.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Fortune one hundred economic services business, now residing my dream creating fantasy and also sporting activities wagering 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. possessed outstanding NFL debuts, but many various other highly proclaimed rookies didn't measure up to high-rise expectations.What statistical bits must you be aware of coming from the very first full week of action, and which rookies need to you check out carefully from here on out?Let's look at the most significant takeaways from the novices in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the sphere via the sky however was particularly sturdy on the ground vs. Tampa Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 dream aspects in his launching were impressive, thanks greatly to his rushing potential. He ended up along with the second-most hurrying gardens by a quarterback in an NFL debut since 1950 as well as became the first QB ever to hurry for 80 backyards and two goals in his 1st video game. However, he carried out have some difficulty as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was actually unanticipated provided his excellent college stats. He is actually the only player in FBS background along with 12,000 profession passing backyards and also 3,000 hurrying lawns. He rarely attempted deep tosses, averaging just 2.0 air backyards per completion, compared with 8.4 sky gardens every conclusion at LSU last period. For Full week 2 against the Giants, he's seeming like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% started) It's opportunity to start your fantasy regulation football seasonCreate a game and also individualize league dimension, slashing and rules to play in the organization you wish to play in.Create a game today!This wasn't the debut dream supervisors were expecting coming from Williams. He really did not throw a goal and his 3.2 backyards every try were actually the second least expensive through a first-round pick in their debut (lowest 15 tries) in NFL background. Additionally, 31% of his throws got out intended versus the Titans. For circumstance, that's the most awful through a Bears QB since Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target price in Full week 1 of the 2020 time. While Williams carried out show improvement as the 2nd half happened, the Bears' offense do with just 148 total gardens. That's the fewest through any kind of group in a season-opening succeed due to the fact that the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely improve with each video game, however, for now, he's even more of a QB2 than the QB1 our experts wished for. The Bears take a trip to Houston to tackle the Texans in Week 2, which ought to confirm to become a hard matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed a sketching against the Seahawks, along with his fantasy functionality salvaged only by his hurrying lawns. He averaged a poor 6.2 air backyards every try as well as just 2.7 air yards per fulfillment. Certain, the Seahawks have an accomplished additional, however Nix's value is actually greater in much deeper superflex games immediately. For Week 2 against the Steelers, he's resembling a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye checked out coming from the side projects as the Patriots pulled off an upset against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually an activity manager and also completed with 8.0 imagination points. The Patriots' lengthiest play was actually merely 17 lawns. Maintain Maye on your view listing as New England takes on the Seahawks in Week 2. Running backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he cracked totally free for a 31-yard run in his NFL debut. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving had 11 contacts against the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White saw 21. The novice coming from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his quickness. White's strength is his receiving capability, as well as he managed 19 paths, compared with Irving's seven. It'll be interesting to watch exactly how the rookie's duty evolves in the happening full weeks, as both Irving and White overshadowed 75 lawns from scrimmage against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson had just 3 rushing attempts against the Expenses. It is actually additionally worth keeping in mind that Emari Demercado ran as the Cardinals' third-down spine. Nevertheless, there is actually a blue sky. James Conner do with 19 flairs. If Conner overlooks opportunity, Benson will quickly dive onto the RB2 radar. Our team'll view if the novice gets additional touches versus 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 from the torn ACL he suffered final November at Texas. This indicates he'll be out for at the very least the first 4 video games. The Panthers possessed a sketching against the Saints on Sunday, losing through 37 factors, the fifth-largest frame of victory in a season opener in between division opponents in the last half a century. Chuba Hubbard possessed only six rushing tries during that game. With the offense looking dreadful, it's certainly not great updates for those stashing Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Bills (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis possessed simply four touches versus the Cardinals. He's not a big aspect of the Expenses' outburst however. But if James Chef, that had 22 touches, misses time, Davis could end up being even more applicable in dream. The Expenses experience the Dolphins in Week 2. Maintain Davis on your check out list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (train's selection) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 game against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and Raheem Mostert shared backfield tasks. Achane ended the activity with 17 touches as well as 23.0 imagination ideas. For Wright to end up being imagination appropriate, he would certainly require either Achane or Mostert to overlook opportunity. Our company'll view if he creates his NFL debut Thursday night against the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually unexpected to see Ronnie Rivers ahead of Corum on the Rams' deepness graph. Several believed the Rams made Corum 83rd general to assist make lighter Kyren Williams' lots, specifically given that they possess similar capability. Corum handled 505 hurrying tries in his last pair of times at Michigan, verifying he may deal with a hefty work. Absolutely a scenario worth watching on, yet it's secured to claim this wasn't a Full week 1 that Corum managers were actually intending to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Green Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered into Friday evening's video game versus the Eagles provided as dubious. He missed Tuesday's practice and also was limited Wednesday as well as Thursday due to that nagging hamstring injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, who had 18 contacts versus the Eagles, skips time, Lloyd perhaps will not have a lot dream importance. I am actually additionally involved about the Packers' offending line. Jacobs was actually obtaining hit at or even behind the line of scrimmage way too often on Friday night. Maintain Lloyd on your check out checklist as the Packers plan for the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying yards are the best by a Chargers player since Austin Ekeler's 173 lawns in Full week 5 of the 2022 time versus the Browns. As well as he performed it on simply 10 tries! This really highlights the possibility of what Vidal could possibly offer the desk if either Dobbins or even Gus Edwards skips time in Greg Roman's run-heavy outburst. The sixth-rounder out of Troy was inactive in the season-opener against the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. appeared comfortable in his expert launching, offering Trevor Lawrence an additional big-play choice. