.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Fortune one hundred monetary services provider, currently living my dream making dream and sporting activities wagering material concerning the NFL, NBA, as well as WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had remarkable NFL debuts, but a number of other strongly proclaimed novices didn't live up to skyscraping expectations.What analytical bits must you recognize from the very first week of action, as well as which novices must you see very closely away on out?Let's take a look at the biggest takeaways from the rookies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the sphere through the air but was actually especially powerful on the ground vs. Tampa fl Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 dream aspects in his launching were impressive, many thanks mainly to his hurrying ability. He ended up with the second-most hurrying yards through a quarterback in an NFL launching because 1950 as well as came to be the first QB ever to hurry for 80 lawns and two goals in his very first video game. However, he did possess some problem as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was actually unforeseen provided his remarkable college stats. He's the only gamer in FBS past history with 12,000 job passing backyards and also 3,000 hurrying yards. He hardly tried deeper tosses, averaging simply 2.0 sky backyards every completion, compared to 8.4 sky backyards every conclusion at LSU final season. For Week 2 against the Giants, he is actually resembling a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% started) It is actually opportunity to begin your dream football seasonCreate an organization as well as personalize league measurements, slashing and policies to play in the league you wish to participate in in.Create a league today!This had not been the launching dream managers were expecting from Williams. He didn't throw a touchdown and his 3.2 lawns per attempt were the second most affordable through a first-round choice in their launching (lowest 15 tries) in NFL past. And also, 31% of his throws got out aim at versus the Titans. For context, that's awful through a Bears QB because Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target cost in Week 1 of the 2020 period. While Williams carried out come along as the second one-half went on, the Bears' outburst do with just 148 total backyards. That is actually the fewest by any kind of team in a season-opening gain considering that the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely boost along with each activity, however, for right now, he is actually even more of a QB2 than the QB1 our team wished for. The Bears journey to Houston to take on the Texans in Week 2, which need to confirm to become a tough matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had a rough outing against the Seahawks, with his imagination performance salvaged simply by his rushing gardens. He averaged a poor 6.2 air gardens every attempt and also just 2.7 sky lawns every completion. Sure, the Seahawks have a gifted secondary, but Nix's worth is actually greater in much deeper superflex leagues at the moment. For Week 2 versus the Steelers, he's resembling a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye viewed from the sidelines as the Patriots carried out an upset versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually a game supervisor and also completed with 8.0 fantasy factors. The Patriots' lengthiest play was actually only 17 backyards. Keep Maye on your view listing as New England takes on the Seahawks in Full week 2. Managing backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he cracked free for a 31-yard jog in his NFL debut. Radiation Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving had 11 touches against the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White saw 21. The rookie coming from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his explosiveness. White's forte is his getting potential, and he ran 19 routes, compared with Irving's 7. It'll be interesting to see just how the newbie's function develops in the coming weeks, as both Irving and also White shrouded 75 gardens from scrimmage against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson possessed just 3 hurrying tries against the Bills. It's likewise worth noting that Emari Demercado operated as the Cardinals' third-down back. Nonetheless, there's a positive side. James Conner completed with 19 flairs. If Conner misses out on time, Benson would immediately hop onto the RB2 radar. Our company'll observe if the novice obtains additional contacts against the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is actually starting the period on the PUP/NFI list as he recovers coming from the torn ACL he went through last Nov at Texas. This implies he'll be out for at least the 1st 4 activities. The Panthers had a rough outing versus the Saints on Sunday, shedding through 37 factors, the fifth-largest frame of success in a time opener between department rivals in the last half a century. Chuba Hubbard had just six hurrying efforts because activity. Along with the offense appearing awful, it is actually not fantastic headlines for those tucking away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Costs (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis possessed only 4 contacts against the Cardinals. He's certainly not a large component of the Expenses' outburst yet. But if James Chef, that had 22 contacts, skips time, Davis might become extra pertinent in imagination. The Expenses encounter the Dolphins in Week 2. Keep Davis on your watch list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (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 activity with 17 contacts and 23.0 imagination ideas. For Wright to become fantasy pertinent, he would certainly need to have either Achane or even Mostert to overlook opportunity. We'll view if he creates his NFL debut Thursday evening against the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It's unusual to see Ronnie Rivers in front of Corum on the Rams' deepness chart. Lots of assumed the Rams drafted Corum 83rd total to help lighten Kyren Williams' bunch, especially given that they have similar ability. Corum managed 505 hurrying efforts in his last 2 times at Michigan, showing he can easily manage a heavy work. Certainly a situation worth watching on, however it's safe and secure to claim this wasn't a Week 1 that Corum supervisors were intending to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Green Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered into Friday night's video game versus the Eagles noted as questionable. He overlooked Tuesday's practice as well as was actually limited Wednesday as well as Thursday as a result of that irritating hamstring personal injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, that possessed 18 contacts against the Eagles, misses opportunity, Lloyd possibly won't have a lot dream importance. I am actually likewise worried concerning the Packers' offensive line. Jacobs was receiving hit at or even behind free throw line of skirmish way regularly on Friday night. 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 backyards are actually one of the most by a Chargers gamer considering that Austin Ekeler's 173 backyards in Week 5 of the 2022 time versus the Browns. As well as he performed it on only 10 attempts! This definitely highlights the possibility of what Vidal could possibly bring to the table if either Dobbins or even Gus Edwards misses out on attend Greg Roman's run-heavy offense. The sixth-rounder away from Troy loafed in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. looked pleasant in his pro launching, giving Trevor Lawrence an additional big-play option. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Urban Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Worthy maximized his 3 touches, completed with 20.8 imagination aspects versus the Ravens last Thursday. It is actually logical to examine whether such manufacturing can be preserved with only three contacts. While it's unexpected, there are actually some encouraging indicators. Worthwhile functioned 23 paths, largely troubles, as well as participated in 36 breaks, which are numbers not far off from Rashee Rice. A lot of his pops came from 11 workers, revealing he was actually involved in the outburst. Worthwhile might be taken into consideration a WR4 with WR3 upside until Noblewoman Brown profits coming from his shoulder injury. The Chiefs are actually readied to face the Bengals in Full week 2, thus watch on exactly how involved Worthwhile resides in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% started) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in pops, routes run and also obtaining lawns. but Thomas had not been much behind. He provided an excellent launching with 14.7 dream points, featuring his initial NFL touchdown. Final season at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 receiving touchdowns. That's the 3rd very most in college record, right behind Ja'Marr Pursuit (20) as well as Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas appeared therefore excellent, he might at some point 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, Nyc Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson shocked lots of by finishing with additional intendeds (12) and also celebrations (6) than Nabers, who had simply 5 targets. Nabers did deal with to slip by Robinson in receiving gardens, completed with 66. In reality, this was actually the absolute most getting gardens through a Giants gamer making his debut given that Darius Slayton in 2019. However, the greater concern is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, who averaged only 4.4 lawns per pass effort as well as possessed his 20th activity with multiple turnovers. This could injure the newbie's potential. For Week 2, Nabers may be considered as a flex possibility against an at risk Leaders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the debut fantasy managers were anticipating from the highest-drafted rookie pass receiver in ESPN organizations over recent two decades. Harrison finished the video game along with merely 4 receiving yards, the least in a launching through a pass receiver absorbed the top five since Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals capability placement players in both breaks and transmits operate. Nevertheless, Kyler Murray had an abnormally challenging video game, averaging only 2.9 sky yards per finalization. It is actually also worth noting that Harrison managed just 11 courses against man insurance coverage as well as was actually certainly not targeted. Better days are on the horizon for this talented 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 bumpy ride connecting with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver team. Odunze had simply 4 intendeds, which was actually a letdown compared with Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's 8. Yet allow's probe a little bit of much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), as well as Odunze (45) were actually pretty enclose breaks played. The very same opts for options run: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and also Odunze (26 ). So, while Odunze really did not obtain as a lot of appearances this moment, he's still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Costs (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Although Coleman didn't rack up a goal like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still made a solid feeling. The newbie led the crew in snaps, options manage, intendeds, receptions as well as receiving backyards against the Arizona Cardinals. Another point to details is actually that when the Costs were in 11 workers, Coleman, Hollins and also Shakir performed the field together a great deal. In 12 staffs, it was primarily Coleman as well as Hollins. This is actually absolutely appealing for those that have Coleman on their imagination staffs. He is actually a sound flex alternative in Week 2 against the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% began) McConkey led the Chargers along with seven intendeds and 39 getting backyards versus the Raiders on Sunday. He dealt with to salvage his imagination day with a late touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been inquired to do much, averaging only 5.5 lawns every pass effort. If this pattern carries on, it can restrict McConkey's dream roof. Nonetheless, he is actually still on the flex radar for Full week 2, specifically due to the fact that the Panthers' defense just got torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps as well as directs run, yet he possessed just 3 targets. On the silver lining, he scored a 32-yard acquiring touchdown. McMillan has actually strengthened his location as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, as well as he can become even 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 pretty fluid, with everyone observing a comparable variety of snaps against the Bengals on Sunday. Nonetheless, Polk had a single intended. Keep him on your watch listing, but he should not be in your lineups against the Seahawks in Full week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't numerous positives for the Panthers on Sunday, however one was actually Legette leading the team in aim ats. He also participated in notable pops. The Panthers' wide receiver turning is actually 5 deep now, so it's tough to feel great in any one of them, especially given exactly how Bryce Youthful performed against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played and also paths manage program he had a restricted part, despite acquiring five aim ats. Michael Pittman Jr. is very likely to keep a high target reveal. Mitchell's duty might reduce when Josh Downs gains coming from accident, so he must stay on your watch list. Keep in mind, the Colts may not be counted on to be a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's field offered imagination supervisors wish that McCaffrey could improve as the Leaders' No. 2 receiver. Week 1 revealed that this will not hold true. The breaks and options have actually been actually expanded in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown as well as Olamide Zaccheaus. It's not a best circumstance, and it's tough to observe Daniels supporting more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers right away displayed to that he's one of the Raiders' best options 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 targets (8 ), hinting at a significant part in Sin city' offense this year. Nonetheless, he's still splitting pops along with fellow tight end Michael Mayer. The excellent headlines is that Bowers is running virtually as many routes (26) as Davante Adams (34) and Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The rookie can be deemed a low-end TE1 in Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.