.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Luck 100 monetary services firm, currently residing my dream making fantasy as well as sports betting material regarding the NFL, NBA, and also WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels as well as Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had remarkable NFL debuts, yet a number of other strongly promoted rookies didn't live up to lofty expectations.What statistical pieces must you be aware of coming from the 1st week of activity, as well as which rookies ought to you see carefully hence on out?Let's have a look at the largest takeaways coming from the novices in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the sphere with the sky but was especially solid on the ground vs. Tampa Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 dream points in his debut were impressive, many thanks greatly to his rushing capacity. He ended up with the second-most rushing gardens through a quarterback in an NFL debut since 1950 as well as came to be the 1st QB ever to hurry for 80 backyards and 2 touchdowns in his very first game. Nonetheless, he performed have some problem as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was unforeseen given his exceptional university stats. He's the only player in FBS past history along with 12,000 career passing backyards and 3,000 rushing yards. He hardly ever sought deeper throws, averaging just 2.0 sky gardens every completion, compared with 8.4 sky backyards per completion at LSU last season. For Week 2 versus the Giants, he is actually looking like 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 league as well as customize league measurements, slashing and also guidelines to play in the organization you intend to play in.Create a game today!This had not been the debut fantasy supervisors were hoping for from Williams. He didn't toss a touchdown and his 3.2 lawns per effort were the 2nd lowest by a first-round pick in their debut (lowest 15 tries) in NFL history. Plus, 31% of his throws got out target versus the Titans. For circumstance, that is actually the most awful by a Bears QB given that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target rate in Full week 1 of the 2020 time. While Williams performed come along as the 2nd one-half took place, the Bears' offense finished with merely 148 complete lawns. That is actually the fewest by any sort of crew in a season-opening succeed since the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely improve along with each game, but also for right now, he's even more of a QB2 than the QB1 we expected. The Bears travel to Houston to tackle the Texans in Full week 2, which ought to confirm to become a complicated matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed a sketching against the Seahawks, with his fantasy performance restored only by his hurrying yards. He balanced a bad 6.2 air lawns per attempt as well as merely 2.7 sky backyards per conclusion. Sure, the Seahawks have a skilled additional, yet Nix's worth is much higher in deeper superflex organizations at this moment. For Full week 2 versus the Steelers, he's seeming like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye enjoyed from the sidelines as the Patriots managed a distressed versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually a video game manager and also do with 8.0 dream points. The Patriots' lengthiest play was actually merely 17 yards. Keep Maye on your check out checklist as New England handles the Seahawks in Full week 2. Operating backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he damaged free of cost for a 31-yard jog in his NFL debut. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa fl Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving had 11 touches versus the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White saw 21. The newbie coming from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his explosiveness. White's strength is his obtaining capability, and also he ran 19 courses, compared to Irving's seven. It'll be interesting to enjoy how the rookie's duty grows in the happening full weeks, as both Irving and also White darkened 75 backyards from scrimmage versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson possessed simply 3 hurrying efforts against the Costs. It is actually likewise worth noting that Emari Demercado functioned as the Cardinals' third-down spine. Having said that, there's a silver lining. James Conner completed with 19 flairs. If Conner skips time, Benson would quickly hop onto the RB2 radar. Our experts'll find if the novice gets even more contacts versus the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is actually starting the time on the PUP/NFI checklist as he recoups from the torn ACL he experienced last November at Texas. This suggests he'll be out for at least the very first 4 activities. The Panthers possessed a drafting against the Saints on Sunday, shedding by 37 factors, the fifth-largest scope of success in a season opener between branch opponents in the final 50 years. Chuba Hubbard had simply six hurrying tries because video game. Along with the outburst looking distressing, it's not wonderful information for those tucking away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Bills (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis possessed simply 4 touches versus the Cardinals. He is actually certainly not a major component of the Expenses' outburst however. But if James Cook, that had 22 contacts, overlooks time, Davis might become extra relevant in fantasy. The Expenses encounter the Dolphins in Full week 2. Keep Davis on your watch list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (train's choice) for the Dolphins' Week 1 activity versus the Jaguars. De'Von Achane as well as Raheem Mostert shared backfield responsibilities. Achane ended the video game along with 17 touches and also 23.0 imagination ideas. For Wright to become fantasy pertinent, he will require either Achane or Mostert to skip opportunity. Our company'll view if he creates his NFL debut Thursday night against the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually surprising to view Ronnie Rivers in front of Corum on the Rams' depth graph. Many thought the Rams prepared Corum 83rd overall to assist make lighter Kyren Williams' lots, specifically because they have comparable capability. Corum took care of 505 rushing attempts in his final two seasons at Michigan, proving he may take care of a heavy workload. Absolutely a circumstance worth watching on, yet it is actually safe to state this had not been a Week 1 that Corum managers were actually expecting to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Veggie Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered into Friday evening's video game versus the Eagles provided as doubtful. He skipped Tuesday's practice and also was actually confined Wednesday as well as Thursday as a result of that irritating hamstring personal injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, who had 18 touches versus the Eagles, skips time, Lloyd possibly won't have much dream significance. I'm also concerned concerning the Packers' repulsive series. Jacobs was acquiring hit at or responsible for free throw line of skirmish method too often on Friday night. Always keep Lloyd on your check out list as the Packers prepare for the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying gardens are one of the most by a Chargers player considering that Austin Ekeler's 173 backyards in Week 5 of the 2022 time versus the Browns. And also he did it on just 10 tries! This truly highlights the possibility of what Vidal can give the table if either Dobbins or even Gus Edwards misses out on attend Greg Roman's run-heavy outburst. The sixth-rounder out of Troy loafed in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. appeared comfortable in his pro launching, giving Trevor Lawrence another big-play possibility. