.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Luck 100 financial solutions firm, now residing my desire producing fantasy and sports betting content about the NFL, NBA, and also WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had excellent NFL debuts, but several other strongly promoted novices really did not measure up to soaring expectations.What statistical tidbits should you understand coming from the initial full week of action, as well as which newbies should you watch carefully hence on out?Let's check out at the most significant takeaways coming from the rookies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the ball with the air but was actually specifically powerful on the ground vs. Tampa fl Bay. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 fantasy aspects in his debut were impressive, many thanks greatly to his hurrying potential. He wound up along with the second-most rushing yards by a quarterback in an NFL debut because 1950 and became the very first QB ever to hurry for 80 lawns and pair of touchdowns in his first activity. Nonetheless, he performed possess some difficulty as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was actually unforeseen given his impressive university statistics. He is actually the only gamer in FBS past history along with 12,000 career passing yards as well as 3,000 hurrying gardens. He hardly sought deeper tosses, balancing just 2.0 sky gardens per finalization, compared to 8.4 sky gardens every fulfillment at LSU final time. For Full week 2 versus the Giants, he's appearing like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% began) It is actually time to start your fantasy soccer seasonCreate a league and also individualize game size, scoring and also policies to play in the organization you desire to participate in in.Create a game today!This wasn't the launching fantasy supervisors were wishing for coming from Williams. He really did not throw a goal and also his 3.2 gardens per effort were the second lowest through a first-round selection in their debut (minimum 15 attempts) in NFL record. Plus, 31% of his tosses were off aim at against the Titans. For situation, that's the worst through a Bears QB given that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target fee in Week 1 of the 2020 season. While Williams carried out come along as the second fifty percent went on, the Bears' offense completed with simply 148 overall backyards. That's the fewest through any type of team in a season-opening win considering that the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely enhance along with each game, but also for right now, he is actually additional of a QB2 than the QB1 we expected. The Bears travel to Houston to tackle the Texans in Week 2, which need to show to become a difficult matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed a rough outing against the Seahawks, with his fantasy efficiency salvaged merely by his hurrying gardens. He balanced a bad 6.2 sky backyards every try as well as only 2.7 air backyards every fulfillment. Sure, the Seahawks possess a proficient additional, however Nix's value is greater in much deeper superflex leagues right now. For Week 2 versus the Steelers, he's looking like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye seen coming from the sidelines as the Patriots carried out an upset against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually a video game manager and finished with 8.0 imagination aspects. The Patriots' longest play was simply 17 yards. Always keep Maye on your watch checklist as New England takes on the Seahawks in Week 2. Operating backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he damaged free of cost for a 31-yard run in his NFL launching. Radiation Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving had 11 touches against the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White found 21. The novice from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his explosiveness. White's strong point is his acquiring ability, and also he managed 19 options, compared with Irving's seven. It'll interest see how the novice's function advances in the coming full weeks, as both Irving as well as White eclipsed 75 gardens from skirmish against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson had simply three hurrying tries against the Expenses. It's likewise worth keeping in mind that Emari Demercado operated as the Cardinals' third-down spine. However, there's a silver lining. James Conner do with 19 flairs. If Conner misses out on opportunity, Benson will immediately hop onto the RB2 radar. Our experts'll view if the newbie receives more contacts versus the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is actually starting the period on the PUP/NFI listing as he recovers coming from the torn ACL he experienced last November at Texas. This means he'll be out for a minimum of the initial 4 video games. The Panthers had an outlining versus the Saints on Sunday, dropping by 37 aspects, the fifth-largest frame of success in a time opener between division opponents in the final half a century. Chuba Hubbard possessed simply six rushing attempts because activity. With the offense looking horrific, it's not wonderful information for those stowing away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Bills (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis possessed simply four touches versus the Cardinals. He's certainly not a huge component of the Expenses' outburst yet. Yet if James Cook, who had 22 touches, misses out on opportunity, Davis could come to be a lot more applicable in imagination. The Expenses encounter the Dolphins in Full week 2. Maintain Davis on your view list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (train's selection) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 activity versus the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and also Raheem Mostert shared backfield duties. Achane ended the activity with 17 contacts and 23.0 fantasy points. For Wright to end up being imagination pertinent, he would certainly need either Achane or even Mostert to overlook time. Our company'll observe if he creates his NFL debut Thursday evening versus the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually unexpected to view Ronnie Rivers ahead of Corum on the Rams' depth graph. Numerous assumed the Rams made Corum 83rd overall to assist lighten Kyren Williams' lots, particularly given that they possess similar skill sets. Corum dealt with 505 hurrying efforts in his last 2 seasons at Michigan, confirming he may handle a massive amount of work. Most definitely a circumstance worth keeping an eye on, but it is actually secured to claim this wasn't a Full week 1 that Corum supervisors were planning to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Green Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd went into Friday night's video game versus the Eagles listed as dubious. He overlooked Tuesday's technique and also was restricted Wednesday and also Thursday because of that bothersome hamstring personal injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, that had 18 touches against the Eagles, misses out on time, Lloyd perhaps won't possess a lot dream importance. I am actually also concerned about the Packers' objectionable series. Jacobs was getting struck at or behind free throw line of skirmish technique regularly on Friday night. Always keep Lloyd on your check out list as the Packers prepare for the Colts in Full week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 rushing lawns are one of the most by a Chargers gamer since Austin Ekeler's 173 gardens in Week 5 of the 2022 period versus the Browns. As well as he performed it on only 10 attempts! This truly highlights the possibility of what Vidal can offer the desk if either Dobbins or even Gus Edwards misses 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. looked comfy in his expert launching, giving Trevor Lawrence another big-play possibility. