.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Fortune one hundred financial solutions firm, right now living my desire developing imagination as well as sports betting information concerning the NFL, NBA, as well as WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and also Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed impressive NFL debuts, however many other very touted novices really did not live up to high-rise expectations.What analytical pieces ought to you know coming from the first week of action, and also which rookies must you enjoy closely hence on out?Let's have a look at the biggest takeaways coming from the newbies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the ball with the air but was particularly sturdy on the ground vs. Tampa florida Bay. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 fantasy aspects in his debut went over, many thanks mostly to his hurrying ability. He wound up with the second-most rushing lawns by a quarterback in an NFL launching considering that 1950 and also became the 1st QB ever to hurry for 80 yards and also 2 goals in his initial activity. Nevertheless, he performed possess some problem as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was unanticipated provided his outstanding college stats. He's the only player in FBS past with 12,000 occupation passing yards and 3,000 rushing backyards. He rarely attempted deep throws, balancing simply 2.0 sky yards every completion, compared with 8.4 air yards per fulfillment at LSU final time. For Full 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's time to start your dream football seasonCreate a game and also customize organization measurements, scoring and also guidelines to play in the game you desire to participate in in.Create an organization today!This had not been the debut fantasy supervisors were actually wishing for coming from Williams. He failed to toss a goal and his 3.2 backyards per effort were actually the 2nd most competitive through a first-round selection in their launching (minimum 15 attempts) in NFL record. Additionally, 31% of his throws were off target versus the Titans. For context, that is actually awful through a Bears QB due to the fact that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target cost in Week 1 of the 2020 season. While Williams carried out show improvement as the second fifty percent went on, the Bears' offense finished with only 148 overall lawns. That's the least through any sort of group in a season-opening win due to the fact that the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely improve along with each video game, but for today, he's more of a QB2 than the QB1 our team wished for. The Bears journey to Houston to tackle the Texans in Week 2, which ought to confirm to become a challenging matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had a rough outing against the Seahawks, with his fantasy performance recovered just by his hurrying gardens. He balanced an unsatisfactory 6.2 air gardens per effort and simply 2.7 air lawns every completion. Sure, the Seahawks possess a gifted additional, yet Nix's market value is actually greater in much deeper superflex games right now. For Week 2 against the Steelers, he's appearing like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye watched coming from the side projects as the Patriots carried out a distressed versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was an activity manager and completed with 8.0 imagination factors. The Patriots' lengthiest play was simply 17 backyards. Maintain Maye on your view checklist as New England tackles the Seahawks in Week 2. Operating backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he broke free 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 contacts versus the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White viewed 21. The rookie coming from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his quickness. White's forte is his acquiring ability, as well as he operated 19 routes, compared with Irving's seven. It'll be interesting to view how the rookie's duty evolves in the coming full weeks, as each Irving as well as White eclipsed 75 backyards from skirmish versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson had merely three hurrying efforts versus the Bills. It's likewise worth taking note that Emari Demercado functioned as the Cardinals' third-down back. However, there is actually a positive side. James Conner completed with 19 styles. If Conner misses opportunity, Benson will instantly hop onto the RB2 radar. We'll observe if the rookie obtains more touches against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is beginning the season on the PUP/NFI listing as he recovers from the torn ACL he endured last Nov at Texas. This means he'll be actually out for a minimum of the initial four activities. The Panthers had an outlining versus the Saints on Sunday, dropping by 37 aspects, the fifth-largest frame of triumph in a season opener in between branch opponents in the last half a century. Chuba Hubbard possessed only 6 hurrying tries in that activity. Along with the offense looking horrific, it is actually certainly not great news for those tucking away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Bills (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis had only four touches against the Cardinals. He is actually certainly not a big component of the Expenses' outburst however. However if James Cook, who possessed 22 contacts, overlooks time, Davis might become extra relevant in fantasy. The Bills experience the Dolphins in Week 2. Always keep Davis on your check out list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (coach's selection) for the Dolphins' Week 1 game versus the Jaguars. De'Von Achane as well as Raheem Mostert shared backfield obligations. Achane finished the activity along with 17 contacts and 23.0 imagination points. For Wright to become fantasy appropriate, he would certainly need either Achane or Mostert to overlook opportunity. Our experts'll find if he makes his NFL debut Thursday evening versus the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It's astonishing to observe Ronnie Rivers before Corum on the Rams' depth graph. Many presumed the Rams drafted Corum 83rd general to help reduce Kyren Williams' lots, especially because they have similar capability. Corum took care of 505 hurrying attempts in his final two times at Michigan, proving he can handle a hefty amount of work. Certainly a scenario worth watching on, yet it's safe to claim this had not been a Week 1 that Corum managers were wanting to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Veggie Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered into Friday evening's game versus the Eagles provided as dubious. He skipped Tuesday's technique as well as was actually limited Wednesday and also Thursday because of that bothersome hamstring trauma. Unless Josh Jacobs, who possessed 18 contacts against the Eagles, overlooks opportunity, Lloyd possibly won't have much imagination significance. I'm additionally concerned about the Packers' offensive line. Jacobs was obtaining attacked at or even responsible for free throw line of scrimmage way too often on Friday night. Always keep Lloyd on your check out listing as the Packers get ready for the Colts in Full week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 rushing backyards are the most by a Chargers gamer because Austin Ekeler's 173 backyards in Full week 5 of the 2022 period versus the Browns. As well as he did it on just 10 tries! This really highlights the capacity of what Vidal could bring to the table if either Dobbins or even Gus Edwards skips time in Greg Roman's run-heavy outburst. The sixth-rounder away from Troy loafed in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. looked comfortable in his pro launching, giving Trevor Lawrence another big-play alternative. