.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Luck 100 financial services business, right now living my dream making fantasy and sports wagering material regarding the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had excellent NFL debuts, however many other highly promoted rookies didn't measure up to lofty expectations.What statistical bits must you know from the very first full week of activity, and which rookies must you see very closely away on out?Let's check out at the most significant takeaways coming from the newbies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the ball by means of the sky yet was especially powerful on the ground vs. Tampa bay Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 imagination aspects in his debut went over, many thanks mostly to his hurrying capability. He wound up with the second-most hurrying lawns by a quarterback in an NFL launching considering that 1950 and ended up being the very first QB ever to rush for 80 lawns as well as pair of touchdowns in his first activity. Having said that, he did have some trouble as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was actually unanticipated offered his impressive university stats. He is actually the only gamer in FBS past along with 12,000 job passing backyards as well as 3,000 hurrying backyards. He seldom attempted deep tosses, averaging just 2.0 air lawns per fulfillment, compared to 8.4 sky yards per completion at LSU last time. For 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 time to begin your dream football seasonCreate a game and also personalize game size, scoring and guidelines to play in the game you desire to participate in in.Create an organization today!This wasn't the debut fantasy managers were actually anticipating from Williams. He really did not throw a touchdown as well as his 3.2 backyards per effort were actually the second most reasonable through a first-round choice in their debut (lowest 15 efforts) in NFL history. Plus, 31% of his throws got out target against the Titans. For situation, that is actually the worst through a Bears QB due to the fact that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target price in Week 1 of the 2020 period. While Williams carried out show improvement as the 2nd half happened, the Bears' outburst completed with just 148 total backyards. That's the least through any sort of team in a season-opening succeed since the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely boost with each activity, however, for today, he is actually even more of a QB2 than the QB1 our company expected. The Bears travel to Houston to take on the Texans in Week 2, which ought to show to become a difficult matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed a drafting against the Seahawks, along with his imagination functionality recovered simply through his hurrying lawns. He averaged a poor 6.2 sky backyards per effort and also merely 2.7 sky lawns per conclusion. Certain, the Seahawks possess an accomplished second, however Nix's market value is much higher in much deeper superflex organizations now. For Full week 2 against the Steelers, he's seeming like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye enjoyed coming from the sidelines as the Patriots carried out an upset versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was an activity manager as well as finished with 8.0 imagination factors. The Patriots' longest play was actually merely 17 backyards. Maintain Maye on your check out list as New England takes on the Seahawks in Full week 2. Managing backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he damaged totally free for a 31-yard jog in his NFL debut. Radiation Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving had 11 touches against the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White viewed 21. The rookie coming from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his volatility. White's forte is his receiving potential, and also he managed 19 courses, compared with Irving's 7. It'll be interesting to see how the novice's job progresses in the coming full weeks, as both Irving and White darkened 75 yards coming from skirmish versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson had only 3 hurrying efforts against the Bills. It is actually also worth keeping in mind that Emari Demercado operated as the Cardinals' third-down back. Nonetheless, there is actually a blue sky. James Conner do with 19 flairs. If Conner misses opportunity, Benson would instantly hop onto the RB2 radar. Our team'll observe if the novice receives more contacts versus 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 from the torn ACL he experienced last Nov at Texas. This means he'll be out for at least the first four games. The Panthers possessed a sketching versus the Saints on Sunday, shedding through 37 aspects, the fifth-largest margin of success in a season opener between division competitors in the final half a century. Chuba Hubbard had simply six hurrying attempts during that game. Along with the offense looking distressing, it is actually not wonderful information for those tucking away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Expenses (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis had simply 4 contacts versus the Cardinals. He's certainly not a big aspect of the Expenses' offense however. Yet if James Chef, who had 22 touches, skips time, Davis could possibly become a lot more pertinent in fantasy. The Bills encounter the Dolphins in Full week 2. Maintain Davis on your view list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (train's decision) for the Dolphins' Week 1 game against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and Raheem Mostert shared backfield tasks. Achane ended the activity with 17 touches as well as 23.0 fantasy ideas. For Wright to become dream relevant, he would certainly require either Achane or even Mostert to miss time. We'll find if he makes his NFL debut Thursday night against the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It's astonishing to find Ronnie Rivers in front of Corum on the Rams' deepness chart. Numerous assumed the Rams made Corum 83rd total to assist make lighter Kyren Williams' bunch, especially considering that they have identical skill sets. Corum dealt with 505 hurrying tries in his final 2 seasons at Michigan, verifying he can easily deal with a massive amount of work. Absolutely a circumstance worth watching on, yet it's protected to say this wasn't a Full week 1 that Corum managers were wanting to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Environment-friendly Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered into Friday evening's video game versus the Eagles detailed as suspicious. He missed Tuesday's method and also was actually restricted Wednesday and also Thursday due to that nagging hamstring trauma. Unless Josh Jacobs, who possessed 18 contacts against the Eagles, misses out on time, Lloyd probably won't have a lot fantasy relevance. I am actually additionally involved concerning the Packers' objectionable product line. Jacobs was actually receiving struck at or behind free throw line of scrimmage means regularly on Friday night. Always keep Lloyd on your watch checklist as the Packers prepare for the Colts in Full week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying yards are actually the most by a Chargers player considering that Austin Ekeler's 173 yards in Week 5 of the 2022 time against the Browns. And he did it on just 10 attempts! This really highlights the ability of what Vidal might offer the table if either Dobbins or even Gus Edwards skips time in Greg Roman's run-heavy outburst. The sixth-rounder away from Troy loafed in the season-opener against the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. appeared relaxed in his pro launching, providing Trevor Lawrence yet another big-play option. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Metropolitan Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Worthwhile made the most of his three touches, completed with 20.8 dream points versus the Ravens final Thursday. It's easy to understand to question whether such creation may be preserved along with only three contacts. While it is actually unexpected, there are some promoting signs. Deserving operated 23 routes, mostly snags, as well as participated in 36 pops, which are actually numbers not far off from Rashee Rice. A lot of his snaps originated from 11 personnel, revealing he was actually associated with the offense. Worthwhile may be considered a WR4 with WR3 upside until Marquise Brown returns from his shoulder injury. The Chiefs are actually readied to face the Bengals in Week 2, so watch on how involved Worthy resides in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% started) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in breaks, paths run and obtaining lawns. however Thomas wasn't much behind. He supplied an outstanding debut along with 14.7 imagination points, featuring his very first NFL touchdown. Last time at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 getting goals. That's the 3rd very most in institution background, right responsible for Ja'Marr Pursuit (twenty) and also Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas looked so excellent, he can at some point go beyond Christian Kirk in the pecking order. He is actually firmly on the flex radar moving right into Full week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson surprised a lot of through completed with more targets (12) and also celebrations (6) than Nabers, who had simply 5 targets. Nabers carried out take care of to nose out Robinson in receiving backyards, do with 66. In reality, this was actually the most getting gardens by a Giants player making his launching due to the fact that Darius Slayton in 2019. Nevertheless, the much bigger concern is quarterback Daniel Jones, that averaged only 4.4 backyards every elapsed effort and also had his 20th game with multiple turn overs. This could hurt the newbie's potential. For Week 2, Nabers could be viewed as a flex choice versus a susceptible Leaders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the launching fantasy supervisors were actually wishing for from the highest-drafted rookie pass receiver in ESPN leagues over the past twenty years. Harrison ended the activity along with merely 4 obtaining backyards, the fewest in a launching through a pass receiver absorbed the best 5 given that Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals capability posture gamers in both snaps as well as routes operate. Having Said That, Kyler Murray had an uncommonly hard video game, averaging only 2.9 air lawns every conclusion. It's also worth noting that Harrison managed just 11 courses versus guy protection and also was not targeted. A lot better days are actually on the horizon for this accomplished 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 possessed a tough time associating with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver group. Odunze had simply four aim ats, which was actually a letdown compared with Keenan Allen's 11 and DJ Moore's eight. Yet permit's probe a little bit of much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), as well as Odunze (45) were actually rather enclose breaks played. The very same goes with options operate: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and also Odunze (26 ). So, while Odunze failed to acquire as a lot of appearances this time, he is actually still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Expenses (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Although Coleman didn't score a goal like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still created a powerful opinion. The newbie led the crew in pops, paths operate, aim ats, receptions and receiving gardens against the Arizona Cardinals. An additional thing to keep in mind is actually that when the Expenses resided in 11 personnel, Coleman, Hollins and Shakir were on the area with each other a great deal. In 12 employees, it was actually generally Coleman as well as Hollins. This is most definitely appealing for those who possess Coleman on their imagination crews. He is actually a sound flex option 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 also 39 receiving backyards against the Raiders on Sunday. He handled to restore his imagination day with a late touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been asked to do a lot, balancing merely 5.5 backyards per pass attempt. If this trend proceeds, it could confine McConkey's dream roof. Nonetheless, he's still on the flex radar for Week 2, specifically because the Panthers' defense simply got torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps as well as directs operate, yet he possessed only three aim ats. On the bright side, he racked up a 32-yard getting goal. McMillan has actually strengthened his spot as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, and he can come to be a lot more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or Chris Godwin skip time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' wide receiver turning is actually quite fluid, along with everybody viewing a comparable lot of snaps against the Bengals on Sunday. Having said that, Polk had only one intended. Keep him on your watch listing, yet he should not reside in your schedules versus the Seahawks in Full week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't numerous positives for the Panthers on Sunday, yet one was actually Legette leading the team in targets. He additionally played significant breaks. The Panthers' pass receiver rotation is actually 5 deep-seated at the moment, so it is difficult to feel great in any of them, particularly offered how Bryce Youthful carried out versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played as well as routes run program he had a limited part, regardless of acquiring 5 targets. Michael Pittman Jr. is most likely to maintain a higher target portion. Mitchell's function could reduce when Josh Downs gains from accident, thus he needs to remain on your watch list. Bear in mind, the Colts may not be counted on to be a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's field provided fantasy supervisors really hope that McCaffrey could possibly step up as the Leaders' No. 2 receiver. Full week 1 presented that this will not be the case. The breaks as well as courses have been spread out in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus. It's certainly not an ideal circumstance, and it's tough to observe Daniels assisting more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers promptly displayed to that he is among the Raiders' leading options 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 significant function in Las Vegas' outburst this year. Nonetheless, he's still splitting pops with fellow cramping side Michael Mayer. The fantastic headlines is actually that Bowers is managing virtually as numerous routes (26) as Davante Adams (34) and Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The novice could be considered as a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.