.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Fortune 100 economic solutions business, now living my desire creating fantasy as well as sporting activities wagering content regarding the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels as well as Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed exceptional NFL debuts, yet many other strongly proclaimed newbies failed to live up to soaring expectations.What statistical details must you recognize from the very first week of action, and which rookies need to you watch very closely from here on out?Let's look at the most significant takeaways coming from the newbies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the sphere via the sky yet was particularly powerful on the ground vs. Tampa florida Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 imagination points in his debut went over, many thanks mainly to his rushing capacity. He wound up with the second-most rushing yards through a quarterback in an NFL debut because 1950 as well as ended up being the 1st QB ever to rush for 80 yards and also pair of goals in his very first video game. However, he performed have some trouble as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was unexpected offered his impressive university statistics. He's the only gamer in FBS background with 12,000 occupation passing gardens and 3,000 hurrying yards. He hardly ever attempted deep tosses, balancing merely 2.0 air yards every fulfillment, compared with 8.4 air yards per conclusion at LSU last 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 is actually time to begin your fantasy regulation football seasonCreate a game and also personalize organization size, slashing and also policies to play in the organization you want to play in.Create a league today!This wasn't the launching dream managers were actually expecting from Williams. He really did not toss a goal and also his 3.2 yards every effort were actually the second most competitive by a first-round choice in their launching (minimum 15 efforts) in NFL history. Plus, 31% of his tosses got out aim at against the Titans. For situation, that's the most awful through a Bears QB given that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target fee in Week 1 of the 2020 season. While Williams carried out show improvement as the 2nd fifty percent went on, the Bears' offense completed with only 148 complete yards. That is actually the least through any kind of group in a season-opening win because the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely strengthen with each game, but for today, he is actually additional of a QB2 than the QB1 our experts expected. The Bears travel to Houston to take on the Texans in Full week 2, which should confirm to be a difficult matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed a drafting against the Seahawks, along with his fantasy efficiency restored merely by his hurrying yards. He balanced a poor 6.2 air lawns every attempt and simply 2.7 air backyards every fulfillment. Certain, the Seahawks possess a talented additional, however Nix's worth is actually much higher in much deeper superflex leagues today. For Week 2 versus the Steelers, he is actually appearing like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye seen coming from the side projects as the Patriots carried out a distressed versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was an activity manager and finished with 8.0 fantasy points. The Patriots' lengthiest play was merely 17 lawns. Keep Maye on your watch list as New England tackles the Seahawks in Full week 2. Managing backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he broke totally free for a 31-yard jog in his NFL debut. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa bay Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving possessed 11 contacts against the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White saw 21. The novice coming from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his explosiveness. White's forte is his obtaining capability, and he ran 19 routes, compared to Irving's seven. It'll be interesting to see just how the rookie's part evolves in the coming full weeks, as both Irving as well as White eclipsed 75 gardens coming from scrimmage versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson possessed only three rushing efforts against the Expenses. It's also worth keeping in mind that Emari Demercado functioned as the Cardinals' third-down back. However, there's a good side. James Conner completed with 19 flairs. If Conner skips opportunity, Benson would immediately hop onto the RB2 radar. Our experts'll view if the novice gets additional contacts against the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is starting the period on the PUP/NFI checklist as he recuperates coming from the torn ACL he endured last November at Texas. This suggests he'll be actually out for a minimum of the 1st 4 activities. The Panthers had an outlining versus the Saints on Sunday, shedding by 37 aspects, the fifth-largest frame of victory in a time opener in between department rivals in the final 50 years. Chuba Hubbard had only 6 hurrying efforts in that video game. With the offense looking horrific, it is actually not great information for those stashing Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Costs (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis had just four contacts against the Cardinals. He is actually not a major aspect of the Expenses' outburst however. But if James Prepare, that possessed 22 contacts, misses time, Davis could become much more pertinent in fantasy. The Bills deal with the Dolphins in Week 2. Maintain Davis on your check out list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (trainer's decision) for the Dolphins' Week 1 video game against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and also Raheem Mostert discussed backfield duties. Achane ended the game along with 17 touches as well as 23.0 dream points. For Wright to end up being dream pertinent, he 'd need to have either Achane or Mostert to overlook opportunity. Our team'll see if he creates his NFL debut Thursday evening against the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It's unusual to find Ronnie Rivers in advance of Corum on the Rams' intensity chart. Many believed the Rams drafted Corum 83rd general to aid lighten Kyren Williams' lots, specifically since they possess comparable capability. Corum managed 505 rushing efforts in his last two periods at Michigan, confirming he can deal with a hefty amount of work. Absolutely a circumstance worth watching on, however it is actually safe and secure to mention this wasn't a Week 1 that Corum managers were actually hoping to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Veggie Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered into Friday evening's activity versus the Eagles detailed as questionable. He missed out on Tuesday's strategy and was actually confined Wednesday as well as Thursday because of that nagging hamstring trauma. Unless Josh Jacobs, that had 18 touches against the Eagles, misses time, Lloyd perhaps will not possess a lot fantasy importance. I'm additionally involved regarding the Packers' objectionable collection. Jacobs was actually obtaining struck at or even responsible for free throw line of scrimmage method frequently on Friday night. Maintain Lloyd on your watch checklist as the Packers organize the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 rushing lawns are one of the most by a Chargers gamer due to the fact that Austin Ekeler's 173 lawns in Full week 5 of the 2022 time versus the Browns. As well as he performed it on merely 10 tries! This truly highlights the ability of what Vidal could possibly offer the desk if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards skips attend Greg Roman's run-heavy offense. The sixth-rounder away from Troy loafed in the season-opener against the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. looked comfy in his pro debut, offering Trevor Lawrence yet another big-play option. