.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Luck one hundred economic services firm, now living my dream producing imagination and sporting activities betting information concerning 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 exceptional NFL debuts, however numerous various other strongly promoted rookies failed to live up to skyscraping expectations.What analytical bits must you understand coming from the first full week of action, and which rookies must you check out carefully from here on out?Let's check out at the largest takeaways coming from the newbies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the ball by means of the sky however was particularly 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 points in his debut went over, many thanks largely to his rushing ability. He ended up with the second-most rushing gardens through a quarterback in an NFL debut because 1950 and ended up being the initial QB ever before to rush for 80 gardens as well as pair of touchdowns in his 1st activity. Nonetheless, he performed have some problem as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was unforeseen given his impressive university stats. He's the only player in FBS past history along with 12,000 profession passing yards as well as 3,000 rushing yards. He hardly ever tried deep tosses, balancing just 2.0 sky yards every fulfillment, compared with 8.4 air backyards every completion at LSU last time. For Week 2 against the Giants, he is actually appearing like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% started) It is actually time to begin your fantasy regulation football seasonCreate a game as well as customize league size, slashing as well as regulations to play in the league you wish to participate in in.Create a game today!This wasn't the debut imagination managers were actually hoping for from Williams. He didn't throw a touchdown and his 3.2 lawns every try were the second most affordable by a first-round choice in their debut (minimum 15 tries) in NFL record. And also, 31% of his throws got out intended versus the Titans. For situation, that is actually awful through a Bears QB considering that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target rate in Full week 1 of the 2020 period. While Williams performed come along as the 2nd one-half happened, the Bears' outburst finished with simply 148 total backyards. That's the fewest by any sort of group in a season-opening succeed given that the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely enhance with each video game, but for today, he's more of a QB2 than the QB1 our experts hoped for. The Bears journey to Houston to take on the Texans in Week 2, which ought to prove to become a challenging matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed a drafting against the Seahawks, with his imagination performance salvaged merely through his rushing yards. He averaged a poor 6.2 sky gardens every effort as well as merely 2.7 air backyards every finalization. Sure, the Seahawks have an accomplished secondary, but Nix's value is actually much higher in much deeper superflex leagues at the moment. For Full week 2 versus the Steelers, he's appearing like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye enjoyed coming from the side projects as the Patriots managed a disturbed against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually a video game manager as well as do with 8.0 imagination factors. The Patriots' lengthiest play was just 17 lawns. Maintain Maye on your check out listing as New England handles the Seahawks in Full week 2. Operating backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he damaged totally free for a 31-yard run in his NFL debut. Radiation Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving had 11 touches versus the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White saw 21. The newbie coming from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his volatility. White's forte is his getting capacity, as well as he managed 19 options, compared with Irving's seven. It'll interest check out how the rookie's part progresses in the coming weeks, as each Irving and also White overshadowed 75 gardens from scrimmage versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson possessed just three rushing tries versus the Bills. It's also worth taking note that Emari Demercado worked as the Cardinals' third-down back. Nonetheless, there's a positive side. James Conner finished with 19 flairs. If Conner overlooks time, Benson will promptly leap onto the RB2 radar. Our team'll view if the rookie receives more contacts against the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is actually starting the season on the PUP/NFI listing as he recuperates from the torn ACL he endured last November at Texas. This indicates he'll be actually out for a minimum of the 1st 4 activities. The Panthers possessed a rough outing versus the Saints on Sunday, losing by 37 aspects, the fifth-largest frame of victory in a time opener in between division competitors in the last half a century. Chuba Hubbard possessed just 6 hurrying tries because game. Along with the offense looking distressing, it's not terrific news for those stashing Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Bills (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis had just four touches versus the Cardinals. He is actually certainly not a significant aspect of the Costs' offense yet. However if James Prepare, who had 22 touches, misses out on time, Davis can come to be much more applicable in imagination. The Bills face the Dolphins in Full week 2. Maintain Davis on your watch list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (trainer's selection) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 video game versus the Jaguars. De'Von Achane as well as Raheem Mostert discussed backfield obligations. Achane finished the activity along with 17 contacts and 23.0 dream ideas. For Wright to come to be imagination relevant, he would certainly need to have either Achane or even Mostert to miss out on time. We'll observe if he creates his NFL launching Thursday night versus the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually unexpected to view Ronnie Rivers in advance of Corum on the Rams' depth graph. Many assumed the Rams made Corum 83rd general to help lighten Kyren Williams' load, especially due to the fact that they possess identical capability. Corum took care of 505 hurrying tries in his last 2 times at Michigan, confirming he may take care of a heavy amount of work. Most definitely a circumstance worth keeping an eye on, however it's secured to mention this had not been a Week 1 that Corum managers were intending to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Green Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered Friday evening's video game against the Eagles provided as questionable. He missed out on Tuesday's strategy and also was confined Wednesday and Thursday due to that bothersome hamstring injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, that had 18 touches versus the Eagles, skips opportunity, Lloyd perhaps will not have much fantasy significance. I am actually also involved about the Packers' offending collection. Jacobs was acquiring hit at or responsible for free throw line of skirmish way frequently on Friday night. Always 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 actually the most by a Chargers player due to the fact that Austin Ekeler's 173 backyards in Full week 5 of the 2022 time against the Browns. And he did it on simply 10 attempts! This definitely highlights the possibility of what Vidal might give the desk if either Dobbins or even Gus Edwards overlooks time in 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 comfy in his pro debut, giving Trevor Lawrence one more big-play option. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Metropolitan Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Deserving took advantage of his 3 contacts, completed with 20.8 imagination points versus the Ravens final Thursday. It's reasonable to question whether such production can be sustained along with just three touches. While it's extremely unlikely, there are actually some reassuring indications. Worthwhile functioned 23 options, primarily hitches, and also played 36 breaks, which are numbers stone's throw off coming from Rashee Rice. The majority of his snaps stemmed from 11 employees, revealing he was involved in the outburst. Worthwhile might be thought about a WR4 with WR3 upside till Marquise Brown profits from his shoulder personal injury. The Chiefs are set to deal with the Bengals in Full week 2, thus watch on just how engaged Worthwhile remains in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in breaks, courses run and also acquiring yards. but Thomas had not been far behind. He provided a stellar launching with 14.7 fantasy points, including his very first NFL goal. Final time at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 obtaining touchdowns. That is actually the third very most in institution history, right responsible for Ja'Marr Pursuit (twenty) as well as Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas appeared so good, he might inevitably go beyond Christian Kirk in the hierarchy. He is actually securely on the flex radar heading in to Full week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York City Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson shocked numerous through do with even more intendeds (12) and events (6) than Nabers, who possessed simply 5 targets. Nabers performed manage to edge out Robinson in receiving backyards, finishing with 66. As a matter of fact, this was the absolute most obtaining lawns by a Giants gamer making his launching because Darius Slayton in 2019. Having said that, the larger problem is quarterback Daniel Jones, who balanced simply 4.4 yards every elapsed try and also had his 20th game along with a number of turnovers. This could hurt the novice's potential. For Week 2, Nabers may be viewed as a flex option versus a prone Leaders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the launching fantasy supervisors were wishing for coming from the highest-drafted novice wide receiver in ESPN organizations over recent two decades. Harrison finished the activity with merely 4 receiving yards, the least in a debut through a wide receiver absorbed the leading 5 due to the fact that Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals ability setting players in each pops and also directs run. Nonetheless, Kyler Murray had an abnormally difficult video game, averaging merely 2.9 air lawns per completion. It is actually also worth keeping in mind that Harrison managed merely 11 courses against male protection and was actually certainly not targeted. Much better days are on the perspective for this accomplished recipient. Harrison is strongly on the WR2 radar for Full week 2 versus the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% started) Williams had a tough time connecting with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver group. Odunze possessed merely four intendeds, which was a frustration compared with Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's 8. But let's dig a little much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), as well as Odunze (forty five) were really quite approach snaps participated in. The very same chooses routes manage: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and Odunze (26 ). So, while Odunze didn't obtain as many appearances this time, he is actually still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Expenses (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Despite the fact that Coleman didn't rack up a goal like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still made a sturdy impression. The rookie led the crew in pops, routes run, targets, receivings and getting yards versus the Arizona Cardinals. Another factor to details is actually that when the Bills remained in 11 personnel, Coleman, Hollins and Shakir got on the industry together a great deal. In 12 employees, it was actually mostly Coleman as well as Hollins. This is actually absolutely promising for those who possess Coleman on their imagination staffs. He's a solid flex option in Full week 2 versus the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% began) McConkey led the Chargers along with 7 targets as well as 39 obtaining gardens versus the Raiders on Sunday. He dealt with to salvage his dream time along with an overdue goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been asked to carry out considerably, balancing simply 5.5 lawns per pass effort. If this style continues, it could possibly confine McConkey's dream roof. Nevertheless, he is actually still on the flex radar for Week 2, specifically given that the Panthers' self defense merely received torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps as well as transmits operate, however he possessed merely three aim ats. On the silver lining, he racked up a 32-yard obtaining goal. McMillan has actually thickened his spot as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, and also he might end up being much more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or even Chris Godwin skip time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' wide receiver rotation is actually pretty liquid, with everybody seeing an identical amount of breaks versus the Bengals on Sunday. Nonetheless, Polk had a single target. Keep him on your watch list, but 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, however one was actually Legette leading the crew in targets. He also played significant pops. The Panthers' wide receiver rotation is actually five deep-seated right now, so it is difficult to feel confident in some of all of them, specifically provided just how Bryce Young done against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in and also routes operate series he possessed a minimal task, regardless of acquiring five intendeds. Michael Pittman Jr. is likely to maintain a high aim at reveal. Mitchell's task may shrink when Josh Downs profits coming from personal injury, so he should stay on your check out listing. Keep in mind, the Colts aren't counted on to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's profession gave imagination supervisors really hope that McCaffrey can step up as the Commanders' No. 2 recipient. Week 1 presented that this won't hold true. The pops as well as courses have actually been actually spread between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and also Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually not an excellent situation, and it's tough to find Daniels assisting more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers quickly showed that he's one of the Raiders' best choices in the passing away video game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% began) Bowers led the Raiders in intendeds (8 ), meaning a significant function in Sin city' outburst this year. However, he's still dividing breaks along with fellow cramping end Michael Mayer. The great news is actually that Bowers is managing virtually as lots of routes (26) as Davante Adams (34) and also Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The rookie may be viewed as a low-end TE1 in Week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.