.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Luck 100 economic solutions business, now living my aspiration generating dream and sporting activities betting content concerning the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels as well as Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed outstanding NFL debuts, yet a number of other extremely proclaimed novices really did not measure up to lofty expectations.What statistical pieces need to you know from the 1st week of action, and which rookies ought to you enjoy very closely from here on out?Let's look at the biggest takeaways coming from the newbies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the sphere with the sky but was actually especially strong on the ground vs. Tampa Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 imagination factors in his debut were impressive, thanks mainly to his rushing potential. He found yourself with the second-most hurrying lawns through a quarterback in an NFL launching because 1950 and ended up being the initial QB ever before to rush for 80 gardens as well as two goals in his 1st video game. Nevertheless, he performed possess some issue as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was unpredicted offered his impressive college statistics. He's the only player in FBS record with 12,000 job passing backyards and 3,000 hurrying gardens. He seldom tried deeper throws, averaging only 2.0 air lawns every completion, compared with 8.4 air gardens every completion at LSU last time. For Full week 2 versus the Giants, he's looking like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% began) It's opportunity to start your fantasy football seasonCreate a game and also tailor organization measurements, slashing and also regulations to play in the organization you intend to participate in in.Create an organization today!This had not been the launching dream supervisors were actually wishing for from Williams. He failed to throw a touchdown as well as his 3.2 backyards every attempt were the second lowest through a first-round choice in their debut (minimum required 15 efforts) in NFL history. Plus, 31% of his tosses were off target against the Titans. For circumstance, that is actually the worst through a Bears QB given that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target rate in Full week 1 of the 2020 time. While Williams performed show improvement as the second one-half happened, the Bears' outburst do with simply 148 total gardens. That is actually the least through any type of staff in a season-opening gain given that the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely enhance with each video game, but also for right now, he's even more of a QB2 than the QB1 our experts hoped for. The Bears take a trip to Houston to tackle the Texans in Full week 2, which must show to be a complicated matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed an outlining versus the Seahawks, with his imagination efficiency recovered just through his hurrying backyards. He averaged a bad 6.2 air backyards per effort and also merely 2.7 air yards per conclusion. Sure, the Seahawks have a talented additional, yet Nix's worth is much higher 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 enjoyed from the sidelines as the Patriots carried out a disturbed against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was an activity supervisor and also do with 8.0 fantasy aspects. The Patriots' lengthiest play was actually merely 17 lawns. Keep Maye on your view checklist as New England tackles the Seahawks in Full week 2. Managing backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he cracked totally free for a 31-yard jog in his NFL debut. Radiation Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa bay Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving possessed 11 touches versus the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White found 21. The rookie from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his volatility. White's strong point is his acquiring capacity, and also he managed 19 routes, compared to Irving's seven. It'll be interesting to check out how the novice's duty advances in the happening weeks, as both Irving and also White eclipsed 75 lawns coming from skirmish against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson possessed just three rushing attempts against the Costs. It's additionally worth noting that Emari Demercado worked as the Cardinals' third-down back. Having said that, there is actually a blue sky. James Conner completed with 19 flairs. If Conner overlooks time, Benson would immediately jump onto the RB2 radar. We'll see if the rookie obtains even more touches versus the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is beginning the period on the PUP/NFI listing as he recovers from the torn ACL he endured last Nov at Texas. This suggests he'll be actually out for at least the first four activities. The Panthers possessed a rough outing against the Saints on Sunday, losing by 37 points, the fifth-largest scope of success in a period opener in between division opponents in the final 50 years. Chuba Hubbard possessed simply 6 rushing efforts in that video game. Along with the offense looking horrific, it is actually not great updates for those stowing away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Costs (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis had only 4 touches versus the Cardinals. He's certainly not a significant part of the Costs' outburst however. But if James Chef, that possessed 22 touches, overlooks opportunity, Davis might end up being even more relevant in dream. The Expenses experience the Dolphins in Full week 2. Maintain Davis on your watch list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (instructor's selection) for the Dolphins' Week 1 game against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and also Raheem Mostert discussed backfield duties. Achane finished the activity with 17 touches as well as 23.0 dream points. For Wright to end up being dream applicable, he would certainly need either Achane or even Mostert to miss out on opportunity. Our company'll find if he makes his NFL launching Thursday evening against the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It's astonishing to see Ronnie Rivers in front of Corum on the Rams' intensity graph. Numerous presumed the Rams drafted Corum 83rd general to aid make lighter Kyren Williams' bunch, particularly due to the fact that they possess similar skill sets. Corum handled 505 hurrying attempts in his final pair of periods at Michigan, showing he may deal with a massive amount of work. Undoubtedly a situation worth keeping an eye on, however it is actually secure to say this had not been a Full week 1 that Corum supervisors were actually planning to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Eco-friendly Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered Friday night's activity against the Eagles detailed as dubious. He skipped Tuesday's technique and was actually limited Wednesday and Thursday due to that irritating hamstring trauma. Unless Josh Jacobs, that possessed 18 touches against the Eagles, skips opportunity, Lloyd probably won't possess a lot fantasy relevance. I am actually also worried about the Packers' repulsive product line. Jacobs was actually receiving hit at or behind free throw line of skirmish way too often on Friday evening. Keep Lloyd on your watch listing as the Packers organize the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 rushing backyards are actually the best by a Chargers gamer given that Austin Ekeler's 173 lawns in Full week 5 of the 2022 time against the Browns. As well as he did it on only 10 attempts! This actually highlights the potential of what Vidal could possibly bring to the table if either Dobbins or even Gus Edwards overlooks time in Greg Roman's run-heavy outburst. The sixth-rounder out of Troy was inactive in the season-opener against the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. looked comfortable in his professional debut, offering Trevor Lawrence yet another big-play possibility. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Metropolitan Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% started) Worthy made the most of his three contacts, completed with 20.8 fantasy aspects against the Ravens final Thursday. It's understandable to examine whether such development may be preserved with just 3 touches. While it's unlikely, there are actually some stimulating indicators. Worthy functioned 23 routes, predominantly drawbacks, and played 36 snaps, which are actually numbers not far off coming from Rashee Rice. The majority of his snaps arised from 11 personnel, presenting he was actually associated with the outburst. Worthwhile could be thought about a WR4 with WR3 upside up until Marquee Brown come backs coming from his shoulder trauma. The Chiefs are set to deal with the Bengals in Week 2, so watch on exactly how engaged Worthwhile remains in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% started) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in pops, courses run and getting gardens. however Thomas had not been far responsible for. He delivered an excellent debut along with 14.7 imagination aspects, including his initial NFL touchdown. Last period at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 obtaining goals. That is actually the third most in university background, right behind Ja'Marr Pursuit (twenty) and also Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas appeared thus excellent, he can ultimately surpass Christian Kirk in the pecking order. He's firmly on the flex radar heading in to Full week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, Nyc Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson shocked a lot of through finishing with more aim ats (12) as well as events (6) than Nabers, that had only 5 aim ats. Nabers did manage to edge out Robinson in acquiring lawns, completed with 66. In reality, this was actually the absolute most acquiring lawns by a Giants gamer creating his launching given that Darius Slayton in 2019. However, the greater problem is quarterback Daniel Jones, who averaged merely 4.4 gardens every pass effort as well as possessed his 20th video game with several turnovers. This might harm the rookie's possibility. For Week 2, Nabers can be considered as 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 launching fantasy supervisors were actually expecting coming from the highest-drafted rookie wide receiver in ESPN leagues over the past twenty years. Harrison ended the game along with only 4 acquiring yards, the least in a launching by a pass receiver consumed the top five because Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals skill-set position gamers in both breaks and also transmits run. Having Said That, Kyler Murray possessed an uncommonly difficult game, balancing just 2.9 air gardens per finalization. It's likewise worth taking note that Harrison ran simply 11 routes against man coverage and was actually certainly not targeted. A lot better days are on the horizon 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 possessed a bumpy ride getting in touch with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver group. Odunze possessed merely 4 aim ats, which was actually a letdown compared to Keenan Allen's 11 and DJ Moore's 8. However permit's probe a little bit of deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), as well as Odunze (45) were in fact fairly close in pops participated in. The same goes for courses run: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and also Odunze (26 ). Thus, while Odunze failed to receive as a lot of looks this moment, he's still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Costs (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Even though Coleman failed to score a touchdown like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still created a powerful impression. The rookie led the crew in pops, courses manage, aim ats, receivings and also getting lawns against the Arizona Cardinals. One more factor to keep in mind is actually that when the Costs remained in 11 staffs, Coleman, Hollins and Shakir were on the area with each other a whole lot. In 12 employees, it was generally Coleman as well as Hollins. This is actually most definitely appealing for those who have Coleman on their fantasy teams. He is actually a strong 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 lawns against the Raiders on Sunday. He dealt with to recover his fantasy day along with a late touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't inquired to carry out much, averaging only 5.5 backyards every successfully pass attempt. If this fad continues, it could limit McConkey's fantasy roof. Nevertheless, he's still on the flex radar for Full week 2, especially because the Panthers' protection just obtained torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa florida Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and also directs run, however he possessed simply 3 intendeds. On the bright side, he scored a 32-yard obtaining touchdown. McMillan has solidified his location as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, and also he could possibly come to be a lot more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or Chris Godwin miss out on time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' pass receiver turning is actually fairly liquid, along with everybody viewing a similar number of pops against the Bengals on Sunday. Nevertheless, Polk had only one intended. Keep him on your watch list, but he shouldn't be in your schedules versus the Seahawks in Full week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't several positives for the Panthers on Sunday, but one was actually Legette leading the team in targets. He likewise participated in substantial snaps. The Panthers' wide receiver rotation is 5 deeper immediately, so it is difficult to feel great in some of them, especially provided exactly how Bryce Young performed versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played and paths run series he had a minimal part, even with getting five aim ats. Michael Pittman Jr. is probably to maintain a higher aim at portion. Mitchell's part could diminish when Josh Downs gains coming from injury, thus he must remain on your watch listing. Don't forget, the Colts may not be anticipated to be a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's business offered imagination supervisors hope that McCaffrey might boost as the Commanders' No. 2 receiver. Full week 1 showed that this won't be the case. The snaps and paths have actually been actually spread out in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus. It's certainly not a perfect condition, and it is difficult to see Daniels supporting much more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers quickly displayed to that he is among the Raiders' top possibilities in the death game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Sin City Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% started) Bowers led the Raiders in aim ats (8 ), mentioning a considerable task in Las Vegas' offense this year. Having said that, he's still splitting breaks along with fellow tight side Michael Mayer. The terrific headlines is actually that Bowers is actually running almost as several courses (26) as Davante Adams (34) and Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The rookie may be viewed as a low-end TE1 in Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.