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% started) Worthwhile made the most of his three contacts, do with 20.8 imagination factors against the Ravens final Thursday. It's understandable to examine whether such creation could be sustained with merely 3 contacts. While it's not likely, there are actually some encouraging signs. Worthwhile ran 23 courses, predominantly troubles, and played 36 breaks, which are actually numbers not far off coming from Rashee Rice. The majority of his pops arised from 11 workers, presenting he was involved in the offense. Deserving can be taken into consideration a WR4 along with WR3 upside till Marquee Brown profits coming from his shoulder injury. The Chiefs are actually set to encounter the Bengals in Full week 2, therefore watch on how engaged Worthy remains in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% started) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in pops, paths operate and receiving yards. however Thomas had not been much behind. He delivered a stellar debut with 14.7 dream points, including his initial NFL goal. Final time at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 acquiring goals. That is actually the third very most in college history, right responsible for Ja'Marr Chase (20) and Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas looked thus really good, he could ultimately exceed Christian Kirk in the pecking order. He is actually strongly on the flex radar moving right into Week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, The Big Apple Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson amazed numerous by finishing with additional targets (12) as well as functions (6) than Nabers, that had merely 5 targets. Nabers performed manage to squeeze by Robinson in obtaining backyards, do with 66. Actually, this was actually the most acquiring gardens through a Giants player making his launching due to the fact that Darius Slayton in 2019. Nonetheless, the much bigger concern is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, that averaged merely 4.4 gardens every pass attempt and possessed his 20th game along with a number of turnovers. This could possibly hurt the novice's possibility. For Week 2, Nabers could be deemed a flex option versus a susceptible Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the launching dream managers were hoping for from the highest-drafted novice pass receiver in ESPN organizations over the past two decades. Harrison ended the activity with simply 4 receiving yards, the least in a launching through a pass receiver taken in the top 5 due to the fact that Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals skill position players in both breaks as well as routes run. Nonetheless, Kyler Murray had an abnormally hard video game, averaging only 2.9 sky backyards every fulfillment. It is actually additionally worth keeping in mind that Harrison managed only 11 courses against guy insurance coverage and was certainly not targeted. Better days are actually on the horizon for this talented receiver. Harrison is actually firmly on the WR2 radar for Week 2 versus the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% began) Williams had a difficult time connecting with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver team. Odunze possessed simply 4 targets, which was a disappointment compared to Keenan Allen's 11 and DJ Moore's eight. But let's dig a little much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and Odunze (45) were actually pretty approach snaps played. The same chooses paths manage: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and also Odunze (26 ). Therefore, while Odunze failed to obtain as several looks this time around, he's still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Costs (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Despite the fact that Coleman didn't rack up a touchdown like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still made a powerful opinion. The rookie led the crew in snaps, paths manage, targets, receptions and acquiring lawns against the Arizona Cardinals. Yet another point to note is that when the Costs remained in 11 workers, Coleman, Hollins as well as Shakir performed the area together a lot. In 12 personnel, it was mostly Coleman and Hollins. This is actually definitely encouraging for those who possess Coleman on their dream groups. He's a sound flex option 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 39 obtaining backyards against the Raiders on Sunday. He handled to save his dream day along with an overdue goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been asked to accomplish much, balancing merely 5.5 yards every elapsed try. If this fad continues, it could possibly restrict McConkey's imagination ceiling. Nevertheless, he is actually still on the flex radar for Full week 2, specifically due to the fact that the Panthers' self defense merely obtained torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps as well as routes run, yet he possessed just 3 aim ats. On the bright side, he scored a 32-yard acquiring goal. McMillan has solidified his area as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, and he can become even more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or Chris Godwin skip time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' wide receiver turning is rather liquid, along with everybody observing a similar lot of snaps against the Bengals on Sunday. Nevertheless, Polk had only one target. Maintain him on your check out listing, yet he shouldn't reside in your lineups 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 actually Legette leading the team in aim ats. He additionally participated in substantial breaks. The Panthers' pass receiver turning is actually 5 deeper at this moment, so it is difficult to feel confident in some of them, particularly given exactly how Bryce Youthful done versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in as well as paths run series he possessed a limited role, in spite of receiving five aim ats. Michael Pittman Jr. is most likely to maintain a high intended reveal. Mitchell's task might shrink when Josh Downs profits coming from trauma, thus he must remain on your view list. Bear in mind, the Colts may not be expected to be a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's profession provided imagination managers hope that McCaffrey might improve as the Commanders' No. 2 receiver. Week 1 revealed that this won't be the case. The snaps and routes have been actually expanded in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and also Olamide Zaccheaus. It's certainly not an excellent scenario, and also it is difficult to find Daniels assisting much more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers promptly displayed to that he is among the Raiders' best choices in the passing away video game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Sin City Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% started) Bowers led the Raiders in targets (8 ), mentioning a notable duty in Las Vegas' outburst this year. Having said that, he is actually still splitting snaps with fellow cramping end Michael Mayer. The fantastic information is actually that Bowers is actually operating virtually as many routes (26) as Davante Adams (34) and Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The newbie may be viewed as a low-end TE1 in Week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.