.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Luck 100 economic services provider, right now living my aspiration producing dream and sports betting web content concerning the NFL, NBA, as well as WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had outstanding NFL debuts, yet a number of other extremely proclaimed newbies didn't meet towering expectations.What analytical pieces should you recognize from the first full week of activity, as well as which newbies need to you enjoy carefully hence on out?Let's look at the largest takeaways from the rookies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the ball through the air but was especially tough on the ground vs. Tampa Bay. 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 along with the second-most rushing lawns by a quarterback in an NFL debut since 1950 and also ended up being the first QB ever to rush for 80 lawns and two goals in his initial video game. Nevertheless, he performed possess some difficulty as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was actually unforeseen offered his remarkable university stats. He's the only player in FBS background along with 12,000 job passing gardens and 3,000 rushing lawns. He hardly ever tried deep-seated throws, averaging merely 2.0 sky backyards per completion, compared with 8.4 air yards per fulfillment at LSU final time. For Full week 2 against the Giants, he's seeming like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% started) It's time to begin your fantasy soccer seasonCreate an organization and customize game measurements, scoring and also policies to play in the organization you wish to play in.Create a game today!This wasn't the debut dream managers were hoping for coming from Williams. He failed to throw a touchdown and also his 3.2 backyards per try were actually the second most affordable through a first-round choice in their debut (minimum 15 tries) in NFL background. And also, 31% of his tosses were off target versus the Titans. For context, that's awful through a Bears QB considering that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target fee in Full week 1 of the 2020 period. While Williams did come along as the 2nd one-half happened, the Bears' offense finished with only 148 complete lawns. That's the least through any type of team in a season-opening gain given that the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely enhance with each activity, but also for today, he is actually even more of a QB2 than the QB1 our team expected. The Bears take a trip to Houston to take on the Texans in Full week 2, which need to show to become a challenging matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had a rough outing versus the Seahawks, with his fantasy functionality restored only by his rushing backyards. He averaged an unsatisfactory 6.2 air gardens per try as well as only 2.7 air yards per finalization. Certain, the Seahawks have a talented additional, but Nix's worth is actually higher in much deeper superflex organizations now. 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 subsidiaries as the Patriots managed an upset against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually an activity manager as well as do with 8.0 dream factors. The Patriots' longest play was simply 17 backyards. Always keep Maye on your watch listing as New England tackles the Seahawks in Full week 2. Running backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he damaged complimentary for a 31-yard jog in his NFL launching. Radiation Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving had 11 touches against the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White saw 21. The novice coming from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his volatility. White's strong suit is his obtaining capacity, as well as he operated 19 options, compared to Irving's seven. It'll interest view how the rookie's part develops in the coming full weeks, as both Irving and also White overshadowed 75 lawns coming from skirmish versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson had merely 3 hurrying efforts versus the Bills. It is actually also worth taking note that Emari Demercado ran as the Cardinals' third-down back. Nevertheless, there's a good side. James Conner finished with 19 styles. If Conner misses out on opportunity, Benson would promptly dive onto the RB2 radar. Our experts'll observe if the newbie gets even more touches versus the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is beginning the season on the PUP/NFI checklist as he recovers from the torn ACL he endured last Nov at Texas. This implies he'll be out for at least the 1st 4 activities. The Panthers possessed a drafting against the Saints on Sunday, dropping through 37 factors, the fifth-largest margin of victory in a season opener between department opponents in the last half a century. Chuba Hubbard possessed only six hurrying efforts during that game. With the outburst appearing horrific, it's not terrific updates for those stashing Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Expenses (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis possessed merely 4 touches against the Cardinals. He is actually certainly not a major aspect of the Costs' outburst yet. But if James Chef, who had 22 touches, misses out on time, Davis could possibly end up being a lot more relevant in fantasy. The Bills encounter 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 choice) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 activity against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and also Raheem Mostert shared backfield obligations. Achane finished the video game along with 17 contacts and 23.0 fantasy points. For Wright to become dream pertinent, he will need to have either Achane or Mostert to miss out on time. We'll see if he creates his NFL debut Thursday night versus the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually unusual to find Ronnie Rivers in front of Corum on the Rams' intensity graph. Numerous thought the Rams made Corum 83rd overall to help lighten Kyren Williams' lots, especially since they have identical ability. Corum managed 505 hurrying tries in his final pair of periods at Michigan, proving he may manage a heavy work. Definitely a situation worth watching on, yet it is actually secure to mention this had not been a Full week 1 that Corum managers were wanting to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Green Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered into Friday night's game versus the Eagles provided as dubious. He skipped Tuesday's technique as well as was confined Wednesday and Thursday due to that bothersome hamstring injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, that possessed 18 contacts versus the Eagles, misses out on opportunity, Lloyd possibly won't have much dream importance. I'm additionally concerned regarding the Packers' repulsive product line. Jacobs was receiving hit at or even behind the line of scrimmage means too often on Friday night. Keep Lloyd on your check out list as the Packers prepare for the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 rushing gardens are the most by a Chargers player because Austin Ekeler's 173 backyards in Full week 5 of the 2022 time versus the Browns. And also he performed it on only 10 tries! This really highlights the possibility of what Vidal can give the desk if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards overlooks attend 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 comfortable in his expert debut, offering Trevor Lawrence one more big-play choice. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Metropolitan Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Deserving took advantage of his three contacts, do with 20.8 fantasy aspects versus the Ravens final Thursday. It's understandable to question whether such production may be maintained along with merely three contacts. While it's improbable, there are actually some promoting indications. Worthwhile functioned 23 routes, predominantly drawbacks, and also played 36 pops, which are actually amounts not far off from Rashee Rice. Most of his snaps came from 11 staffs, revealing he was actually involved in the outburst. Worthwhile can be considered a WR4 along with WR3 upside until Marquise Brown returns from his shoulder accident. The Chiefs are readied to encounter 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% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in pops, routes run and getting backyards. however Thomas wasn't much behind. He delivered an excellent debut with 14.7 dream aspects, including his 1st NFL goal. Final period at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 acquiring touchdowns. That is actually the third most in college history, right responsible for Ja'Marr Pursuit (twenty) as well as Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas looked therefore really good, he might ultimately surpass Christian Kirk in the position. He is actually firmly on the flex radar moving in to Week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York City Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson shocked several through completed with additional intendeds (12) and also events (6) than Nabers, who had merely 5 intendeds. Nabers performed take care of to squeeze by Robinson in getting lawns, finishing with 66. Actually, this was the absolute most acquiring backyards by a Giants player making his debut considering that Darius Slayton in 2019. Having said that, the much bigger concern is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, that balanced simply 4.4 backyards per successfully pass attempt and had his 20th video game with several turnovers. This could possibly injure the newbie's potential. For Week 2, Nabers can be viewed as a flex choice versus an at risk Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the launching dream supervisors were anticipating coming from the highest-drafted rookie pass receiver in ESPN organizations over recent twenty years. Harrison finished the activity with merely 4 obtaining yards, the least in a launching by a pass receiver consumed the best five considering that Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals ability setting gamers in both pops as well as transmits operate. Having Said That, Kyler Murray possessed an uncommonly hard game, balancing just 2.9 air gardens every fulfillment. It is actually additionally worth noting that Harrison ran only 11 options versus male coverage as well as was actually not targeted. Better days are actually on the horizon for this gifted recipient. Harrison is actually securely on the WR2 radar for Full week 2 versus the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% started) Williams possessed a bumpy ride connecting with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver group. Odunze possessed simply four aim ats, which was actually a setback compared to Keenan Allen's 11 and DJ Moore's eight. Yet allow's dig a little bit of deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), as well as Odunze (forty five) were in fact fairly approach pops played. The same chooses paths manage: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and also Odunze (26 ). Thus, while Odunze really did not obtain as a lot of looks this moment, he's still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Costs (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Despite the fact that Coleman really did not score a goal like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still produced a solid feeling. The rookie led the group in snaps, routes run, intendeds, receivings and also receiving backyards against the Arizona Cardinals. Another factor to details is that when the Costs resided in 11 workers, Coleman, Hollins and also Shakir got on the area all together a great deal. In 12 employees, it was primarily Coleman as well as Hollins. This is absolutely 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 intendeds and 39 acquiring backyards against the Raiders on Sunday. He managed to recover his imagination day along with an overdue goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been inquired to do considerably, balancing just 5.5 yards per elapsed effort. If this trend carries on, it could confine McConkey's imagination ceiling. Having said that, he's still on the flex radar for Full week 2, especially given that the Panthers' self defense just obtained torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa florida Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps as well as routes run, however he possessed only 3 targets. On the silver lining, he racked up a 32-yard acquiring touchdown. McMillan has hardened his location as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, as well as he might end up being a lot more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or Chris Godwin miss out on time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' wide receiver rotation is rather fluid, with every person seeing a comparable number of breaks versus the Bengals on Sunday. Nonetheless, Polk possessed just one target. Maintain him on your check out list, but he shouldn't reside in your schedules versus the Seahawks in Full week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't lots of positives for the Panthers on Sunday, however one was Legette leading the group in intendeds. He likewise participated in substantial breaks. The Panthers' pass receiver turning is 5 deep-seated right now, so it's tough to feel confident in any of them, particularly provided exactly how Bryce Young conducted versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played as well as paths operate show he had a restricted duty, in spite of obtaining five aim ats. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually most likely to maintain a high aim at reveal. Mitchell's job may diminish when Josh Downs yields coming from personal injury, thus he must stay on your watch checklist. Remember, the Colts aren't expected to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's trade provided imagination managers wish that McCaffrey could step up as the Leaders' No. 2 recipient. Week 1 showed that this won't be the case. The snaps and also courses have actually been actually expanded between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus. It's not a suitable situation, as well as it's tough to observe Daniels assisting greater than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers immediately revealed that he is just one of the Raiders' leading options in the death video game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Sin City Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% began) Bowers led the Raiders in targets (8 ), hinting at a considerable part in Las Vegas' offense this year. However, he's still splitting breaks with fellow tight end Michael Mayer. The terrific updates is that Bowers is actually running virtually as a lot of options (26) as Davante Adams (34) as well as Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The novice may be considered as a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.