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Deserving made the most of his 3 touches, do with 20.8 dream aspects against the Ravens last Thursday. It's understandable to examine whether such production may be sustained with only three contacts. While it's unlikely, there are some promoting signs. Worthwhile ran 23 routes, mainly hitches, and also participated in 36 snaps, which are varieties not far off from Rashee Rice. Most of his pops came from 11 personnel, revealing he was actually involved in the offense. Worthy can be taken into consideration a WR4 with WR3 upside till Noblewoman Brown returns coming from his shoulder accident. The Chiefs are actually set to experience the Bengals in Full week 2, so watch on how engaged Worthy remains in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in pops, courses operate as well as receiving backyards. however Thomas had not been much behind. He provided an excellent launching with 14.7 dream aspects, including his initial NFL touchdown. Last period at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 receiving touchdowns. That is actually the third very most in college past history, right responsible for Ja'Marr Chase (twenty) and Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas looked therefore excellent, he can inevitably go beyond Christian Kirk in the position. He's securely on the flex radar heading into Week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York City Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson stunned a lot of by do with additional targets (12) as well as receptions (6) than Nabers, who had merely 5 aim ats. Nabers carried out take care of to squeeze by Robinson in obtaining lawns, do with 66. Actually, this was actually the best receiving yards by a Giants player making his debut because Darius Slayton in 2019. Nonetheless, the much bigger issue is quarterback Daniel Jones, who averaged only 4.4 lawns every pass attempt as well as had his 20th game along with numerous turnovers. This could harm the rookie's capacity. For Week 2, Nabers could be deemed a flex alternative versus a vulnerable Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the debut fantasy managers were actually hoping for from the highest-drafted novice wide receiver in ESPN games over recent 20 years. Harrison finished the game along with just 4 receiving gardens, the least in a debut through a wide receiver taken in the best 5 given that Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals skill-set position gamers in both breaks and also routes operate. However, Kyler Murray possessed an abnormally hard game, balancing just 2.9 sky gardens every completion. It's additionally worth keeping in mind that Harrison ran only 11 courses against guy coverage and also was actually certainly not targeted. Much better times are on the horizon for this talented recipient. 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 connecting with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver team. Odunze had simply four intendeds, which was actually a letdown compared with Keenan Allen's 11 as well as DJ Moore's eight. However let's dig a little bit of much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and also Odunze (45) were actually rather approach breaks participated in. The same goes with options run: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), as well as Odunze (26 ). Therefore, while Odunze failed to obtain as many appeals this time around, he's still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Expenses (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Although Coleman really did not rack up a touchdown like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still produced a strong perception. The novice led the crew in snaps, routes operate, intendeds, receptions and receiving lawns against the Arizona Cardinals. One more thing to details is that when the Expenses resided in 11 employees, Coleman, Hollins and also Shakir got on the field all together a lot. In 12 staffs, it was generally Coleman and Hollins. This is actually most definitely encouraging for those that have Coleman on their fantasy groups. He's a solid flex possibility 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 also 39 getting backyards against the Raiders on Sunday. He dealt with to salvage his fantasy day with an overdue touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been inquired to carry out a lot, balancing simply 5.5 yards per elapsed attempt. If this fad carries on, it can confine McConkey's imagination ceiling. However, he is actually still on the flex radar for Full week 2, specifically given that the Panthers' defense just got torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and routes run, yet he possessed simply three aim ats. On the bright side, he racked up a 32-yard obtaining goal. McMillan has solidified his location as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, and he might end up being even more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or even Chris Godwin miss time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' pass receiver turning is fairly fluid, along with every person seeing a comparable number of snaps against the Bengals on Sunday. Nonetheless, Polk possessed only one intended. Keep him on your view list, yet he shouldn't be in your lineups against the Seahawks in Week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't numerous positives for the Panthers on Sunday, however one was Legette leading the staff in aim ats. He likewise played notable pops. The Panthers' wide receiver rotation is actually 5 deep-seated right now, so it's tough to feel great in any of them, especially offered how Bryce Young done against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in and courses manage series he had a restricted task, regardless of acquiring five aim ats. Michael Pittman Jr. is probably to keep a higher target reveal. Mitchell's job could diminish when Josh Downs gains coming from personal injury, so he needs to remain on your check out listing. Always remember, the Colts may not be expected to be a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's trade provided imagination managers wish that McCaffrey might step up as the Commanders' No. 2 recipient. Full week 1 presented that this will not be the case. The breaks and courses have been spread out between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown as well as Olamide Zaccheaus. It's not a perfect circumstance, and it is difficult to find Daniels assisting much more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers right away displayed to that he is just one of the Raiders' best possibilities in the passing away game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% started) Bowers led the Raiders in intendeds (8 ), meaning a significant job in Las Vegas' offense this year. However, he is actually still splitting breaks along with fellow tight end Michael Mayer. The fantastic updates is actually that Bowers is running almost as lots of routes (26) as Davante Adams (34) as well as Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The newbie could be deemed a low-end TE1 in Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.