.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Fortune one hundred economic solutions firm, now living my dream generating dream and sporting activities betting content about the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels as well as Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had excellent NFL debuts, however several various other extremely promoted newbies didn't meet soaring expectations.What analytical bits must you understand coming from the 1st full week of action, and also which newbies need to you view carefully away on out?Let's take a look at the largest takeaways from the novices in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the round with the air yet was actually specifically solid 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 lawns through a quarterback in an NFL debut given that 1950 and also came to be the 1st QB ever to rush for 80 lawns and also two goals in his 1st video game. Nevertheless, he performed possess some difficulty as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was unanticipated provided his remarkable university statistics. He's the only gamer in FBS record with 12,000 career passing lawns and also 3,000 hurrying yards. He seldom sought deep-seated throws, balancing simply 2.0 sky yards every fulfillment, compared with 8.4 air gardens every completion at LSU final period. For Week 2 against the Giants, he is actually resembling a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% began) It's time to begin your dream regulation football seasonCreate an organization and also individualize league size, scoring as well as rules to play in the organization you intend to participate in in.Create a league today!This wasn't the launching fantasy supervisors were actually wishing for from Williams. He failed to toss a touchdown and also his 3.2 yards every effort were the second lowest by a first-round pick in their debut (minimum required 15 attempts) in NFL history. Additionally, 31% of his throws were off intended against the Titans. For context, that's the most awful by a Bears QB considering that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target cost in Week 1 of the 2020 time. While Williams did come along as the second fifty percent took place, the Bears' offense do with only 148 complete lawns. That's the fewest by any sort of crew in a season-opening succeed since the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely strengthen along with each video game, but for now, he is actually even more of a QB2 than the QB1 our company expected. The Bears take a trip to Houston to handle the Texans in Week 2, which ought to verify to become a tough matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had a sketching versus the Seahawks, with his imagination performance restored merely through his hurrying gardens. He averaged a bad 6.2 air yards per try and merely 2.7 air yards every conclusion. Sure, the Seahawks possess a skilled second, yet Nix's value is actually much higher in deeper superflex organizations immediately. For Week 2 versus the Steelers, he is actually resembling a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye watched from the sidelines as the Patriots pulled off an upset against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually a game manager and also completed with 8.0 imagination factors. The Patriots' lengthiest play was actually only 17 yards. Keep Maye on your watch list as New England tackles the Seahawks in Week 2. Running backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he damaged cost-free for a 31-yard run in his NFL debut. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving had 11 contacts versus the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White saw 21. The newbie from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his explosiveness. White's forte is his acquiring potential, as well as he ran 19 paths, compared to Irving's seven. It'll be interesting to enjoy just how the newbie's duty progresses in the happening weeks, as both Irving as well as White overshadowed 75 gardens from scrimmage versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson had just three hurrying tries versus the Bills. It is actually likewise worth taking note that Emari Demercado operated as the Cardinals' third-down back. Having said that, there's a silver lining. James Conner completed with 19 styles. If Conner skips opportunity, Benson will instantly jump onto the RB2 radar. Our team'll see if the newbie obtains more contacts versus the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is actually beginning the time on the PUP/NFI listing as he bounces back from the torn ACL he went through last November at Texas. This means he'll be out for at the very least the first four games. The Panthers had a rough outing versus the Saints on Sunday, losing by 37 aspects, the fifth-largest margin of victory in a time opener between division opponents in the final half a century. Chuba Hubbard had only 6 hurrying tries during that activity. Along with the offense looking awful, it is actually certainly not great information for those stashing Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Expenses (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis possessed just four touches versus the Cardinals. He's not a major component of the Costs' outburst however. But if James Chef, who possessed 22 contacts, misses opportunity, Davis could become more relevant in imagination. The Bills deal with the Dolphins in Full week 2. Always keep Davis on your watch list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (trainer's decision) for the Dolphins' Week 1 activity against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane as well as Raheem Mostert discussed backfield tasks. Achane finished the video game with 17 contacts and 23.0 imagination ideas. For Wright to become imagination relevant, he 'd need to have either Achane or Mostert to overlook opportunity. We'll view if he makes his NFL launching Thursday night versus the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually surprising to observe Ronnie Rivers before Corum on the Rams' intensity graph. Numerous thought the Rams drafted Corum 83rd general to aid lighten Kyren Williams' bunch, especially due to the fact that they have identical capability. Corum managed 505 hurrying attempts in his final 2 times at Michigan, confirming he can deal with a massive workload. Absolutely a scenario worth keeping an eye on, but it is actually safe to mention this had not been a Week 1 that Corum supervisors were actually planning to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Eco-friendly Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd went into Friday evening's activity versus the Eagles provided as dubious. He skipped Tuesday's practice as well as was limited Wednesday as well as Thursday due to that unpleasant hamstring trauma. Unless Josh Jacobs, who had 18 contacts against the Eagles, skips time, Lloyd possibly won't possess a lot imagination importance. I'm likewise regarded regarding the Packers' outrageous collection. Jacobs was actually getting hit at or even behind free throw line of skirmish method too often on Friday night. Keep Lloyd on your view 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 actually the most by a Chargers gamer due to the fact that Austin Ekeler's 173 lawns in Week 5 of the 2022 season versus the Browns. As well as he performed it on just 10 efforts! This really highlights the capacity of what Vidal might offer the table if either Dobbins or even Gus Edwards misses time in Greg Roman's run-heavy outburst. The sixth-rounder out of Troy was inactive in the season-opener against the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. looked comfortable in his expert debut, offering Trevor Lawrence an additional big-play choice. