.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Luck 100 monetary solutions firm, now residing my aspiration creating fantasy as well as sporting activities wagering content about the NFL, NBA, and also WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had impressive NFL debuts, yet numerous various other highly proclaimed newbies didn't live up to high-rise expectations.What statistical pieces must you know coming from the initial full week of action, as well as which rookies ought to you check out closely away on out?Let's have a look at the biggest takeaways from the newbies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the round through the air yet was specifically tough on the ground vs. Tampa bay Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 imagination factors in his launching were impressive, thanks mainly to his hurrying capability. He found yourself with the second-most rushing gardens by a quarterback in an NFL debut given that 1950 as well as came to be the very first QB ever before to hurry for 80 backyards and also pair of touchdowns in his 1st activity. Having said that, he carried out possess some difficulty as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was actually unexpected offered his excellent college stats. He's the only gamer in FBS past with 12,000 profession passing yards as well as 3,000 hurrying backyards. He hardly sought deep-seated tosses, balancing just 2.0 sky lawns per finalization, compared with 8.4 air yards every finalization at LSU final season. For Week 2 versus the Giants, he's resembling a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% began) It's opportunity to begin your dream regulation football seasonCreate a game and individualize organization size, scoring and regulations to play in the game you desire to participate in in.Create an organization today!This had not been the launching fantasy managers were actually hoping for coming from Williams. He failed to throw a touchdown and his 3.2 gardens every effort were the 2nd cheapest by a first-round selection in their launching (minimum required 15 attempts) in NFL record. Additionally, 31% of his throws got out aim at versus the Titans. For situation, that is actually the most awful through a Bears QB because Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target price in Full week 1 of the 2020 time. While Williams did come along as the 2nd fifty percent took place, the Bears' offense finished with simply 148 complete backyards. That's the fewest through any sort of team in a season-opening gain due to the fact that the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely enhance with each game, but for right now, he's more of a QB2 than the QB1 we wished for. The Bears travel to Houston to take on the Texans in Week 2, which ought to prove to become a difficult matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had a sketching against the Seahawks, along with his fantasy performance saved simply through his rushing lawns. He balanced an unsatisfactory 6.2 sky backyards every effort and merely 2.7 air lawns every finalization. Certain, the Seahawks have a talented additional, yet Nix's value is much higher in much deeper superflex organizations right now. For Week 2 versus the Steelers, he is actually resembling a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye viewed coming from the sidelines as the Patriots pulled off a disturbed versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually a game supervisor as well as do with 8.0 fantasy factors. The Patriots' lengthiest play was simply 17 lawns. Maintain Maye on your view list as New England handles the Seahawks in Full week 2. Running backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he damaged totally free for a 31-yard run in his NFL debut. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa bay Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving possessed 11 contacts versus the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White observed 21. The newbie from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his quickness. White's strong point is his receiving capacity, and he managed 19 courses, compared to Irving's seven. It'll interest view just how the newbie's part grows in the coming weeks, as each Irving as well as White overshadowed 75 lawns from skirmish against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson possessed only 3 hurrying efforts against the Bills. It is actually also worth noting that Emari Demercado ran as the Cardinals' third-down back. Nevertheless, there is actually a blue sky. James Conner finished with 19 touches. If Conner skips time, Benson will immediately jump onto the RB2 radar. Our company'll view if the rookie acquires even more touches versus the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is beginning the time on the PUP/NFI list as he recovers from the torn ACL he went through final November at Texas. This means he'll be actually out for at the very least the initial four games. The Panthers possessed a sketching against the Saints on Sunday, dropping through 37 aspects, the fifth-largest scope of success in a time opener in between division rivals in the final 50 years. Chuba Hubbard possessed simply 6 hurrying tries during that game. With the outburst looking horrific, it's not wonderful updates for those tucking away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Expenses (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis possessed just 4 touches against the Cardinals. He is actually certainly not a huge part of the Expenses' outburst however. Yet if James Chef, that possessed 22 touches, misses opportunity, Davis can become extra relevant in imagination. The Expenses encounter the Dolphins in Week 2. Keep Davis on your watch list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (train's selection) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 video game versus the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and also Raheem Mostert discussed backfield responsibilities. Achane ended the activity with 17 touches and also 23.0 dream ideas. For Wright to end up being dream appropriate, he 'd need either Achane or Mostert to miss out on opportunity. Our experts'll observe if he creates his NFL launching Thursday night against the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually shocking to observe Ronnie Rivers before Corum on the Rams' deepness graph. Lots of thought the Rams prepared Corum 83rd total to assist make lighter Kyren Williams' lots, specifically given that they possess identical skill sets. Corum managed 505 hurrying tries in his final 2 times at Michigan, verifying he can take care of a massive work. Undoubtedly a scenario worth keeping an eye on, yet it's safe and secure to claim this wasn't a Full week 1 that Corum supervisors were actually wanting to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Green Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd went into Friday night's activity versus the Eagles specified as doubtful. He overlooked Tuesday's technique as well as was limited Wednesday as well as Thursday as a result of that irritating hamstring trauma. Unless Josh Jacobs, that possessed 18 touches against the Eagles, misses out on time, Lloyd perhaps won't have a lot imagination importance. I'm likewise regarded concerning the Packers' offensive line. Jacobs was actually obtaining struck at or even behind the line of scrimmage means too often on Friday evening. Keep Lloyd on your check out checklist 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 the most through a Chargers gamer considering that Austin Ekeler's 173 yards in Full week 5 of the 2022 season against the Browns. And also he did it on simply 10 tries! This truly highlights the capacity of what Vidal can offer the table if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards skips 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. appeared relaxed in his expert launching, offering Trevor Lawrence another big-play option. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Urban Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Worthwhile made the most of his 3 touches, completed with 20.8 fantasy factors against the Ravens final Thursday. It's easy to understand to examine whether such development could be maintained along with merely 3 touches. While it is actually extremely unlikely, there are some stimulating indications. Worthwhile worked 23 routes, largely drawbacks, and played 36 pops, which are actually amounts not far off coming from Rashee Rice. A lot of his breaks came from 11 staffs, presenting he was actually involved in the outburst. Worthy could be thought about a WR4 along with WR3 upside till Marquee Brown returns coming from his shoulder personal injury. The Chiefs are readied to experience the Bengals in Full week 2, so keep an eye on just how engaged Deserving remains in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% started) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in pops, courses operate and also obtaining backyards. yet Thomas had not been much responsible for. He provided an excellent debut with 14.7 fantasy factors, featuring his 1st NFL goal. Last time at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 obtaining touchdowns. That is actually the third most in school history, right responsible for Ja'Marr Chase (20) and also Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas appeared so good, he might inevitably surpass Christian Kirk in the position. He's firmly on the flex radar moving right into Full week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, The Big Apple Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson amazed a lot of by do with additional targets (12) as well as events (6) than Nabers, who possessed simply 5 targets. Nabers performed handle to slip by Robinson in getting gardens, do with 66. As a matter of fact, this was the absolute most receiving yards through a Giants player making his launching due to the fact that Darius Slayton in 2019. Nonetheless, the larger problem is quarterback Daniel Jones, that averaged merely 4.4 backyards per successfully pass effort and had his 20th game with numerous turnovers. This can hurt the novice's capacity. For Full week 2, Nabers could be considered as a flex possibility against a prone Leaders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the debut imagination managers were hoping for from the highest-drafted newbie pass receiver in ESPN games over the past two decades. Harrison ended the video game along with just 4 acquiring yards, the least in a debut through a wide receiver taken in the leading 5 due to the fact that Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals ability placement gamers in each breaks and directs operate. Having Said That, Kyler Murray possessed an unusually hard activity, balancing just 2.9 sky yards per fulfillment. It is actually likewise worth taking note that Harrison ran merely 11 courses against man coverage and was actually certainly not targeted. Better days are actually on the horizon for this accomplished 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% began) Williams possessed a tough time getting in touch with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver team. Odunze had only four intendeds, which was a setback compared to Keenan Allen's 11 as well as DJ Moore's 8. However allow's dig a little bit of much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and Odunze (45) were in fact quite approach snaps participated in. The same selects options run: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), as well as Odunze (26 ). So, while Odunze failed to acquire as many appearances this time, he's still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Expenses (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Despite the fact that Coleman really did not rack up a goal like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still made a solid opinion. The rookie led the team in breaks, routes run, aim ats, receivings as well as acquiring gardens versus the Arizona Cardinals. Another trait to details is that when the Expenses resided in 11 employees, Coleman, Hollins as well as Shakir got on the field all together a whole lot. In 12 staffs, it was mainly Coleman and also Hollins. This is absolutely encouraging for those that possess Coleman on their fantasy crews. He is actually a solid flex choice in Week 2 against the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% started) McConkey led the Chargers along with seven intendeds and also 39 getting yards versus the Raiders on Sunday. He dealt with to restore his fantasy time along with a late touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't asked to perform a lot, balancing simply 5.5 gardens every successfully pass try. If this trend proceeds, it can restrict McConkey's dream roof. However, he's still on the flex radar for Full week 2, specifically given that the Panthers' protection merely got torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and also transmits operate, but he possessed just 3 targets. On the silver lining, he racked up a 32-yard obtaining touchdown. McMillan has actually strengthened his area as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, and also he could become much 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 turning is quite fluid, with everyone viewing a similar number of snaps against the Bengals on Sunday. Nonetheless, Polk had just one target. Maintain him on your view checklist, but he shouldn't be in your lineups versus the Seahawks in Full week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't many positives for the Panthers on Sunday, but one was Legette leading the staff in aim ats. He likewise participated in significant snaps. The Panthers' pass receiver turning is actually five deep-seated at this moment, so it is difficult to feel confident in any of them, specifically given exactly how Bryce Youthful carried out against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in and also paths manage series he possessed a limited part, regardless of receiving 5 intendeds. Michael Pittman Jr. is most likely to maintain a high intended allotment. Mitchell's part may shrink when Josh Downs gains coming from accident, so he must remain on your check out listing. Always remember, the Colts may not be expected to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's trade provided fantasy supervisors hope that McCaffrey could boost as the Commanders' No. 2 recipient. Week 1 revealed that this will not be the case. The pops as well as courses have been spread in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown as well as Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually not an excellent circumstance, and it is difficult to find Daniels sustaining much more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers instantly showed that he is among the Raiders' best options in the death activity. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% started) Bowers led the Raiders in targets (8 ), mentioning a notable task in Sin city' offense this year. Nonetheless, he's still dividing pops along with fellow cramping side Michael Mayer. The terrific news is actually that Bowers is actually managing nearly as many courses (26) as Davante Adams (34) and also Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The novice may be considered as a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.