.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Luck one hundred monetary solutions business, right now living my dream making imagination and also sports wagering web content regarding the NFL, NBA, as well as WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels as well as Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed exceptional NFL debuts, but numerous various other highly promoted novices failed to live up to high-rise expectations.What analytical tidbits must you know from the 1st full week of activity, as well as which rookies need to you enjoy carefully hence on out?Let's look at the most significant takeaways coming from the novices in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the sphere by means of the air however was actually specifically powerful on the ground vs. Tampa florida Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 fantasy aspects in his launching went over, thanks mostly to his rushing potential. He found yourself with the second-most rushing yards through a quarterback in an NFL launching due to the fact that 1950 as well as became the very first QB ever before to hurry for 80 lawns and 2 goals in his very first game. However, he performed possess some difficulty as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was actually unpredicted given his outstanding college statistics. He's the only gamer in FBS history with 12,000 career passing gardens and 3,000 rushing yards. He rarely tried deeper tosses, averaging just 2.0 air backyards every conclusion, compared to 8.4 air lawns every fulfillment at LSU final season. 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 time to begin your dream football seasonCreate a league as well as customize league size, slashing and also regulations to play in the organization you would like to participate in in.Create a game today!This had not been the debut imagination managers were hoping for from Williams. He really did not toss a goal and his 3.2 gardens every attempt were the 2nd most competitive through a first-round selection in their launching (lowest 15 tries) in NFL record. Plus, 31% of his throws were off aim at versus the Titans. For context, that is actually the worst through a Bears QB because Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target cost in Full week 1 of the 2020 season. While Williams carried out show improvement as the 2nd one-half took place, the Bears' outburst finished with just 148 total gardens. That's the least by any sort of team in a season-opening gain considering that the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely improve along with each video game, however, for today, he's more of a QB2 than the QB1 our company expected. The Bears journey to Houston to handle the Texans in Week 2, which ought to verify to be a difficult matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed a rough outing versus the Seahawks, along with his imagination efficiency restored only through his rushing gardens. He balanced a bad 6.2 sky lawns per try as well as simply 2.7 sky lawns per completion. Sure, the Seahawks have a gifted secondary, but Nix's value is actually higher in deeper superflex leagues at this moment. For Week 2 versus the Steelers, he's resembling a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye enjoyed coming from the sidelines as the Patriots carried out a distressed against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually a video game manager and finished with 8.0 fantasy aspects. The Patriots' lengthiest play was actually just 17 backyards. Keep Maye on your check out listing as New England tackles the Seahawks in Week 2. Managing backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he cracked free of cost for a 31-yard jog in his NFL launching. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving possessed 11 touches versus the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White viewed 21. The rookie from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his explosiveness. White's strong point is his receiving capacity, as well as he operated 19 courses, compared with Irving's 7. It'll interest watch exactly how the newbie's job progresses in the happening weeks, as each Irving and also White darkened 75 backyards coming from skirmish versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson possessed just three hurrying attempts versus the Bills. It is actually additionally worth taking note that Emari Demercado worked as the Cardinals' third-down spine. Having said that, there's a break in the clouds. James Conner completed with 19 touches. If Conner misses out on opportunity, Benson will right away hop onto the RB2 radar. Our experts'll view if the novice receives more contacts against 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 recoups coming from the torn ACL he suffered last November at Texas. This suggests he'll be out for a minimum of the 1st four video games. The Panthers possessed a rough outing versus the Saints on Sunday, shedding by 37 points, the fifth-largest margin of triumph in a period opener in between department competitors in the final half a century. Chuba Hubbard had only six rushing tries during that activity. With the outburst looking distressing, it is actually certainly not excellent headlines for those stashing Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Costs (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis possessed simply four touches versus the Cardinals. He is actually not a huge aspect of the Expenses' outburst however. Yet if James Prepare, who had 22 touches, misses time, Davis could possibly end up being much more relevant in fantasy. The Bills encounter the Dolphins in Full week 2. Keep Davis on your watch list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (train's selection) for the Dolphins' Week 1 video game versus the Jaguars. De'Von Achane as well as Raheem Mostert shared backfield obligations. Achane finished the game with 17 touches and also 23.0 imagination ideas. For Wright to become dream appropriate, he 'd require either Achane or even Mostert to overlook time. Our experts'll see if he creates his NFL launching Thursday night versus the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually astonishing to find Ronnie Rivers before Corum on the Rams' depth graph. Many thought the Rams made Corum 83rd general to assist make lighter Kyren Williams' bunch, specifically because they have similar skill sets. Corum dealt with 505 hurrying tries in his last 2 periods at Michigan, showing he may take care of a hefty workload. Most definitely a circumstance worth watching on, yet it is actually safe to say this wasn't a Week 1 that Corum managers were actually wanting to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Green Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered into Friday evening's game versus the Eagles specified as dubious. He skipped Tuesday's technique as well as was restricted Wednesday and also Thursday because of that troublesome hamstring injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, that had 18 contacts against the Eagles, skips opportunity, Lloyd perhaps won't have much dream importance. I am actually additionally involved regarding the Packers' repulsive product line. Jacobs was actually acquiring attacked at or even responsible for the line of scrimmage method regularly on Friday evening. Keep Lloyd on your view list as the Packers get ready for the Colts in Full week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying gardens are actually one of the most by a Chargers player due to the fact that Austin Ekeler's 173 backyards in Full week 5 of the 2022 period against the Browns. And also he performed it on merely 10 efforts! This truly highlights the possibility of what Vidal might bring to the table if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards overlooks attend Greg Roman's run-heavy offense. The sixth-rounder out of Troy loafed in the season-opener against the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. appeared pleasant in his expert debut, providing Trevor Lawrence another big-play alternative. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Deserving took advantage of his 3 touches, do with 20.8 imagination factors versus the Ravens final Thursday. It's understandable to question whether such production may be maintained with only 3 contacts. While it's improbable, there are some promoting signs. Worthwhile functioned 23 paths, largely hitches, and also participated in 36 snaps, which are actually varieties stone's throw off from Rashee Rice. A lot of his pops arised from 11 staffs, showing he was associated with the outburst. Worthy can be thought about a WR4 along with WR3 upside until Marquee Brown returns from his shoulder accident. The Chiefs are actually readied to face the Bengals in Full week 2, so watch on how involved Deserving remains in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% started) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in snaps, options run as well as receiving gardens. but Thomas had not been far behind. He delivered a stellar launching along with 14.7 dream points, including his first NFL touchdown. Last season at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 receiving goals. That is actually the third most in institution past history, right behind Ja'Marr Hunt (20) and also Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas looked so good, he might ultimately surpass Christian Kirk in the chain of command. He's securely on the flex radar moving right into Week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, Nyc Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson amazed several through finishing with more aim ats (12) and also celebrations (6) than Nabers, who possessed merely 5 targets. Nabers performed take care of to edge out Robinson in acquiring backyards, finishing with 66. In fact, this was the most acquiring lawns by a Giants player creating his launching because Darius Slayton in 2019. Having said that, the greater concern is quarterback Daniel Jones, who balanced just 4.4 yards per elapsed effort and also had his 20th game with a number of turn overs. This might harm the rookie's potential. For Full week 2, Nabers may be considered as a flex alternative against a prone Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the debut imagination managers were actually expecting from the highest-drafted novice wide receiver in ESPN leagues over recent twenty years. Harrison ended the video game with simply 4 obtaining gardens, the least in a launching by a wide receiver consumed the top five since Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals skill-set placement players in both snaps and also directs operate. Having Said That, Kyler Murray possessed an extraordinarily challenging video game, balancing merely 2.9 air gardens every conclusion. It is actually likewise worth noting that Harrison ran merely 11 paths versus male insurance coverage as well as was not targeted. A lot better days are on the horizon for this gifted recipient. Harrison is actually firmly on the WR2 radar for Full week 2 against the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% began) Williams had a tough time getting in touch with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver group. Odunze possessed just four aim ats, which was a disappointment compared with Keenan Allen's 11 and DJ Moore's eight. But let's probe a little much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), as well as Odunze (forty five) were actually quite approach breaks played. The same goes with routes manage: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and Odunze (26 ). Therefore, while Odunze failed to acquire as several appeals this time, he's still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Bills (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Although Coleman really did not score a goal like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still produced a strong impact. The rookie led the crew in breaks, courses run, intendeds, receptions and receiving gardens against the Arizona Cardinals. One more factor to note is that when the Expenses were in 11 workers, Coleman, Hollins as well as Shakir were on the area all together a great deal. In 12 employees, it was generally Coleman as well as Hollins. This is actually certainly appealing for those who have Coleman on their dream groups. He is actually a sound flex alternative in Full week 2 versus the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% began) McConkey led the Chargers with 7 intendeds as well as 39 receiving lawns against the Raiders on Sunday. He managed to salvage his dream day with an overdue goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been asked to carry out much, balancing just 5.5 lawns every successfully pass effort. If this trend carries on, it could possibly restrict McConkey's imagination ceiling. Having said that, he's still on the flex radar for Full week 2, particularly given that the Panthers' self defense merely got torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and directs run, but he possessed just 3 aim ats. On the bright side, he racked up a 32-yard obtaining touchdown. McMillan has hardened his place as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, as well as he can end up being even more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or Chris Godwin miss time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' pass receiver turning is actually pretty liquid, with every person viewing a similar number of snaps versus the Bengals on Sunday. Having said that, Polk had a single aim at. Maintain him on your watch list, yet he shouldn't remain in your lineups versus the Seahawks in Week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't several positives for the Panthers on Sunday, yet one was Legette leading the crew in targets. He additionally participated in significant pops. The Panthers' wide receiver rotation is actually 5 deep at this moment, so it is difficult to feel great in any of them, particularly given how Bryce Young performed versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in and courses operate show he had a restricted job, even with receiving five targets. Michael Pittman Jr. is very likely to keep a high aim at portion. Mitchell's job may diminish when Josh Downs returns from personal injury, thus he must stay on your check out checklist. Don't forget, the Colts aren't anticipated to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's field provided dream supervisors really hope that McCaffrey might boost as the Commanders' No. 2 recipient. Week 1 showed that this will not be the case. The snaps and options have been actually spread out in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus. It's not an optimal scenario, and it's tough to find Daniels sustaining greater than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers quickly demonstrated that he's one of the Raiders' best choices in the passing video game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% began) Bowers led the Raiders in targets (8 ), mentioning a significant part in Las Vegas' outburst this year. However, he's still splitting pops along with fellow tight side Michael Mayer. The wonderful information is actually that Bowers is managing virtually as a lot of options (26) as Davante Adams (34) as well as Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The novice can be considered as a low-end TE1 in Week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.