.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Luck one hundred economic solutions business, currently residing my aspiration making dream and sporting activities wagering content about the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed impressive NFL debuts, however a number of various other highly boasted novices didn't live up to lofty expectations.What analytical details must you know from the initial full week of activity, and also which novices should you view carefully hence on out?Let's check out at the biggest takeaways from the rookies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the round through the sky yet was actually especially powerful on the ground vs. Tampa Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 imagination aspects in his debut were impressive, many thanks greatly to his rushing ability. He found yourself with the second-most rushing yards through a quarterback in an NFL debut because 1950 and ended up being the 1st QB ever to hurry for 80 gardens as well as pair of goals in his 1st video game. Nonetheless, he carried out possess some problem as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was unpredicted given his exceptional college statistics. He is actually the only gamer in FBS past history with 12,000 occupation passing yards and also 3,000 hurrying backyards. He hardly attempted deep throws, averaging simply 2.0 sky backyards per completion, compared to 8.4 air yards every fulfillment at LSU final season. 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% started) It is actually opportunity to start your imagination football seasonCreate a league and individualize league measurements, slashing and guidelines to play in the league you wish to participate in in.Create a game today!This had not been the debut imagination supervisors were actually wishing for coming from Williams. He didn't toss a goal and his 3.2 yards every effort were actually the second most affordable by a first-round choice in their launching (lowest 15 tries) in NFL past. Plus, 31% of his throws got out intended against the Titans. For situation, that's the worst by a Bears QB because Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target fee in Week 1 of the 2020 time. While Williams carried out show improvement as the 2nd one-half went on, the Bears' offense do with simply 148 complete lawns. That is actually the fewest through any kind of crew in a season-opening succeed considering that the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely enhance along with each game, however, for now, he is actually even more of a QB2 than the QB1 our team anticipated. The Bears travel to Houston to take on the Texans in Full week 2, which must prove to be a tough matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had an outlining versus the Seahawks, with his dream functionality restored just by his hurrying backyards. He averaged a poor 6.2 sky yards per attempt and just 2.7 air lawns per fulfillment. Sure, the Seahawks possess a skilled secondary, but Nix's market value is greater in deeper superflex games right now. For Week 2 versus the Steelers, he is actually seeming like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye checked out from the sidelines as the Patriots managed a disturbed against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually an activity supervisor and also do with 8.0 imagination factors. The Patriots' longest play was actually merely 17 gardens. Always keep Maye on your check out listing as New England takes on the Seahawks in Full week 2. Running backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he damaged complimentary for a 31-yard jog in his NFL launching. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa florida Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving had 11 touches against the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White observed 21. The newbie coming from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his explosiveness. White's forte is his receiving capability, and he managed 19 courses, compared with Irving's seven. It'll interest check out how the rookie's task develops in the happening full weeks, as each Irving and also White overshadowed 75 yards coming from scrimmage versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson had just three hurrying tries versus the Costs. It is actually additionally worth noting that Emari Demercado ran as the Cardinals' third-down spine. Nonetheless, there is actually a positive side. James Conner do with 19 styles. If Conner misses time, Benson will instantly leap onto the RB2 radar. Our company'll view if the rookie acquires additional contacts against the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is starting the season on the PUP/NFI list as he recoups from the torn ACL he suffered final November at Texas. This suggests he'll be actually out for at least the first four activities. The Panthers possessed an outlining versus the Saints on Sunday, losing through 37 factors, the fifth-largest margin of triumph in a time opener between department rivals in the last 50 years. Chuba Hubbard had simply 6 hurrying tries during that game. With the offense appearing horrific, it is actually not terrific news for those stowing away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Costs (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis had just 4 touches against the Cardinals. He's not a significant portion of the Costs' outburst however. However if James Chef, who possessed 22 contacts, overlooks time, Davis could become a lot more relevant in fantasy. The Costs face the Dolphins in Week 2. Always keep Davis on your check out list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (coach's decision) for the Dolphins' Week 1 activity versus the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and also Raheem Mostert shared backfield roles. Achane ended the game with 17 contacts and also 23.0 fantasy points. For Wright to come to be fantasy relevant, he will need either Achane or even Mostert to miss out on time. Our experts'll observe if he creates his NFL launching Thursday night against the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually surprising to see Ronnie Rivers ahead of Corum on the Rams' intensity chart. A lot of assumed the Rams prepared Corum 83rd overall to assist reduce Kyren Williams' load, particularly because they have comparable capability. Corum managed 505 hurrying tries in his final pair of times at Michigan, showing he can take care of a hefty amount of work. Definitely a condition worth watching on, but it's safe to say this had not been a Week 1 that Corum managers were wanting to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Eco-friendly Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd went into Friday night's activity against the Eagles provided as dubious. He missed out on Tuesday's strategy as well as was restricted Wednesday and also Thursday as a result of that troublesome hamstring injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, that had 18 touches against the Eagles, misses out on opportunity, Lloyd perhaps will not have much fantasy importance. I'm additionally involved about the Packers' repulsive line. Jacobs was actually obtaining hit at or responsible for free throw line of scrimmage method too often on Friday night. Always keep Lloyd on your check out listing as the Packers prepare for the Colts in Full week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 rushing backyards are actually the absolute most by a Chargers gamer considering that Austin Ekeler's 173 gardens in Week 5 of the 2022 period versus the Browns. And also he performed it on merely 10 tries! This actually highlights the ability of what Vidal might give the table if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards skips time in Greg Roman's run-heavy outburst. The sixth-rounder away from Troy loafed in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. appeared comfy in his professional debut, providing Trevor Lawrence yet another big-play alternative. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Metropolitan Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Deserving maximized his three touches, finishing with 20.8 fantasy points against the Ravens final Thursday. It is actually reasonable to question whether such production can be preserved with only three touches. While it's not likely, there are some motivating signs. Deserving worked 23 routes, largely snags, and also participated in 36 pops, which are actually varieties stone's throw off from Rashee Rice. A lot of his pops arised from 11 staffs, showing he was associated with the offense. Worthy might be thought about a WR4 along with WR3 upside until Marquee Brown come backs from his shoulder injury. The Chiefs are set to experience the Bengals in Full week 2, so watch on exactly how engaged Worthy remains in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in breaks, paths run and getting lawns. but Thomas had not been far behind. He supplied an outstanding debut along with 14.7 dream aspects, including his 1st NFL touchdown. Final time at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 getting touchdowns. That is actually the 3rd most in school past history, right behind Ja'Marr Pursuit (twenty) and also Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas looked therefore excellent, he can ultimately go beyond Christian Kirk in the chain of command. He is actually strongly on the flex radar moving into Full week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York City Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson shocked many by completed with even more intendeds (12) and also celebrations (6) than Nabers, that had simply 5 intendeds. Nabers carried out deal with to nose out Robinson in receiving yards, completed with 66. In reality, this was the best receiving yards by a Giants player creating his debut since Darius Slayton in 2019. Nonetheless, the much bigger problem is quarterback Daniel Jones, that balanced just 4.4 gardens per pass try and had his 20th activity with multiple turn overs. This can harm the novice's ability. For Week 2, Nabers may be deemed a flex option versus a vulnerable Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the launching dream managers were actually expecting coming from the highest-drafted newbie wide receiver in ESPN games over the past two decades. Harrison ended the video game with simply 4 getting yards, the least in a launching by a pass receiver absorbed the top five because Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals skill posture gamers in each breaks and directs run. However, Kyler Murray possessed an uncommonly difficult video game, balancing simply 2.9 sky backyards per completion. It is actually likewise worth keeping in mind that Harrison managed merely 11 courses versus man protection and also was certainly not targeted. A lot better days are on the perspective for this proficient recipient. Harrison is actually firmly on the WR2 radar for Week 2 versus the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% started) Williams had a difficult time associating with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver group. Odunze possessed simply 4 targets, which was actually a setback compared with Keenan Allen's 11 and DJ Moore's eight. However permit's dig a little bit of much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), as well as Odunze (45) were really quite enclose snaps participated in. The very same chooses courses manage: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and also Odunze (26 ). Therefore, while Odunze failed to get as numerous looks this moment, he is actually still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Costs (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Despite the fact that Coleman failed to rack up a goal like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still produced a powerful feeling. The rookie led the group in snaps, options manage, targets, receptions and also receiving lawns versus the Arizona Cardinals. Yet another trait to note is actually that when the Costs were in 11 staffs, Coleman, Hollins and also Shakir were on the area together a great deal. In 12 staffs, it was actually mainly Coleman as well as Hollins. This is absolutely promising for those that possess Coleman on their dream groups. He is actually a solid flex choice in Full week 2 against the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% began) McConkey led the Chargers along with 7 aim ats as well as 39 obtaining backyards against the Raiders on Sunday. He handled to save his dream day along with an overdue touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been inquired to carry out considerably, averaging just 5.5 backyards per successfully pass attempt. If this trend continues, it might limit McConkey's dream ceiling. However, he is actually still on the flex radar for Full week 2, especially considering that the Panthers' protection only received torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and transmits run, however he had merely three aim ats. On the bright side, he scored a 32-yard obtaining touchdown. McMillan has thickened his area as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, and also he might become a lot more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or even Chris Godwin miss time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' pass receiver turning is actually fairly liquid, with everyone viewing an identical amount of pops versus the Bengals on Sunday. Nevertheless, Polk possessed only one target. Keep him on your view checklist, however he should not be in your lineups versus 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 targets. He likewise played substantial breaks. The Panthers' pass receiver rotation is actually five deep-seated at the moment, so it's tough to feel great in any of them, especially given exactly how Bryce Young performed versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in and also courses run series he had a minimal duty, regardless of obtaining five targets. Michael Pittman Jr. is likely to keep a high intended allotment. Mitchell's job could reduce when Josh Downs yields coming from injury, so he should remain on your view listing. Bear in mind, the Colts aren't anticipated to be a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's business gave fantasy managers really hope that McCaffrey might step up as the Commanders' No. 2 receiver. Week 1 revealed that this won't hold true. The pops and also options have actually been actually expanded between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and also Olamide Zaccheaus. It's certainly not a best circumstance, and also it is difficult to view Daniels assisting much more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers quickly displayed to that he is among the Raiders' leading options in the death activity. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Sin City Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% started) Bowers led the Raiders in intendeds (8 ), hinting at a considerable function in Las Vegas' offense this year. Nonetheless, he's still dividing pops along with fellow tight end Michael Mayer. The terrific updates is that Bowers is running virtually as lots of paths (26) as Davante Adams (34) as well as Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The novice may be viewed as a low-end TE1 in Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.