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Metropolitan Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Deserving took advantage of his 3 contacts, do with 20.8 dream aspects against the Ravens last Thursday. It's easy to understand to examine whether such manufacturing may be maintained with only three contacts. While it is actually unexpected, there are actually some stimulating indicators. Worthy worked 23 options, primarily drawbacks, as well as participated in 36 snaps, which are actually varieties not far off from Rashee Rice. The majority of his pops came from 11 workers, presenting he was actually involved in the outburst. Deserving could be taken into consideration a WR4 with WR3 upside until Marquee Brown profits coming from his shoulder injury. The Chiefs are actually readied to encounter the Bengals in Week 2, therefore keep an eye on just 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, routes operate as well as receiving gardens. yet Thomas had not been much behind. He provided an excellent debut with 14.7 fantasy aspects, featuring his very first NFL goal. Last period at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 acquiring goals. That's the third very most in institution background, right behind Ja'Marr Pursuit (20) as well as Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas appeared so good, he might inevitably surpass Christian Kirk in the position. He is actually securely on the flex radar moving into Full week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, Nyc Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson surprised a lot of through do with more intendeds (12) and events (6) than Nabers, that had merely 5 intendeds. Nabers did manage to nose out Robinson in receiving gardens, finishing with 66. Actually, this was the best getting gardens by a Giants player making his launching given that Darius Slayton in 2019. Having said that, the bigger issue is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, that averaged only 4.4 yards every successfully pass attempt as well as had his 20th activity with several turn overs. This could possibly hurt the rookie's ability. For Week 2, Nabers can be viewed as a flex choice versus an at risk Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the debut fantasy managers were actually hoping for coming from the highest-drafted rookie wide receiver in ESPN organizations over recent two decades. Harrison finished the game along with simply 4 getting gardens, the least in a launching through a wide receiver taken in the top 5 since Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals ability posture gamers in both breaks and also routes run. Nonetheless, Kyler Murray possessed an extraordinarily difficult activity, balancing only 2.9 sky yards every conclusion. It is actually likewise worth taking note that Harrison operated simply 11 routes versus male coverage and was actually certainly not targeted. Better days are on the perspective for this accomplished receiver. Harrison is actually strongly on the WR2 radar for Week 2 against the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% began) Williams had a tough time getting in touch with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver team. Odunze possessed simply four aim ats, which was a disappointment compared to Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's eight. But permit's probe a little bit of much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and also Odunze (forty five) were really pretty enclose breaks played. The exact same goes with paths run: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and also Odunze (26 ). Therefore, while Odunze didn't obtain as several looks this moment, he is actually still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Expenses (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Despite the fact that Coleman didn't score a touchdown like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still created a sturdy feeling. The novice led the team in breaks, paths manage, targets, receivings and also getting backyards versus the Arizona Cardinals. An additional factor to note is that when the Expenses remained in 11 workers, Coleman, Hollins and Shakir performed the industry together a great deal. In 12 workers, it was actually mostly Coleman as well as Hollins. This is most definitely promising for those that possess Coleman on their imagination teams. He's a strong flex possibility in Full week 2 against the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% started) McConkey led the Chargers with 7 intendeds and also 39 receiving backyards versus the Raiders on Sunday. He handled to save his imagination time with an overdue touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't asked to accomplish much, balancing merely 5.5 gardens every pass try. If this fad continues, it might restrict McConkey's dream ceiling. Nonetheless, he is actually still on the flex radar for Full week 2, particularly given that the Panthers' defense simply got torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and directs run, however he possessed just three targets. On the silver lining, he scored a 32-yard acquiring touchdown. McMillan has thickened his location as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, and also he might become even more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or even Chris Godwin miss out on time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' wide receiver turning is fairly liquid, along with everybody viewing a similar amount of snaps versus the Bengals on Sunday. Nevertheless, Polk possessed a single aim at. Maintain him on your view checklist, but he shouldn't reside 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 aim ats. He likewise participated in substantial breaks. The Panthers' wide receiver rotation is 5 deep right now, so it's tough to feel confident in any one of all of them, specifically provided how Bryce Youthful carried out versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played and options run series he possessed a limited part, despite getting 5 intendeds. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually most likely to keep a high aim at reveal. Mitchell's duty might reduce when Josh Downs yields from accident, thus he must stay on your check out list. Don't forget, the Colts may not be counted on to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's trade gave fantasy supervisors hope that McCaffrey might improve as the Leaders' No. 2 receiver. Week 1 presented that this will not hold true. The snaps and also paths have been actually spread out in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and also Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually not a suitable situation, as well as it's tough to view Daniels sustaining more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers immediately showed that he is just one of the Raiders' best choices in the passing activity. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% started) Bowers led the Raiders in intendeds (8 ), hinting at a significant duty in Las Vegas' offense this year. Nevertheless, he's still splitting snaps along with fellow cramping side Michael Mayer. The fantastic headlines is actually that Bowers is operating nearly as numerous courses (26) as Davante Adams (34) and also Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The rookie can be considered as a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.