.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Fortune 100 financial services provider, currently residing my goal developing fantasy as well as sports betting content about 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 numerous various other extremely boasted newbies didn't live up to soaring expectations.What statistical bits must you recognize from the initial week of activity, as well as which newbies need to you check out carefully from here on out?Let's look at the greatest takeaways from the rookies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the round by means of the sky however was particularly powerful on the ground vs. Tampa fl Bay. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 imagination points in his debut were impressive, many thanks mainly to his hurrying capacity. He ended up along with the second-most rushing lawns through a quarterback in an NFL launching given that 1950 as well as ended up being the initial QB ever to hurry for 80 lawns as well as 2 touchdowns in his first game. However, he did have some trouble as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was actually unexpected offered his impressive university stats. He's the only player in FBS history along with 12,000 job passing backyards and also 3,000 rushing yards. He hardly attempted deep-seated tosses, balancing merely 2.0 sky gardens every completion, compared with 8.4 sky gardens every conclusion at LSU final season. For Full week 2 against the Giants, he's looking like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% started) It's opportunity to begin your imagination football seasonCreate a game and also customize organization size, scoring and also regulations to play in the game you wish to play in.Create a league today!This wasn't the launching fantasy supervisors were actually anticipating coming from Williams. He didn't throw a goal as well as his 3.2 backyards every attempt were actually the 2nd most affordable through a first-round selection in their launching (lowest 15 attempts) in NFL past. Additionally, 31% of his throws were off intended against the Titans. For situation, that's the worst by a Bears QB because Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target rate in Full week 1 of the 2020 season. While Williams carried out show improvement as the second fifty percent happened, the Bears' offense do with only 148 complete lawns. That is actually the least by any kind of group in a season-opening succeed because the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely enhance along with each video game, but for right now, he's additional of a QB2 than the QB1 we hoped for. The Bears journey to Houston to take on the Texans in Week 2, which should show to be a challenging matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed an outlining against the Seahawks, along with his imagination functionality restored simply by his hurrying lawns. He balanced an unsatisfactory 6.2 sky backyards per try as well as simply 2.7 sky yards every finalization. Certain, the Seahawks possess a skilled secondary, however Nix's worth is actually higher in much deeper superflex leagues now. For Full week 2 against the Steelers, he is actually looking like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye enjoyed from the sidelines as the Patriots carried out an upset against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was a video game supervisor and also completed with 8.0 imagination aspects. The Patriots' longest play was actually just 17 gardens. Always keep Maye on your view checklist as New England takes on the Seahawks in Week 2. Operating backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he cracked cost-free for a 31-yard run in his NFL debut. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving had 11 touches versus the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White viewed 21. The rookie coming from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his explosiveness. White's strong point is his receiving potential, as well as he operated 19 paths, compared to Irving's seven. It'll interest view just how the novice's duty advances in the coming full weeks, as both Irving and also White overshadowed 75 gardens from skirmish against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson possessed just three rushing efforts versus the Bills. It is actually likewise worth taking note that Emari Demercado functioned as the Cardinals' third-down spine. Nevertheless, there is actually a break in the clouds. James Conner completed with 19 styles. If Conner skips time, Benson will promptly jump onto the RB2 radar. Our team'll view if the rookie gets even more touches against the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is actually beginning the period on the PUP/NFI listing as he recuperates coming from the torn ACL he went through final November at Texas. This means he'll be actually out for at the very least the initial four video games. The Panthers had an outlining against the Saints on Sunday, shedding by 37 points, the fifth-largest margin of victory in a period opener in between division competitors in the last 50 years. Chuba Hubbard had merely 6 rushing efforts during that activity. Along with the outburst looking awful, it is actually not wonderful updates for those tucking away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Bills (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis possessed simply four contacts against the Cardinals. He is actually not a huge component of the Costs' offense however. But if James Cook, that had 22 touches, overlooks time, Davis could possibly end up being much more relevant 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 decision) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 video game against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and Raheem Mostert discussed backfield obligations. Achane ended the game with 17 touches as well as 23.0 dream points. For Wright to come to be fantasy appropriate, he would certainly require either Achane or even Mostert to skip opportunity. We'll see if he makes his NFL launching Thursday night versus the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It's surprising to view Ronnie Rivers ahead of Corum on the Rams' depth graph. Many thought the Rams prepared Corum 83rd total to help lighten Kyren Williams' tons, especially considering that they have comparable skill sets. Corum dealt with 505 hurrying attempts in his final two times at Michigan, proving he can easily deal with a heavy workload. Undoubtedly a situation worth keeping an eye on, yet it's protected to claim this had not been a Week 1 that Corum managers were actually wanting to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Veggie Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd went into Friday night's game versus the Eagles provided as doubtful. He overlooked Tuesday's method as well as was actually restricted Wednesday and also Thursday due to that irritating hamstring injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, that had 18 contacts versus the Eagles, skips time, Lloyd possibly will not have a lot dream significance. I'm also regarded about the Packers' repulsive line. Jacobs was actually acquiring attacked at or even behind the line of scrimmage way too often on Friday night. Maintain Lloyd on your view list as the Packers organize the Colts in Full week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 rushing yards are the absolute most through a Chargers gamer due to the fact that Austin Ekeler's 173 lawns in Week 5 of the 2022 time versus the Browns. And also he performed it on simply 10 tries! This truly highlights the potential of what Vidal might give the table if either Dobbins or even Gus Edwards misses out on attend Greg Roman's run-heavy outburst. The sixth-rounder away from Troy loafed in the season-opener against the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. appeared pleasant in his expert launching, providing Trevor Lawrence another big-play alternative. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Metropolitan Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Worthy made the most of his 3 contacts, do with 20.8 fantasy aspects against the Ravens last Thursday. It is actually reasonable to examine whether such production may be sustained with simply 3 touches. While it is actually unlikely, there are some reassuring indicators. Deserving functioned 23 routes, mainly troubles, and played 36 pops, which are amounts stone's throw off coming from Rashee Rice. The majority of his breaks came from 11 employees, showing he was involved in the outburst. Worthy might be thought about a WR4 along with WR3 upside until Noblewoman Brown profits from his shoulder personal injury. The Chiefs are actually set to deal with the Bengals in Week 2, thus keep an eye on exactly how engaged Deserving 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 also getting yards. yet Thomas had not been far responsible for. He provided an excellent launching with 14.7 dream aspects, including his 1st NFL goal. Last season at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 acquiring touchdowns. That's the third most in school past, right behind Ja'Marr Hunt (20) as well as Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas looked therefore really good, he could eventually outperform Christian Kirk in the chain of command. He's strongly on the flex radar moving into Week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, Nyc Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson surprised many through finishing with more aim ats (12) and also receptions (6) than Nabers, that had only 5 aim ats. Nabers did handle to slip by Robinson in obtaining backyards, completed with 66. As a matter of fact, this was actually the absolute most obtaining backyards by a Giants gamer making his launching due to the fact that Darius Slayton in 2019. Nonetheless, the greater worry is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, who balanced merely 4.4 yards every elapsed attempt as well as possessed his 20th game along with numerous turn overs. This could injure the novice's potential. For Full week 2, Nabers can be viewed as a flex possibility versus a susceptible Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the debut dream managers were actually wishing for from the highest-drafted newbie pass receiver in ESPN leagues over recent twenty years. Harrison ended the game along with merely 4 obtaining backyards, the fewest in a debut by a pass receiver taken in the top five since Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals ability position players in each breaks and transmits operate. Nevertheless, Kyler Murray had an abnormally hard activity, balancing only 2.9 sky backyards per completion. It is actually additionally worth taking note that Harrison operated just 11 options against male insurance coverage and also was actually certainly not targeted. Much better days are actually on the horizon for this gifted receiver. Harrison is firmly on the WR2 radar for Week 2 against the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% started) Williams had a tough time associating with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver group. Odunze had only 4 targets, which was actually a letdown compared with Keenan Allen's 11 as well as DJ Moore's eight. However allow's probe a little much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and also Odunze (forty five) were really pretty enclose snaps participated in. The very same goes for options run: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and also Odunze (26 ). Therefore, while Odunze didn't obtain as several looks this time around, he is actually still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Bills (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Even though Coleman failed to score a goal like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still produced a powerful opinion. The novice led the staff in pops, routes run, aim ats, receivings and also getting yards against the Arizona Cardinals. Yet another factor to details is that when the Bills resided in 11 staffs, Coleman, Hollins and Shakir were on the industry with each other a lot. In 12 workers, it was primarily Coleman and also Hollins. This is actually undoubtedly encouraging for those that possess Coleman on their fantasy crews. He is actually a sound flex choice in Full week 2 versus the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% began) McConkey led the Chargers with seven targets and 39 acquiring yards versus the Raiders on Sunday. He handled to salvage his imagination time along with a late touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been asked to perform a lot, balancing simply 5.5 backyards every pass attempt. If this pattern proceeds, it can confine McConkey's fantasy ceiling. Having said that, he is actually still on the flex radar for Week 2, specifically since the Panthers' defense merely obtained torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa fl Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and transmits operate, however he possessed just 3 intendeds. On the bright side, he racked up a 32-yard acquiring touchdown. McMillan has solidified 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 skip time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' wide receiver turning is actually pretty fluid, with everyone viewing an identical variety of pops versus the Bengals on Sunday. However, Polk possessed only one target. Keep him on your view listing, however he should not be in your schedules 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 Legette leading the group in intendeds. He likewise played considerable breaks. The Panthers' wide receiver turning is actually 5 deep-seated today, so it's tough to feel great in some 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 routes operate series he possessed a minimal task, in spite of acquiring five aim ats. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually probably to maintain a high target allotment. Mitchell's task could reduce when Josh Downs returns coming from personal injury, thus he needs to stay on your watch list. Don't forget, the Colts may not be counted on to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's field provided fantasy supervisors really hope that McCaffrey might boost as the Leaders' No. 2 recipient. Full week 1 presented that this won't hold true. The breaks and also courses have actually been actually spread between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and also Olamide Zaccheaus. It's certainly not an excellent situation, and it is difficult to see Daniels supporting greater than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers instantly displayed to that he is among the Raiders' top possibilities in the passing away activity. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% started) Bowers led the Raiders in intendeds (8 ), hinting at a substantial role in Sin city' outburst this year. However, he's still dividing pops with fellow tight side Michael Mayer. The fantastic information is actually that Bowers is actually managing nearly as lots of options (26) as Davante Adams (34) as well as Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The newbie could be considered as a low-end TE1 in Week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.