.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Luck 100 economic solutions company, currently residing my aspiration developing fantasy as well as sports wagering web content about the NFL, NBA, as well as WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels as well as Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had impressive NFL debuts, yet several various other extremely proclaimed newbies really did not live up to skyscraping expectations.What statistical bits must you understand from the initial full week of action, as well as which novices ought to you watch closely hence on out?Let's look at the largest takeaways coming from the rookies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the ball through the air but was actually specifically strong on the ground vs. Tampa Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 imagination aspects in his launching went over, many thanks largely to his hurrying capacity. He ended up with the second-most hurrying yards through a quarterback in an NFL launching due to the fact that 1950 as well as ended up being the very first QB ever before to hurry for 80 yards as well as 2 goals in his 1st video game. Having said that, he carried out have some problem as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was unexpected offered his impressive college stats. He is actually the only player in FBS past history along with 12,000 career passing lawns as well as 3,000 hurrying gardens. He rarely sought deep-seated tosses, balancing simply 2.0 sky backyards every completion, compared with 8.4 sky gardens every fulfillment at LSU last time. For Week 2 against the Giants, he's resembling a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% began) It's time to start your dream regulation football seasonCreate a game as well as individualize game measurements, slashing and also rules to play in the organization you would like to play in.Create an organization today!This had not been the debut fantasy supervisors were actually wishing for coming from Williams. He really did not throw a goal as well as his 3.2 yards every try were the 2nd most affordable by a first-round choice in their launching (minimum 15 efforts) in NFL past history. Additionally, 31% of his tosses were off target versus the Titans. For situation, that is actually awful by a Bears QB because Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target price in Week 1 of the 2020 time. While Williams did show improvement as the second half happened, the Bears' outburst do with just 148 complete lawns. That is actually the least by any kind of group in a season-opening win since the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely improve with each game, but for today, he's even more of a QB2 than the QB1 our company expected. The Bears travel to Houston to take on the Texans in Full week 2, which must prove to be a challenging matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had an outlining versus the Seahawks, along with his dream performance recovered only through his rushing yards. He balanced a bad 6.2 air gardens every try as well as just 2.7 sky lawns every completion. Certain, the Seahawks possess a proficient second, but Nix's worth is actually greater in deeper superflex organizations at the moment. For Full week 2 against the Steelers, he's looking like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye seen coming from the subsidiaries as the Patriots managed a disturbed versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was a game manager and completed with 8.0 dream aspects. The Patriots' lengthiest play was actually simply 17 gardens. Keep Maye on your watch checklist as New England tackles the Seahawks in Week 2. Running backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he broke free of charge for a 31-yard run in his NFL launching. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa bay Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving had 11 touches versus the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White found 21. The novice coming from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his explosiveness. White's strong suit is his getting capability, and also he managed 19 courses, compared with Irving's 7. It'll interest enjoy exactly how the rookie's role evolves in the coming weeks, as both Irving and White shrouded 75 yards from skirmish against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson possessed only three hurrying efforts against the Bills. It's likewise worth noting that Emari Demercado ran as the Cardinals' third-down spine. Nevertheless, there is actually a silver lining. James Conner finished with 19 styles. If Conner skips time, Benson will immediately hop onto the RB2 radar. Our experts'll find if the rookie acquires even more touches against 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 list as he recovers coming from the torn ACL he suffered last November at Texas. This implies he'll be out for at the very least the very first 4 video games. The Panthers possessed an outlining versus the Saints on Sunday, dropping through 37 factors, the fifth-largest margin of victory in a season opener in between department rivals in the final 50 years. Chuba Hubbard possessed only 6 hurrying attempts in that video game. Along with the offense appearing dreadful, it is actually certainly not great headlines for those stowing away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Bills (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis had just 4 contacts against the Cardinals. He is actually not a large portion of the Expenses' offense yet. But if James Prepare, that had 22 contacts, misses out on opportunity, Davis can become a lot more relevant in fantasy. The Costs deal with the Dolphins in Full week 2. Keep Davis on your view list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (trainer's decision) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 activity against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and also Raheem Mostert discussed backfield responsibilities. Achane ended the activity along with 17 touches as well as 23.0 imagination ideas. For Wright to come to be dream pertinent, he will require either Achane or Mostert to overlook time. Our team'll view if he makes his NFL launching Thursday night against the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually shocking to view Ronnie Rivers in front of Corum on the Rams' intensity graph. Numerous thought the Rams drafted Corum 83rd general to assist lighten Kyren Williams' bunch, particularly given that they possess identical capability. Corum dealt with 505 hurrying efforts in his final two seasons at Michigan, verifying he can easily deal with a heavy workload. Most definitely a condition worth watching on, yet it's safe and secure to claim this wasn't a Full week 1 that Corum supervisors were actually wishing to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Green Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd went into Friday evening's activity versus the Eagles noted as doubtful. He skipped Tuesday's practice as well as was actually restricted Wednesday as well as Thursday due to that unpleasant hamstring injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, who had 18 touches versus the Eagles, overlooks time, Lloyd probably won't have much dream significance. I am actually additionally regarded about the Packers' offensive collection. Jacobs was acquiring hit at or behind the line of skirmish method too often on Friday night. Keep Lloyd on your view listing as the Packers get ready for the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying yards are actually the most by a Chargers gamer due to the fact that Austin Ekeler's 173 backyards in Week 5 of the 2022 period against the Browns. As well as he performed it on simply 10 attempts! This truly highlights the potential of what Vidal could possibly bring to the desk if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards overlooks attend Greg Roman's run-heavy offense. The sixth-rounder away from Troy was inactive in the season-opener against the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. looked pleasant in his expert launching, giving Trevor Lawrence yet another big-play choice. