.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Luck one hundred financial solutions business, right now residing my aspiration producing fantasy and also sporting activities betting web content about the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and also Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had excellent NFL debuts, yet a number of various other extremely promoted newbies failed to live up to high-rise expectations.What analytical bits ought to you know from the first full week of activity, and which rookies ought to you view closely from here on out?Let's look at the greatest takeaways coming from the novices in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the round by means of the air but was actually particularly tough on the ground vs. Tampa Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 imagination factors in his launching were impressive, many thanks mostly to his rushing capability. He ended up with the second-most rushing gardens by a quarterback in an NFL debut since 1950 as well as came to be the very first QB ever to hurry for 80 lawns and pair of touchdowns in his first video game. Nevertheless, he carried out have some problem as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was actually unpredicted provided his exceptional college stats. He is actually the only gamer in FBS background along with 12,000 job passing lawns and also 3,000 hurrying backyards. He seldom tried deep-seated tosses, balancing just 2.0 sky gardens per conclusion, compared with 8.4 air gardens per fulfillment at LSU last period. For 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 time to start your imagination football seasonCreate an organization as well as customize organization dimension, scoring and policies to play in the organization you desire to play in.Create a game today!This had not been the launching imagination managers were wishing for from Williams. He really did not throw a touchdown as well as his 3.2 yards every effort were actually the 2nd most reasonable by a first-round pick in their debut (minimum 15 efforts) in NFL past. Plus, 31% of his tosses got out aim at against the Titans. For circumstance, that's the worst by a Bears QB due to the fact that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target price in Week 1 of the 2020 period. While Williams carried out come along as the second fifty percent happened, the Bears' offense completed with just 148 overall gardens. That is actually the least through any type of group in a season-opening succeed considering that the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely improve along with each activity, but for now, he's additional of a QB2 than the QB1 our team wished for. The Bears take a trip to Houston to handle the Texans in Week 2, which need to confirm to be a hard matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had a sketching versus the Seahawks, with his dream functionality restored just by his hurrying backyards. He averaged a bad 6.2 sky backyards per attempt and also just 2.7 air backyards per completion. Certain, the Seahawks have a talented additional, but Nix's value is greater in much deeper superflex organizations at the moment. For Full week 2 against the Steelers, he is actually seeming like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye watched from the side projects as the Patriots pulled off a distressed against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was a video game supervisor as well as do with 8.0 fantasy factors. The Patriots' lengthiest play was merely 17 gardens. Always keep Maye on your check out listing as New England tackles the Seahawks in Week 2. Running backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he cracked free of cost for a 31-yard jog in his NFL launching. Radiation Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving possessed 11 touches against the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White found 21. The rookie coming from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his explosiveness. White's forte is his acquiring capacity, and he managed 19 paths, compared to Irving's 7. It'll be interesting to enjoy just how the newbie's function advances in the happening full weeks, as each Irving and also White darkened 75 lawns from scrimmage against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson had merely three hurrying efforts versus the Expenses. It is actually likewise worth taking note that Emari Demercado operated as the Cardinals' third-down spine. Nevertheless, there is actually a break in the clouds. James Conner finished with 19 flairs. If Conner skips opportunity, Benson will quickly hop onto the RB2 radar. Our team'll see if the novice receives more touches versus 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 checklist as he bounces back coming from the torn ACL he suffered last November at Texas. This indicates he'll be actually out for a minimum of the 1st 4 video games. The Panthers possessed a sketching versus the Saints on Sunday, dropping by 37 factors, the fifth-largest scope of victory in a season opener between branch rivals in the final 50 years. Chuba Hubbard had just six rushing efforts in that activity. With the offense appearing horrific, it is actually not great news for those tucking away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Costs (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis had merely 4 touches against the Cardinals. He's not a major component of the Bills' offense however. But if James Cook, that possessed 22 touches, misses out on time, Davis could end up being much more appropriate in dream. The Costs encounter the Dolphins in Week 2. Always keep Davis on your view list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (coach's selection) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 activity against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane as well as Raheem Mostert shared backfield roles. Achane finished the video game with 17 contacts and 23.0 dream ideas. For Wright to come to be dream pertinent, he 'd need either Achane or even Mostert to miss opportunity. Our team'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 astonishing to find Ronnie Rivers in front of Corum on the Rams' intensity chart. Lots of thought the Rams composed Corum 83rd overall to help reduce Kyren Williams' tons, especially due to the fact that they have identical ability. Corum dealt with 505 hurrying tries in his last 2 periods at Michigan, verifying he can easily take care of a heavy workload. Undoubtedly a circumstance worth keeping an eye on, yet it's protected to mention this had not been a Week 1 that Corum managers were hoping to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Veggie Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered Friday evening's activity against the Eagles noted as questionable. He skipped Tuesday's technique and was confined Wednesday and Thursday due to that nagging hamstring injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, who had 18 touches versus the Eagles, overlooks opportunity, Lloyd possibly will not possess a lot dream importance. I'm also regarded about the Packers' annoying product line. Jacobs was actually acquiring struck at or even responsible for the line of skirmish way too often on Friday evening. Maintain Lloyd on your check out checklist as the Packers prepare for the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 rushing backyards are actually the absolute 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 attempts! This definitely highlights the ability of what Vidal could possibly bring to the table if either Dobbins or 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. looked comfy in his pro debut, offering Trevor Lawrence another big-play option. