.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Fortune 100 economic services provider, currently residing my goal generating fantasy and sporting activities wagering web content about the NFL, NBA, and also WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and also Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had outstanding NFL debuts, however a number of other very promoted novices didn't meet skyscraping expectations.What statistical bits should you recognize coming from the first full week of action, as well as which novices need to you see closely from here on out?Let's check out at the largest takeaways from the rookies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the round with the sky but was specifically 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 aspects in his launching were impressive, thanks largely to his rushing potential. He wound up along with the second-most rushing yards by a quarterback in an NFL launching considering that 1950 and became the 1st QB ever before to hurry for 80 lawns as well as two touchdowns in his 1st game. Nevertheless, he did possess some issue as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was unanticipated given his exceptional college statistics. He is actually the only gamer in FBS past with 12,000 job passing gardens and also 3,000 hurrying lawns. He hardly sought deeper tosses, averaging merely 2.0 air backyards per finalization, compared to 8.4 sky lawns every finalization at LSU last time. For Week 2 against 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 start your fantasy football seasonCreate an organization and customize organization measurements, scoring and regulations to play in the league you wish to participate in in.Create an organization today!This had not been the launching imagination managers were actually hoping for coming from Williams. He really did not throw a touchdown and also his 3.2 backyards per effort were the 2nd lowest through a first-round pick in their debut (minimum required 15 attempts) in NFL record. Plus, 31% of his throws got out aim at against the Titans. For situation, that is actually the worst by a Bears QB since Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target price in Full week 1 of the 2020 season. While Williams did come along as the second fifty percent took place, the Bears' offense do with just 148 total yards. That is actually the least through any sort of staff in a season-opening succeed due to the fact that the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely enhance along with each game, however, for now, he is actually more of a QB2 than the QB1 we hoped for. The Bears take a trip to Houston to tackle the Texans in Week 2, which ought to confirm to become a hard matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had a sketching against the Seahawks, with his dream performance salvaged merely through his hurrying gardens. He averaged a bad 6.2 sky backyards every attempt as well as merely 2.7 air gardens per finalization. Sure, the Seahawks possess an accomplished secondary, yet Nix's value is actually greater in much deeper superflex leagues immediately. For Week 2 versus the Steelers, he is actually 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 distressed against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually a video game manager and do with 8.0 dream factors. The Patriots' lengthiest play was actually simply 17 backyards. Always keep Maye on your view listing as New England takes on the Seahawks in Week 2. Managing backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he damaged free of cost for a 31-yard jog in his NFL launching. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa fl Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving possessed 11 contacts versus the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White observed 21. The novice coming from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his volatility. White's strong suit is his receiving capacity, and he operated 19 options, compared with Irving's 7. It'll interest check out how the rookie's task advances in the coming full weeks, as each Irving and White darkened 75 yards coming from scrimmage versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson had just three hurrying attempts against the Costs. It's likewise worth taking note that Emari Demercado functioned as the Cardinals' third-down spine. Having said that, there's a good side. James Conner do with 19 touches. If Conner overlooks time, Benson would immediately leap onto the RB2 radar. Our company'll find if the rookie gets additional contacts versus the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is beginning the season on the PUP/NFI list as he bounces back coming from the torn ACL he suffered last November at Texas. This suggests he'll be actually out for at the very least the very first 4 activities. The Panthers had a sketching against the Saints on Sunday, losing through 37 factors, the fifth-largest scope of success in a period opener between branch rivals in the last 50 years. Chuba Hubbard possessed just 6 rushing efforts in that activity. With the outburst looking distressing, it's certainly not terrific news for those stashing Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Expenses (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis possessed only four touches against the Cardinals. He is actually certainly not a significant portion of the Expenses' outburst however. But if James Cook, that had 22 touches, misses time, Davis might become extra pertinent in imagination. The Expenses deal with the Dolphins in Week 2. Always keep Davis on your view list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (coach's choice) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 game against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and Raheem Mostert shared backfield obligations. Achane finished the video game with 17 touches as well as 23.0 dream ideas. For Wright to become fantasy pertinent, he will need to have either Achane or Mostert to skip opportunity. Our company'll see if he creates his NFL debut Thursday evening versus the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It's astonishing to observe Ronnie Rivers in front of Corum on the Rams' depth graph. Several presumed the Rams composed Corum 83rd overall to aid make lighter Kyren Williams' bunch, particularly given that they possess identical ability. Corum handled 505 hurrying tries in his last pair of periods at Michigan, showing he can deal with a massive work. Certainly a condition worth keeping an eye on, however it is actually safe to state this wasn't a Full week 1 that Corum managers were wishing to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Veggie Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd went into Friday night's activity against the Eagles detailed as dubious. He missed Tuesday's strategy and was actually confined Wednesday and also Thursday because of that troublesome hamstring personal injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, that possessed 18 contacts versus the Eagles, overlooks opportunity, Lloyd perhaps won't have much fantasy relevance. I am actually likewise concerned about the Packers' offending product line. Jacobs was getting hit at or behind free throw line of skirmish way too often on Friday evening. Keep Lloyd on your check out checklist as the Packers get ready for the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 rushing yards are one of the most by a Chargers gamer considering that Austin Ekeler's 173 yards in Week 5 of the 2022 season against the Browns. And he did it on only 10 attempts! This actually highlights the ability of what Vidal could offer the desk if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards misses out on attend Greg Roman's run-heavy outburst. The sixth-rounder away from Troy loafed in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. looked comfortable in his expert launching, giving Trevor Lawrence an additional big-play alternative. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Urban Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% started) Deserving maximized his 3 contacts, do with 20.8 imagination factors against the Ravens last Thursday. It's logical to examine whether such development could be preserved with merely three contacts. While it is actually improbable, there are some stimulating signs. Worthwhile functioned 23 options, primarily hitches, and also played 36 breaks, which are amounts stone's throw off from Rashee Rice. Many of his pops originated from 11 personnel, revealing he was actually associated with the offense. Worthwhile might be thought about a WR4 with WR3 upside till Marquee Brown returns from his shoulder accident. The Chiefs are set to face the Bengals in Full week 2, therefore keep an eye on exactly how engaged Worthy remains in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% started) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in pops, routes run and also getting backyards. but Thomas had not been much behind. He delivered an excellent debut along with 14.7 fantasy factors, including his very first NFL touchdown. Final season at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 obtaining goals. That's the third very most in school history, right responsible for Ja'Marr Chase (twenty) and also Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas looked therefore really good, he could at some point outperform Christian Kirk in the position. He's securely 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 startled a lot of by completed with even more aim ats (12) and also events (6) than Nabers, that had merely 5 targets. Nabers carried out manage to nose out Robinson in obtaining gardens, completed with 66. Actually, this was actually one of the most receiving backyards by a Giants gamer making his launching due to the fact that Darius Slayton in 2019. Nevertheless, the much bigger issue is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, who balanced only 4.4 lawns every elapsed try as well as had his 20th game along with various turn overs. This might harm the newbie's possibility. For Week 2, Nabers could be deemed a flex alternative versus a prone Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the debut imagination managers were actually wishing for from the highest-drafted newbie pass receiver in ESPN games over recent two decades. Harrison finished the activity along with only 4 obtaining yards, the fewest in a launching by a pass receiver consumed the top five given that Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals skill-set position players in each snaps and also directs run. However, Kyler Murray possessed an abnormally hard game, balancing merely 2.9 air backyards per conclusion. It is actually likewise worth noting that Harrison operated simply 11 paths against guy insurance coverage and was actually not targeted. A lot better times are actually on the horizon for this skilled recipient. 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 associating with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver team. Odunze had just four intendeds, which was actually a disappointment compared to Keenan Allen's 11 and DJ Moore's 8. However allow's dig a little much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and Odunze (forty five) were actually quite enclose breaks played. The same goes for options operate: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), as well as Odunze (26 ). So, while Odunze failed to receive as numerous appearances this time around, he is actually still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Bills (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Although Coleman didn't score a goal like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still made a sturdy impression. The rookie led the crew in pops, options operate, targets, receivings and getting lawns versus the Arizona Cardinals. Yet another thing to keep in mind is that when the Costs remained in 11 staffs, Coleman, Hollins and also Shakir performed the area together a whole lot. In 12 staffs, it was actually generally Coleman and Hollins. This is definitely appealing for those that possess Coleman on their fantasy staffs. He's a solid flex choice in Full week 2 against the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% started) McConkey led the Chargers with seven targets and also 39 acquiring gardens against the Raiders on Sunday. He took care of to recover his fantasy time with an overdue touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been inquired to accomplish considerably, averaging simply 5.5 backyards every successfully pass effort. If this style proceeds, it could limit McConkey's dream ceiling. Nevertheless, he's still on the flex radar for Full week 2, particularly since the Panthers' self defense only acquired torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and transmits run, yet he had simply three targets. On the bright side, he scored a 32-yard acquiring goal. McMillan has strengthened his spot as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, and he can become even more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or Chris Godwin overlook time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' wide receiver rotation is pretty liquid, along with everybody observing an identical amount of snaps versus the Bengals on Sunday. However, Polk possessed a single intended. Keep him on your check out listing, yet he shouldn't remain in your lineups versus the Seahawks in Week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't a lot of positives for the Panthers on Sunday, however one was Legette leading the staff in aim ats. He additionally participated in significant snaps. The Panthers' wide receiver turning is 5 deep-seated today, so it's tough to feel confident in any one of all of them, especially given just how Bryce Young performed versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in as well as routes manage program he possessed a minimal part, regardless of obtaining 5 intendeds. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually very likely to always keep a high aim at reveal. Mitchell's duty may shrink when Josh Downs returns from injury, so he should remain on your check out list. Bear in mind, the Colts may not be expected to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's profession provided fantasy managers wish that McCaffrey might step up as the Leaders' No. 2 recipient. Week 1 presented that this won't be the case. The breaks and courses have actually been actually spread out in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus. It's certainly not an excellent scenario, as well as it is difficult to view Daniels supporting more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers quickly revealed that he is among the Raiders' best options in the passing video game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% started) Bowers led the Raiders in intendeds (8 ), mentioning a considerable duty in Sin city' offense this year. Having said that, he is actually still breaking breaks with fellow cramping side Michael Mayer. The fantastic news is that Bowers is actually operating virtually as lots of paths (26) as Davante Adams (34) and Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The novice could be considered as a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.