.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Fortune one hundred economic services provider, now residing my dream producing dream and sporting activities wagering web content about the NFL, NBA, and also WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels as well as Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed impressive NFL debuts, but many other strongly promoted rookies failed to live up to lofty expectations.What analytical bits ought to you recognize from the very first full week of activity, and which newbies need to you watch very closely hence on out?Let's take a look at the biggest takeaways from the rookies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the ball with the air but was specifically sturdy on the ground vs. Tampa florida Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 dream factors in his debut went over, many thanks mostly to his hurrying capacity. He found yourself with the second-most rushing yards by a quarterback in an NFL debut given that 1950 and also came to be the first QB ever before to rush for 80 lawns and also pair of goals in his initial video game. However, he carried out possess some issue as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was unanticipated offered his excellent college stats. He's the only gamer in FBS history with 12,000 career passing lawns as well as 3,000 rushing gardens. He rarely sought deeper tosses, balancing just 2.0 sky backyards every finalization, compared with 8.4 air backyards per completion at LSU final period. For Full 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 fantasy football seasonCreate an organization and also customize league size, slashing and rules to play in the league you wish to participate in in.Create a game today!This wasn't the launching imagination supervisors were actually anticipating from Williams. He really did not throw a goal and his 3.2 lawns every effort were the 2nd most competitive by a first-round selection in their launching (lowest 15 tries) in NFL history. And also, 31% of his tosses were off aim at versus the Titans. For context, that is actually the most awful through a Bears QB considering that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target price in Week 1 of the 2020 period. While Williams did show improvement as the 2nd half happened, the Bears' offense do with simply 148 total lawns. That's the fewest by any type of team in a season-opening succeed since the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely improve with each video game, but also for today, he's additional of a QB2 than the QB1 our company anticipated. The Bears take a trip to Houston to tackle the Texans in Week 2, which must confirm to be a tough matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed a rough outing against the Seahawks, along with his dream functionality salvaged just by his hurrying gardens. He balanced a bad 6.2 air lawns per effort and only 2.7 sky backyards per completion. Sure, the Seahawks possess a proficient secondary, however Nix's worth is actually greater in much deeper superflex leagues now. For Week 2 versus the Steelers, he's looking like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye viewed from the side projects as the Patriots pulled off a distressed versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was an activity manager and completed with 8.0 fantasy points. The Patriots' longest play was actually just 17 backyards. Maintain Maye on your view checklist as New England handles the Seahawks in Week 2. Operating backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he cracked free of charge for a 31-yard run in his NFL launching. Radiation Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa florida Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving possessed 11 touches versus the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White viewed 21. The novice from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his quickness. White's strong point is his getting potential, as well as he managed 19 paths, compared with Irving's 7. It'll interest enjoy exactly how the novice's duty develops in the happening weeks, as both Irving and White overshadowed 75 lawns from skirmish against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson had only 3 rushing tries against the Bills. It is actually also worth keeping in mind that Emari Demercado ran as the Cardinals' third-down spine. Nevertheless, there's a blue sky. James Conner finished with 19 flairs. If Conner misses out on opportunity, Benson would instantly leap onto the RB2 radar. We'll observe if the newbie 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 listing as he bounces back coming from the torn ACL he experienced final Nov at Texas. This suggests he'll be out for at least the first four video games. The Panthers possessed an outlining versus the Saints on Sunday, losing through 37 points, the fifth-largest scope of victory in a time opener between department opponents in the final 50 years. Chuba Hubbard possessed just 6 hurrying efforts in that video game. Along with the offense looking distressing, it's certainly not fantastic information for those tucking away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Bills (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis possessed only four contacts versus the Cardinals. He is actually not a large component of the Costs' offense however. However if James Chef, who possessed 22 touches, misses time, Davis might become even more pertinent in fantasy. The Bills face the Dolphins in Week 2. Keep Davis on your view list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (train's decision) for the Dolphins' Week 1 game versus the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and also Raheem Mostert shared backfield duties. Achane finished the game with 17 touches and also 23.0 dream ideas. For Wright to become imagination pertinent, he would certainly need either Achane or even Mostert to miss opportunity. Our team'll find if he creates his NFL debut Thursday evening versus the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It's astonishing to view Ronnie Rivers before Corum on the Rams' intensity graph. Numerous thought the Rams composed Corum 83rd overall to assist reduce Kyren Williams' load, specifically since they possess identical skill sets. Corum took care of 505 hurrying attempts in his last two periods at Michigan, showing he can manage a hefty amount of work. Most definitely a scenario worth keeping an eye on, however it's safe and secure to mention this had not been a Full week 1 that Corum managers were actually intending to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Eco-friendly Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd went into Friday night's video game versus the Eagles detailed as dubious. He overlooked Tuesday's technique and also was actually confined Wednesday and also Thursday because of that unpleasant hamstring accident. Unless Josh Jacobs, who had 18 touches against the Eagles, overlooks opportunity, Lloyd probably will not have a lot dream importance. I am actually additionally involved regarding the Packers' repulsive collection. Jacobs was receiving reached at or behind the line of scrimmage technique regularly on Friday evening. Keep Lloyd on your check out listing as the Packers organize the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying lawns are actually the most through a Chargers player since Austin Ekeler's 173 gardens in Week 5 of the 2022 season versus the Browns. And also he performed it on merely 10 efforts! This definitely highlights the ability of what Vidal can bring to the table if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards misses out on time in Greg Roman's run-heavy outburst. The sixth-rounder out of Troy loafed in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. looked comfortable in his professional launching, offering Trevor Lawrence one more big-play choice. