the Seahawks in Week 2. Managing backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he cracked free for a 31-yard run in his NFL launching. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving had 11 touches versus the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White saw 21. The newbie from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his explosiveness. White's strong point is his getting capacity, and he ran 19 courses, compared to Irving's seven. It'll interest view just how the novice's part advances in the happening full weeks, as each Irving and also White shrouded 75 yards from skirmish against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson had only 3 rushing efforts versus the Expenses. It is actually additionally worth keeping in mind that Emari Demercado worked as the Cardinals' third-down spine. Having said that, there is actually a positive side. James Conner finished with 19 touches. If Conner overlooks time, Benson will right away dive onto the RB2 radar. Our team'll view if the rookie receives more contacts versus the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is actually beginning the time on the PUP/NFI listing as he bounces back coming from the torn ACL he experienced last Nov at Texas. This indicates he'll be out for at the very least the first 4 activities. The Panthers possessed a drafting versus the Saints on Sunday, losing by 37 factors, the fifth-largest margin of triumph in a period opener between division competitors in the last half a century. Chuba Hubbard had just 6 hurrying attempts during that video game. Along with the offense appearing dreadful, it is actually certainly not wonderful information for those tucking away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Bills (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis had just four touches against the Cardinals. He's certainly not a big portion of the Bills' outburst yet. Yet if James Prepare, who had 22 touches, skips opportunity, Davis could possibly come to be even more applicable in imagination. The Costs experience the Dolphins in Week 2. Always keep Davis on your view list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (trainer's selection) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 game against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane as well as Raheem Mostert discussed backfield duties. Achane finished the game along with 17 touches as well as 23.0 dream points. For Wright to come to be imagination appropriate, he will require either Achane or Mostert to miss time. Our company'll find if he makes his NFL launching Thursday night versus the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually astonishing to find Ronnie Rivers in front of Corum on the Rams' deepness graph. Lots of believed the Rams drafted Corum 83rd total to help reduce Kyren Williams' tons, particularly given that they have similar skill sets. Corum handled 505 hurrying efforts in his final 2 seasons at Michigan, verifying he may handle a hefty amount of work. Undoubtedly a situation worth keeping an eye on, yet it's safe to mention this wasn't a Full week 1 that Corum supervisors were wishing to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Green Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered Friday night's game against the Eagles noted as dubious. He missed out on Tuesday's technique as well as was actually limited Wednesday as well as Thursday because of that troublesome hamstring trauma. Unless Josh Jacobs, who had 18 touches versus the Eagles, misses out on opportunity, Lloyd probably will not possess a lot fantasy significance. I'm also concerned concerning the Packers' offensive line. Jacobs was actually obtaining reached at or behind free throw line of scrimmage method too often on Friday night. Keep Lloyd on your check out checklist as the Packers get ready for the Colts in Full week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 rushing yards are the absolute most by a Chargers gamer considering that Austin Ekeler's 173 lawns in Week 5 of the 2022 season versus the Browns. And also he did it on just 10 attempts! This definitely highlights the possibility of what Vidal can offer the table if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards misses attend 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 comfy in his pro launching, providing Trevor Lawrence one more big-play alternative. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Urban Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Worthwhile took advantage of his 3 touches, finishing with 20.8 imagination factors versus the Ravens final Thursday. It is actually logical to question whether such creation can be sustained along with simply 3 touches. While it is actually unlikely, there are some encouraging indicators. Worthwhile worked 23 courses, largely hitches, as well as played 36 snaps, which are amounts stone's throw off coming from Rashee Rice. Many of his breaks came from 11 workers, revealing he was actually associated with the offense. Worthwhile might be taken into consideration a WR4 with WR3 upside till Marquise Brown profits from his shoulder trauma. The Chiefs are set to face the Bengals in Week 2, therefore keep an eye on how engaged Deserving remains in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in breaks, courses run as well as acquiring lawns. however Thomas had not been much responsible for. He delivered a stellar debut along with 14.7 dream points, featuring his very first NFL goal. Final period at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 getting goals. That's the 3rd very most in school past, right responsible for Ja'Marr Chase (20) and also Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas appeared so excellent, he can inevitably surpass Christian Kirk in the chain of command. He is actually securely on the flex radar moving in to Week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, Nyc Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson startled many by completed with even more intendeds (12) as well as events (6) than Nabers, that possessed just 5 targets. Nabers did take care of to nose out Robinson in receiving lawns, completed with 66. In fact, this was actually the most receiving backyards by a Giants player creating his debut due to the fact that Darius Slayton in 2019. Nevertheless, the larger problem is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, who averaged merely 4.4 yards every successfully pass attempt and also possessed his 20th activity along with a number of turnovers. This could possibly injure the rookie's capacity. For Week 2, Nabers can be viewed as a flex choice versus a vulnerable Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the launching fantasy managers were expecting from the highest-drafted newbie pass receiver in ESPN leagues over recent two decades. Harrison finished the game with merely 4 getting yards, the least in a launching by a pass receiver consumed the top 5 due to the fact that Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals skill-set posture gamers in both breaks and also transmits operate. Having Said That, Kyler Murray had an uncommonly tough game, balancing merely 2.9 sky gardens per fulfillment. It's additionally worth taking note that Harrison operated just 11 options versus male coverage and was actually certainly not targeted. Much better days are actually on the perspective for this accomplished recipient. Harrison is actually strongly on the WR2 radar for Full week 2 against the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% started) Williams possessed a tough time associating with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver group. Odunze had just 4 aim ats, which was actually a disappointment compared with Keenan Allen's 11 and DJ Moore's 8. But let's probe a little much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), as well as Odunze (45) were in fact fairly enclose breaks participated in. The same opts for courses manage: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and also Odunze (26 ). Thus, while Odunze really did not obtain as several appeals this time, he is actually still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Expenses (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Despite the fact that Coleman failed to rack up a goal like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still produced a sturdy impact. The novice led the team in pops, paths manage, aim ats, receptions and receiving yards versus the Arizona Cardinals. Yet another trait to details is actually that when the Expenses remained in 11 workers, Coleman, Hollins and also Shakir were on the industry all together a whole lot. In 12 staffs, it was actually primarily Coleman and also Hollins. This is actually absolutely appealing for those that have Coleman on their dream crews. He is actually a strong flex alternative 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 as well as 39 obtaining lawns against the Raiders on Sunday. He managed to salvage his fantasy time along with an overdue touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't inquired to carry out much, averaging merely 5.5 gardens per pass attempt. If this trend continues, it can restrict McConkey's imagination roof. However, he is actually still on the flex radar for Full week 2, especially given that the Panthers' defense just got torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa florida Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps as well as routes run, but he possessed merely three targets. On the bright side, he racked up a 32-yard getting goal. McMillan has solidified his spot as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, and he could come to be much more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or Chris Godwin overlook time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' wide receiver rotation is actually fairly liquid, along with every person observing a comparable lot of pops versus the Bengals on Sunday. However, Polk had just one target. Maintain him on your view list, yet he shouldn't reside in your lineups versus the Seahawks in Week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't a lot of positives for the Panthers on Sunday, but one was Legette leading the staff in intendeds. He also played notable breaks. The Panthers' wide receiver turning is 5 deep today, so it is difficult to feel confident in some of all of them, specifically given just how Bryce Youthful performed versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in and also routes run show he had a minimal role, in spite of acquiring five aim ats. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually most likely to keep a higher aim at allotment. Mitchell's function may diminish when Josh Downs yields coming from accident, thus he needs to remain on your check out listing. Always remember, the Colts may not be expected to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's profession provided imagination supervisors really hope that McCaffrey could possibly improve as the Leaders' No. 2 receiver. Week 1 showed that this will not be the case. The snaps and routes have actually been spread out between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually certainly not an ideal situation, and it's tough to view Daniels assisting more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers immediately revealed that he is just one of the Raiders' best options in the death 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 substantial function in Las Vegas' offense this year. Nonetheless, he's still breaking snaps with fellow cramping end Michael Mayer. The terrific headlines is that Bowers is managing almost as numerous paths (26) as Davante Adams (34) as well as Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The rookie may be deemed a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.