.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Luck one hundred economic solutions provider, currently residing my desire making fantasy and also sports wagering web content about the NFL, NBA, as well as WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and also Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed impressive NFL debuts, however a number of various other very promoted newbies really did not meet lofty expectations.What statistical pieces need to you know from the initial week of activity, and also which rookies must you watch closely away on out?Let's have a look at the greatest takeaways coming from the novices in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the ball via the sky however was actually especially solid on the ground vs. Tampa florida Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 imagination aspects in his launching went over, many thanks mostly to his hurrying potential. He found yourself along with the second-most hurrying gardens through a quarterback in an NFL debut given that 1950 and also came to be the 1st QB ever before to rush for 80 backyards and two goals in his very first game. Having said that, he did possess some issue as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was unforeseen offered his excellent college statistics. He is actually the only player in FBS past with 12,000 occupation passing gardens and 3,000 hurrying yards. He hardly tried deep-seated throws, averaging just 2.0 air gardens every conclusion, compared with 8.4 sky lawns per completion at LSU final period. 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's time to start your dream soccer seasonCreate a league and also individualize game dimension, slashing and also rules to play in the league you want to play in.Create an organization today!This had not been the launching fantasy supervisors were actually expecting from Williams. He really did not throw a goal and his 3.2 gardens per attempt were the second most reasonable through a first-round pick in their launching (minimum 15 attempts) in NFL record. Additionally, 31% of his tosses were off aim at versus the Titans. For context, that's the most awful by a Bears QB due to the fact that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target cost in Full week 1 of the 2020 time. While Williams did come along as the second fifty percent took place, the Bears' outburst finished with simply 148 overall backyards. That is actually the least by any crew in a season-opening succeed given that the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely strengthen with each game, but also for right now, he's even more of a QB2 than the QB1 we hoped for. The Bears travel to Houston to tackle the Texans in Full week 2, which must confirm to be a complicated matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had a sketching against the Seahawks, with his fantasy performance saved merely through his hurrying yards. He averaged a bad 6.2 sky gardens per attempt and only 2.7 air backyards every fulfillment. Certain, the Seahawks possess an accomplished additional, yet Nix's worth is actually greater in much deeper superflex organizations today. For Full week 2 versus the Steelers, he's looking like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye checked out from the sidelines as the Patriots carried out a disturbed against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually an activity supervisor and completed with 8.0 fantasy points. The Patriots' longest play was actually merely 17 yards. Always keep Maye on your view listing as New England takes on the Seahawks in Full week 2. Operating backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he broke totally free for a 31-yard jog in his NFL debut. Radiation Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa florida Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving possessed 11 contacts against the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White saw 21. The rookie coming from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his quickness. White's forte is his receiving potential, as well as he ran 19 routes, compared with Irving's seven. It'll interest check out just how the newbie's job progresses in the happening full weeks, as each Irving as well as White overshadowed 75 yards from skirmish versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson had only 3 hurrying efforts against the Expenses. It is actually also worth keeping in mind that Emari Demercado ran as the Cardinals' third-down spine. However, there's a break in the clouds. James Conner completed with 19 styles. If Conner skips opportunity, Benson will right away dive onto the RB2 radar. Our company'll see if the rookie receives additional contacts against the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is starting the season on the PUP/NFI list as he recovers coming from the torn ACL he suffered last Nov at Texas. This suggests he'll be out for a minimum of the first four activities. The Panthers possessed a drafting versus the Saints on Sunday, losing by 37 factors, the fifth-largest margin of triumph in a period opener in between division opponents in the last 50 years. Chuba Hubbard had just 6 rushing efforts because video game. With the outburst appearing horrific, it's certainly not excellent information for those stowing away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Bills (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis had just four contacts versus the Cardinals. He is actually certainly not a big part of the Bills' offense however. However if James Chef, that had 22 touches, misses time, Davis can become even more pertinent in dream. The Costs face the Dolphins in Full week 2. Maintain Davis on your watch 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 also Raheem Mostert discussed backfield responsibilities. Achane ended the game with 17 touches and 23.0 dream points. For Wright to end up being fantasy applicable, he will need either Achane or even Mostert to miss time. Our team'll see 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 observe Ronnie Rivers before Corum on the Rams' depth graph. A lot of presumed the Rams drafted Corum 83rd total to help reduce Kyren Williams' tons, specifically since they possess comparable ability. Corum handled 505 rushing efforts in his final 2 periods at Michigan, proving he may handle a heavy amount of work. Definitely a circumstance worth keeping an eye on, however it is actually secured to mention this wasn't a Week 1 that Corum managers were wishing to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Veggie Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered Friday evening's video game against the Eagles noted as questionable. He missed Tuesday's practice and was limited Wednesday and also Thursday due to that bothersome hamstring personal injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, who had 18 touches versus the Eagles, overlooks opportunity, Lloyd probably will not have a lot dream relevance. I am actually additionally concerned concerning the Packers' objectionable collection. Jacobs was actually obtaining attacked at or behind free throw line of skirmish method regularly on Friday evening. Always keep Lloyd on your view listing as the Packers get ready for the Colts in Full week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 rushing backyards are actually one of the most by a Chargers gamer considering that Austin Ekeler's 173 lawns in Full week 5 of the 2022 season against the Browns. As well as he performed it on only 10 tries! This really highlights the potential of what Vidal could offer the table if either Dobbins or even Gus Edwards overlooks attend Greg Roman's run-heavy outburst. The sixth-rounder out of