.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Fortune 100 monetary services business, now residing my dream developing fantasy and sports wagering information concerning the NFL, NBA, as well as WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels as well as Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed remarkable NFL debuts, yet several other extremely touted rookies failed to meet soaring expectations.What statistical bits ought to you recognize coming from the 1st week of activity, and which newbies ought to you watch very closely away on out?Let's take a look at the biggest takeaways coming from the newbies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the ball through the air but was actually specifically powerful on the ground vs. Tampa florida Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 fantasy aspects in his launching went over, many thanks mostly to his rushing capacity. He ended up along with the second-most hurrying yards by a quarterback in an NFL debut given that 1950 and became the initial QB ever to hurry for 80 gardens and also pair of goals in his initial activity. Nevertheless, he did possess some issue as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was actually unanticipated offered his remarkable college stats. He's the only gamer in FBS past along with 12,000 profession passing backyards and 3,000 hurrying backyards. He seldom attempted deep throws, averaging only 2.0 air lawns every fulfillment, compared to 8.4 sky gardens every finalization at LSU final 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's opportunity to begin your imagination soccer seasonCreate a league and personalize game dimension, slashing and also rules to play in the league you would like to play in.Create an organization today!This had not been the debut fantasy supervisors were actually expecting from Williams. He didn't throw a goal and his 3.2 lawns per effort were actually the second cheapest through a first-round selection in their debut (minimum 15 attempts) in NFL past. Plus, 31% of his throws got out target versus the Titans. For situation, that's the most awful through a Bears QB because Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target rate in Full week 1 of the 2020 season. While Williams carried out show improvement as the second fifty percent took place, the Bears' offense completed with only 148 overall backyards. That's the least through any type of team in a season-opening succeed given that the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely improve with each activity, but also for right now, he's more of a QB2 than the QB1 we hoped for. The Bears journey to Houston to take on the Texans in Week 2, which need to confirm to be a challenging matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed a sketching against the Seahawks, with his dream efficiency salvaged merely by his rushing lawns. He balanced an inadequate 6.2 sky gardens per try and only 2.7 air yards per finalization. Sure, the Seahawks have an accomplished second, yet Nix's value is greater in much deeper superflex leagues today. For Week 2 versus the Steelers, he's appearing like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye watched from the side projects as the Patriots carried out an upset versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually an activity manager and also completed with 8.0 imagination aspects. The Patriots' lengthiest play was actually just 17 gardens. Maintain Maye on your view listing as New England tackles the Seahawks in Week 2. Running backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he broke free of charge for a 31-yard jog in his NFL debut. Radiation Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving possessed 11 touches versus the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White saw 21. The newbie coming from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his explosiveness. White's strong point is his getting capacity, and also he ran 19 options, compared to Irving's 7. It'll interest check out exactly how the newbie's part evolves in the happening full weeks, as each Irving and White shrouded 75 yards from skirmish versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson possessed only three rushing efforts versus the Costs. It is actually also worth taking note that Emari Demercado worked as the Cardinals' third-down spine. However, there is actually a break in the clouds. James Conner completed with 19 styles. If Conner misses opportunity, Benson will right away dive onto the RB2 radar. Our experts'll find if the rookie gets more contacts versus the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is actually beginning the season on the PUP/NFI list as he recoups coming from the torn ACL he endured final November at Texas. This suggests he'll be actually out for at the very least the very first four video games. The Panthers possessed a drafting versus the Saints on Sunday, losing through 37 points, the fifth-largest margin of victory in a time opener between division rivals in the final 50 years. Chuba Hubbard had only 6 hurrying efforts in that video game. With the outburst appearing distressing, it is actually not excellent information for those stowing away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Bills (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis had just four touches against the Cardinals. He is actually certainly not a huge component of the Bills' offense yet. However if James Chef, that possessed 22 contacts, skips opportunity, Davis might come to be a lot more appropriate in fantasy. The Expenses face the Dolphins in Full week 2. Maintain Davis on your watch list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (train's choice) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 video game against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and also Raheem Mostert shared backfield responsibilities. Achane ended the activity along with 17 contacts and also 23.0 imagination points. For Wright to become imagination relevant, he would certainly require either Achane or even Mostert to skip opportunity. Our team'll find if he creates his NFL launching Thursday evening versus the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually surprising to find Ronnie Rivers before Corum on the Rams' depth graph. Numerous assumed the Rams drafted Corum 83rd general to help reduce Kyren Williams' load, particularly considering that they have similar skill sets. Corum took care of 505 hurrying tries in his last 2 seasons at Michigan, verifying he may deal with a heavy workload. Certainly a condition worth keeping an eye on, but it's secured to state this wasn't a Week 1 that Corum managers were wanting to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Veggie Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered Friday night's video game against the Eagles detailed as suspicious. He skipped Tuesday's practice and also was actually restricted Wednesday and also Thursday due to that nagging hamstring trauma. Unless Josh Jacobs, who possessed 18 touches versus the Eagles, misses time, Lloyd most likely won't have much dream importance. I am actually additionally involved regarding the Packers' offensive series. Jacobs was obtaining attacked at or behind free throw line of scrimmage method too often on Friday evening. Maintain Lloyd on your check out list as the Packers plan for the Colts in Full week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying lawns are the absolute most by a Chargers player since Austin Ekeler's 173 lawns in Full week 5 of the 2022 time versus the Browns. And also he performed it on only 10 tries! This really highlights the ability of what Vidal might offer the table if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards misses out on time in Greg Roman's run-heavy offense. The sixth-rounder out of Troy was inactive in the season-opener against the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. looked comfy in his professional launching, offering Trevor Lawrence one more big-play alternative. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% started) Worthy maximized his three touches, finishing with 20.8 imagination aspects against the Ravens last Thursday. It is actually reasonable to question whether such development could be maintained along with simply 3 touches. While it's unlikely, there are some promoting indications. Worthwhile worked 23 courses, largely troubles, as well as played 36 pops, which are actually varieties not far off coming from Rashee Rice. A lot of his breaks came from 11 personnel, showing he was actually associated with the offense. Worthwhile can be considered a WR4 along with WR3 upside till Marquee Brown come backs from his shoulder injury. The Chiefs are readied to encounter the Bengals in Week 2, therefore keep an eye on how involved Worthwhile is in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in snaps, paths run and obtaining yards. yet Thomas had not been much responsible for. He provided a stellar launching with 14.7 dream aspects, including his initial NFL goal. Final time at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 getting touchdowns. That's the 3rd most in university history, right responsible for Ja'Marr Pursuit (twenty) and Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas appeared so good, he can inevitably exceed Christian Kirk in the position. He's securely on the flex radar moving right into Full week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, The Big Apple Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson startled several by finishing with more intendeds (12) as well as events (6) than Nabers, who possessed merely 5 intendeds. Nabers performed handle to nose out Robinson in obtaining lawns, do with 66. Actually, this was the most getting yards through a Giants player creating his launching due to the fact that Darius Slayton in 2019. However, the much bigger worry is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, who balanced only 4.4 backyards every successfully pass try as well as had his 20th game with various turn overs. This might injure the newbie's possibility. For Full week 2, Nabers could 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 debut imagination managers were actually hoping for from the highest-drafted novice pass receiver in ESPN organizations over the past 20 years. Harrison ended the activity along with merely 4 getting gardens, the least in a launching through a wide receiver absorbed the leading five due to the fact that Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals skill-set posture players in each breaks as well as directs run. However, Kyler Murray possessed an abnormally hard activity, averaging only 2.9 sky yards every conclusion. It's likewise worth taking note that Harrison managed just 11 courses against man coverage and also was certainly not targeted. Much better days are actually on the horizon for this talented receiver. Harrison is actually securely on the WR2 radar for Full week 2 against the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% started) Williams had a bumpy ride getting in touch with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver team. Odunze had simply 4 targets, which was actually a frustration compared with Keenan Allen's 11 as well as DJ Moore's 8. Yet permit's probe a little bit of much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and also Odunze (45) were really quite approach pops participated in. The same opts for courses run: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and also Odunze (26 ). Therefore, while Odunze failed to receive as numerous appeals this time around, he's still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Expenses (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Despite the fact that Coleman didn't score a goal like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still produced a strong feeling. The novice led the group in breaks, paths manage, aim ats, receptions as well as obtaining backyards versus the Arizona Cardinals. Yet another trait to keep in mind is that when the Costs were in 11 personnel, Coleman, Hollins and Shakir performed the field together a great deal. In 12 workers, it was mainly Coleman and Hollins. This is actually definitely encouraging for those that possess Coleman on their fantasy groups. He is actually a solid flex alternative in Week 2 versus the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% started) McConkey led the Chargers with 7 targets as well as 39 receiving lawns against the Raiders on Sunday. He managed to restore his fantasy time along with a late touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been inquired to carry out much, balancing just 5.5 gardens every elapsed try. If this pattern proceeds, it might confine McConkey's imagination ceiling. Having said that, he's still on the flex radar for Full week 2, especially due to the fact that the Panthers' self defense merely got torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and transmits operate, however he had simply 3 aim ats. On the bright side, he scored a 32-yard acquiring goal. McMillan has solidified his place as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, as well as he can end up being 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' pass receiver rotation is quite liquid, with every person observing a comparable number of pops versus the Bengals on Sunday. Nonetheless, Polk possessed just one intended. Maintain him on your view list, but he shouldn't be in your schedules versus 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 Legette leading the team in targets. He additionally played notable breaks. The Panthers' pass receiver rotation is 5 deeper today, so it's tough to feel confident in some of them, specifically given how Bryce Youthful done against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played as well as paths operate program he had a limited function, despite receiving 5 aim ats. Michael Pittman Jr. is likely to always keep a high aim at portion. Mitchell's task could diminish when Josh Downs returns coming from personal injury, therefore he must stay on your watch checklist. Always remember, the Colts may not be expected to be a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's profession provided fantasy supervisors hope that McCaffrey can step up as the Leaders' No. 2 recipient. Week 1 revealed that this won't hold true. The pops as well as routes have been spread out between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown as well as Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually not an optimal circumstance, as well as it is difficult to observe Daniels assisting more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers quickly displayed to that he is among the Raiders' best alternatives in the passing video game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Sin City Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% started) Bowers led the Raiders in intendeds (8 ), meaning a notable duty in Sin city' offense this year. Nonetheless, he's still breaking pops along with fellow tight end Michael Mayer. The terrific headlines is actually that Bowers is actually running almost as many paths (26) as Davante Adams (34) and also Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The rookie could be viewed as a low-end TE1 in Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.