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Urban Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Worthwhile made the most of his 3 touches, completed with 20.8 imagination factors against the Ravens final Thursday. It is actually logical to examine whether such manufacturing could be preserved with simply 3 touches. While it's unlikely, there are actually some encouraging signs. Worthwhile operated 23 routes, primarily hitches, as well as participated in 36 breaks, which are varieties not far off from Rashee Rice. Many of his pops came from 11 staffs, revealing he was associated with the outburst. Worthy can be thought about a WR4 along with WR3 upside till Marquee Brown profits from his shoulder injury. The Chiefs are set to encounter the Bengals in Full week 2, so keep an eye on how involved Worthy resides in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in pops, paths run as well as acquiring lawns. but Thomas wasn't far behind. He delivered an outstanding launching along with 14.7 imagination aspects, featuring his very first NFL goal. Final period at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 acquiring touchdowns. That is actually the third most in college background, right responsible for Ja'Marr Chase (20) and Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas appeared thus good, he might ultimately surpass Christian Kirk in the chain of command. He's securely on the flex radar moving in to Full week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, Nyc Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson surprised many through completed with even more targets (12) as well as receptions (6) than Nabers, that had simply 5 targets. Nabers did take care of to edge out Robinson in acquiring backyards, finishing with 66. In reality, this was actually the absolute most getting gardens through a Giants player making his debut because Darius Slayton in 2019. However, the bigger concern is quarterback Daniel Jones, who averaged only 4.4 lawns per pass attempt and had his 20th game along with several turn overs. This could possibly injure the rookie's potential. For Full week 2, Nabers may be viewed as a flex alternative versus a vulnerable Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the launching fantasy managers were actually anticipating coming from the highest-drafted novice pass receiver in ESPN organizations over recent two decades. Harrison ended the video game with simply 4 obtaining yards, the least in a debut by a wide receiver consumed the top five considering that Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals ability posture gamers in each breaks and also directs run. Having Said That, Kyler Murray had an extraordinarily difficult activity, averaging just 2.9 air gardens per fulfillment. It is actually likewise worth taking note that Harrison ran only 11 routes versus male insurance coverage as well as was certainly not targeted. A lot better times are actually on the horizon for this gifted recipient. Harrison is actually strongly on the WR2 radar for Week 2 versus the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% began) Williams had a difficult time getting in touch with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver group. Odunze possessed merely 4 aim ats, which was actually a letdown compared to Keenan Allen's 11 and DJ Moore's eight. But let's dig a little deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and Odunze (45) were really quite approach snaps played. The very same chooses paths manage: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and also Odunze (26 ). So, while Odunze really did not obtain as numerous appearances this time around, he's still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Costs (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Even though Coleman failed to score a goal like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still produced a tough impression. The novice led the team in snaps, paths run, aim ats, receivings as well as receiving yards against the Arizona Cardinals. Another thing to details is actually that when the Costs resided in 11 employees, Coleman, Hollins as well as Shakir got on the area with each other a whole lot. In 12 staffs, it was generally Coleman and Hollins. This is definitely encouraging for those who possess Coleman on their dream teams. He's a strong flex alternative in Full week 2 versus the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% began) McConkey led the Chargers with 7 intendeds and also 39 receiving lawns against the Raiders on Sunday. He took care of to save his fantasy time along with an overdue goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't asked to do considerably, averaging just 5.5 lawns every pass effort. If this pattern proceeds, it could possibly confine McConkey's imagination roof. Nonetheless, he's still on the flex radar for Full week 2, especially considering that the Panthers' protection only obtained torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa fl Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and directs operate, but he possessed only 3 aim ats. On the bright side, he scored a 32-yard acquiring touchdown. McMillan has hardened his place as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, and he can end up being a lot more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or Chris Godwin skip time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' wide receiver turning is actually fairly liquid, with everybody finding a similar amount of breaks versus the Bengals on Sunday. Having said that, Polk had only one aim at. Keep him on your watch checklist, but he shouldn't remain in your lineups versus the Seahawks in Week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't many positives for the Panthers on Sunday, yet one was Legette leading the group in intendeds. He additionally played considerable snaps. The Panthers' wide receiver turning is actually five deep at this moment, so it is difficult to feel great in some of all of them, particularly given exactly how Bryce Young performed versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in and options run show he had a limited part, in spite of getting five targets. Michael Pittman Jr. is most likely to always keep a high target allotment. Mitchell's duty might diminish when Josh Downs profits coming from accident, so he should stay on your check out list. Don't forget, the Colts aren't expected to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's field provided fantasy managers hope that McCaffrey could possibly improve as the Commanders' No. 2 recipient. Full week 1 presented that this won't be the case. The breaks and courses have been actually spread out between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and also Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually certainly not an optimal condition, as well as it is difficult to observe Daniels sustaining more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers right away displayed to that he is just one of the Raiders' top alternatives in the death video game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Sin City Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% began) Bowers led the Raiders in targets (8 ), meaning a considerable part in Sin city' outburst this year. However, he is actually still breaking snaps with fellow cramping end Michael Mayer. The wonderful headlines is actually that Bowers is actually operating almost as many paths (26) as Davante Adams (34) and Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The newbie could be viewed as a low-end TE1 in Week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.