.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Fortune one hundred financial services provider, currently residing my goal producing fantasy as well as sports betting web content concerning the NFL, NBA, as well as WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels as well as Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had excellent NFL debuts, however several various other very promoted rookies really did not measure up to towering expectations.What analytical tidbits must you understand from the initial full week of action, and also which newbies should you view very closely away on out?Let's check out at the largest takeaways coming from the novices in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the ball via the sky yet was especially solid on the ground vs. Tampa bay Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 imagination factors in his launching went over, many thanks largely to his hurrying capacity. He wound up along with the second-most hurrying backyards through a quarterback in an NFL launching considering that 1950 and also became the very first QB ever to hurry for 80 lawns and two touchdowns in his 1st activity. Nonetheless, he carried out have some trouble as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was actually unpredicted given his exceptional college stats. He is actually the only gamer in FBS history along with 12,000 career passing lawns and also 3,000 rushing lawns. He hardly ever attempted deep tosses, balancing merely 2.0 air gardens per conclusion, compared with 8.4 air backyards every completion at LSU final season. For Full week 2 versus the Giants, he is actually appearing like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% started) It's time to start your imagination soccer seasonCreate a game as well as customize organization size, slashing and regulations to play in the league you intend to participate in in.Create a game today!This had not been the debut imagination supervisors were wishing for coming from Williams. He failed to toss a goal and his 3.2 lawns per try were the 2nd lowest by a first-round choice in their debut (minimum required 15 tries) in NFL history. Plus, 31% of his tosses were off aim at versus the Titans. For context, that is actually the most awful through a Bears QB since Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target fee in Week 1 of the 2020 season. While Williams performed show improvement as the 2nd half went on, the Bears' outburst completed with only 148 total lawns. That's the fewest by any type of group in a season-opening gain considering that the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely strengthen along with each activity, but for right now, he is actually additional of a QB2 than the QB1 our experts expected. The Bears take a trip to Houston to tackle the Texans in Full week 2, which should prove to be a tough matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had a drafting against the Seahawks, with his dream functionality saved only through his rushing gardens. He averaged a poor 6.2 sky yards every attempt and merely 2.7 air yards every finalization. Certain, the Seahawks have a skilled second, yet Nix's worth is actually higher in much deeper superflex organizations immediately. For Full week 2 versus the Steelers, he is actually looking like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye seen coming from the side projects as the Patriots managed an upset against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually a game manager as well as finished with 8.0 imagination factors. The Patriots' lengthiest play was just 17 yards. Always keep Maye on your check out list as New England tackles the Seahawks in Week 2. Managing backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he broke free of cost for a 31-yard jog in his NFL launching. Radiation Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving possessed 11 contacts against the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White found 21. The novice from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his explosiveness. White's forte is his acquiring ability, and he operated 19 options, compared with Irving's 7. It'll be interesting to enjoy just how the newbie's part evolves in the coming full weeks, as each Irving and also White eclipsed 75 yards coming from skirmish versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson had merely 3 rushing attempts versus the Bills. It's likewise worth keeping in mind that Emari Demercado functioned as the Cardinals' third-down back. Nevertheless, there's a positive side. James Conner do with 19 styles. If Conner overlooks time, Benson will right away hop onto the RB2 radar. Our company'll view if the novice receives even more touches against the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is beginning the time on the PUP/NFI list as he recovers coming from the torn ACL he suffered final November at Texas. This suggests he'll be actually out for a minimum of the first 4 activities. The Panthers had a sketching versus the Saints on Sunday, shedding by 37 factors, the fifth-largest scope of victory in a time opener between branch opponents in the final 50 years. Chuba Hubbard possessed merely 6 hurrying efforts in that activity. Along with the offense appearing awful, it's certainly not fantastic updates for those stashing Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Expenses (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis had just 4 contacts versus the Cardinals. He is actually certainly not a huge component of the Expenses' outburst however. However if James Cook, who possessed 22 contacts, overlooks time, Davis might become extra applicable in dream. The Expenses encounter the Dolphins in Full week 2. Maintain Davis on your watch 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 discussed backfield roles. Achane finished the activity with 17 contacts and 23.0 fantasy points. For Wright to end up being imagination pertinent, he 'd need either Achane or even Mostert to miss time. Our experts'll view if he makes his NFL debut Thursday night against the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually surprising to see Ronnie Rivers ahead of Corum on the Rams' intensity chart. Several assumed the Rams composed Corum 83rd overall to aid make lighter Kyren Williams' bunch, especially since they have similar ability. Corum took care of 505 hurrying efforts in his final two periods at Michigan, verifying he may take care of a heavy workload. Most definitely a circumstance worth keeping an eye on, however it is actually secured to claim this wasn't a Full week 1 that Corum supervisors were planning to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Green Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered Friday night's game versus the Eagles provided as doubtful. He skipped Tuesday's strategy as well as was limited Wednesday and Thursday because of that troublesome hamstring injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, who possessed 18 contacts against the Eagles, misses opportunity, Lloyd most likely won't possess a lot fantasy relevance. I am actually also concerned regarding the Packers' objectionable line. Jacobs was actually receiving hit at or responsible for free throw line of scrimmage method frequently on Friday evening. Always keep Lloyd on your watch 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 hurrying yards are one of the most by a Chargers gamer due to the fact that Austin Ekeler's 173 yards in Week 5 of the 2022 season versus the Browns. And he did it on simply 10 efforts! This really highlights the capacity of what Vidal could give the table if either Dobbins or even Gus Edwards skips attend Greg Roman's run-heavy outburst. The sixth-rounder away from Troy loafed in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. appeared comfy in his pro debut, giving Trevor Lawrence an additional big-play option. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Worthwhile maximized his three touches, do with 20.8 dream factors versus the Ravens final Thursday. It's understandable to examine whether such creation could be sustained along with merely 3 contacts. While it is actually not likely, there are some reassuring indications. Worthwhile functioned 23 paths, predominantly troubles, and played 36 breaks, which are amounts stone's throw off coming from Rashee Rice. A lot of his snaps stemmed from 11 staffs, presenting he was associated with the outburst. Worthy may be considered a WR4 along with WR3 upside up until Marquee Brown come backs coming from his shoulder injury. The Chiefs are actually set to deal with the Bengals in Full week 2, therefore keep an eye on exactly how engaged Worthy resides in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% started) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in pops, routes operate as well as receiving lawns. but Thomas wasn't much responsible for. He provided an outstanding debut with 14.7 imagination factors, including his very first NFL touchdown. Last period at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 getting goals. That's the third very most in college record, right responsible for Ja'Marr Pursuit (20) and Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas appeared thus really good, he could ultimately outperform Christian Kirk in the position. He is actually securely on the flex radar heading in to Week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, The Big Apple Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson shocked several by completed with more aim ats (12) and celebrations (6) than Nabers, that possessed simply 5 aim ats. Nabers did handle to nose out Robinson in getting gardens, finishing with 66. In fact, this was the best obtaining yards through a Giants gamer making his debut considering that Darius Slayton in 2019. Having said that, the greater concern is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, who balanced only 4.4 gardens every pass effort as well as had his 20th activity along with various turn overs. This could harm the rookie's possibility. For Week 2, Nabers could be deemed a flex choice against a susceptible Leaders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the debut imagination supervisors were actually expecting coming from the highest-drafted rookie pass receiver in ESPN organizations over recent two decades. Harrison ended the video game along with simply 4 getting lawns, 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 skill posture players in each breaks and transmits run. Nevertheless, Kyler Murray had an extraordinarily tough activity, averaging simply 2.9 sky gardens every conclusion. It is actually additionally worth keeping in mind that Harrison managed only 11 courses versus guy protection and was not targeted. Much better times are on the horizon for this accomplished receiver. Harrison is firmly on the WR2 radar for 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 pass receiver group. Odunze had only 4 aim ats, which was a disappointment compared to Keenan Allen's 11 as well as DJ Moore's eight. Yet permit's probe a little bit of deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and Odunze (forty five) were in fact rather close in snaps played. The exact same goes for paths run: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), as well as Odunze (26 ). Therefore, while Odunze didn't acquire as many appearances this time around, he's still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Bills (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Even though Coleman failed to rack up a goal like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still produced a tough perception. The rookie led the team in pops, options run, intendeds, receptions and also obtaining gardens against the Arizona Cardinals. Yet another trait to note is that when the Bills remained in 11 workers, Coleman, Hollins and also Shakir were on the industry together a lot. In 12 staffs, it was actually mostly Coleman as well as Hollins. This is undoubtedly promising for those that have Coleman on their fantasy crews. 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 7 intendeds and also 39 getting yards against the Raiders on Sunday. He dealt with to recover his fantasy time with an overdue touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been inquired to accomplish considerably, balancing just 5.5 gardens every pass try. If this style proceeds, it can limit McConkey's dream ceiling. However, he is actually still on the flex radar for Week 2, especially since the Panthers' defense just got torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa fl Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps as well as directs run, but he had just 3 aim ats. On the bright side, he racked up a 32-yard acquiring touchdown. McMillan has actually thickened his place as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, and also he might become much more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or Chris Godwin skip time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' pass receiver rotation is pretty fluid, along with everyone viewing a similar variety of snaps versus the Bengals on Sunday. However, Polk possessed just one intended. Keep him on your view checklist, however he shouldn't remain in your lineups versus 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 actually Legette leading the crew in aim ats. He additionally participated in substantial breaks. The Panthers' pass receiver turning is actually 5 deep-seated immediately, so it's tough to feel great in any of them, especially provided exactly how Bryce Youthful done versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in and paths operate show he possessed a minimal role, despite receiving five aim ats. Michael Pittman Jr. is most likely to maintain a high aim at allotment. Mitchell's task could reduce when Josh Downs returns coming from personal injury, so he should remain on your check out checklist. Always remember, the Colts aren't expected to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's business gave fantasy managers wish that McCaffrey could possibly boost as the Commanders' No. 2 recipient. Week 1 presented that this won't be the case. The snaps as well as courses have actually been actually spread between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown as well as Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually certainly not a perfect circumstance, and it is difficult to observe Daniels supporting more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers immediately demonstrated that he is just one of the Raiders' leading possibilities in the passing away activity. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Sin City Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% began) Bowers led the Raiders in targets (8 ), hinting at a significant job in Las Vegas' offense this year. Nevertheless, he's still breaking snaps along with fellow cramping side Michael Mayer. The great information is actually that Bowers is actually operating virtually as several routes (26) as Davante Adams (34) and also Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The novice can be deemed a low-end TE1 in Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.