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Metropolitan Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% started) Deserving made the most of his 3 touches, completed with 20.8 imagination factors against the Ravens last Thursday. It's reasonable to examine whether such production could be sustained along with just three contacts. While it's unexpected, there are actually some reassuring indications. Worthwhile operated 23 paths, mostly drawbacks, and also played 36 snaps, which are actually numbers not far off from Rashee Rice. The majority of his pops came from 11 workers, revealing he was involved in the outburst. Worthy may be considered a WR4 along with WR3 upside till Marquee Brown come backs coming from his shoulder injury. The Chiefs are readied to deal with the Bengals in Week 2, so watch on how involved Deserving remains in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in pops, options operate as well as receiving gardens. but Thomas wasn't far behind. He delivered an outstanding debut along with 14.7 fantasy aspects, featuring his initial NFL touchdown. Last time at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 acquiring goals. That is actually the third very most in school record, right responsible for Ja'Marr Pursuit (twenty) and Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas appeared thus excellent, he could eventually go beyond Christian Kirk in the chain of command. He's securely on the flex radar moving in to Week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson stunned a lot of by completed with additional aim ats (12) as well as events (6) than Nabers, that had simply 5 intendeds. Nabers carried out manage to edge out Robinson in receiving yards, completed with 66. Actually, this was actually the best receiving lawns by a Giants gamer creating his debut considering that Darius Slayton in 2019. Having said that, the greater issue is quarterback Daniel Jones, who averaged merely 4.4 lawns per successfully pass attempt and possessed his 20th activity with a number of turn overs. This can harm the newbie's ability. For Week 2, Nabers could be viewed as a flex option versus a susceptible Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the launching fantasy managers were actually wishing for coming from the highest-drafted newbie pass receiver in ESPN games over the past 20 years. Harrison ended the video game with simply 4 obtaining yards, the least in a launching by a wide receiver taken in the best 5 because Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals capability posture players in each snaps and also transmits operate. However, Kyler Murray had an abnormally tough activity, balancing just 2.9 sky lawns every fulfillment. It's also worth keeping in mind that Harrison managed just 11 options versus man insurance coverage and also was actually certainly not targeted. A lot better days are on the perspective for this proficient receiver. Harrison is actually firmly on the WR2 radar for Week 2 against the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% started) Williams had a difficult time getting in touch with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver team. Odunze possessed merely four aim ats, which was actually a setback compared to Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's 8. Yet allow's probe a little deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and also Odunze (forty five) were actually pretty enclose breaks played. The very same opts for paths run: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), as well as Odunze (26 ). So, while Odunze failed to obtain as many looks this time around, he is actually still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Expenses (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Despite the fact that Coleman didn't rack up a touchdown like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still created a powerful impact. The rookie led the crew in pops, options operate, aim ats, receptions and also receiving yards against the Arizona Cardinals. One more factor to keep in mind is that when the Bills remained in 11 personnel, Coleman, Hollins as well as Shakir got on the area with each other a lot. In 12 staffs, it was mainly Coleman and Hollins. This is actually absolutely encouraging for those that have Coleman on their fantasy groups. He is actually a solid flex choice in Full 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 gardens against the Raiders on Sunday. He dealt with to save his dream time along with an overdue touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't inquired to perform a lot, averaging just 5.5 yards every pass attempt. If this style carries on, it could possibly confine McConkey's dream roof. Nonetheless, he's still on the flex radar for Week 2, particularly given that the Panthers' defense simply obtained torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and also transmits operate, however he had merely three aim ats. On the bright side, he racked up a 32-yard acquiring touchdown. McMillan has actually thickened his area as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, and also he could come to be much more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or even Chris Godwin miss time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' pass receiver turning is actually pretty fluid, along with every person finding an identical lot of breaks versus the Bengals on Sunday. However, Polk possessed only one target. Keep him on your view list, but he should not remain in your lineups against the Seahawks in Week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't lots of positives for the Panthers on Sunday, but one was actually Legette leading the team in targets. He additionally participated in significant breaks. The Panthers' pass receiver turning is actually five deeper now, so it's tough to feel confident in any one of all of them, specifically provided exactly how Bryce Young executed versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in and also routes run show he possessed a limited task, regardless of obtaining five intendeds. Michael Pittman Jr. is most likely to maintain a high aim at reveal. Mitchell's job could reduce when Josh Downs yields from trauma, thus he should remain on your watch listing. Keep in mind, the Colts may not be counted on to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's trade gave imagination managers really hope that McCaffrey could improve as the Leaders' No. 2 recipient. Week 1 presented that this will not be the case. The pops and also routes have been actually spread between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown as well as Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually not a perfect circumstance, and it is difficult to find Daniels sustaining more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers immediately revealed that he's one of the Raiders' leading possibilities in the passing away 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 significant job in Sin city' offense this year. However, he's still splitting breaks along with fellow tight end Michael Mayer. The excellent information is that Bowers is managing nearly as several routes (26) as Davante Adams (34) and Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The newbie may be deemed a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.