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Urban Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% started) Deserving maximized his three touches, finishing with 20.8 imagination points against the Ravens last Thursday. It's logical to examine whether such production could be preserved with simply 3 touches. While it is actually unexpected, there are some encouraging indicators. Worthy functioned 23 paths, predominantly drawbacks, and participated in 36 breaks, which are varieties stone's throw off from Rashee Rice. Most of his snaps originated from 11 staffs, presenting he was actually associated with the outburst. Worthy might be taken into consideration a WR4 along with WR3 upside till Marquise Brown profits from his shoulder injury. The Chiefs are readied to experience the Bengals in Full week 2, thus watch on how involved Worthwhile resides in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in snaps, routes run as well as obtaining backyards. yet Thomas had not been far behind. He supplied an outstanding debut with 14.7 dream factors, featuring his very first NFL goal. Final season at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 receiving goals. That is actually the third very most in school history, right behind Ja'Marr Chase (twenty) and also Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas looked thus excellent, he can at some point surpass Christian Kirk in the hierarchy. He is actually securely on the flex radar heading into Full week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York City Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson surprised a lot of through completed with even more targets (12) and celebrations (6) than Nabers, who had just 5 aim ats. Nabers carried out handle to squeeze by Robinson in receiving yards, do with 66. In fact, this was actually the absolute most getting gardens by a Giants player creating his debut given that Darius Slayton in 2019. Nevertheless, the bigger worry is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, who balanced only 4.4 yards per successfully pass attempt as well as possessed his 20th activity along with several turnovers. This might injure the rookie's possibility. For Week 2, Nabers may be viewed as a flex option against a vulnerable Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the launching fantasy supervisors were actually hoping for from the highest-drafted newbie wide receiver in ESPN leagues over recent two decades. Harrison ended the video game with simply 4 receiving lawns, the least in a launching by a wide receiver enjoyed the best five due to the fact that Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals skill position players in both pops and routes run. However, Kyler Murray possessed an unusually difficult game, averaging merely 2.9 sky gardens per fulfillment. It is actually additionally worth keeping in mind that Harrison ran simply 11 courses versus man insurance coverage and was actually not targeted. A lot better times are actually on the perspective for this proficient recipient. Harrison is actually strongly on the WR2 radar for Week 2 versus the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% started) Williams possessed a tough time associating with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver group. Odunze possessed only four intendeds, which was a letdown compared to Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's eight. However allow's dig a little bit of much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and Odunze (45) were actually quite approach breaks played. The exact same selects courses operate: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and Odunze (26 ). Therefore, while Odunze really did not obtain as numerous appearances this moment, he is actually still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Expenses (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Although Coleman failed to score a touchdown like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still made a powerful impression. The novice led the staff in snaps, courses operate, targets, receivings as well as obtaining yards against the Arizona Cardinals. Another point to keep in mind is actually that when the Expenses were in 11 workers, Coleman, Hollins and also Shakir performed the area together a great deal. In 12 workers, it was primarily Coleman as well as Hollins. This is certainly promising for those who have Coleman on their imagination groups. He is actually 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 along with seven intendeds and also 39 obtaining gardens against the Raiders on Sunday. He took care of to save his imagination time along with a late goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't inquired to accomplish considerably, balancing merely 5.5 lawns every successfully pass effort. If this style continues, it can restrict McConkey's fantasy ceiling. However, he is actually still on the flex radar for Full week 2, specifically since the Panthers' defense simply acquired torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and routes operate, however he possessed merely 3 aim ats. On the bright side, he scored a 32-yard obtaining goal. McMillan has actually thickened his location as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, and also he might end up being even 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' wide receiver rotation is pretty liquid, with every person seeing an identical variety of breaks versus the Bengals on Sunday. Having said that, Polk had only one aim at. Maintain him on your view listing, yet he should not reside in your lineups versus the Seahawks in Full week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't several positives for the Panthers on Sunday, yet one was actually Legette leading the group in intendeds. He also played substantial breaks. The Panthers' pass receiver rotation is actually five deep-seated today, so it is difficult to feel great in any of all of them, specifically offered just how Bryce Young executed against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played and paths operate program he had a minimal function, despite acquiring 5 intendeds. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually most likely to always keep a higher intended share. Mitchell's duty could diminish when Josh Downs gains coming from injury, thus he needs to stay on your watch listing. Don't forget, the Colts may not be anticipated to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's business provided imagination supervisors wish that McCaffrey could possibly step up as the Commanders' No. 2 receiver. Full week 1 showed that this won't hold true. The pops as well as courses have been actually expanded between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and also Olamide Zaccheaus. It's not a perfect situation, as well as it's tough to observe Daniels supporting greater than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers immediately displayed to that he's one of the Raiders' top alternatives 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 intendeds (8 ), mentioning a considerable role in Las Vegas' offense this year. Nonetheless, he's still dividing breaks with fellow tight side Michael Mayer. The excellent updates is actually that Bowers is managing nearly as numerous routes (26) as Davante Adams (34) and Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The novice may be deemed a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.