.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Luck one hundred monetary services provider, right now residing my aspiration generating dream and also sports betting web content concerning the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and also Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had excellent NFL debuts, yet a number of various other highly touted newbies failed to meet lofty expectations.What statistical bits need to you be aware of coming from the first full week of activity, as well as which newbies ought to you view very closely hence on out?Let's look at the greatest takeaways coming from the rookies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the round through the sky but was particularly sturdy on the ground vs. Tampa Bay. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 fantasy aspects in his launching were impressive, thanks largely to his hurrying potential. He ended up with the second-most rushing gardens through a quarterback in an NFL debut considering that 1950 as well as came to be the initial QB ever before to rush for 80 yards and also two touchdowns in his initial video game. However, he carried out have some difficulty as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was actually unpredicted offered his outstanding university stats. He is actually the only player in FBS record with 12,000 occupation passing backyards as well as 3,000 hurrying backyards. He rarely tried deeper tosses, averaging merely 2.0 sky gardens every finalization, compared with 8.4 air lawns per fulfillment at LSU final period. For Week 2 against the Giants, he's seeming like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% began) It's time to begin your imagination football seasonCreate a league as well as personalize league dimension, slashing and also rules to play in the league you desire to play in.Create a game today!This had not been the launching imagination supervisors were expecting coming from Williams. He failed to toss a touchdown as well as his 3.2 gardens every attempt were the 2nd lowest through a first-round pick in their launching (minimum 15 efforts) in NFL background. Plus, 31% of his tosses were off aim at against the Titans. For circumstance, that is actually the most awful by a Bears QB since Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target price in Week 1 of the 2020 period. While Williams carried out come along as the 2nd fifty percent went on, the Bears' outburst finished with merely 148 complete yards. That's the fewest by any sort of crew in a season-opening win considering that the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely enhance with each game, but for right now, he is actually additional of a QB2 than the QB1 our company hoped for. The Bears travel to Houston to tackle the Texans in Full week 2, which must show to become a hard matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed a rough outing versus the Seahawks, with his fantasy functionality saved just by his hurrying gardens. He averaged an inadequate 6.2 air gardens per effort as well as simply 2.7 sky yards per finalization. Certain, the Seahawks possess an accomplished additional, yet Nix's worth is actually higher in deeper superflex leagues now. For Full week 2 against the Steelers, he's seeming like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye checked out from the sidelines as the Patriots pulled off a disturbed versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually a game supervisor as well as finished with 8.0 dream aspects. The Patriots' lengthiest play was actually merely 17 lawns. Always keep Maye on your watch listing as New England handles the Seahawks in Week 2. Running 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 Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving possessed 11 touches against the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White viewed 21. The novice from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his explosiveness. White's strong point is his obtaining potential, and he managed 19 options, compared with Irving's 7. It'll be interesting to see just how the newbie's function evolves in the coming full weeks, as both Irving and White overshadowed 75 yards coming from scrimmage versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson possessed simply three rushing attempts against the Expenses. It's also worth noting that Emari Demercado ran as the Cardinals' third-down back. Nevertheless, there's a good side. James Conner finished with 19 flairs. If Conner skips opportunity, Benson would immediately jump onto the RB2 radar. We'll see if the novice gets additional touches versus the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is actually starting the time on the PUP/NFI listing as he recovers coming from the torn ACL he experienced last Nov at Texas. This means he'll be out for at least the very first 4 video games. The Panthers had a rough outing versus the Saints on Sunday, losing by 37 points, the fifth-largest margin of victory in a period opener in between department rivals in the final 50 years. Chuba Hubbard possessed merely six rushing tries in that activity. With the offense appearing awful, it's not fantastic headlines for those tucking away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Expenses (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis had simply 4 contacts against the Cardinals. He's certainly not a large portion of the Bills' outburst however. However if James Chef, that possessed 22 contacts, skips time, Davis could become much more pertinent in dream. The Costs encounter the Dolphins in Week 2. Maintain Davis on your check out list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (trainer's choice) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 video game against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and also Raheem Mostert discussed backfield obligations. Achane ended the video game along with 17 touches and also 23.0 imagination ideas. For Wright to come to be dream pertinent, he 'd need either Achane or even Mostert to skip opportunity. We'll observe if he creates his NFL debut Thursday night versus the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually surprising to find Ronnie Rivers in front of Corum on the Rams' deepness graph. Several presumed the Rams made Corum 83rd total to assist reduce Kyren Williams' load, particularly because they possess comparable ability. Corum managed 505 hurrying tries in his final two times at Michigan, showing he can easily handle a heavy work. Certainly a situation worth watching on, however it is actually safe and secure to state this wasn't a Week 1 that Corum managers were actually expecting to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Eco-friendly Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd went into Friday evening's video game against the Eagles listed as suspicious. He skipped Tuesday's strategy and also was confined Wednesday as well as Thursday as a result of that bothersome hamstring accident. Unless Josh Jacobs, that possessed 18 touches against the Eagles, overlooks time, Lloyd most likely will not possess much dream significance. I'm also regarded regarding the Packers' outrageous line. Jacobs was receiving hit at or responsible for free throw line of scrimmage technique too often on Friday evening. Keep Lloyd on your check out checklist 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 the most by a Chargers player given that Austin Ekeler's 173 lawns in Full week 5 of the 2022 period versus the Browns. As well as he performed it on just 10 tries! This definitely highlights the capacity of what Vidal could bring to the table if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards misses out on 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 debut, giving Trevor Lawrence one more big-play alternative. