.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Luck 100 financial solutions company, now living my desire producing imagination as well as sporting activities betting material about the NFL, NBA, and also WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had exceptional NFL debuts, however several other very touted novices really did not live up to high-rise expectations.What statistical bits should you understand from the very first week of action, as well as which newbies need to you enjoy carefully from here on out?Let's check out at the greatest takeaways from the rookies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the sphere through the sky yet was especially powerful on the ground vs. Tampa fl Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 dream points in his debut went over, many thanks greatly to his rushing capability. He ended up with the second-most hurrying backyards by a quarterback in an NFL launching due to the fact that 1950 and became the 1st QB ever before to rush for 80 backyards and also two touchdowns in his very first activity. However, he performed possess some issue as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was actually unexpected offered his remarkable college stats. He's the only gamer in FBS past with 12,000 career passing backyards and also 3,000 hurrying lawns. He hardly ever sought deeper tosses, balancing merely 2.0 air yards per conclusion, compared to 8.4 sky yards per conclusion at LSU last 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 is actually time to begin your dream regulation football seasonCreate an organization as well as personalize game measurements, scoring as well as rules to play in the league you would like to play in.Create a game today!This wasn't the launching imagination managers were actually hoping for from Williams. He didn't throw a touchdown and also his 3.2 lawns every try were actually the second lowest by a first-round selection in their launching (minimum 15 efforts) in NFL record. And also, 31% of his tosses were off intended against the Titans. For context, that is actually the worst by a Bears QB given that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target fee in Week 1 of the 2020 period. While Williams did come along as the second half went on, the Bears' outburst do with just 148 total gardens. That is actually the least by any type of staff in a season-opening succeed considering that the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely enhance with each game, but for now, he's additional of a QB2 than the QB1 our company wished for. The Bears journey to Houston to tackle the Texans in Week 2, which ought to confirm to be a complicated matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed a rough outing against the Seahawks, with his dream functionality recovered only through his rushing lawns. He balanced an inadequate 6.2 sky yards per effort and just 2.7 sky yards every completion. Certain, the Seahawks possess a talented secondary, but Nix's value is actually higher in much deeper superflex leagues right now. For Week 2 against the Steelers, he is actually seeming like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye seen from the subsidiaries as the Patriots carried out a disturbed versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually an activity manager and also do with 8.0 fantasy points. The Patriots' lengthiest play was just 17 backyards. Maintain Maye on your check out listing as New England handles the Seahawks in Week 2. Managing 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 Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving possessed 11 contacts against the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White saw 21. The newbie coming from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his volatility. White's forte is his obtaining potential, as well as he managed 19 paths, compared with Irving's seven. It'll interest watch just how the novice's role evolves in the coming weeks, as each Irving and White shrouded 75 backyards from scrimmage versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson possessed merely three rushing efforts versus the Expenses. It is actually additionally worth taking note that Emari Demercado ran as the Cardinals' third-down back. Nonetheless, there's a blue sky. James Conner finished with 19 styles. If Conner overlooks time, Benson will promptly dive onto the RB2 radar. Our experts'll see if the newbie obtains additional contacts against the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is starting the time on the PUP/NFI checklist as he recuperates coming from the torn ACL he endured last November at Texas. This suggests he'll be out for at the very least the very first four video games. The Panthers possessed a drafting against the Saints on Sunday, losing through 37 aspects, the fifth-largest margin of victory in a period opener in between division rivals in the last 50 years. Chuba Hubbard possessed simply 6 hurrying attempts because game. With the outburst appearing distressing, it's certainly not great updates for those stashing Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Bills (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis had merely 4 touches against the Cardinals. He is actually not a significant portion of the Bills' outburst however. But if James Cook, that had 22 touches, skips opportunity, Davis could possibly end up being much more appropriate in dream. The Bills deal with the Dolphins in Full week 2. Always keep Davis on your view list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (train's selection) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 video game versus the Jaguars. De'Von Achane as well as Raheem Mostert discussed backfield roles. Achane ended the activity with 17 touches and also 23.0 imagination ideas. For Wright to end up being fantasy pertinent, he would certainly require either Achane or even Mostert to miss out on opportunity. Our company'll observe if he creates his NFL debut Thursday night versus the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It's unexpected to observe Ronnie Rivers before Corum on the Rams' intensity chart. A lot of believed the Rams prepared Corum 83rd overall to assist reduce Kyren Williams' bunch, particularly because they possess similar skill sets. Corum managed 505 rushing attempts in his final two times at Michigan, confirming he can easily manage a massive amount of work. Absolutely a condition worth keeping an eye on, yet it is actually safe to mention this wasn't a Full week 1 that Corum supervisors were actually intending to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Eco-friendly Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd went into Friday evening's video game against the Eagles detailed as questionable. He missed out on Tuesday's method and also was restricted Wednesday and Thursday due to that troublesome hamstring trauma. Unless Josh Jacobs, that had 18 touches versus the Eagles, misses out on opportunity, Lloyd perhaps won't possess much fantasy relevance. I'm additionally worried regarding the Packers' annoying collection. Jacobs was actually acquiring hit at or even responsible for the line of scrimmage technique regularly on Friday evening. Maintain Lloyd on your view listing as the Packers plan for the Colts in Full week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying yards are one of the most by a Chargers gamer since Austin Ekeler's 173 gardens in Week 5 of the 2022 period versus the Browns. And he performed it on just 10 efforts! This really highlights the possibility of what Vidal can bring to the table if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards misses time in 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. appeared relaxed in his professional launching, providing Trevor Lawrence another big-play option. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas City Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% started) Worthwhile took advantage of his three contacts, finishing with 20.8 fantasy aspects against the Ravens final Thursday. It is actually reasonable to examine whether such production could be maintained with only three touches. While it's extremely unlikely, there are actually some motivating indications. Worthy operated 23 routes, mainly drawbacks, and participated in 36 snaps, which are actually amounts not far off coming from Rashee Rice. Many of his breaks stemmed from 11 workers, presenting he was actually associated with the offense. Worthwhile might be considered a WR4 along with WR3 upside up until Marquise Brown returns coming from his shoulder accident. The Chiefs are actually readied to encounter the Bengals in Week 2, therefore keep an eye on just how involved Worthy remains in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% started) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in breaks, options operate and receiving gardens. yet Thomas wasn't far responsible for. He delivered an outstanding launching along with 14.7 fantasy factors, featuring his 1st NFL goal. Last time at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 getting goals. That is actually the third most in school past, right responsible for Ja'Marr Chase (20) and also Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas looked thus great, he can ultimately exceed Christian Kirk in the hierarchy. He is actually strongly on the flex radar moving into Week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, The Big Apple Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson stunned several through do with more targets (12) and receptions (6) than Nabers, who possessed merely 5 aim ats. Nabers performed manage to nose out Robinson in receiving lawns, finishing with 66. In fact, this was the most obtaining backyards by a Giants gamer creating his launching given that Darius Slayton in 2019. Nevertheless, the greater worry is quarterback Daniel Jones, that balanced only 4.4 backyards per successfully pass effort and also possessed his 20th game along with a number of turn overs. This could possibly hurt the novice's potential. For Week 2, Nabers could be deemed a flex choice against a prone Leaders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the debut dream managers were hoping for coming from the highest-drafted novice wide receiver in ESPN games over the past twenty years. Harrison finished the activity along with merely 4 obtaining gardens, the fewest in a launching through a pass receiver absorbed the best 5 due to the fact that Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals capability posture gamers in each breaks and also routes operate. Nevertheless, Kyler Murray possessed an unusually tough video game, averaging only 2.9 air lawns per conclusion. It's also worth noting that Harrison operated simply 11 routes versus male insurance coverage and also was actually not targeted. Better days are on the perspective for this gifted receiver. Harrison is actually securely 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 connecting with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver team. Odunze possessed just four intendeds, which was a letdown compared with Keenan Allen's 11 and DJ Moore's eight. But permit's probe a little much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and also Odunze (45) were actually quite enclose breaks participated in. The same goes for options operate: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), as well as Odunze (26 ). Therefore, while Odunze really did not receive as several appeals this time, he's still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Bills (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Despite the fact that Coleman failed to rack up a goal like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still created a strong impression. The newbie led the crew in breaks, paths run, aim ats, receivings and obtaining gardens against the Arizona Cardinals. Yet another trait to keep in mind is that when the Bills remained in 11 staffs, Coleman, Hollins and Shakir performed the field together a great deal. In 12 employees, it was actually generally Coleman and Hollins. This is absolutely encouraging for those who possess Coleman on their imagination staffs. He's a strong flex possibility in Full week 2 against the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% began) McConkey led the Chargers along with 7 aim ats as well as 39 receiving gardens against the Raiders on Sunday. He took care of to restore his dream time with a late goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't asked to perform a lot, averaging just 5.5 lawns every successfully pass effort. If this pattern carries on, it could restrict McConkey's dream ceiling. Nonetheless, he's still on the flex radar for Full week 2, specifically because the Panthers' protection merely obtained torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa florida Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps as well as transmits operate, however he had merely 3 aim ats. On the bright side, he scored a 32-yard receiving goal. McMillan has actually solidified his location as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, and also he might come to be even more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or even Chris Godwin skip time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' pass receiver turning is actually fairly liquid, along with every person seeing an identical lot of snaps against the Bengals on Sunday. Having said that, Polk had just one target. Maintain him on your view checklist, however he shouldn't reside 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 staff in aim ats. He likewise participated in considerable breaks. The Panthers' pass receiver rotation is five deep-seated immediately, so it is difficult to feel great in some of them, especially offered how Bryce Young executed against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played and also options run show he possessed a restricted role, regardless of receiving five intendeds. Michael Pittman Jr. is very likely to always keep a high intended share. Mitchell's job could reduce when Josh Downs gains coming from personal injury, therefore he should remain on your view listing. Don't forget, the Colts aren't counted on to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's business offered dream supervisors wish that McCaffrey could step up 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 between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown as well as Olamide Zaccheaus. It's certainly not a best scenario, and it is difficult to see Daniels supporting more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers promptly displayed to that he's one of the Raiders' best options in the passing away game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% began) Bowers led the Raiders in intendeds (8 ), hinting at a notable role in Sin city' outburst this year. Nevertheless, he is actually still breaking breaks along with fellow cramping end Michael Mayer. The great information is that Bowers is actually managing nearly as lots of paths (26) as Davante Adams (34) and also Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The rookie can be viewed as a low-end TE1 in Week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.