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% started) Worthwhile made the most of his three touches, completed with 20.8 dream factors versus the Ravens last Thursday. It's reasonable to question whether such creation could be maintained with simply 3 contacts. While it is actually improbable, there are actually some reassuring indications. Worthy ran 23 routes, mostly hitches, and played 36 pops, which are actually varieties stone's throw off from Rashee Rice. Most of his breaks originated from 11 employees, presenting he was involved in the outburst. Worthy could be thought about a WR4 along with WR3 upside up until Marquise Brown returns from his shoulder injury. The Chiefs are actually set to encounter the Bengals in Week 2, therefore keep an eye on how involved Deserving remains in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in snaps, paths operate and also getting backyards. yet Thomas wasn't far behind. He provided a stellar debut with 14.7 fantasy aspects, including his very first NFL goal. Final time at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 getting goals. That's the third very most in institution history, right responsible for Ja'Marr Chase (twenty) as well as Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas appeared thus really good, he could inevitably exceed Christian Kirk in the pecking order. He's strongly on the flex radar moving into Full week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, Nyc Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson startled lots of by do with even more intendeds (12) and celebrations (6) than Nabers, that had only 5 aim ats. Nabers did deal with to edge out Robinson in obtaining lawns, do with 66. In fact, this was actually the most obtaining gardens by a Giants player making his launching considering that Darius Slayton in 2019. Nevertheless, the greater issue is quarterback Daniel Jones, that balanced only 4.4 gardens every pass try and had his 20th activity along with numerous turn overs. This can harm the rookie's capacity. For Full week 2, Nabers could be considered as a flex choice versus an at risk Leaders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the launching fantasy managers were actually expecting coming from the highest-drafted rookie pass receiver in ESPN organizations over the past 20 years. Harrison finished the activity along with only 4 getting gardens, the fewest in a launching through a wide receiver absorbed the top five considering that Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals ability posture players in both pops as well as transmits run. Nevertheless, Kyler Murray possessed an uncommonly tough video game, balancing simply 2.9 air gardens per fulfillment. It's also worth taking note that Harrison ran only 11 paths versus male coverage and was certainly not targeted. Better times are on the horizon for this talented receiver. 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 tough time associating with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver group. Odunze had only four targets, which was actually a letdown compared with Keenan Allen's 11 and DJ Moore's eight. But permit's probe a little much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), as well as Odunze (forty five) were in fact quite approach snaps played. The same goes for options operate: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), as well as Odunze (26 ). Therefore, while Odunze didn't acquire as lots of appeals this moment, he is actually still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Expenses (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Despite the fact that Coleman failed to rack up a touchdown like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still produced a sturdy impression. The newbie led the crew in breaks, routes run, targets, receptions and also acquiring gardens versus the Arizona Cardinals. Yet another thing to details is actually that when the Expenses remained in 11 workers, Coleman, Hollins as well as Shakir were on the industry with each other a whole lot. In 12 personnel, it was actually mainly Coleman as well as Hollins. This is actually most definitely appealing for those who possess Coleman on their fantasy groups. He's a strong flex possibility in Full week 2 against the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% started) McConkey led the Chargers with 7 intendeds and also 39 receiving backyards against the Raiders on Sunday. He handled to restore his fantasy time with a late touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't inquired to carry out much, balancing just 5.5 backyards every pass effort. If this fad continues, it might confine McConkey's fantasy ceiling. Nonetheless, he's still on the flex radar for Full week 2, specifically given that the Panthers' protection merely acquired torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa florida Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and also routes operate, however he had only three targets. On the bright side, he racked up a 32-yard receiving goal. McMillan has actually strengthened his place as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, and he could become even more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or Chris Godwin overlook time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' wide receiver turning is actually pretty fluid, with everyone finding a similar variety of pops versus the Bengals on Sunday. Nevertheless, Polk had only one aim at. Keep him on your view list, however he should not remain in your lineups against 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 group in targets. He also played considerable pops. The Panthers' pass receiver turning is actually 5 deep-seated at the moment, so it is difficult to feel confident in any of all of them, particularly offered exactly how Bryce Young performed against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in and options manage series he had a restricted duty, despite acquiring five targets. Michael Pittman Jr. is probably to always keep a high target allotment. Mitchell's duty might shrink when Josh Downs yields coming from trauma, therefore he should stay on your watch list. Don't forget, the Colts aren't anticipated to be a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's field offered imagination managers really hope that McCaffrey might improve as the Commanders' No. 2 receiver. Week 1 presented that this won't be the case. The pops as well as paths have actually been spread between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown as well as Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually certainly not a best situation, and also it is difficult to see Daniels assisting much more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers immediately showed that he is among the Raiders' leading choices 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 notable job in Las Vegas' outburst this year. Having said that, he's still splitting breaks along with fellow cramping end Michael Mayer. The fantastic updates is actually that Bowers is managing virtually as several paths (26) as Davante Adams (34) as well as Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The novice may be considered as a low-end TE1 in Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.