.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Fortune one hundred monetary services company, right now residing my goal producing fantasy as well as sports wagering content concerning the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had outstanding NFL debuts, however several other highly proclaimed newbies really did not live up to skyscraping expectations.What statistical bits should you recognize from the 1st full week of action, and also which rookies must you view closely hence on out?Let's take a look at the greatest takeaways from the rookies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the ball via the sky yet was actually especially solid on the ground vs. Tampa florida Bay. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 fantasy points in his debut were impressive, thanks greatly to his hurrying ability. He found yourself with the second-most rushing yards through a quarterback in an NFL debut because 1950 as well as came to be the first QB ever to hurry for 80 yards and two touchdowns in his initial activity. However, he did have some difficulty as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was actually unexpected offered his outstanding university stats. He is actually the only player in FBS record with 12,000 career passing yards and also 3,000 hurrying backyards. He hardly ever attempted deeper tosses, averaging just 2.0 sky lawns every fulfillment, compared to 8.4 sky lawns per conclusion at LSU last time. For Week 2 against the Giants, he's seeming like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% began) It is actually time to start your imagination football seasonCreate a league and also tailor organization size, scoring and also rules to play in the organization you wish to play in.Create a game today!This wasn't the launching dream supervisors were anticipating from Williams. He failed to toss a goal and also his 3.2 lawns every effort were the 2nd least expensive by a first-round selection in their launching (minimum 15 efforts) in NFL past. Plus, 31% of his tosses got out aim at against the Titans. For circumstance, that is actually the most awful through a Bears QB because Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target cost in Full week 1 of the 2020 period. While Williams did come along as the second half took place, the Bears' outburst finished with just 148 complete yards. That is actually the fewest through any sort of group in a season-opening succeed since the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely boost along with each video game, but also for today, he's more of a QB2 than the QB1 our team hoped for. The Bears journey to Houston to tackle the Texans in Week 2, which must verify to become a challenging matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had a drafting against the Seahawks, along with his dream performance salvaged just by his rushing yards. He balanced a bad 6.2 air yards per attempt and also just 2.7 sky backyards every fulfillment. Certain, the Seahawks have an accomplished additional, yet Nix's market value is higher in much deeper superflex organizations today. For Week 2 versus the Steelers, he's appearing like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye enjoyed from the sidelines as the Patriots carried out a distressed versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually a game supervisor as well as do with 8.0 fantasy aspects. The Patriots' lengthiest play was merely 17 lawns. Always keep Maye on your watch list as New England tackles the Seahawks in Week 2. Running backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he broke cost-free for a 31-yard run in his NFL launching. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa florida Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving possessed 11 contacts against the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White saw 21. The newbie from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his quickness. White's strong suit is his acquiring potential, and also he operated 19 paths, compared with Irving's seven. It'll be interesting to enjoy how the novice's role evolves in the happening full weeks, as each Irving and White darkened 75 backyards coming from skirmish versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson had only 3 rushing attempts against the Expenses. It's also worth noting that Emari Demercado worked as the Cardinals' third-down back. However, there is actually a blue sky. James Conner completed with 19 styles. If Conner misses time, Benson would immediately leap onto the RB2 radar. Our team'll see if the newbie acquires more touches against the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is actually beginning the season on the PUP/NFI checklist as he recuperates coming from the torn ACL he suffered last November at Texas. This suggests he'll be actually out for a minimum of the 1st 4 games. The Panthers had a drafting versus the Saints on Sunday, shedding by 37 aspects, the fifth-largest margin of victory in a season opener between branch competitors in the final 50 years. Chuba Hubbard had merely 6 hurrying efforts during that video game. Along with the outburst looking terrible, it's certainly not excellent information for those stashing Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Bills (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis possessed just 4 contacts versus the Cardinals. He is actually certainly not a huge aspect of the Expenses' offense yet. But if James Chef, that had 22 contacts, skips opportunity, Davis could come to be extra appropriate in fantasy. The Expenses experience the Dolphins in Full week 2. Always keep Davis on your watch list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (instructor's choice) for the Dolphins' Week 1 game versus the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and also Raheem Mostert shared backfield obligations. Achane finished the activity along with 17 touches as well as 23.0 imagination points. For Wright to come to be imagination applicable, he would certainly need either Achane or Mostert to miss opportunity. Our company'll see if he creates his NFL launching Thursday night against the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually unusual to find Ronnie Rivers in advance of Corum on the Rams' deepness graph. Lots of assumed the Rams prepared Corum 83rd total to aid reduce Kyren Williams' tons, particularly because they have identical skill sets. Corum managed 505 rushing efforts in his final pair of times at Michigan, confirming he can take care of a heavy amount of work. Most definitely a condition worth keeping an eye on, but it's protected to mention this wasn't a Week 1 that Corum supervisors were hoping to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Green Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd went into Friday evening's video game versus the Eagles detailed as doubtful. He overlooked Tuesday's method and was actually confined Wednesday and also Thursday due to that unpleasant hamstring personal injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, that had 18 contacts against the Eagles, skips time, Lloyd perhaps won't have much imagination relevance. I am actually likewise regarded concerning the Packers' repulsive line. Jacobs was obtaining attacked at or behind free throw line of skirmish means too often on Friday night. Maintain Lloyd on your watch checklist as the Packers prepare for the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 rushing gardens are actually one of the most through a Chargers player considering that Austin Ekeler's 173 yards in Week 5 of the 2022 time against the Browns. And also he performed it on only 10 efforts! This definitely highlights the capacity of what Vidal might give the desk if either Dobbins or even Gus Edwards overlooks time in Greg Roman's run-heavy offense. The sixth-rounder away from Troy was inactive in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. looked comfortable in his professional launching, offering Trevor Lawrence another big-play alternative. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Urban Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% started) Worthy made the most of his three contacts, do with 20.8 imagination points versus the Ravens last Thursday. It is actually reasonable to question whether such production could be preserved with just three touches. While it is actually not likely, there are actually some stimulating signs. Deserving ran 23 options, mostly hitches, and also played 36 snaps, which are numbers not far off coming from Rashee Rice. Most of his pops came from 11 employees, showing he was involved in the outburst. Deserving may be taken into consideration a WR4 with WR3 upside up until Marquee Brown come backs coming from his shoulder personal injury. The Chiefs are readied to experience the Bengals in Week 2, therefore watch on how engaged Deserving resides in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in snaps, routes operate and also obtaining gardens. but Thomas wasn't much responsible for. He provided an excellent launching with 14.7 dream points, including his first NFL goal. Final season at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 receiving goals. That's the third most in institution record, right responsible for Ja'Marr Pursuit (twenty) and Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas appeared so really good, he might at some point surpass Christian Kirk in the position. He's securely on the flex radar moving right into Full week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, The Big Apple Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson shocked a lot of by do with even more aim ats (12) as well as celebrations (6) than Nabers, that possessed just 5 aim ats. Nabers performed handle to squeeze by Robinson in obtaining backyards, do with 66. In fact, this was actually the best acquiring yards by a Giants player making his launching considering that Darius Slayton in 2019. Having said that, the bigger concern is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, that averaged merely 4.4 backyards per elapsed effort and possessed his 20th game along with a number of turnovers. This might injure the novice's capacity. For Week 2, Nabers could be considered as a flex alternative versus an at risk Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the launching imagination managers were anticipating coming from the highest-drafted rookie wide receiver in ESPN games over the past 20 years. Harrison ended the game with merely 4 obtaining backyards, the least in a debut through a wide receiver enjoyed the leading five due to the fact that Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals ability setting players in each pops and also routes operate. Nevertheless, Kyler Murray possessed an unusually difficult activity, averaging simply 2.9 air gardens every completion. It is actually additionally worth taking note that Harrison managed merely 11 courses against man coverage and also was not targeted. A lot better days are actually on the perspective for this proficient recipient. Harrison is actually firmly on the WR2 radar for Full week 2 versus the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% began) Williams had a bumpy ride getting in touch with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver team. Odunze possessed only 4 aim ats, which was a frustration compared to Keenan Allen's 11 as well as DJ Moore's 8. But let's probe a little much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), as well as Odunze (forty five) were in fact pretty close in pops participated in. The same chooses paths manage: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), as well as Odunze (26 ). Thus, while Odunze failed to receive as many appeals this time, he is actually still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Costs (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Although Coleman failed to rack up a touchdown like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still made a strong perception. The newbie led the group in snaps, options manage, aim ats, receptions and also obtaining backyards against the Arizona Cardinals. One more trait to details is that when the Expenses resided in 11 workers, Coleman, Hollins and Shakir were on the industry together a whole lot. In 12 personnel, it was generally Coleman and also Hollins. This is definitely promising for those who possess Coleman on their fantasy crews. He is actually a sound flex choice in 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 obtaining lawns versus the Raiders on Sunday. He took care of to salvage his fantasy day with an overdue goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't asked to carry out much, balancing just 5.5 yards every pass try. If this trend carries on, it could possibly restrict McConkey's fantasy roof. Having said that, he's still on the flex radar for Full week 2, specifically considering that the Panthers' defense merely got torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa bay Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and also directs operate, however he possessed merely three targets. On the bright side, he scored a 32-yard acquiring goal. McMillan has thickened his location as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, and also he could become much more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or Chris Godwin miss out on time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' wide receiver rotation is actually fairly liquid, along with every person viewing a comparable number of pops versus the Bengals on Sunday. Having said that, Polk possessed only one intended. Maintain him on your view listing, yet he should not be in your schedules against the Seahawks in Week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't several positives for the Panthers on Sunday, however one was actually Legette leading the group in aim ats. He likewise participated in substantial snaps. The Panthers' wide receiver rotation is 5 deep-seated today, so it's tough to feel great in any one of all of them, specifically offered exactly how Bryce Youthful executed versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played and courses run program he possessed a limited role, in spite of receiving 5 aim ats. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually probably to maintain a higher target reveal. Mitchell's duty may diminish when Josh Downs profits coming from personal injury, so he must stay on your view listing. Remember, the Colts may not be expected to be a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's business gave fantasy managers hope that McCaffrey could improve as the Commanders' No. 2 recipient. Week 1 presented that this won't hold true. The breaks and also options have actually been actually spread between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and also Olamide Zaccheaus. It's not a perfect circumstance, as well as it is difficult to observe Daniels assisting greater than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers quickly indicated that he's one of the Raiders' top alternatives in the passing activity. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% started) Bowers led the Raiders in targets (8 ), meaning a significant function in Las Vegas' outburst this year. Nevertheless, he's still dividing snaps along with fellow tight end Michael Mayer. The excellent updates is actually that Bowers is managing almost as numerous paths (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.