.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Fortune 100 economic solutions business, currently residing my goal making fantasy and sports wagering information regarding the NFL, NBA, as well as WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had excellent NFL debuts, yet numerous other very proclaimed rookies really did not live up to lofty expectations.What analytical bits should you recognize coming from the initial week of action, as well as which newbies ought to you see carefully from here on out?Let's have a look at the biggest takeaways from the newbies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the sphere by means of the air yet was actually particularly strong on the ground vs. Tampa bay Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 fantasy aspects in his launching went over, thanks mainly to his rushing potential. He found yourself along with the second-most rushing yards by a quarterback in an NFL debut due to the fact that 1950 as well as ended up being the first QB ever to hurry for 80 lawns and also two touchdowns in his first activity. However, he performed have some trouble as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was actually unpredicted offered his outstanding university stats. He is actually the only gamer in FBS history along with 12,000 career passing lawns and also 3,000 hurrying yards. He seldom sought deeper throws, balancing merely 2.0 air yards per finalization, compared with 8.4 air yards per conclusion at LSU final season. For 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 is actually time to begin your dream regulation football seasonCreate a game as well as customize league size, scoring and also rules to play in the league you intend to participate in in.Create a league today!This wasn't the debut dream managers were anticipating coming from Williams. He really did not throw a touchdown as well as his 3.2 backyards every effort were the 2nd most reasonable through a first-round pick in their debut (minimum required 15 efforts) in NFL past. Plus, 31% of his throws were off target versus the Titans. For situation, that is actually the worst through a Bears QB since Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target rate in Full week 1 of the 2020 period. While Williams did come along as the second one-half took place, the Bears' outburst finished with just 148 complete yards. That's the fewest through any sort of crew in a season-opening win due to the fact that the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely strengthen along with each game, but for today, he is actually even more of a QB2 than the QB1 we hoped for. The Bears take a trip to Houston to take on the Texans in Week 2, which should prove to be a challenging matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had a sketching against the Seahawks, with his dream functionality salvaged simply by his hurrying lawns. He averaged a bad 6.2 sky backyards every try as well as only 2.7 sky yards every fulfillment. Sure, the Seahawks possess a talented additional, however Nix's worth is much higher in much deeper superflex games now. For Week 2 versus the Steelers, he is actually resembling a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye seen coming from the sidelines as the Patriots pulled off a disturbed versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was a game manager and do with 8.0 fantasy factors. The Patriots' longest play was simply 17 gardens. Always keep Maye on your view checklist as New England tackles the Seahawks in Week 2. Running backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he damaged free of cost for a 31-yard run in his NFL debut. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa bay Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving possessed 11 contacts against the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White viewed 21. The newbie coming from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his quickness. White's forte is his getting ability, and also he ran 19 paths, compared with Irving's 7. It'll be interesting to view how the novice's job develops in the coming weeks, as each Irving and White darkened 75 yards coming from scrimmage against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson had just three hurrying tries versus the Costs. It is actually also worth taking note that Emari Demercado operated as the Cardinals' third-down back. Having said that, there's a positive side. James Conner finished with 19 touches. If Conner misses out on opportunity, Benson would right away jump onto the RB2 radar. Our experts'll view if the newbie gets even more touches versus the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is actually beginning the time on the PUP/NFI list as he bounces back from the torn ACL he went through last November at Texas. This means he'll be out for at least the first 4 activities. The Panthers possessed a drafting versus the Saints on Sunday, shedding by 37 aspects, the fifth-largest margin of victory in a time opener in between division competitors in the last half a century. Chuba Hubbard possessed simply six rushing efforts during that activity. With the offense looking distressing, it is actually certainly not terrific information for those tucking away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Expenses (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis had only four contacts against the Cardinals. He's not a huge component of the Expenses' offense yet. However if James Cook, who possessed 22 touches, skips opportunity, Davis might come to be even more relevant in imagination. The Expenses encounter the Dolphins in Week 2. Always keep Davis on your watch list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (train's choice) for the Dolphins' Week 1 activity against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane as well as Raheem Mostert discussed backfield roles. Achane finished the activity with 17 touches and 23.0 dream points. For Wright to end up being fantasy appropriate, he 'd need to have either Achane or even Mostert to overlook time. Our company'll view if he makes his NFL debut Thursday night versus the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It's unexpected to find Ronnie Rivers in front of Corum on the Rams' deepness chart. A lot of believed the Rams made Corum 83rd general to assist lighten Kyren Williams' lots, particularly since they have similar ability. Corum dealt with 505 hurrying efforts in his last two seasons at Michigan, verifying he may deal with a heavy workload. Most definitely a scenario worth keeping an eye on, yet it's protected to claim this had not been a Full week 1 that Corum supervisors were actually wishing to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Environment-friendly Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered into Friday night's video game against the Eagles provided as suspicious. He skipped Tuesday's method and also was actually confined Wednesday and also Thursday due to that irritating hamstring trauma. Unless Josh Jacobs, that had 18 touches against the Eagles, overlooks opportunity, Lloyd possibly will not have much imagination relevance. I'm likewise involved regarding the Packers' offensive product line. Jacobs was acquiring hit at or even behind the line of scrimmage way too often on Friday evening. Maintain Lloyd on your check out list as the Packers organize the Colts in Full week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 rushing gardens are actually the most through a Chargers player due to the fact that Austin Ekeler's 173 backyards in Week 5 of the 2022 season versus the Browns. As well as he did it on just 10 tries! This definitely highlights the possibility of what Vidal can offer the desk if either Dobbins or even Gus Edwards misses time in 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 relaxed in his expert debut, offering Trevor Lawrence one more big-play choice. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% started) Deserving made the most of his three contacts, completed with 20.8 imagination aspects against the Ravens last Thursday. It's logical to examine whether such production could be maintained along with only 3 touches. While it is actually unlikely, there are actually some motivating indications. Worthwhile ran 23 options, predominantly troubles, as well as participated in 36 breaks, which are numbers not far off from Rashee Rice. Most of his pops arised from 11 staffs, showing he was actually involved in the offense. Worthwhile can be thought about a WR4 along with WR3 upside till Marquise Brown come backs from his shoulder personal injury. The Chiefs are readied to deal with the Bengals in Full week 2, therefore watch 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, routes run as well as receiving yards. however Thomas had not been much behind. He provided an excellent debut along with 14.7 fantasy aspects, featuring his 1st NFL goal. Last time at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 getting goals. That's the 3rd very most in school past history, right behind Ja'Marr Chase (20) and Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas appeared therefore good, he might ultimately go beyond Christian Kirk in the position. He's securely on the flex radar moving right into Full week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York City Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson stunned lots of through completed with additional aim ats (12) as well as celebrations (6) than Nabers, who had only 5 targets. Nabers carried out deal with to edge out Robinson in obtaining yards, finishing with 66. In reality, this was actually the absolute most obtaining gardens by a Giants gamer making his debut because Darius Slayton in 2019. Nevertheless, the much bigger problem is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, that balanced merely 4.4 lawns per pass attempt as well as had his 20th video game with various turnovers. This could hurt the rookie's potential. For Full week 2, Nabers can be viewed as a flex choice against a vulnerable Leaders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the debut imagination managers were actually anticipating coming from the highest-drafted rookie wide receiver in ESPN games over the past two decades. Harrison ended the video game with merely 4 acquiring gardens, the fewest in a launching through a pass receiver consumed the top 5 given that Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals capability setting players in both snaps and also directs operate. Nonetheless, Kyler Murray had an abnormally difficult activity, averaging only 2.9 sky yards every conclusion. It is actually likewise worth taking note that Harrison ran merely 11 paths versus male insurance coverage and also was not targeted. Better times are actually on the perspective for this gifted receiver. Harrison is strongly on the WR2 radar for Full week 2 against the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% began) Williams had a tough time connecting with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver group. Odunze had simply 4 targets, which was a letdown compared to Keenan Allen's 11 and DJ Moore's eight. But let's probe a little much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), as well as Odunze (forty five) were in fact rather close in snaps participated in. The same goes for routes operate: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and also Odunze (26 ). So, while Odunze really did not receive as numerous appearances this time around, he is actually still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Costs (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Even though Coleman failed to rack up a goal like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still made a strong opinion. The novice led the group in pops, paths operate, aim ats, receptions and also acquiring lawns versus the Arizona Cardinals. One more thing to details is that when the Expenses were in 11 staffs, Coleman, Hollins and also Shakir got on the field with each other a whole lot. In 12 personnel, it was primarily Coleman as well as Hollins. This is actually definitely encouraging for those that possess Coleman on their imagination teams. He is actually a solid flex option in Full week 2 versus the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% began) McConkey led the Chargers along with 7 intendeds and 39 receiving lawns versus the Raiders on Sunday. He handled to salvage his imagination time with an overdue touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been asked to accomplish a lot, balancing merely 5.5 backyards per successfully pass effort. If this fad continues, it can restrict McConkey's fantasy ceiling. Having said that, he is actually still on the flex radar for Week 2, particularly because the Panthers' protection just acquired torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa bay Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and transmits run, yet he possessed only 3 intendeds. On the bright side, he scored a 32-yard acquiring goal. McMillan has actually thickened his location as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, as well as he could come to be a lot more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or even Chris Godwin overlook time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' wide receiver rotation is quite liquid, along with every person finding a comparable variety of snaps against the Bengals on Sunday. Nevertheless, Polk had only one intended. Maintain him on your view checklist, but he shouldn't reside in your schedules versus the Seahawks in Week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't lots of positives for the Panthers on Sunday, but one was Legette leading the team in targets. He additionally participated in notable pops. The Panthers' wide receiver rotation is actually 5 deeper immediately, so it is difficult to feel confident in any one of them, especially offered how Bryce Young carried out against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played as well as courses run show he had a restricted task, even with acquiring five targets. Michael Pittman Jr. is likely to keep a high aim at allotment. Mitchell's part could reduce when Josh Downs profits from accident, so he should stay on your watch listing. Remember, the Colts aren't anticipated to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's field offered fantasy supervisors really hope that McCaffrey might improve as the Leaders' No. 2 recipient. Full week 1 revealed that this won't hold true. The breaks and also routes have actually been expanded in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown as well as Olamide Zaccheaus. It's not an ideal condition, and also it is difficult to find Daniels supporting more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers promptly demonstrated that he is among the Raiders' top alternatives in the passing activity. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% began) Bowers led the Raiders in intendeds (8 ), meaning a notable role in Sin city' outburst this year. Having said that, he's still breaking pops along with fellow cramping side Michael Mayer. The fantastic information is that Bowers is running virtually as lots of routes (26) as Davante Adams (34) and Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The newbie can be viewed as a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.