.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Luck one hundred financial services firm, currently living my aspiration making dream and also sports betting information concerning the NFL, NBA, as well as WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed excellent NFL debuts, however several various other strongly touted newbies didn't measure up to skyscraping expectations.What analytical pieces must you recognize coming from the very first full week of activity, and which novices need to you enjoy carefully hence on out?Let's take a look at the biggest takeaways from the rookies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the round through the air but was especially solid on the ground vs. Tampa fl Bay. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 imagination factors in his debut went over, many thanks greatly to his rushing ability. He ended up with the second-most rushing backyards by a quarterback in an NFL launching due to the fact that 1950 and also came to be the 1st QB ever before to rush for 80 lawns as well as two goals in his very first video game. Having said that, he performed have some problem as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was actually unanticipated offered his impressive university statistics. He is actually the only player in FBS record with 12,000 job passing gardens and also 3,000 hurrying gardens. He hardly ever tried deep throws, averaging just 2.0 sky backyards per completion, compared to 8.4 air yards every fulfillment at LSU final time. 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% started) It is actually opportunity to begin your imagination football seasonCreate a league as well as personalize organization size, scoring and policies to play in the league you want to play in.Create a league today!This had not been the launching imagination managers were actually anticipating coming from Williams. He didn't throw a touchdown as well as his 3.2 gardens per try were the 2nd most reasonable through a first-round pick in their debut (minimum required 15 tries) in NFL record. Additionally, 31% of his tosses were off aim at versus the Titans. For situation, that's the most awful by a Bears QB since Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target fee in Full week 1 of the 2020 period. While Williams carried out come along as the 2nd fifty percent happened, the Bears' offense completed with simply 148 complete lawns. That is actually the least through any group in a season-opening win due to the fact that the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely improve along with each video game, but also for right now, he's more of a QB2 than the QB1 we hoped for. The Bears journey to Houston to handle the Texans in Week 2, which ought to show to be a hard matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed a sketching versus the Seahawks, with his fantasy performance saved merely through his hurrying lawns. He averaged an inadequate 6.2 air lawns every attempt and also simply 2.7 sky lawns every fulfillment. Sure, the Seahawks have a gifted second, however Nix's worth is greater in deeper superflex organizations at this moment. For Full week 2 against the Steelers, he's appearing like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye seen coming from the subsidiaries as the Patriots managed a disturbed against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was an activity manager as well as finished with 8.0 dream factors. The Patriots' longest play was actually just 17 gardens. Always keep Maye on your view list as New England tackles the Seahawks in Week 2. Managing backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he broke free of charge for a 31-yard run in his NFL launching. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa fl Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving possessed 11 contacts versus the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White found 21. The newbie coming from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his volatility. White's strong point is his acquiring ability, and he managed 19 courses, compared to Irving's seven. It'll be interesting to see just how the rookie's job develops in the happening weeks, as both Irving and White overshadowed 75 yards from scrimmage versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson had simply 3 rushing attempts versus the Costs. It is actually likewise worth keeping in mind that Emari Demercado worked as the Cardinals' third-down back. Nonetheless, there is actually a break in the clouds. James Conner finished with 19 flairs. If Conner misses opportunity, Benson would immediately dive onto the RB2 radar. Our experts'll see if the novice acquires more touches versus 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 checklist as he recoups from the torn ACL he endured last November at Texas. This means he'll be actually out for at the very least the very first 4 games. The Panthers had an outlining versus the Saints on Sunday, dropping by 37 aspects, the fifth-largest margin of success in a season opener in between division opponents in the final half a century. Chuba Hubbard had just six hurrying attempts because game. With the offense appearing distressing, it's certainly not excellent news for those stashing Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Costs (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis had only 4 touches against the Cardinals. He is actually certainly not a huge aspect of the Expenses' outburst yet. Yet if James Prepare, who possessed 22 contacts, misses opportunity, Davis could become even more relevant in imagination. The Costs face the Dolphins in Week 2. Keep Davis on your watch list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (instructor's choice) for the Dolphins' Week 1 game versus the Jaguars. De'Von Achane as well as Raheem Mostert discussed backfield tasks. Achane finished the activity along with 17 contacts and 23.0 fantasy points. For Wright to become dream appropriate, he 'd need to have either Achane or Mostert to overlook time. Our experts'll find if he makes his NFL launching Thursday evening against the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually unusual to find Ronnie Rivers in front of Corum on the Rams' intensity chart. Several assumed the Rams composed Corum 83rd overall to assist reduce Kyren Williams' bunch, particularly given that they have comparable ability. Corum handled 505 rushing efforts in his final 2 seasons at Michigan, verifying he can manage a hefty workload. Certainly a scenario worth watching on, yet it is actually secured to say this had not been a Week 1 that Corum managers were hoping to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Environment-friendly Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered into Friday evening's game versus the Eagles listed as doubtful. He missed out on Tuesday's method and also was confined Wednesday and Thursday because of that irritating hamstring accident. Unless Josh Jacobs, that had 18 contacts against the Eagles, misses time, Lloyd most likely won't possess a lot dream relevance. I'm additionally regarded concerning the Packers' offensive product line. Jacobs was receiving reached at or behind free throw line of skirmish method regularly on Friday evening. Keep Lloyd on your view listing as the Packers organize the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying backyards are actually the most through a Chargers player due to the fact that Austin Ekeler's 173 gardens in Week 5 of the 2022 season versus the Browns. And he performed it on merely 10 attempts! This actually highlights the capacity of what Vidal might bring to the table if either Dobbins or even Gus Edwards misses out on time in Greg Roman's run-heavy outburst. The sixth-rounder away from Troy was inactive in the season-opener against the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. looked comfy in his expert debut, giving Trevor Lawrence one more big-play alternative. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Urban Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Worthwhile maximized his three touches, finishing with 20.8 dream factors versus the Ravens last Thursday. It's reasonable to examine whether such manufacturing may be maintained with only 3 touches. While it's not likely, there are actually some encouraging signs. Deserving worked 23 paths, primarily troubles, and participated in 36 pops, which are actually numbers not far off coming from Rashee Rice. Many of his pops arised from 11 staffs, revealing he was associated with the offense. Deserving can be thought about a WR4 with WR3 upside till Marquee Brown profits from his shoulder injury. The Chiefs are set to encounter the Bengals in Week 2, therefore keep an eye on how engaged Worthy remains in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in snaps, paths run and receiving gardens. but Thomas had not been much behind. He delivered an outstanding launching along with 14.7 dream aspects, featuring his 1st NFL goal. Final season at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 obtaining goals. That's the third most in school background, right behind Ja'Marr Hunt (20) as well as Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas appeared thus good, he could inevitably outperform Christian Kirk in the chain of command. He is actually securely on the flex radar heading right into Week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York City Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson amazed a lot of through finishing with even more targets (12) and also functions (6) than Nabers, who had simply 5 aim ats. Nabers carried out manage to squeeze by Robinson in obtaining gardens, completed with 66. Actually, this was actually one of the most getting backyards through a Giants gamer making his debut because Darius Slayton in 2019. However, the much bigger problem is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, that averaged only 4.4 lawns per elapsed effort and possessed his 20th game with numerous turn overs. This could hurt the novice's capacity. For Week 2, Nabers could be viewed as a flex alternative against a vulnerable Leaders 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 rookie wide receiver in ESPN organizations over recent twenty years. Harrison ended the game along with only 4 acquiring yards, the least in a launching through a pass receiver consumed the top 5 because Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals ability setting players in each pops and also transmits run. Nevertheless, Kyler Murray had an uncommonly tough game, balancing only 2.9 air yards per conclusion. It's additionally worth noting that Harrison ran only 11 paths against male protection and was certainly not targeted. Better days are on the perspective for this proficient recipient. Harrison is actually securely on the WR2 radar for Week 2 versus the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% began) Williams had a difficult time getting in touch with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver group. Odunze possessed simply four targets, which was a setback compared to Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's 8. Yet permit's dig a little much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and also Odunze (forty five) were actually pretty approach snaps played. The very same selects routes run: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and also Odunze (26 ). Thus, while Odunze failed to obtain as several appearances this time around, he's still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Costs (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Although Coleman didn't rack up a touchdown like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still created a sturdy impact. The rookie led the crew in breaks, options manage, targets, receptions and receiving backyards versus the Arizona Cardinals. One more trait to keep in mind is that when the Costs resided in 11 staffs, Coleman, Hollins and also Shakir were on the field with each other a lot. In 12 employees, it was actually mostly Coleman and Hollins. This is actually most definitely encouraging for those that have Coleman on their fantasy groups. He is actually a strong flex option in Full week 2 against the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% started) McConkey led the Chargers along with 7 intendeds and also 39 obtaining yards against the Raiders on Sunday. He took care of to recover his imagination day with a late touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been asked to perform considerably, balancing merely 5.5 lawns per pass effort. If this trend carries on, it might confine McConkey's dream ceiling. Having said that, he's still on the flex radar for Week 2, specifically since the Panthers' protection just 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 operate, but he possessed simply three intendeds. On the bright side, he scored a 32-yard acquiring touchdown. McMillan has strengthened his spot as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, and also he might come to be much 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 fairly liquid, along with every person finding a comparable number of pops against the Bengals on Sunday. Nevertheless, Polk had only one intended. Keep him on your view list, yet he shouldn't reside in your schedules versus the Seahawks in 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 considerable breaks. The Panthers' wide receiver rotation is actually five deeper today, so it is difficult to feel great in any one of them, specifically offered just how Bryce Young conducted versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in and also routes operate program he possessed a minimal role, despite obtaining 5 intendeds. Michael Pittman Jr. is likely to always keep a higher aim at allotment. Mitchell's task may reduce when Josh Downs profits from accident, thus he should stay on your watch checklist. Keep in mind, the Colts aren't counted on to be a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's trade gave fantasy managers really hope that McCaffrey could possibly step up as the Commanders' No. 2 receiver. Full week 1 presented that this won't hold true. The snaps and paths have actually been spread between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually certainly not a perfect situation, as well as it's tough to observe Daniels sustaining more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers promptly displayed to that he's one of the Raiders' top options in the death video game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% began) Bowers led the Raiders in targets (8 ), meaning a significant task in Las Vegas' outburst this year. However, he is actually still breaking breaks with fellow cramping side Michael Mayer. The great information is that Bowers is actually operating almost as a lot of courses (26) as Davante Adams (34) as well as Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The rookie could be viewed as a low-end TE1 in Week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.