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Worthy made the most of his 3 contacts, finishing with 20.8 fantasy aspects versus the Ravens final Thursday. It's reasonable to examine whether such production may be maintained along with merely three touches. While it is actually extremely unlikely, there are actually some promoting indications. Worthy operated 23 routes, mostly snags, and participated in 36 pops, which are varieties not far off coming from Rashee Rice. Most of his snaps stemmed from 11 staffs, showing he was involved in the offense. Worthwhile may be taken into consideration a WR4 with WR3 upside until Marquise Brown come backs coming from his shoulder trauma. The Chiefs are actually set to deal with the Bengals in Week 2, so watch on just how engaged Worthy remains in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% started) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in snaps, paths run and getting lawns. however Thomas wasn't far responsible for. He provided an excellent launching with 14.7 fantasy points, including his 1st NFL goal. Last period at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 receiving touchdowns. That's the 3rd most in college past, right responsible for Ja'Marr Pursuit (twenty) as well as Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas appeared therefore excellent, he could ultimately go beyond Christian Kirk in the chain of command. He's securely on the flex radar heading in to Full week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, Nyc Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson stunned many through completed with additional aim ats (12) as well as receptions (6) than Nabers, that possessed simply 5 intendeds. Nabers performed deal with to slip by Robinson in acquiring lawns, finishing with 66. In reality, this was actually the absolute most receiving gardens by a Giants player creating his debut due to the fact that Darius Slayton in 2019. Nonetheless, the bigger concern is quarterback Daniel Jones, that balanced only 4.4 lawns every successfully pass effort and had his 20th game along with several turn overs. This can harm the newbie's possibility. For Week 2, Nabers can be deemed a flex choice against an at risk Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the debut dream supervisors were actually wishing for from the highest-drafted rookie wide receiver in ESPN leagues over recent twenty years. Harrison finished the activity along with merely 4 obtaining lawns, the least in a debut by a wide receiver taken in the top five since Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals skill placement players in both pops and also directs operate. However, Kyler Murray possessed an uncommonly challenging game, balancing just 2.9 sky lawns per finalization. It is actually likewise worth noting that Harrison ran just 11 courses versus man insurance coverage as well as was not targeted. Better days are on the perspective for this gifted recipient. Harrison is strongly on the WR2 radar for Full week 2 versus the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% began) Williams had a bumpy ride associating with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver group. Odunze had simply four aim ats, which was actually a letdown compared to Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's eight. But allow's probe a little deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), as well as Odunze (45) were in fact quite close in snaps played. The same chooses courses operate: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and Odunze (26 ). Thus, while Odunze failed to acquire as several looks this time around, he's still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Costs (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Even though Coleman didn't rack up a touchdown like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still made a strong feeling. The novice led the staff in snaps, paths operate, targets, receptions as well as obtaining lawns versus the Arizona Cardinals. Yet another factor to details is that when the Bills resided in 11 personnel, Coleman, Hollins as well as Shakir performed the industry together a whole lot. In 12 workers, it was mostly Coleman and Hollins. This is actually definitely appealing for those that possess Coleman on their imagination groups. He is actually a strong flex choice in Week 2 versus the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% started) McConkey led the Chargers with 7 targets and 39 getting backyards against the Raiders on Sunday. He handled to save his fantasy day along with a late touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't asked to perform considerably, averaging only 5.5 lawns per elapsed attempt. If this style carries on, it could possibly restrict McConkey's fantasy ceiling. Nevertheless, he is actually still on the flex radar for Week 2, especially since the Panthers' protection just received torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa bay Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and also directs run, however he had simply 3 aim ats. On the silver lining, he racked up a 32-yard getting touchdown. McMillan has thickened his spot as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, and also he could end up being a lot more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or even Chris Godwin miss out on time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' pass receiver turning is actually pretty liquid, with everybody seeing a similar number of breaks against the Bengals on Sunday. Nevertheless, Polk had only one target. Keep him on your view list, yet he shouldn't 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, yet one was actually Legette leading the team in aim ats. He likewise played considerable snaps. The Panthers' pass receiver rotation is actually 5 deeper at this moment, so it is difficult to feel confident in any one of all of them, specifically provided how Bryce Young executed against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played as well as courses manage series he possessed a restricted duty, even with acquiring five targets. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually most likely to keep a higher aim at portion. Mitchell's duty could shrink when Josh Downs gains from personal injury, therefore he ought to remain on your check out list. Always remember, the Colts may not be counted on to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's profession offered imagination supervisors hope that McCaffrey could possibly boost as the Commanders' No. 2 receiver. Full week 1 presented that this won't be the case. The breaks and also courses have actually been actually spread out in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and also Olamide Zaccheaus. It's certainly not a best circumstance, and also it's tough to find Daniels assisting much more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers promptly displayed to that he's one of the Raiders' top possibilities in the passing activity. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Sin City Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% started) Bowers led the Raiders in intendeds (8 ), meaning a significant part in Sin city' offense this year. However, he's still breaking pops along with fellow tight side Michael Mayer. The fantastic updates is actually that Bowers is managing virtually as a lot of routes (26) as Davante Adams (34) as well as Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The novice can be considered as a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.