.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Fortune 100 economic services business, right now residing my goal producing fantasy and also sports wagering information regarding the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels as well as Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed excellent NFL debuts, however many various other very promoted novices really did not measure up to towering expectations.What analytical tidbits need to you understand from the first full week of activity, and which novices must you check out very closely away on out?Let's take a look at the largest takeaways from the rookies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the sphere via the sky however was actually particularly powerful on the ground vs. Tampa Bay. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 imagination factors in his debut were impressive, thanks largely to his hurrying capacity. He wound up with the second-most rushing backyards by a quarterback in an NFL debut considering that 1950 and also became the very first QB ever before to rush for 80 backyards and also two goals in his very first activity. However, he performed possess some issue as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was actually unpredicted provided his impressive university stats. He's the only player in FBS history along with 12,000 job passing backyards and also 3,000 hurrying backyards. He rarely attempted deeper throws, balancing just 2.0 sky gardens per fulfillment, compared with 8.4 sky backyards per finalization at LSU last period. For Week 2 against the Giants, he's resembling a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% began) It is actually opportunity to start your dream football seasonCreate an organization and personalize game measurements, slashing as well as guidelines to play in the game you intend to play in.Create a game today!This wasn't the launching imagination managers were expecting coming from Williams. He really did not throw a touchdown as well as his 3.2 lawns per attempt were the 2nd most affordable by a first-round choice in their launching (minimum 15 tries) in NFL past. And also, 31% of his throws got out intended versus the Titans. For situation, that is actually the most awful by a Bears QB due to the fact that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target rate in Week 1 of the 2020 season. While Williams performed show improvement as the second one-half went on, the Bears' outburst do with just 148 overall gardens. That's the fewest by any type of staff in a season-opening win given that the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely enhance with each video game, but also for right now, he's more of a QB2 than the QB1 our company wished for. The Bears travel to Houston to take on the Texans in Full week 2, which should confirm to become a complicated matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed an outlining versus the Seahawks, with his fantasy performance salvaged simply through his rushing lawns. He averaged a poor 6.2 air gardens per effort and merely 2.7 sky lawns per finalization. Certain, the Seahawks possess an accomplished second, yet Nix's worth is greater in deeper superflex leagues now. For Week 2 versus the Steelers, he's looking like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye checked out coming from the side projects as the Patriots managed a disturbed against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was an activity supervisor and finished with 8.0 imagination points. The Patriots' lengthiest play was only 17 yards. Keep Maye on your view listing as New England handles the Seahawks in Full week 2. Managing backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he cracked free for a 31-yard run in his NFL debut. Radiation Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving possessed 11 touches against the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White observed 21. The novice from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his explosiveness. White's forte is his acquiring capacity, as well as he operated 19 options, compared to Irving's 7. It'll be interesting to check out exactly how the newbie's function evolves in the happening full weeks, as each Irving as well as White overshadowed 75 lawns from skirmish against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson had simply 3 rushing efforts versus the Expenses. It is actually also worth noting that Emari Demercado worked as the Cardinals' third-down spine. However, there's a silver lining. James Conner completed with 19 styles. If Conner misses time, Benson would immediately hop onto the RB2 radar. Our team'll observe if the rookie gets additional contacts 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 listing as he recovers from the torn ACL he went through last Nov at Texas. This suggests he'll be out for a minimum of the first 4 games. The Panthers possessed a drafting against the Saints on Sunday, losing by 37 aspects, the fifth-largest frame of victory in a period opener in between division rivals in the final 50 years. Chuba Hubbard had merely 6 hurrying efforts in that activity. Along with the offense appearing terrible, it is actually certainly not wonderful news for those tucking away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Bills (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis had simply four touches against the Cardinals. He's not a major part of the Costs' outburst however. But if James Prepare, that possessed 22 contacts, misses out on time, Davis might end up being more pertinent in imagination. The Bills encounter the Dolphins in Week 2. Always keep Davis on your check out list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (trainer's decision) for the Dolphins' Week 1 video game against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and also Raheem Mostert shared backfield responsibilities. Achane ended the activity along with 17 contacts and 23.0 dream points. For Wright to come to be imagination pertinent, he will need to have either Achane or Mostert to miss opportunity. Our experts'll observe if he creates his NFL debut Thursday night versus the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually unexpected to find Ronnie Rivers ahead of Corum on the Rams' depth chart. Many believed the Rams drafted Corum 83rd general to help reduce Kyren Williams' load, especially because they have comparable capability. Corum handled 505 rushing attempts in his last 2 periods at Michigan, proving he can manage a hefty work. Absolutely a circumstance worth watching on, but it's secured to say this had not been a Full week 1 that Corum managers were wishing to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Eco-friendly Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd went into Friday evening's game versus the Eagles listed as questionable. He missed Tuesday's strategy and was actually restricted Wednesday and also Thursday due to that bothersome hamstring injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, that possessed 18 contacts against the Eagles, skips time, Lloyd perhaps will not possess a lot fantasy importance. I'm likewise worried concerning the Packers' annoying product line. Jacobs was actually getting attacked at or even responsible for free throw line of scrimmage way frequently on Friday evening. Always keep Lloyd on your watch list as the Packers plan for the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 rushing backyards are the best through a Chargers player due to the fact that Austin Ekeler's 173 yards in Week 5 of the 2022 season against the Browns. And also he performed it on merely 10 attempts! This actually highlights the possibility of what Vidal could possibly offer 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 relaxed in his expert debut, giving Trevor Lawrence another big-play choice. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Worthwhile took advantage of his three touches, do with 20.8 imagination aspects against the Ravens final Thursday. It is actually understandable to question whether such production may be preserved with only three contacts. While it is actually not likely, there are some reassuring indications. Worthwhile ran 23 routes, primarily snags, as well as played 36 snaps, which are actually numbers not far off coming from Rashee Rice. Many of his breaks originated from 11 personnel, showing he was actually associated with the offense. Deserving may be considered a WR4 along with WR3 upside till Noblewoman Brown profits coming from his shoulder injury. The Chiefs are actually readied to deal with the Bengals in Full week 2, therefore keep an eye on how involved Deserving resides in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in snaps, courses run and also receiving gardens. yet Thomas wasn't far responsible for. He delivered an outstanding debut with 14.7 fantasy factors, featuring his very first NFL touchdown. Last period at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 obtaining goals. That is actually the 3rd very most in school history, right behind Ja'Marr Hunt (20) as well as Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas appeared therefore excellent, he can inevitably outperform Christian Kirk in the pecking order. He's firmly on the flex radar heading into Week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson amazed a lot of through finishing with more intendeds (12) as well as events (6) than Nabers, who possessed simply 5 intendeds. Nabers performed take care of to edge out Robinson in obtaining backyards, completed with 66. In fact, this was one of the most acquiring backyards by a Giants gamer creating his launching due to the fact that Darius Slayton in 2019. However, the bigger issue is quarterback Daniel Jones, who balanced merely 4.4 gardens every elapsed try as well as possessed his 20th video game with multiple turnovers. This can harm the novice's ability. For Week 2, Nabers could be viewed as a flex alternative against a prone Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the debut imagination managers were actually expecting from the highest-drafted newbie wide receiver in ESPN games over the past two decades. Harrison finished the activity along with simply 4 obtaining lawns, the fewest in a launching by a wide receiver absorbed the top five since Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals ability setting gamers in both pops and also routes run. However, Kyler Murray possessed an uncommonly difficult video game, balancing just 2.9 sky lawns per conclusion. It's likewise worth keeping in mind that Harrison managed just 11 routes versus guy protection and also was actually certainly not targeted. A lot better times are on the perspective for this accomplished recipient. Harrison is firmly on the WR2 radar for Full week 2 against the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% started) Williams had a tough time connecting with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver team. Odunze possessed only four intendeds, which was actually a disappointment compared with Keenan Allen's 11 and DJ Moore's 8. However let's probe a little bit of much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), as well as Odunze (45) were actually fairly close in breaks participated in. The exact same goes with paths manage: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and also Odunze (26 ). Therefore, while Odunze failed to receive as several looks this time, he is actually still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Bills (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Although Coleman really did not score a goal like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still produced a solid impact. The newbie led the group in breaks, paths operate, intendeds, receptions and also receiving lawns versus the Arizona Cardinals. Another factor to keep in mind is actually that when the Expenses remained in 11 staffs, Coleman, Hollins and also Shakir performed the industry all together a lot. In 12 staffs, it was mainly Coleman as well as Hollins. This is absolutely promising for those that possess Coleman on their fantasy staffs. He is actually a solid flex alternative in Week 2 against the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% started) McConkey led the Chargers along with seven aim ats as well as 39 getting backyards against the Raiders on Sunday. He handled to recover his dream day along with an overdue touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been inquired to perform considerably, averaging just 5.5 backyards every successfully pass effort. If this style carries on, it can confine McConkey's fantasy roof. Having said that, he's still on the flex radar for Week 2, particularly because the Panthers' self defense simply obtained torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and transmits operate, but he possessed simply 3 aim ats. On the bright side, he racked up a 32-yard acquiring goal. McMillan has actually solidified his location as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, and also he could come to be 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 rotation is quite liquid, along with everybody viewing an identical variety of breaks against the Bengals on Sunday. Nevertheless, Polk possessed just one aim at. Maintain him on your view listing, but he should not remain in your schedules against the Seahawks in Full week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't many positives for the Panthers on Sunday, but one was Legette leading the team in intendeds. He likewise participated in significant breaks. The Panthers' wide receiver rotation is five deeper now, so it is difficult to feel confident in some of them, specifically provided exactly how Bryce Youthful conducted versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played as well as paths manage show he had a minimal part, despite getting 5 targets. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually probably to always keep a high intended allotment. Mitchell's part could shrink when Josh Downs gains from personal injury, so he should remain on your check out listing. Remember, the Colts aren't expected to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's business provided dream managers wish that McCaffrey might boost as the Commanders' No. 2 receiver. Full week 1 showed that this will not hold true. The snaps and also routes have been spread in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and also Olamide Zaccheaus. It's not a perfect circumstance, and it is difficult to observe Daniels supporting much more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers promptly revealed that he's one of the Raiders' top alternatives in the passing away activity. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% began) Bowers led the Raiders in intendeds (8 ), mentioning a significant job in Las Vegas' offense this year. However, he's still breaking breaks along with fellow tight side Michael Mayer. The fantastic updates is actually that Bowers is managing nearly as lots of paths (26) as Davante Adams (34) as well as Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The novice may be viewed as a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.