.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Luck 100 economic solutions business, currently living my desire making fantasy and sporting activities wagering information concerning the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and also Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed outstanding NFL debuts, however a number of other strongly promoted novices didn't meet towering expectations.What statistical bits ought to you be aware of from the first week of action, and which rookies must you enjoy carefully hence on out?Let's check out at the most significant takeaways coming from the novices in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the ball through the sky but was actually particularly tough on the ground vs. Tampa fl Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 imagination factors in his debut were impressive, thanks mostly to his rushing capacity. He wound up with the second-most rushing yards through a quarterback in an NFL debut because 1950 and also ended up being the initial QB ever to rush for 80 yards as well as pair of touchdowns in his first video game. Nevertheless, he did have some trouble as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was actually unforeseen given his impressive college stats. He is actually the only gamer in FBS background with 12,000 occupation passing yards and 3,000 hurrying gardens. He rarely attempted deeper tosses, balancing just 2.0 sky lawns per conclusion, compared with 8.4 sky gardens every finalization at LSU final time. For Full week 2 versus the Giants, he's appearing like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% started) It is actually opportunity to start your fantasy soccer seasonCreate a game as well as customize league dimension, scoring and rules to play in the game you wish to play in.Create a league today!This had not been the launching imagination supervisors were actually wishing for from Williams. He failed to toss a touchdown and his 3.2 lawns every attempt were the second cheapest by a first-round choice in their debut (minimum 15 attempts) in NFL record. And also, 31% of his tosses got out intended against the Titans. For circumstance, that's the most awful by a Bears QB given that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target fee in Full week 1 of the 2020 period. While Williams performed show improvement as the 2nd one-half took place, the Bears' offense finished with simply 148 complete lawns. That is actually the fewest through any kind of team in a season-opening gain given that the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely boost with each game, but also for right now, he's even more of a QB2 than the QB1 our company anticipated. The Bears travel to Houston to take on the Texans in Full week 2, which ought to confirm to be a tough matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed a rough outing versus the Seahawks, with his dream functionality saved simply by his rushing gardens. He balanced a poor 6.2 sky yards per attempt and merely 2.7 sky gardens per conclusion. Sure, the Seahawks have a skilled second, yet Nix's market value is actually much higher in much deeper superflex organizations right now. For Full week 2 versus the Steelers, he's looking like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye viewed coming from the sidelines as the Patriots pulled off an upset against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was an activity supervisor and also completed with 8.0 fantasy points. The Patriots' longest play was actually only 17 yards. Keep Maye on your check out list as New England tackles 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 launching. Radiation Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa bay Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving possessed 11 contacts against the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White viewed 21. The novice coming from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his quickness. White's strong suit is his getting capacity, as well as he operated 19 paths, compared with Irving's seven. It'll be interesting to enjoy how the newbie's part evolves in the coming full weeks, as both Irving and White darkened 75 gardens from skirmish versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson possessed only three rushing tries against the Expenses. It's likewise worth noting that Emari Demercado ran as the Cardinals' third-down back. Nonetheless, there is actually a good side. James Conner do with 19 styles. If Conner misses opportunity, Benson will instantly jump onto the RB2 radar. Our company'll observe if the rookie receives additional touches versus the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is starting the period on the PUP/NFI listing as he bounces back from the torn ACL he went through final November at Texas. This suggests he'll be actually out for at the very least the 1st four games. The Panthers possessed a sketching against the Saints on Sunday, losing through 37 points, the fifth-largest frame of success in a period opener between division rivals in the last 50 years. Chuba Hubbard possessed only six hurrying efforts because game. Along with the outburst appearing terrible, it's not fantastic updates for those stowing away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Costs (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis possessed just 4 touches versus the Cardinals. He is actually not a huge component of the Expenses' outburst yet. Yet if James Chef, who possessed 22 touches, skips opportunity, Davis might end up being more applicable in imagination. The Expenses experience the Dolphins in Week 2. Keep Davis on your watch 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 as well as Raheem Mostert discussed backfield obligations. Achane ended the activity along with 17 contacts as well as 23.0 imagination ideas. For Wright to come to be fantasy pertinent, he will require either Achane or Mostert to skip time. Our team'll find if he creates his NFL debut Thursday evening versus the Buffalo 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. A lot of believed the Rams drafted Corum 83rd general to aid lighten Kyren Williams' load, specifically because they have similar capability. Corum managed 505 rushing efforts in his last two periods at Michigan, proving he may take care of a hefty workload. Definitely a circumstance worth watching on, yet it's secured to state this had not been a Full week 1 that Corum managers were planning to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Eco-friendly Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered Friday evening's video game against the Eagles listed as suspicious. He missed Tuesday's practice and was actually limited Wednesday and also Thursday due to that bothersome hamstring injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, who had 18 touches against the Eagles, overlooks opportunity, Lloyd perhaps will not have much dream significance. I'm also worried about the Packers' offensive product line. Jacobs was actually receiving attacked at or responsible for the line of skirmish technique regularly on Friday evening. Maintain Lloyd on your check out listing as the Packers plan for the Colts in Full week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 rushing lawns are actually one of the most by a Chargers player because Austin Ekeler's 173 backyards in Week 5 of the 2022 season against the Browns. As well as he performed it on merely 10 efforts! This truly highlights the capacity of what Vidal could possibly offer the table