.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Fortune 100 economic services firm, now living my goal making fantasy and sporting activities wagering material about the NFL, NBA, and also WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had remarkable NFL debuts, yet several other strongly touted rookies really did not meet skyscraping expectations.What analytical bits must you know from the very first week of activity, and which novices must you watch very closely away on out?Let's take a look at the most significant takeaways coming from the newbies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the ball with the air however was specifically sturdy on the ground vs. Tampa bay Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 imagination factors in his debut were impressive, many thanks mainly to his rushing capability. He ended up with the second-most hurrying backyards through a quarterback in an NFL launching because 1950 as well as ended up being the very first QB ever before to hurry for 80 yards and pair of goals in his very first game. Nonetheless, he performed possess some trouble as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was actually unforeseen offered his exceptional university stats. He is actually the only player in FBS past history with 12,000 job passing yards as well as 3,000 hurrying lawns. He rarely attempted deep-seated tosses, averaging merely 2.0 sky lawns per conclusion, compared with 8.4 air backyards every finalization 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% began) It's time to start your dream regulation football seasonCreate a game and customize game size, slashing as well as regulations to play in the league you would like to participate in in.Create a game today!This had not been the debut imagination managers were expecting coming from Williams. He failed to toss a goal as well as his 3.2 lawns per attempt were the second lowest through a first-round pick in their debut (lowest 15 efforts) in NFL past. Additionally, 31% of his tosses were off target against the Titans. For situation, that is actually the most awful through a Bears QB since Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target fee in Week 1 of the 2020 season. While Williams carried out show improvement as the 2nd fifty percent took place, the Bears' outburst completed with only 148 overall backyards. That's the least by any staff in a season-opening win since the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely improve along with each video game, however, for now, he is actually more of a QB2 than the QB1 we wished for. The Bears journey to Houston to take on the Texans in Full week 2, which should show to be a hard matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had a drafting against the Seahawks, with his dream efficiency restored merely by his rushing backyards. He averaged an inadequate 6.2 air yards every attempt and simply 2.7 air backyards per completion. Certain, the Seahawks have a talented additional, yet Nix's worth is actually higher in much deeper superflex games now. For Full week 2 versus the Steelers, he is actually appearing like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye seen from the sidelines as the Patriots pulled off a disturbed versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually a video game manager and also do with 8.0 imagination points. The Patriots' lengthiest play was actually only 17 gardens. Maintain Maye on your watch list as New England tackles the Seahawks in Week 2. Managing backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he broke totally free for a 31-yard run in his NFL launching. Radiation Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa florida Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving possessed 11 contacts against the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White found 21. The rookie coming from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his quickness. White's strength is his getting capability, and also he ran 19 paths, compared to Irving's 7. It'll interest view just how the novice's duty progresses in the coming weeks, as both Irving and also White overshadowed 75 yards from scrimmage against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson had merely three rushing efforts versus the Expenses. It is actually additionally worth taking note that Emari Demercado operated as the Cardinals' third-down back. Having said that, there's a blue sky. James Conner completed with 19 styles. If Conner misses out on opportunity, Benson would right away jump onto the RB2 radar. We'll find if the novice obtains more contacts against the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is actually beginning the season on the PUP/NFI checklist as he recuperates from the torn ACL he went through last Nov at Texas. This suggests he'll be out for at the very least the very first four games. The Panthers possessed a sketching versus the Saints on Sunday, losing by 37 points, the fifth-largest margin of victory in a period opener in between branch rivals in the last 50 years. Chuba Hubbard possessed just six rushing tries in that game. With the outburst appearing dreadful, it is actually not fantastic updates for those stowing away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Expenses (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis possessed merely four touches against the Cardinals. He is actually not a major part of the Bills' offense yet. Yet if James Chef, that possessed 22 touches, skips opportunity, Davis could come to be extra appropriate in imagination. The Bills experience the Dolphins in Week 2. Maintain Davis on your view list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (instructor's decision) 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 with 17 contacts and also 23.0 dream points. For Wright to come to be fantasy applicable, he 'd need either Achane or Mostert to skip time. We'll observe 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 before Corum on the Rams' depth graph. Many thought the Rams made Corum 83rd overall to aid reduce Kyren Williams' lots, especially considering that they possess identical ability. Corum handled 505 hurrying efforts in his last two seasons at Michigan, verifying he may take care of a hefty workload. Absolutely a situation worth keeping an eye on, but it is actually safe to claim this had not been a Full week 1 that Corum managers were wanting to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Environment-friendly Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered Friday night's game versus the Eagles detailed as doubtful. He skipped Tuesday's technique and also was actually restricted Wednesday and Thursday due to that troublesome hamstring trauma. Unless Josh Jacobs, that had 18 contacts against the Eagles, skips time, Lloyd possibly won't possess a lot imagination significance. I am actually likewise worried regarding the Packers' repulsive product line. Jacobs was getting reached at or responsible for free throw line of skirmish means regularly on Friday evening. Maintain Lloyd on your watch list as the Packers plan for the Colts in Full week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying gardens are actually one of the most through a Chargers gamer because Austin Ekeler's 173 gardens in Full week 5 of the 2022 season versus the Browns. As well as he performed it on simply 10 tries! This truly highlights the possibility of what Vidal might bring to the desk if either Dobbins or 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 versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. looked 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% started) Worthy took advantage of his 3 contacts, do with 20.8 fantasy aspects versus the Ravens final Thursday. It is actually logical to examine whether such creation can be maintained with merely 3 contacts. While it's not likely, there are actually some motivating signs. Deserving functioned 23 routes, largely snags, and played 36 breaks, which are amounts stone's throw off from Rashee Rice. The majority of his snaps arised from 11 personnel, showing he was associated with the outburst. Worthy can be considered a WR4 along with WR3 upside till Noblewoman Brown come backs from his shoulder accident. The Chiefs are readied to deal with the Bengals in 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 snaps, options run as well as receiving gardens. yet Thomas had not been far responsible for. He supplied an excellent launching with 14.7 dream aspects, including his first NFL goal. Last season at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 acquiring goals. That is actually the third very most in university background, right behind Ja'Marr Chase (twenty) as well as Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas appeared so really good, he might ultimately go beyond Christian Kirk in the chain of command. He's firmly on the flex radar moving in to Full week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, The Big Apple Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson stunned several by finishing with more targets (12) as well as events (6) than Nabers, who had only 5 intendeds. Nabers carried out handle to edge out Robinson in getting gardens, completed with 66. In fact, this was one of the most getting gardens by a Giants gamer creating his launching given that Darius Slayton in 2019. Having said that, the greater worry is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, that averaged just 4.4 lawns per pass attempt and also possessed his 20th activity with a number of turnovers. This can hurt the novice's ability. For Week 2, Nabers may be considered as a flex possibility against an at risk Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the launching dream managers were actually wishing for coming from the highest-drafted novice pass receiver in ESPN games over recent 20 years. Harrison ended the video game along with simply 4 getting gardens, the fewest in a launching through a pass receiver enjoyed the leading five given that Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals ability setting gamers in each pops and transmits run. Nevertheless, Kyler Murray possessed an abnormally tough activity, balancing merely 2.9 sky yards per finalization. It's also worth keeping in mind that Harrison ran only 11 options versus guy coverage as well as was not targeted. A lot better times are actually on the horizon for this proficient recipient. Harrison is strongly on the WR2 radar for Full week 2 versus the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% began) Williams possessed a difficult time getting in touch with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver group. Odunze possessed merely 4 aim ats, which was actually a letdown compared with Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's 8. But let's dig a little deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), as well as Odunze (forty five) were in fact fairly enclose snaps played. The exact same goes with options manage: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), as well as Odunze (26 ). Therefore, while Odunze didn't get as numerous looks this time around, he's still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Costs (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Although Coleman didn't rack up a touchdown like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still made a solid perception. The novice led the group in breaks, routes manage, intendeds, receptions and also acquiring gardens versus the Arizona Cardinals. Yet another factor to details is that when the Expenses resided in 11 employees, Coleman, Hollins and Shakir got on the area together a lot. In 12 workers, it was mostly Coleman and also Hollins. This is most definitely encouraging for those who have Coleman on their fantasy teams. He's a sound flex alternative in Full week 2 versus the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% started) McConkey led the Chargers along with seven intendeds and also 39 getting gardens versus the Raiders on Sunday. He took care of to recover his imagination day along with an overdue touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been asked to carry out considerably, balancing simply 5.5 gardens every elapsed attempt. If this pattern proceeds, it could limit McConkey's fantasy roof. Having said that, he is actually still on the flex radar for Full week 2, specifically due to the fact that the Panthers' defense just received torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa florida Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and directs run, but he had just three intendeds. On the bright side, he racked up a 32-yard obtaining goal. McMillan has hardened his area as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, as well as he could possibly become much more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or Chris Godwin miss time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' wide receiver turning is rather fluid, with everybody finding an identical variety of pops against the Bengals on Sunday. However, Polk possessed just one aim at. Maintain him on your view listing, but he should not remain in your lineups versus the Seahawks in Full 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 group in aim ats. He additionally played substantial pops. The Panthers' wide receiver rotation is 5 deep-seated at the moment, so it's tough to feel confident in any one of all of them, particularly given how Bryce Young conducted versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in and courses manage show he had a restricted function, in spite of getting five targets. Michael Pittman Jr. is very likely to maintain a high target share. Mitchell's role might shrink when Josh Downs profits coming from accident, thus he should remain on your view checklist. Don't forget, the Colts may not be anticipated to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's profession provided fantasy managers really hope that McCaffrey might improve as the Commanders' No. 2 recipient. Week 1 showed that this won't hold true. The pops as well as paths have actually been spread between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown as well as Olamide Zaccheaus. It's not an ideal scenario, and also it is difficult to see Daniels sustaining more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers instantly demonstrated that he's one of the Raiders' best alternatives in the passing activity. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Sin City Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% began) Bowers led the Raiders in aim ats (8 ), mentioning a substantial role in Las Vegas' offense this year. Having said that, he is actually still dividing pops with fellow cramping side Michael Mayer. The excellent news is that Bowers is actually running virtually as numerous routes (26) as Davante Adams (34) and Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The novice could be viewed as a low-end TE1 in Week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.