Troy loafed in the season-opener against the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. appeared pleasant in his expert debut, offering Trevor Lawrence yet 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 three touches, finishing with 20.8 dream factors versus the Ravens last Thursday. It is actually easy to understand to question whether such creation could be maintained along with simply three contacts. While it's unexpected, there are actually some promoting signs. Deserving operated 23 routes, largely snags, as well as participated in 36 pops, which are varieties stone's throw off coming from Rashee Rice. A lot of his snaps stemmed from 11 personnel, showing he was actually involved in the offense. Worthwhile can be looked at a WR4 with WR3 upside until Marquise Brown returns from his shoulder accident. The Chiefs are actually set to encounter the Bengals in Full week 2, thus watch on exactly how involved Deserving resides in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in snaps, courses operate and also getting lawns. yet Thomas had not been far responsible for. He supplied an excellent launching with 14.7 dream factors, including his 1st NFL touchdown. Last season at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 obtaining goals. That's the third very most in college background, right responsible for Ja'Marr Hunt (20) as well as Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas appeared thus excellent, he can at some point exceed Christian Kirk in the pecking order. He is actually firmly on the flex radar moving in to Full week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York City Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson stunned many by completed with more aim ats (12) and celebrations (6) than Nabers, who had only 5 aim ats. Nabers carried out handle to squeeze by Robinson in obtaining lawns, finishing with 66. As a matter of fact, this was one of the most acquiring gardens through a Giants gamer making his launching considering that Darius Slayton in 2019. Nonetheless, the much bigger concern is quarterback Daniel Jones, that averaged just 4.4 backyards per elapsed try as well as had his 20th activity along with numerous turnovers. This can injure the rookie's potential. For Week 2, Nabers can be deemed a flex option versus a susceptible Leaders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the launching fantasy supervisors were expecting coming from the highest-drafted novice pass receiver in ESPN organizations over the past twenty years. Harrison finished the activity with simply 4 acquiring backyards, the least in a debut through a wide receiver taken in the best 5 because Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals ability setting players in each snaps as well as routes operate. However, Kyler Murray had an abnormally challenging activity, balancing just 2.9 air backyards per completion. It's additionally worth taking note that Harrison operated only 11 routes versus guy insurance coverage and was not targeted. Much better times are actually on the horizon for this proficient receiver. Harrison is firmly on the WR2 radar for Week 2 against the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% began) Williams possessed a difficult time connecting with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver team. Odunze possessed only 4 targets, which was a frustration compared to Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's eight. However permit's dig a little much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and Odunze (45) were really pretty approach pops participated in. The very same opts for courses run: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and also Odunze (26 ). Therefore, while Odunze really did not receive as several appeals this moment, he's still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Bills (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Despite the fact that Coleman really did not rack up a goal like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still produced a tough perception. The novice led the staff in breaks, options operate, targets, receptions and also obtaining gardens against the Arizona Cardinals. An additional factor to keep in mind is that when the Costs resided in 11 staffs, Coleman, Hollins as well as Shakir were on the area all together a great deal. In 12 employees, it was actually generally Coleman and Hollins. This is most definitely encouraging for those that possess Coleman on their fantasy teams. He's a sound flex alternative in Full week 2 versus the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% started) McConkey led the Chargers with 7 aim ats and 39 acquiring yards against the Raiders on Sunday. He dealt with to save his dream day with a late touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't inquired to perform considerably, balancing merely 5.5 backyards every successfully pass attempt. If this pattern proceeds, it might limit McConkey's fantasy roof. However, he is actually still on the flex radar for Full week 2, particularly considering that the Panthers' defense only acquired torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa florida Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and transmits run, however he had just three intendeds. On the silver lining, he racked up a 32-yard obtaining touchdown. McMillan has actually hardened his place as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, and also he might 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 rotation is actually pretty fluid, along with every person observing an identical number of breaks against the Bengals on Sunday. However, Polk possessed a single target. Maintain him on your view checklist, but he should not reside in your lineups against the Seahawks in Full week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't several positives for the Panthers on Sunday, however one was Legette leading the staff in intendeds. He likewise participated in considerable breaks. The Panthers' wide receiver turning is actually five deep-seated now, so it is difficult to feel great in some of them, particularly given how Bryce Youthful done against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played as well as courses run show he had a restricted task, despite obtaining 5 aim ats. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually most likely to maintain a high aim at allotment. Mitchell's duty could reduce when Josh Downs gains coming from injury, so he must remain on your watch listing. Bear in mind, the Colts aren't counted on to be a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's business gave imagination supervisors hope that McCaffrey could possibly boost as the Commanders' No. 2 recipient. Full week 1 presented that this won't hold true. The pops and paths have actually been expanded in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown as well as Olamide Zaccheaus. It's certainly not an optimal circumstance, as well as it's tough to observe Daniels supporting more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers instantly indicated that he is among the Raiders' best choices in the passing away video game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Sin City Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% started) Bowers led the Raiders in targets (8 ), mentioning a considerable task in Las Vegas' outburst this year. Nevertheless, he is actually still breaking snaps with fellow tight side Michael Mayer. The fantastic updates is that Bowers is running nearly as numerous routes (26) as Davante Adams (34) and Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The novice may be deemed a low-end TE1 in Week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.