.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Luck one hundred economic solutions business, currently residing my dream producing fantasy and also sporting activities betting web content concerning the NFL, NBA, as well as WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels as well as Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed impressive NFL debuts, yet a number of other strongly promoted newbies really did not measure up to towering expectations.What analytical details must you know from the 1st full week of activity, as well as which rookies need to you watch very closely from here on out?Let's have a look at the biggest takeaways from the novices in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the round by means of the sky yet was particularly tough on the ground vs. Tampa fl Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 fantasy factors in his launching went over, thanks largely to his rushing potential. He found yourself along with the second-most rushing gardens through a quarterback in an NFL launching given that 1950 and also ended up being the initial QB ever before to hurry for 80 lawns and also pair of touchdowns in his initial activity. Having said that, he performed possess some difficulty as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was unanticipated offered his outstanding college statistics. He's the only gamer in FBS past history along with 12,000 career passing yards and also 3,000 hurrying backyards. He hardly sought deep-seated throws, balancing just 2.0 air yards per completion, compared with 8.4 air gardens per fulfillment at LSU last time. For Week 2 against the Giants, he is actually seeming like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% began) It's time to begin your fantasy regulation football seasonCreate a game as well as customize league measurements, scoring as well as guidelines to play in the game you wish to play in.Create an organization today!This wasn't the launching dream managers were actually wishing for from Williams. He failed to throw a goal and his 3.2 yards every effort were the 2nd lowest by a first-round choice in their launching (minimum 15 attempts) in NFL past. Plus, 31% of his tosses got out target versus the Titans. For context, that's awful through a Bears QB because Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target fee in Full week 1 of the 2020 time. While Williams did come along as the second half took place, the Bears' offense finished with only 148 total gardens. That's the fewest through any sort of team in a season-opening win considering that the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely strengthen along with each video game, but also for right now, he is actually more of a QB2 than the QB1 our company wished for. The Bears take a trip to Houston to tackle the Texans in Week 2, which ought to confirm to be a challenging matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed a rough outing against the Seahawks, with his imagination functionality recovered simply through his rushing yards. He balanced a poor 6.2 sky yards per attempt and also simply 2.7 sky gardens per fulfillment. Sure, the Seahawks possess a skilled secondary, however Nix's market value is actually higher in deeper superflex organizations right now. For Full week 2 versus the Steelers, he is actually looking like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye watched coming from the side projects as the Patriots carried out a distressed versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was a game manager and completed with 8.0 fantasy aspects. The Patriots' longest play was simply 17 yards. Maintain Maye on your view checklist as New England takes on the Seahawks in Week 2. Operating backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he damaged free 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 had 11 contacts against the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White found 21. The newbie from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his volatility. White's strength is his obtaining capacity, as well as he operated 19 courses, compared with Irving's 7. It'll interest see just how the novice's part grows in the happening full weeks, as each Irving and also White eclipsed 75 lawns from skirmish against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson had simply 3 hurrying attempts against the Costs. It is actually likewise worth noting that Emari Demercado ran as the Cardinals' third-down back. Nonetheless, there is actually a good side. James Conner finished with 19 styles. If Conner skips opportunity, Benson will immediately leap onto the RB2 radar. Our team'll observe if the novice obtains even more contacts versus the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is actually starting the season on the PUP/NFI listing as he recoups coming from the torn ACL he endured last November at Texas. This implies he'll be out for at the very least the initial four games. The Panthers had a rough outing versus the Saints on Sunday, losing through 37 factors, the fifth-largest scope of triumph in a season opener between branch opponents in the final 50 years. Chuba Hubbard had just six hurrying attempts during that activity. Along with the outburst appearing distressing, it's not wonderful updates for those stashing Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Bills (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis had only four contacts against the Cardinals. He is actually not a huge component of the Costs' outburst however. However if James Chef, that possessed 22 contacts, misses opportunity, Davis might become much more relevant in imagination. The Expenses experience the Dolphins in Full week 2. Keep Davis on your watch list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (instructor's decision) for the Dolphins' Week 1 video game versus the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and also Raheem Mostert shared backfield responsibilities. Achane ended the video game with 17 touches and 23.0 imagination ideas. For Wright to become imagination appropriate, he 'd need to have either Achane or even Mostert to overlook time. Our experts'll observe if he creates his NFL launching Thursday evening against the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually astonishing to find Ronnie Rivers before Corum on the Rams' intensity chart. A lot of assumed the Rams composed Corum 83rd general to assist lighten Kyren Williams' tons, specifically considering that they possess identical capability. Corum handled 505 hurrying tries in his final pair of seasons at Michigan, showing he can easily take care of a hefty amount of work. Most definitely a situation worth watching on, yet it's protected to state this wasn't a Week 1 that Corum supervisors were actually hoping to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Green Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd went into Friday night's game against the Eagles specified as dubious. He skipped Tuesday's technique as well as was actually confined Wednesday and Thursday as a result of that irritating hamstring accident. Unless Josh Jacobs, that had 18 contacts against the Eagles, skips opportunity, Lloyd probably won't have a lot fantasy relevance. I'm also regarded concerning the Packers' objectionable collection. Jacobs was obtaining attacked at or even responsible for the line of scrimmage technique regularly on Friday night. Keep Lloyd on your view checklist as the Packers plan for the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 rushing lawns are the most through a Chargers player because Austin Ekeler's 173 gardens in Full week 5 of the 2022 time against the Browns. As well as he did it on just 10 attempts! This really highlights the possibility of what Vidal could possibly bring to the table if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards overlooks attend Greg Roman's run-heavy offense. The sixth-rounder away from Troy loafed in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. appeared comfy in his expert debut, offering Trevor Lawrence one more big-play alternative. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Metropolitan Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Deserving made the most of his 3 touches, do with 20.8 fantasy factors versus the Ravens last Thursday. It is actually easy to understand to question whether such manufacturing may be sustained along with just three contacts. While it's not likely, there are actually some encouraging indicators. Worthy operated 23 routes, mostly drawbacks, and participated in 36 breaks, which are numbers not far off coming from Rashee Rice. Many of his pops came from 11 staffs, presenting he was associated with the outburst. Deserving may be looked at a WR4 with WR3 upside up until Marquise Brown come backs coming from his shoulder accident. The Chiefs are readied to deal with the Bengals in Full week 2, thus watch on how engaged Worthwhile is in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in breaks, courses run and getting gardens. however Thomas had not been much behind. He supplied an outstanding launching with 14.7 imagination points, including his 1st NFL goal. Final period at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 acquiring touchdowns. That is actually the 3rd very most in university history, right responsible for Ja'Marr Chase (twenty) and Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas looked therefore great, he might at some point exceed Christian Kirk in the chain of command. He's strongly on the flex radar moving into Week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, Nyc Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson surprised lots of through completed with additional targets (12) as well as celebrations (6) than Nabers, who possessed just 5 intendeds. Nabers performed take care of to slip by Robinson in receiving backyards, finishing with 66. In fact, this was actually the most getting lawns through a Giants player making his launching considering that Darius Slayton in 2019. Nonetheless, the much bigger issue is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, that balanced merely 4.4 yards per elapsed attempt and also had his 20th video game along with several turnovers. This could injure the rookie's capacity. For Week 2, Nabers can be deemed a flex alternative against a susceptible Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the debut dream managers were wishing for coming from the highest-drafted rookie wide receiver in ESPN organizations over recent 20 years. Harrison finished the game along with merely 4 acquiring yards, the fewest in a debut by a pass receiver absorbed the best five because Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals skill-set setting gamers in each snaps and transmits operate. Nonetheless, Kyler Murray had an uncommonly difficult video game, balancing just 2.9 sky backyards per completion. It's additionally worth keeping in mind that Harrison operated just 11 routes versus male insurance coverage and was actually not targeted. A lot better times are on the horizon for this proficient receiver. Harrison is firmly on the WR2 radar for Full week 2 versus the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% started) Williams possessed a tough time connecting with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver group. Odunze had merely 4 aim ats, which was a frustration compared to Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's eight. Yet permit's dig a little deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and also Odunze (45) were really quite close in breaks participated in. The very same opts for routes manage: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and also Odunze (26 ). So, while Odunze really did not acquire as lots of appeals this moment, he is actually still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Costs (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Despite the fact that Coleman failed to score a touchdown like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still made a powerful impression. The newbie led the crew in breaks, paths operate, intendeds, receivings and also obtaining lawns versus the Arizona Cardinals. One more thing to note is that when the Bills were in 11 staffs, Coleman, Hollins and Shakir got on the industry with each other a great deal. In 12 workers, it was actually mostly Coleman as well as Hollins. This is undoubtedly encouraging for those who possess Coleman on their fantasy crews. He is actually a sound flex alternative in Full week 2 against the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% started) McConkey led the Chargers along with 7 intendeds as well as 39 getting yards versus the Raiders on Sunday. He handled to salvage his imagination day with a late goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't inquired to carry out much, averaging just 5.5 gardens every successfully pass try. If this trend carries on, it could possibly limit McConkey's dream ceiling. However, he is actually still on the flex radar for Full week 2, particularly given that the Panthers' protection merely acquired torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa bay Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and transmits run, however he possessed only three targets. On the bright side, he racked up a 32-yard receiving touchdown. McMillan has actually thickened his location as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, as well as he could possibly become a lot 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 turning is rather fluid, with everybody finding an identical lot of breaks against the Bengals on Sunday. Nevertheless, Polk possessed a single intended. Maintain him on your watch listing, yet he should not remain in your schedules versus the Seahawks in Full week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't many positives for the Panthers on Sunday, however one was Legette leading the team in aim ats. He also participated in substantial breaks. The Panthers' wide receiver rotation is five deep-seated immediately, so it's tough to feel confident in any one of them, specifically provided how Bryce Youthful performed against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in as well as routes manage program he had a limited function, regardless of receiving five targets. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually likely to keep a higher target reveal. Mitchell's task might diminish when Josh Downs profits from trauma, so he should remain on your watch checklist. Always remember, the Colts may not be anticipated to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's field provided dream managers wish that McCaffrey can improve as the Leaders' No. 2 recipient. Week 1 revealed that this won't be the case. The snaps and also options have actually been actually spread out in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown as well as Olamide Zaccheaus. It's certainly not a best scenario, and it's tough to view Daniels assisting 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, Las Vegas Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% started) Bowers led the Raiders in intendeds (8 ), mentioning a significant part in Las Vegas' offense this year. Having said that, he is actually still breaking pops along with fellow cramping side Michael Mayer. The fantastic information is actually that Bowers is actually running nearly as numerous routes (26) as Davante Adams (34) and Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The rookie may be viewed as a low-end TE1 in Week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.