if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards misses out on attend Greg Roman's run-heavy offense. The sixth-rounder away from Troy was inactive in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. appeared relaxed in his pro 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 maximized his 3 touches, finishing with 20.8 imagination points versus the Ravens final Thursday. It is actually reasonable to examine whether such production could be preserved with simply three touches. While it is actually extremely unlikely, there are actually some motivating indicators. Worthy operated 23 options, largely troubles, as well as participated in 36 snaps, which are varieties not far off from Rashee Rice. Most of his breaks stemmed from 11 staffs, presenting he was actually involved in the offense. Deserving can be considered a WR4 with WR3 upside until Noblewoman Brown returns coming from his shoulder personal injury. The Chiefs are actually readied to deal with the Bengals in Week 2, therefore keep an eye on exactly how engaged Worthwhile resides in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% started) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in breaks, routes run and obtaining yards. but Thomas had not been much behind. He provided an outstanding debut along with 14.7 fantasy factors, featuring his very first NFL touchdown. Final season at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 acquiring touchdowns. That's the 3rd very most in institution past history, right responsible for Ja'Marr Pursuit (twenty) and also Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas looked so good, he can eventually go beyond Christian Kirk in the chain of command. He's strongly on the flex radar moving into Week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, The Big Apple Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson startled numerous by do with even more intendeds (12) as well as events (6) than Nabers, that possessed merely 5 intendeds. Nabers performed take care of to nose out Robinson in receiving lawns, do with 66. In fact, this was the absolute most receiving gardens through a Giants player making his launching given that Darius Slayton in 2019. However, the much bigger problem is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, that balanced merely 4.4 yards per pass try and also possessed his 20th game with various turnovers. This might harm the rookie's ability. For Week 2, Nabers could be deemed a flex choice against a vulnerable Leaders 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 pass receiver in ESPN games over recent 20 years. Harrison finished the game along with just 4 receiving yards, the fewest in a debut through a pass receiver absorbed the leading five since Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals skill-set position gamers in each snaps as well as transmits operate. Having Said That, Kyler Murray had an uncommonly hard activity, averaging simply 2.9 air yards per fulfillment. It's likewise worth noting that Harrison ran only 11 options versus guy insurance coverage and was actually certainly not targeted. Much better days are actually on the horizon for this skilled receiver. 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 getting in touch with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver group. Odunze possessed merely four intendeds, which was a letdown compared to Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's eight. Yet allow's probe a little much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and also Odunze (45) were in fact fairly approach pops participated in. The very same selects courses run: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), as well as Odunze (26 ). So, while Odunze didn't receive as numerous appeals this time around, he's still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Expenses (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Although Coleman really did not rack up a touchdown like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still created a solid impact. The novice led the crew in breaks, courses manage, aim ats, receivings as well as getting yards against the Arizona Cardinals. An additional factor to note is that when the Costs remained in 11 employees, Coleman, Hollins and also Shakir got on the industry together a lot. In 12 workers, it was actually primarily Coleman and Hollins. This is absolutely promising for those that have Coleman on their dream crews. He's a solid flex option in Week 2 versus the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% began) McConkey led the Chargers with 7 aim ats as well as 39 receiving backyards versus the Raiders on Sunday. He managed to recover his imagination time along with a late touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't inquired to carry out a lot, averaging just 5.5 yards every elapsed try. If this trend carries on, it can restrict McConkey's imagination ceiling. However, he is actually still on the flex radar for Week 2, especially given that the Panthers' protection just got torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa bay Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and directs run, however he had simply three targets. On the silver lining, he scored a 32-yard getting touchdown. McMillan has hardened his location as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, as well as he could possibly end up being 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 rotation is pretty liquid, with everyone seeing a comparable variety of breaks versus the Bengals on Sunday. Nonetheless, Polk possessed only one intended. Maintain him on your view list, but he shouldn't be in your lineups against the Seahawks in Week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't numerous positives for the Panthers on Sunday, however one was actually Legette leading the group in intendeds. He also participated in considerable breaks. The Panthers' wide receiver turning is actually 5 deeper now, so it is difficult to feel confident in any of all of them, especially given just how Bryce Youthful conducted versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played and routes manage program he possessed a restricted duty, in spite of obtaining 5 targets. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually most likely to always keep a higher aim at portion. Mitchell's duty could reduce when Josh Downs gains from trauma, so he must remain on your check out checklist. Remember, the Colts aren't expected to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's profession provided imagination managers hope that McCaffrey could possibly improve as the Commanders' No. 2 recipient. Week 1 presented that this will not be the case. The snaps as well as options have been expanded between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown as well as Olamide Zaccheaus. It's not a best circumstance, and it's tough to find Daniels assisting greater than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers immediately displayed to that he's one of the Raiders' top possibilities in the passing away activity. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% began) Bowers led the Raiders in intendeds (8 ), hinting at a substantial job in Las Vegas' outburst this year. Nonetheless, he is actually still dividing pops with fellow tight end Michael Mayer. The terrific headlines is actually that Bowers is actually managing almost as numerous options (26) as Davante Adams (34) and Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The newbie can be considered as a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.