.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Luck 100 financial services provider, now living my dream producing dream and sports wagering material about the NFL, NBA, as well as WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and also Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed excellent NFL debuts, yet many various other extremely touted newbies failed to live up to high-rise expectations.What analytical pieces should you know from the initial full week of action, and which rookies ought to you watch carefully from here on out?Let's look at the largest takeaways coming from the newbies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the ball with the air however was especially sturdy on the ground vs. Tampa fl Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 dream aspects in his launching were impressive, thanks mostly to his rushing potential. He wound up with the second-most hurrying gardens by a quarterback in an NFL debut due to the fact that 1950 and became the first QB ever before to rush for 80 lawns and pair of goals in his initial activity. However, he did possess some issue as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was actually unanticipated provided his outstanding university statistics. He is actually the only gamer in FBS record with 12,000 job passing gardens and 3,000 hurrying gardens. He rarely sought deep tosses, balancing just 2.0 sky backyards every conclusion, compared to 8.4 sky yards per completion at LSU final time. For 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 is actually opportunity to begin your imagination football seasonCreate a game and also customize game dimension, scoring and guidelines to play in the game you would like to participate in in.Create a game today!This wasn't the debut imagination managers were actually anticipating coming from Williams. He really did not toss a goal and his 3.2 backyards per try were the 2nd most affordable through a first-round pick in their launching (minimum required 15 tries) in NFL record. And also, 31% of his throws were off intended against the Titans. For situation, that's awful through a Bears QB due to the fact that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target price in Full week 1 of the 2020 season. While Williams carried out come along as the 2nd fifty percent happened, the Bears' offense finished with merely 148 overall lawns. That's the fewest through any type of crew in a season-opening succeed since the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely strengthen along with each video game, but for today, he's additional of a QB2 than the QB1 we expected. The Bears travel to Houston to tackle the Texans in Full week 2, which must confirm to be a difficult matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had a rough outing against the Seahawks, along with his imagination performance restored simply through his hurrying gardens. He averaged a poor 6.2 air yards every effort and also just 2.7 air lawns every fulfillment. Sure, the Seahawks have a skilled additional, yet Nix's worth is greater in deeper superflex games at the moment. 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 seen from the sidelines as the Patriots managed an upset versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually a game supervisor and also do with 8.0 dream points. The Patriots' longest play was merely 17 lawns. Maintain Maye on your view listing as New England takes on the Seahawks in Week 2. Running backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he cracked free for a 31-yard run in his NFL launching. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving had 11 touches against the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White observed 21. The novice from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his quickness. White's strong point is his receiving capability, and also he operated 19 options, compared to Irving's seven. It'll interest check out just how the novice's job grows in the coming full weeks, as each Irving as well as White darkened 75 lawns from skirmish against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson had just 3 hurrying tries versus the Costs. It is actually additionally worth noting that Emari Demercado functioned as the Cardinals' third-down spine. Nonetheless, there's a break in the clouds. James Conner completed with 19 flairs. If Conner overlooks time, Benson would immediately dive onto the RB2 radar. We'll find if the newbie gets even more touches against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is actually beginning the season on the PUP/NFI listing as he recoups from the torn ACL he went through final November at Texas. This suggests he'll be actually out for a minimum of the very first four activities. The Panthers possessed a rough outing against the Saints on Sunday, shedding by 37 points, the fifth-largest frame of victory in a season opener between division opponents in the final half a century. Chuba Hubbard had merely six rushing attempts because video game. With the outburst looking awful, it is actually not fantastic news for those stashing Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Bills (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis possessed merely 4 contacts versus the Cardinals. He is actually certainly not a large aspect of the Costs' offense yet. Yet if James Prepare, who possessed 22 contacts, misses out on time, Davis could possibly end up being even more relevant in fantasy. The Costs encounter the Dolphins in Week 2. Always keep Davis on your watch list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (train's selection) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 activity versus the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and Raheem Mostert shared backfield obligations. Achane ended the game with 17 contacts and also 23.0 dream points. For Wright to end up being dream applicable, he would certainly require either Achane or Mostert to miss out on opportunity. Our company'll see if he creates his NFL debut Thursday night versus 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' deepness chart. Many assumed the Rams made Corum 83rd total to aid reduce Kyren Williams' bunch, particularly given that they possess identical ability. Corum managed 505 rushing attempts in his final pair of periods at Michigan, verifying he can take care of a massive work. Most definitely a condition worth watching on, yet it's safe and secure to mention this wasn't a Week 1 that Corum managers were actually wishing to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Eco-friendly Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered into Friday night's activity against the Eagles specified as dubious. He missed Tuesday's technique and was actually limited Wednesday and Thursday due to that irritating hamstring trauma. Unless Josh Jacobs, that had 18 touches against the Eagles, overlooks opportunity, Lloyd perhaps will not possess much dream significance. I am actually likewise regarded regarding the Packers' annoying collection. Jacobs was actually getting attacked at or responsible for free throw line of skirmish technique regularly on Friday night. Keep Lloyd on your watch listing as the Packers get ready 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 through a Chargers player considering that Austin Ekeler's 173 lawns in Week 5 of the 2022 time against the Browns. And he did it on just 10 tries! This really highlights the ability of what Vidal might give the desk if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards misses out on time in Greg Roman's run-heavy outburst. The sixth-rounder out of Troy was inactive in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. appeared comfy in his professional debut, providing Trevor Lawrence yet another big-play choice. