.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Luck 100 financial solutions provider, now residing my dream generating fantasy and also sports betting content regarding 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 impressive NFL debuts, yet a number of various other highly boasted newbies failed to live up to soaring expectations.What statistical pieces must you recognize coming from the 1st week of activity, and which novices must you watch carefully hence on out?Let's have a look at the largest takeaways from the rookies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the sphere through the sky but was actually specifically tough on the ground vs. Tampa florida Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 dream aspects in his debut were impressive, many thanks mostly to his rushing potential. He ended up with the second-most rushing gardens by a quarterback in an NFL debut due to the fact that 1950 and also came to be the first QB ever to rush for 80 gardens as well as 2 touchdowns in his very first activity. However, he performed possess some issue as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was actually unpredicted offered his outstanding university stats. He's the only gamer in FBS history along with 12,000 occupation passing gardens as well as 3,000 hurrying lawns. He hardly tried deep-seated tosses, balancing simply 2.0 air lawns per fulfillment, compared to 8.4 sky gardens per fulfillment at LSU last time. For Full week 2 against the Giants, he's resembling a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% began) It is actually time to start your fantasy soccer seasonCreate a league and customize organization measurements, scoring and also regulations to play in the organization you wish to participate in in.Create a game today!This had not been the launching fantasy managers were expecting from Williams. He really did not toss a goal and his 3.2 lawns every try were the second most competitive through a first-round choice in their launching (lowest 15 tries) in NFL past. Plus, 31% of his throws were off intended against the Titans. For situation, that's the worst through a Bears QB due to the fact that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target cost in Week 1 of the 2020 season. While Williams did show improvement as the 2nd half went on, the Bears' offense finished with only 148 overall lawns. That is actually the least by any sort of crew in a season-opening gain considering that the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely strengthen along with each activity, but also for today, he is actually even more of a QB2 than the QB1 our company hoped for. The Bears travel to Houston to take on the Texans in Week 2, which ought to show to be a hard matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had a rough outing against the Seahawks, along with his dream functionality restored simply by his hurrying lawns. He balanced an inadequate 6.2 sky lawns every try and also only 2.7 air yards every completion. Certain, the Seahawks have an accomplished second, yet Nix's worth is much higher in much deeper superflex leagues at this moment. For Full week 2 against the Steelers, he is actually appearing like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye watched coming from the sidelines as the Patriots carried out a distressed against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was a video game supervisor and completed with 8.0 dream points. The Patriots' longest play was merely 17 lawns. Always keep Maye on your view listing as New England takes on the Seahawks in Week 2. Operating backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he broke free of cost for a 31-yard jog in his NFL debut. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving had 11 touches versus the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White saw 21. The newbie from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his explosiveness. White's forte is his obtaining capability, and also he operated 19 options, compared with Irving's seven. It'll be interesting to view exactly how the novice's role advances in the coming full weeks, as both Irving as well as White darkened 75 yards coming from skirmish against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson possessed merely three rushing attempts against the Bills. It is actually additionally worth taking note that Emari Demercado operated as the Cardinals' third-down back. Having said that, there's a positive side. James Conner do with 19 touches. If Conner misses out on opportunity, Benson will quickly hop onto the RB2 radar. We'll view if the newbie acquires even more touches against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is actually beginning the period on the PUP/NFI checklist as he recoups from the torn ACL he suffered last Nov at Texas. This indicates he'll be actually out for at the very least the very first 4 games. The Panthers possessed a sketching versus the Saints on Sunday, dropping through 37 aspects, the fifth-largest margin of success in a time opener between branch competitors in the final 50 years. Chuba Hubbard had simply 6 hurrying attempts during that video game. Along with the outburst looking awful, it's certainly not fantastic news for those tucking away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Bills (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis possessed only four contacts against the Cardinals. He's not a large aspect of the Bills' offense however. Yet if James Cook, that had 22 contacts, skips opportunity, Davis could possibly come to be extra applicable in imagination. The Costs face the Dolphins in Week 2. Always keep Davis on your check out list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (instructor's decision) for the Dolphins' Week 1 video game versus the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and Raheem Mostert discussed backfield obligations. Achane ended the game along with 17 contacts as well as 23.0 fantasy points. For Wright to end up being dream applicable, he would certainly need to have either Achane or Mostert to overlook opportunity. Our company'll observe if he creates his NFL launching Thursday night against the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually surprising to observe Ronnie Rivers ahead of Corum on the Rams' depth graph. Many thought the Rams drafted Corum 83rd overall to help make lighter Kyren Williams' load, especially due to the fact that they possess similar skill sets. Corum handled 505 rushing attempts in his last pair of periods at Michigan, confirming he can easily deal with a massive work. Most definitely a situation worth watching on, but it's secured to state this wasn't a Full week 1 that Corum supervisors were hoping to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Green Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd went into Friday night's game versus the Eagles detailed as dubious. He skipped Tuesday's technique and was confined Wednesday as well as Thursday because of that irritating hamstring personal injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, who possessed 18 contacts versus the Eagles, misses out on time, Lloyd possibly won't have a lot imagination relevance. I'm additionally worried regarding the Packers' repulsive product line. Jacobs was acquiring reached at or responsible for the line of skirmish means regularly on Friday evening. Maintain Lloyd on your watch listing as the Packers prepare for the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 rushing lawns are actually one of the most through a Chargers gamer due to the fact that Austin Ekeler's 173 yards in Week 5 of the 2022 time versus the Browns. As well as he did it on just 10 attempts! This actually highlights the potential of what Vidal can give the desk if either Dobbins or even Gus Edwards skips attend Greg Roman's run-heavy outburst. The sixth-rounder out of Troy loafed in the season-opener against the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. looked relaxed in his pro launching, offering Trevor Lawrence one more big-play choice. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Metropolitan Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% started) Worthy took advantage of his 3 contacts, finishing with 20.8 fantasy factors against the Ravens final Thursday. It's understandable to question whether such production may be sustained with only 3 touches. While it's not likely, there are actually some encouraging indicators. Worthy operated 23 paths, mostly troubles, as well as participated in 36 pops, which are actually amounts not far off from Rashee Rice. A lot of his breaks came from 11 employees, presenting he was associated with the outburst. Deserving can be taken into consideration a WR4 with WR3 upside till Noblewoman Brown come backs from his shoulder personal injury. The Chiefs are actually readied to deal with the Bengals in Full week 2, thus keep an eye on exactly 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, routes run and obtaining gardens. but Thomas wasn't far behind. He delivered an excellent launching with 14.7 fantasy points, featuring his initial NFL goal. Final time at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 obtaining goals. That is actually the 3rd most in college past history, right behind Ja'Marr Pursuit (twenty) and also Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas looked thus good, he could at some point go beyond Christian Kirk in the pecking order. He's securely on the flex radar heading into Full week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson startled several through completed with additional intendeds (12) as well as receptions (6) than Nabers, who had merely 5 aim ats. Nabers did manage to squeeze by Robinson in receiving gardens, do with 66. As a matter of fact, this was actually the best acquiring lawns through a Giants gamer creating his debut given that Darius Slayton in 2019. However, the larger worry is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, that averaged merely 4.4 lawns every successfully pass try and also possessed his 20th video game along with numerous turn overs. This could possibly harm the newbie's capacity. For Full week 2, Nabers can be viewed as a flex possibility against a vulnerable Leaders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the launching imagination managers were expecting coming from the highest-drafted novice wide receiver in ESPN games over the past 20 years. Harrison ended the game with just 4 obtaining yards, the least in a debut through a pass receiver consumed the leading 5 because Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals skill posture players in each breaks as well as directs run. Having Said That, Kyler Murray possessed an uncommonly hard activity, balancing only 2.9 sky backyards per completion. It's additionally worth keeping in mind that Harrison managed only 11 courses against male insurance coverage and was actually not targeted. A lot better days are actually on the horizon for this gifted recipient. Harrison is actually securely on the WR2 radar for Week 2 versus the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% began) Williams possessed a tough time associating with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver team. Odunze had simply four intendeds, which was actually a disappointment compared to Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's 8. Yet permit's probe a little much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), as well as Odunze (forty five) were in fact quite close in pops participated in. The same goes for options operate: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), as well as Odunze (26 ). Thus, while Odunze didn't get as numerous appearances this time, he is actually still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Costs (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Despite the fact that Coleman failed to score a touchdown like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still created a solid impact. The newbie led the group in snaps, options manage, intendeds, receivings as well as getting backyards versus the Arizona Cardinals. One more thing to keep in mind is that when the Expenses remained in 11 employees, Coleman, Hollins and Shakir were on the area with each other a great deal. In 12 staffs, it was mostly Coleman as well as Hollins. This is absolutely promising for those that possess Coleman on their dream teams. He's a solid flex option in Week 2 against the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% started) McConkey led the Chargers with seven aim ats and 39 getting yards against the Raiders on Sunday. He dealt with to recover his dream time along with a late goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't asked to do much, balancing only 5.5 lawns every elapsed effort. If this style proceeds, it can limit McConkey's imagination roof. However, he's still on the flex radar for Full week 2, particularly because the Panthers' self defense just obtained torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa fl Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and directs run, however he had just three targets. On the bright side, he racked up a 32-yard obtaining touchdown. McMillan has actually thickened his location as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, as well as he could end up being even more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or Chris Godwin skip time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' wide receiver rotation is pretty fluid, with everyone seeing a comparable amount of pops against the Bengals on Sunday. Having said that, Polk had a single aim at. Keep him on your view list, yet he shouldn't reside in your lineups versus the Seahawks in Week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't numerous positives for the Panthers on Sunday, but one was Legette leading the team in intendeds. He likewise participated in notable snaps. The Panthers' pass receiver rotation is 5 deep-seated at this moment, so it is difficult to feel great in any of all of them, especially provided just how Bryce Youthful carried out versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played and courses run show he had a minimal part, in spite of receiving 5 aim ats. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually most likely to keep a higher target share. Mitchell's task could shrink when Josh Downs gains coming from injury, thus he needs to stay on your watch list. Don't forget, the Colts aren't expected to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's trade gave fantasy supervisors really hope that McCaffrey could possibly step up as the Leaders' No. 2 receiver. Full week 1 presented that this will not hold true. The snaps and routes have been expanded between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually certainly not a best circumstance, and it's tough to find Daniels sustaining more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers right away revealed that he is among the Raiders' best choices 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 substantial part in Las Vegas' outburst this year. However, he is actually still breaking pops along with fellow cramping end Michael Mayer. The terrific information is that Bowers is running virtually as numerous options (26) as Davante Adams (34) as well as Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The rookie can be considered as a low-end TE1 in Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.