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Worthy took advantage of his 3 touches, completed with 20.8 imagination aspects versus the Ravens final Thursday. It is actually easy to understand to examine whether such development could be preserved along with just three touches. While it is actually improbable, there are actually some promoting indicators. Deserving ran 23 courses, predominantly hitches, and also played 36 pops, which are numbers not far off coming from Rashee Rice. Most of his pops stemmed from 11 personnel, presenting he was actually involved in the offense. Worthy could be thought about a WR4 along with WR3 upside till Marquise Brown profits from his shoulder accident. The Chiefs are set to experience the Bengals in Full week 2, therefore keep an eye on how involved Worthwhile remains in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in snaps, paths run and receiving backyards. however Thomas wasn't much responsible for. He supplied an excellent launching along with 14.7 dream aspects, featuring his very first NFL goal. Final time at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 receiving goals. That is actually the third very most in institution background, right behind Ja'Marr Pursuit (twenty) and Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas appeared so really good, he can at some point surpass Christian Kirk in the chain of command. He's securely on the flex radar heading into Week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, The Big Apple Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson surprised numerous by completed with more aim ats (12) as well as receptions (6) than Nabers, who had only 5 aim ats. Nabers carried out take care of to edge out Robinson in acquiring gardens, do with 66. In fact, this was actually the most acquiring backyards through a Giants player making his debut given that Darius Slayton in 2019. Nevertheless, the bigger issue is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, that averaged only 4.4 lawns per successfully pass effort as well as possessed his 20th activity along with several turnovers. This might hurt the novice's potential. For Week 2, Nabers can be viewed as a flex alternative 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 actually expecting from the highest-drafted novice pass receiver in ESPN organizations over the past 20 years. Harrison ended the video game with just 4 acquiring lawns, the least in a launching by a pass receiver enjoyed the best 5 given that Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals skill-set posture gamers in both pops and also transmits operate. Nevertheless, Kyler Murray had an uncommonly difficult game, averaging merely 2.9 air backyards every fulfillment. It is actually also worth taking note that Harrison managed only 11 options versus man protection and was not targeted. A lot better times are actually on the horizon for this gifted receiver. Harrison is securely on the WR2 radar for Full 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 group. Odunze had only four targets, which was actually a disappointment compared to Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's 8. Yet permit's probe a little bit of deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and also Odunze (forty five) were really fairly close in breaks played. The exact same selects options run: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and also Odunze (26 ). Thus, while Odunze failed to obtain as several appeals this time around, he's still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Bills (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Even though Coleman failed to score a goal like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still made a solid impact. The rookie led the staff in snaps, paths operate, intendeds, receptions and also acquiring gardens against the Arizona Cardinals. Yet another thing to keep in mind is actually that when the Bills remained in 11 personnel, Coleman, Hollins and also Shakir got on the industry with each other a whole lot. In 12 workers, it was mostly Coleman and Hollins. This is actually absolutely appealing for those who have Coleman on their fantasy teams. He is actually a sound flex option in Week 2 versus the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% began) McConkey led the Chargers with seven intendeds and 39 acquiring yards against the Raiders on Sunday. He managed to recover his imagination time with a late touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't asked to accomplish much, averaging simply 5.5 lawns every successfully pass attempt. If this trend proceeds, it could possibly confine McConkey's imagination roof. However, he's still on the flex radar for Full week 2, especially because the Panthers' protection 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 directs run, however he had just 3 targets. On the bright side, he scored a 32-yard acquiring touchdown. McMillan has actually hardened his spot as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, and also he might become even more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or Chris Godwin overlook time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' pass receiver rotation is actually quite fluid, along with everyone finding an identical amount of breaks versus the Bengals on Sunday. Nevertheless, Polk had a single target. Maintain him on your view list, but he shouldn't be in your lineups versus the Seahawks in Full 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 team in aim ats. He likewise participated in significant pops. The Panthers' pass receiver turning is actually 5 deep at the moment, so it is difficult to feel confident in any of all of them, particularly given how Bryce Youthful conducted versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in and options operate show he had a limited task, in spite of acquiring 5 intendeds. Michael Pittman Jr. is very likely to keep a high target allotment. Mitchell's role might reduce when Josh Downs gains coming from injury, so he needs to remain on your watch checklist. Keep in mind, the Colts may not be counted on to be a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's profession offered fantasy supervisors hope that McCaffrey could step up as the Commanders' No. 2 recipient. Week 1 showed that this will not hold true. The breaks and paths have actually been actually expanded between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown as well as Olamide Zaccheaus. It's certainly not a perfect circumstance, and it is difficult to view Daniels assisting much more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers promptly displayed to that he is just one of the Raiders' leading possibilities in the passing away activity. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% began) Bowers led the Raiders in intendeds (8 ), mentioning a substantial role in Sin city' offense this year. Nevertheless, he's still breaking snaps with fellow cramping end Michael Mayer. The wonderful updates is that Bowers is actually operating almost as many options (26) as Davante Adams (34) and also Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The novice can be viewed as a low-end TE1 in Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.