.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Fortune 100 monetary solutions firm, currently living my desire developing fantasy as well as sporting activities betting web content concerning the NFL, NBA, and also WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and also Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed outstanding NFL debuts, however many other highly touted newbies failed to live up to lofty expectations.What statistical tidbits ought to you know from the very first week of action, and also which rookies should you check out very closely from here on out?Let's check out at the greatest takeaways coming from the newbies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the round with the air yet was actually specifically solid on the ground vs. Tampa fl Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 dream factors in his launching went over, thanks largely to his hurrying ability. He ended up along with the second-most rushing lawns by a quarterback in an NFL launching since 1950 as well as became the very first QB ever to rush for 80 yards and pair of touchdowns in his 1st game. Nonetheless, he carried out have some trouble as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was actually unanticipated given his outstanding college stats. He is actually the only gamer in FBS past history along with 12,000 profession passing lawns and also 3,000 hurrying lawns. He rarely sought deeper tosses, balancing merely 2.0 sky yards every fulfillment, compared with 8.4 air backyards per conclusion at LSU final period. 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% began) It's opportunity to start your fantasy soccer seasonCreate an organization and personalize organization measurements, scoring and regulations to play in the organization you want to play in.Create a league today!This had not been the launching fantasy managers were wishing for coming from Williams. He failed to throw a touchdown and also his 3.2 gardens per try were actually the 2nd lowest by a first-round choice in their debut (minimum 15 tries) in NFL history. And also, 31% of his tosses were off target versus the Titans. For context, that's the most awful by a Bears QB given that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target rate in Week 1 of the 2020 season. While Williams carried out show improvement as the 2nd one-half went on, the Bears' outburst finished with just 148 total lawns. That is actually the least by any type of staff in a season-opening succeed since the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely boost along with each game, however, for today, he is actually more of a QB2 than the QB1 our experts expected. The Bears take a trip to Houston to take on the Texans in Week 2, which need to prove to be a complicated matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had a drafting against the Seahawks, along with his fantasy performance restored simply by his rushing yards. He balanced a bad 6.2 air lawns every try and also just 2.7 air backyards per completion. Sure, the Seahawks have a talented secondary, however Nix's market value is higher in deeper superflex games at this 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 viewed from the sidelines as the Patriots managed an upset against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was a game manager and also completed with 8.0 fantasy factors. The Patriots' lengthiest play was actually simply 17 yards. Keep Maye on your watch checklist as New England takes on the Seahawks in Full week 2. Operating backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he damaged cost-free for a 31-yard jog in his NFL launching. Radiation Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving had 11 touches against the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White found 21. The newbie coming from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his volatility. White's strong point is his obtaining capability, and he operated 19 courses, compared with Irving's seven. It'll be interesting to see exactly how the novice's function evolves in the coming full weeks, as both Irving and also White eclipsed 75 lawns from skirmish versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson possessed merely 3 hurrying tries against the Costs. It is actually also worth taking note that Emari Demercado functioned as the Cardinals' third-down spine. Having said that, there's a good side. James Conner do with 19 styles. If Conner misses opportunity, Benson would quickly jump onto the RB2 radar. Our experts'll find if the novice acquires even more contacts against the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is beginning the period on the PUP/NFI list as he recovers from the torn ACL he experienced last November at Texas. This indicates he'll be actually out for at least the first four activities. The Panthers possessed an outlining against the Saints on Sunday, dropping by 37 factors, the fifth-largest frame of victory in a period opener in between division rivals in the final half a century. Chuba Hubbard had just 6 rushing attempts because game. Along with the outburst appearing terrible, it is actually certainly not excellent headlines for those stashing Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Costs (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis possessed merely 4 contacts versus the Cardinals. He is actually certainly not a major part of the Costs' outburst however. Yet if James Chef, who possessed 22 touches, overlooks opportunity, Davis can become a lot more appropriate in imagination. The Bills face the Dolphins in Week 2. Maintain Davis on your view list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (coach's decision) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 video game versus the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and Raheem Mostert shared backfield duties. Achane ended the game along with 17 touches as well as 23.0 imagination points. For Wright to come to be fantasy relevant, he would certainly need to have either Achane or Mostert to miss time. We'll observe if he creates his NFL launching Thursday evening against the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It's surprising to observe Ronnie Rivers before Corum on the Rams' deepness chart. Several thought the Rams drafted Corum 83rd total to help make lighter Kyren Williams' load, especially considering that they possess comparable ability. Corum handled 505 rushing tries in his final pair of times at Michigan, showing he may take care of a hefty amount of work. Undoubtedly a situation worth keeping an eye on, however it is actually secured to claim this wasn't a Full week 1 that Corum managers were actually expecting to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Environment-friendly Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd went into Friday night's video game versus the Eagles specified as doubtful. He skipped Tuesday's strategy and was limited Wednesday as well as Thursday due to that troublesome hamstring accident. Unless Josh Jacobs, that had 18 touches versus the Eagles, overlooks time, Lloyd most likely will not have much fantasy significance. I am actually additionally concerned concerning the Packers' repulsive series. Jacobs was actually obtaining hit at or even responsible for the line of skirmish technique frequently on Friday evening. Keep Lloyd on your view checklist as the Packers get ready for the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying lawns are actually the most through a Chargers gamer considering that Austin Ekeler's 173 backyards in Week 5 of the 2022 season against the Browns. As well as he did it on simply 10 tries! This actually highlights the potential of what Vidal could bring to the table if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards misses attend Greg Roman's run-heavy offense. The sixth-rounder away from Troy loafed in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. looked comfy in his pro launching, giving Trevor Lawrence one more big-play possibility. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas City Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Worthy maximized his 3 touches, completed with 20.8 dream factors against the Ravens final Thursday. It is actually understandable to question whether such manufacturing may be preserved along with simply three touches. While it's not likely, there are some motivating indicators. Deserving ran 23 routes, largely hitches, as well as played 36 snaps, which are actually varieties not far off from Rashee Rice. Many of his pops arised from 11 workers, revealing he was involved in the outburst. Worthy could be thought about a WR4 with WR3 upside until Marquise Brown profits coming from his shoulder accident. The Chiefs are actually set to encounter the Bengals in Full week 2, thus keep an eye on exactly how involved Deserving resides in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in snaps, courses run as well as getting yards. but Thomas wasn't far behind. He provided an outstanding launching with 14.7 fantasy points, featuring his initial NFL touchdown. Final period at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 getting goals. That is actually the third most in university background, right behind Ja'Marr Pursuit (20) and Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas looked so really good, he might at some point outperform Christian Kirk in the position. He's securely on the flex radar moving into Full week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson startled several by finishing with more targets (12) and also receptions (6) than Nabers, that had merely 5 aim ats. Nabers did handle to nose out Robinson in getting gardens, finishing with 66. In fact, this was actually the absolute most acquiring backyards through a Giants player creating his launching since Darius Slayton in 2019. However, the greater concern is quarterback Daniel Jones, that averaged just 4.4 yards per elapsed try and also had his 20th activity along with various turn overs. This could possibly hurt the newbie's possibility. For Week 2, Nabers may be viewed as a flex choice against a susceptible Leaders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the debut imagination managers were wishing for coming from the highest-drafted newbie pass receiver in ESPN leagues over recent twenty years. Harrison ended the video game along with merely 4 receiving yards, the least in a debut through a wide receiver enjoyed the best five given that Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals ability setting gamers in each breaks and also routes operate. Nonetheless, Kyler Murray possessed an uncommonly difficult game, averaging merely 2.9 sky yards per finalization. It's also worth noting that Harrison ran simply 11 options against male protection and was certainly not targeted. Much better days are on the perspective for this talented recipient. Harrison is strongly on the WR2 radar for Week 2 versus the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% started) Williams possessed a difficult time getting in touch with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver group. Odunze had merely four aim ats, which was actually a disappointment compared with Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's 8. But permit's dig a little bit of much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and Odunze (forty five) were in fact pretty enclose snaps participated in. The very same opts for courses operate: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and Odunze (26 ). Thus, while Odunze didn't acquire as many appearances this moment, he's still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Expenses (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Despite the fact that Coleman failed to rack up a goal like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still produced a powerful feeling. The newbie led the staff in breaks, paths run, intendeds, receptions as well as receiving gardens against the Arizona Cardinals. One more factor to keep in mind is that when the Expenses remained in 11 personnel, Coleman, Hollins as well as Shakir got on the industry all together a whole lot. In 12 staffs, it was mostly Coleman and also Hollins. This is most definitely promising for those that possess Coleman on their fantasy groups. He's a solid flex possibility in Full week 2 against the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% began) McConkey led the Chargers along with seven intendeds and also 39 receiving backyards versus the Raiders on Sunday. He took care of to salvage his fantasy time along with a late touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been inquired to perform considerably, averaging merely 5.5 gardens every successfully pass try. If this trend carries on, it could possibly limit McConkey's imagination ceiling. Nonetheless, he is actually still on the flex radar for Week 2, especially considering that the Panthers' protection merely acquired torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps as well as routes run, however he had merely three intendeds. On the bright side, he scored a 32-yard obtaining goal. McMillan has thickened his spot as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, as well as he can end up being much 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 quite liquid, with everyone observing a comparable number of pops against the Bengals on Sunday. Having said that, Polk had only one intended. Maintain him on your view list, but he shouldn't reside in your schedules versus the Seahawks in Full week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't a lot of positives for the Panthers on Sunday, but one was Legette leading the team in aim ats. He additionally played considerable snaps. The Panthers' wide receiver turning is 5 deep right now, so it's tough to feel confident in any one of them, particularly provided just how Bryce Youthful executed against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in as well as options manage show he possessed a minimal duty, in spite of obtaining 5 intendeds. Michael Pittman Jr. is probably to keep a high intended allotment. Mitchell's part could diminish when Josh Downs profits from personal injury, therefore he should stay on your watch checklist. Keep in mind, the Colts aren't expected to be a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's profession provided imagination managers hope that McCaffrey can step up as the Leaders' No. 2 receiver. Week 1 revealed that this won't be the case. The breaks as well as options have been spread in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown as well as Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually certainly not a best scenario, and it is difficult to view Daniels sustaining more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers quickly showed that he's one of the Raiders' leading alternatives in the passing away activity. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Sin City Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% started) Bowers led the Raiders in aim ats (8 ), hinting at a notable job in Las Vegas' offense this year. Nonetheless, he is actually still splitting breaks along with fellow cramping side Michael Mayer. The excellent information is that Bowers is running virtually as numerous options (26) as Davante Adams (34) as well as Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The novice can be considered as a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.