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% started) Worthwhile made the most of his 3 contacts, do with 20.8 dream aspects versus the Ravens last Thursday. It's understandable to question whether such development can be maintained with simply three touches. While it is actually extremely unlikely, there are some motivating indications. Worthwhile ran 23 routes, largely snags, and also participated in 36 snaps, which are actually numbers not far off from Rashee Rice. Many of his snaps came from 11 employees, revealing he was actually involved in the outburst. Worthwhile can be thought about a WR4 along with WR3 upside until Marquise Brown returns coming from his shoulder personal injury. The Chiefs are actually readied to face the Bengals in Week 2, thus watch on how involved Worthy remains in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% started) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in breaks, courses operate as well as obtaining gardens. but Thomas wasn't far behind. He delivered an outstanding debut along with 14.7 fantasy aspects, featuring his 1st NFL touchdown. Final season at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 receiving goals. That's the 3rd very most in college history, right responsible for Ja'Marr Chase (20) and also Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas appeared thus really good, he might inevitably surpass Christian Kirk in the position. He is actually securely on the flex radar heading into Full week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, Nyc Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson shocked many by do with even more intendeds (12) as well as functions (6) than Nabers, who had only 5 intendeds. Nabers did take care of to squeeze by Robinson in acquiring backyards, do with 66. As a matter of fact, this was the most acquiring gardens through a Giants gamer creating his debut given that Darius Slayton in 2019. Nevertheless, the larger problem is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, that averaged simply 4.4 lawns every pass attempt as well as had his 20th game with various turn overs. This could possibly injure the newbie's capacity. For Week 2, Nabers can be viewed as a flex option versus a vulnerable Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the launching dream managers were wishing for coming from the highest-drafted newbie pass receiver in ESPN games over recent 20 years. Harrison ended the game along with just 4 acquiring backyards, the fewest in a debut through a pass receiver enjoyed the best 5 because Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals skill-set posture gamers in both breaks and also transmits run. Having Said That, Kyler Murray possessed an abnormally tough game, averaging only 2.9 sky lawns every finalization. It's also worth keeping in mind that Harrison managed merely 11 paths versus man protection and also was actually not targeted. Much better times are on the perspective for this accomplished receiver. Harrison is actually firmly on the WR2 radar for Week 2 versus 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 team. Odunze possessed just 4 targets, which was actually a setback compared with Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's eight. However allow's probe a little bit of deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and also Odunze (45) were actually fairly approach snaps participated in. The exact same goes with paths operate: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), as well as Odunze (26 ). So, while Odunze didn't get as lots of looks this time around, he is actually still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Costs (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Despite the fact that Coleman really did not score a goal like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still produced a tough impact. The newbie led the group in pops, courses run, targets, receptions and acquiring backyards against the Arizona Cardinals. One more thing to details is actually that when the Bills resided in 11 workers, Coleman, Hollins as well as Shakir were on the area with each other a great deal. In 12 staffs, it was actually mostly Coleman and also Hollins. This is actually definitely encouraging for those who have Coleman on their dream groups. He's a sound flex choice in Week 2 versus the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% started) McConkey led the Chargers along with seven aim ats and also 39 obtaining yards against the Raiders on Sunday. He managed to restore his imagination time along with a late goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't asked to accomplish a lot, balancing just 5.5 gardens every elapsed attempt. If this fad proceeds, it might confine McConkey's imagination roof. Nonetheless, he's still on the flex radar for Week 2, specifically because the Panthers' protection merely received torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and transmits operate, but he possessed simply 3 targets. On the bright side, he scored a 32-yard getting goal. McMillan has actually hardened his spot as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, as well as he can end up being a lot more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or Chris Godwin miss out on time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' wide receiver turning is fairly fluid, along with everyone viewing a comparable amount of breaks versus the Bengals on Sunday. Nevertheless, Polk had a single aim at. Maintain him on your view listing, but he shouldn't reside in your schedules against the Seahawks in 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 team in targets. He likewise played notable pops. The Panthers' pass receiver turning is 5 deep-seated today, so it is difficult to feel great in some of them, specifically offered just how Bryce Young carried out versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in as well as options manage program he possessed a minimal duty, in spite of getting 5 targets. Michael Pittman Jr. is very likely to keep a high aim at allotment. Mitchell's duty could reduce when Josh Downs profits coming from injury, therefore he ought to remain on your check out list. Don't forget, the Colts may not be anticipated to be a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's trade gave imagination managers wish that McCaffrey could possibly boost as the Leaders' No. 2 receiver. Week 1 revealed that this won't be the case. The snaps as well as courses have actually been spread out in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually certainly not a suitable circumstance, and also it is difficult to observe Daniels assisting more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers instantly indicated that he is just one of the Raiders' leading possibilities in the death activity. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Sin City Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% started) Bowers led the Raiders in targets (8 ), meaning a notable function in Las Vegas' outburst this year. Nevertheless, he is actually still splitting pops along with fellow tight end Michael Mayer. The terrific headlines is actually that Bowers is running nearly as numerous courses (26) as Davante Adams (34) and also Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The novice could be viewed as a low-end TE1 in Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.