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas City Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% started) Deserving took advantage of his 3 touches, finishing with 20.8 dream aspects against the Ravens last Thursday. It's understandable to examine whether such creation may be preserved with only three touches. While it is actually improbable, there are actually some reassuring signs. Worthy operated 23 courses, largely snags, as well as participated in 36 breaks, which are actually varieties stone's throw off coming from Rashee Rice. A lot of his snaps originated from 11 employees, showing he was involved in the outburst. Worthwhile can be considered a WR4 with WR3 upside until Marquee Brown come backs from his shoulder personal injury. The Chiefs are actually set to face the Bengals in Full week 2, so watch on exactly how engaged Worthwhile is in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% started) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in pops, paths operate and also acquiring gardens. however Thomas wasn't much behind. He provided a stellar debut along with 14.7 fantasy points, featuring his 1st NFL touchdown. Final time at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 getting touchdowns. That's the third very most in school background, right behind Ja'Marr Pursuit (twenty) and also Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas appeared so excellent, he could ultimately surpass Christian Kirk in the hierarchy. 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 amazed lots of by do with more targets (12) as well as celebrations (6) than Nabers, who had simply 5 intendeds. Nabers did take care of to squeeze by Robinson in getting yards, finishing with 66. In fact, this was actually one of the most receiving backyards by a Giants gamer creating his launching because Darius Slayton in 2019. However, the much bigger worry is quarterback Daniel Jones, that averaged only 4.4 gardens per pass effort as well as had his 20th video game with numerous turn overs. This could harm the rookie's possibility. For Week 2, Nabers may be considered as a flex option against a vulnerable Leaders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the launching dream supervisors were anticipating from the highest-drafted newbie wide receiver in ESPN organizations over recent two decades. Harrison ended the activity along with merely 4 getting lawns, the fewest in a launching through a pass receiver taken in the leading five since Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals ability placement players in each snaps and also transmits operate. However, Kyler Murray had an uncommonly challenging activity, averaging just 2.9 sky gardens every conclusion. It's likewise worth noting that Harrison managed just 11 courses versus man insurance coverage as well as was certainly not targeted. Much better days are actually on the horizon for this accomplished recipient. Harrison is firmly on the WR2 radar for Full week 2 against the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% began) Williams possessed a bumpy ride associating with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver group. Odunze had only 4 intendeds, which was a frustration compared with Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's 8. However permit's dig a little bit of deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), as well as Odunze (45) were in fact quite enclose breaks participated in. The exact same goes for paths run: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and Odunze (26 ). So, while Odunze failed to acquire as numerous appeals this time, he is actually still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Expenses (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Despite the fact that Coleman failed to rack up a touchdown like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still made a strong impression. The rookie led the staff in breaks, courses run, aim ats, receptions and also obtaining yards versus the Arizona Cardinals. An additional thing to details is actually that when the Bills remained in 11 staffs, Coleman, Hollins and Shakir got on the field all together a lot. In 12 workers, it was actually generally Coleman as well as Hollins. This is undoubtedly encouraging for those that possess Coleman on their imagination teams. He is actually a strong flex choice in Full week 2 against the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% began) McConkey led the Chargers with seven targets and also 39 obtaining backyards versus the Raiders on Sunday. He managed to save his imagination time along with an overdue touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't asked to carry out considerably, averaging only 5.5 backyards every successfully pass attempt. If this fad carries on, it can restrict McConkey's fantasy roof. Nevertheless, he's still on the flex radar for Full week 2, especially due to the fact that the Panthers' protection only obtained torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and directs operate, but he possessed only three aim ats. On the bright side, he scored a 32-yard obtaining goal. McMillan has solidified his spot as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, as well as he could possibly come to be 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 rotation is fairly liquid, with everybody finding a similar number of breaks versus the Bengals on Sunday. Nevertheless, Polk possessed just one target. Keep him on your watch list, however he should not reside in your schedules against the Seahawks in Full 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 targets. He likewise played significant breaks. The Panthers' wide receiver rotation is 5 deep at the moment, so it is difficult to feel great in any of them, specifically provided exactly how Bryce Youthful carried out versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played and courses manage program he had a limited part, regardless of receiving 5 targets. Michael Pittman Jr. is probably to keep a high target reveal. Mitchell's part might reduce when Josh Downs returns coming from injury, therefore he must stay on your view checklist. Always remember, the Colts may not be anticipated to be a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's profession offered fantasy managers hope that McCaffrey can improve as the Leaders' No. 2 receiver. Full week 1 showed that this will not be the case. The breaks and options have actually been expanded between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually certainly not a perfect circumstance, and it's tough to view Daniels supporting more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers right away displayed to that he is just one of the Raiders' best alternatives in the death activity. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Sin City Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% began) Bowers led the Raiders in intendeds (8 ), meaning a significant task in Sin city' offense this year. However, he is actually still splitting pops along with fellow tight side Michael Mayer. The wonderful news is actually that Bowers is operating almost as several options (26) as Davante Adams (34) and also Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The rookie can be considered as a low-end TE1 in Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.