.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Fortune 100 economic solutions company, right now living my aspiration generating dream as well as sporting activities wagering web content regarding the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and also Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed impressive NFL debuts, yet a number of other strongly promoted novices failed to measure up to lofty expectations.What statistical details need to you understand coming from the initial week of activity, and also which rookies need to you check out closely from here on out?Let's have a look at the greatest takeaways from the newbies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the round through the air yet was specifically solid on the ground vs. Tampa fl Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 imagination points in his launching were impressive, many thanks largely to his hurrying capability. He wound up along with the second-most hurrying gardens by a quarterback in an NFL launching given that 1950 as well as came to be the very first QB ever to rush for 80 yards and also 2 touchdowns in his very first video game. However, he performed have some problem as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was unexpected offered his remarkable university statistics. He's the only player in FBS record along with 12,000 job passing lawns and also 3,000 hurrying gardens. He hardly attempted deep-seated tosses, balancing merely 2.0 sky yards per finalization, compared to 8.4 air backyards every fulfillment at LSU final time. For Full week 2 against the Giants, he's appearing like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% began) It is actually opportunity to start your fantasy regulation football seasonCreate an organization as well as individualize organization size, scoring as well as policies to play in the game you want to play in.Create a game today!This wasn't the launching imagination managers were actually anticipating from Williams. He really did not throw a touchdown and his 3.2 gardens per attempt were actually the second least expensive through a first-round selection in their debut (minimum required 15 efforts) in NFL background. Plus, 31% of his throws got out target versus the Titans. For situation, that is actually awful by a Bears QB since Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target price in Full week 1 of the 2020 season. While Williams did come along as the 2nd fifty percent took place, the Bears' outburst finished with merely 148 total backyards. That is actually the least through any sort of crew in a season-opening gain due to the fact that the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely boost along with each game, but for right now, he is actually even more of a QB2 than the QB1 our team expected. The Bears take a trip to Houston to handle the Texans in Full week 2, which must verify to be a tough matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed an outlining against the Seahawks, with his dream performance saved just through his rushing gardens. He averaged an inadequate 6.2 sky backyards every attempt and also merely 2.7 sky backyards every fulfillment. Certain, the Seahawks possess an accomplished second, however Nix's market value is much higher in much deeper superflex leagues today. For Week 2 against the Steelers, he's resembling a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye viewed from the subsidiaries as the Patriots managed a disturbed versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually a game manager as well as do with 8.0 dream aspects. The Patriots' longest play was actually only 17 backyards. Maintain Maye on your watch list as New England tackles the Seahawks in Week 2. Managing backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he broke cost-free for a 31-yard run in his NFL launching. Radiation Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving had 11 touches against the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White viewed 21. The newbie coming from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his quickness. White's strength is his receiving capability, and also he ran 19 options, compared with Irving's 7. It'll interest view exactly how the novice's task develops in the happening full weeks, as each Irving and White eclipsed 75 yards from scrimmage against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson possessed merely three hurrying efforts against the Expenses. It's also worth noting that Emari Demercado ran as the Cardinals' third-down spine. Nevertheless, there's a good side. James Conner do with 19 flairs. If Conner overlooks time, Benson will right away dive onto the RB2 radar. We'll find if the rookie receives more touches against the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is beginning the time on the PUP/NFI list as he recoups from the torn ACL he experienced last Nov at Texas. This implies he'll be out for at the very least the first 4 video games. The Panthers possessed a drafting against the Saints on Sunday, losing by 37 points, the fifth-largest margin of triumph in a period opener between branch competitors in the last 50 years. Chuba Hubbard had merely six hurrying attempts during that video game. Along with the outburst looking awful, it is actually not excellent updates for those tucking away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Expenses (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis possessed only four contacts versus the Cardinals. He is actually not a large aspect of the Bills' outburst yet. But if James Prepare, who had 22 touches, overlooks opportunity, Davis might end up being even more relevant 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 (coach's choice) for the Dolphins' Week 1 game versus the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and Raheem Mostert discussed backfield roles. Achane finished the game along with 17 touches as well as 23.0 fantasy points. For Wright to end up being imagination pertinent, he would certainly need either Achane or even Mostert to skip time. Our experts'll view if he creates his NFL launching Thursday evening versus the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually unexpected to find Ronnie Rivers in advance of Corum on the Rams' intensity graph. A lot of presumed the Rams composed Corum 83rd total to help reduce Kyren Williams' bunch, particularly because they have similar capability. Corum managed 505 hurrying attempts in his final 2 times at Michigan, confirming he can deal with a hefty workload. Undoubtedly a circumstance worth watching on, yet it's safe to state this had not been a Week 1 that Corum managers were intending to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Environment-friendly Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered into Friday evening's video game versus the Eagles specified as questionable. He missed Tuesday's method as well as was actually confined Wednesday and also Thursday as a result of that unpleasant hamstring personal injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, that had 18 contacts against the Eagles, misses out on opportunity, Lloyd most likely will not possess much fantasy significance. I am actually likewise worried regarding the Packers' repulsive collection. Jacobs was actually getting attacked at or behind free throw line of scrimmage technique too often on Friday night. Always keep Lloyd on your check out listing as the Packers organize the Colts in Full week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying lawns are actually the most through a Chargers gamer given that Austin Ekeler's 173 gardens in Full week 5 of the 2022 period against the Browns. As well as he did it on only 10 efforts! This really highlights the potential of what Vidal can bring to the desk if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards misses time in Greg Roman's run-heavy offense. The sixth-rounder away from Troy was inactive in the season-opener against the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. appeared relaxed in his pro launching, providing Trevor Lawrence yet another big-play choice. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Metropolitan Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Deserving made the most of his 3 touches, completed with 20.8 imagination factors against the Ravens final Thursday. It is actually reasonable to examine whether such creation can be sustained along with only three contacts. While it's improbable, there are actually some promoting indications. Deserving operated 23 options, mainly drawbacks, as well as played 36 pops, which are actually varieties not far off coming from Rashee Rice. A lot of his pops originated from 11 staffs, showing he was actually involved in the outburst. Deserving could be considered a WR4 with WR3 upside up until Marquee Brown returns from his shoulder trauma. The Chiefs are readied to face the Bengals in Full week 2, so keep an eye on how engaged Worthy resides in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% started) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in snaps, paths operate and also obtaining lawns. yet Thomas had not been much responsible for. He delivered an excellent debut along with 14.7 imagination points, including his initial NFL goal. Last season at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 receiving touchdowns. That's the 3rd most in school background, right responsible for Ja'Marr Pursuit (twenty) as well as Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas looked thus really good, he could eventually outperform Christian Kirk in the hierarchy. He's securely on the flex radar moving in to Week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, Nyc Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson startled a lot of through finishing with even more intendeds (12) and receptions (6) than Nabers, who had merely 5 aim ats. Nabers did manage to slip by Robinson in obtaining yards, finishing with 66. In fact, this was the best acquiring backyards by a Giants player creating his launching due to the fact that Darius Slayton in 2019. However, the bigger worry is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, that balanced just 4.4 backyards every successfully pass try and also possessed his 20th game with a number of turnovers. This could harm the newbie's ability. For Full week 2, Nabers could be considered as a flex option versus an at risk Leaders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the debut dream managers were anticipating coming from the highest-drafted rookie wide receiver in ESPN leagues over recent 20 years. Harrison finished the video game along with simply 4 receiving yards, the fewest in a debut by a pass receiver absorbed the top five considering that Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals skill setting players in each snaps as well as routes operate. Having Said That, Kyler Murray possessed an unusually difficult video game, averaging only 2.9 air gardens per fulfillment. It is actually also worth taking note that Harrison managed simply 11 courses against guy coverage and also was actually not targeted. A lot better days are actually on the horizon for this gifted 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 getting in touch with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver group. Odunze possessed just four targets, which was actually a setback compared with Keenan Allen's 11 as well as DJ Moore's 8. However allow's probe a little bit of much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and also Odunze (45) were in fact pretty close in pops participated in. The very same goes for courses run: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), as well as Odunze (26 ). Therefore, while Odunze really did not get as numerous appeals this moment, he's still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Expenses (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Even though Coleman didn't rack up a goal like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still made a tough impact. The newbie led the team in snaps, routes run, targets, receptions and receiving backyards versus the Arizona Cardinals. Another point to keep in mind is actually that when the Bills remained in 11 personnel, Coleman, Hollins as well as Shakir were on the area together a whole lot. In 12 workers, it was generally Coleman as well as Hollins. This is actually definitely encouraging for those who have Coleman on their imagination crews. He's a solid 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 seven aim ats as well as 39 getting gardens versus the Raiders on Sunday. He managed to salvage his fantasy day along with a late touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't inquired to accomplish considerably, averaging merely 5.5 gardens every pass effort. If this trend carries on, it could restrict McConkey's fantasy ceiling. Nevertheless, he is actually still on the flex radar for Week 2, especially due to the fact that the Panthers' defense just acquired torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa bay Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps as well as directs run, however he possessed only 3 aim ats. On the silver lining, he scored a 32-yard acquiring touchdown. McMillan has actually strengthened his spot as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, and also he could come to be much more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or Chris Godwin miss out on time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' pass receiver rotation is actually fairly liquid, along with every person observing a comparable lot of snaps against the Bengals on Sunday. However, Polk had just one target. Keep him on your check out list, yet he shouldn't reside in your lineups against the Seahawks in Week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't lots of positives for the Panthers on Sunday, however one was actually Legette leading the crew in aim ats. He additionally participated in substantial pops. The Panthers' wide receiver turning is five deep at this moment, so it is difficult to feel confident in any of them, especially given just how Bryce Youthful done versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played and routes run show he possessed a limited role, in spite of getting 5 aim ats. Michael Pittman Jr. is likely to keep a higher aim at share. Mitchell's duty may reduce when Josh Downs gains from personal injury, thus he must stay on your check out checklist. Don't forget, the Colts aren't anticipated to be a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's trade provided dream supervisors hope that McCaffrey might step up as the Commanders' No. 2 recipient. Full week 1 presented that this will not hold true. The breaks and also courses have actually been actually expanded in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and also Olamide Zaccheaus. It's certainly not an excellent condition, and also it's tough to view Daniels supporting much more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers instantly revealed that he is just one of the Raiders' leading options in the passing video game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% started) Bowers led the Raiders in intendeds (8 ), mentioning a notable job in Las Vegas' outburst this year. Having said that, he's still splitting snaps along with fellow cramping side Michael Mayer. The terrific information is actually that Bowers is operating virtually as lots of options (26) as Davante Adams (34) and also Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The newbie may be deemed a low-end TE1 in Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.