.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Fortune 100 monetary services firm, now residing my desire making dream and also sports wagering web content concerning the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and also Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had outstanding NFL debuts, but many various other extremely promoted rookies really did not live up to soaring expectations.What analytical pieces must you understand coming from the very first full week of activity, as well as which novices ought to you check out closely from here on out?Let's have a look at the most significant takeaways coming from the newbies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the round via the air however was actually specifically powerful on the ground vs. Tampa Bay. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 dream aspects in his debut were impressive, many thanks greatly to his rushing capacity. He wound up along with the second-most hurrying gardens by a quarterback in an NFL debut considering that 1950 as well as became the 1st QB ever to rush for 80 gardens as well as two touchdowns in his first video game. However, he did possess some difficulty as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was unexpected offered his remarkable college statistics. He's the only gamer in FBS history along with 12,000 profession passing yards and also 3,000 hurrying backyards. He rarely sought deep-seated tosses, averaging merely 2.0 air yards every finalization, compared to 8.4 sky backyards per conclusion at LSU final period. For Full week 2 against 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 dream soccer seasonCreate a game and customize league measurements, scoring and regulations to play in the league you wish to participate in in.Create an organization today!This wasn't the debut dream managers were actually expecting from Williams. He really did not throw a touchdown as well as his 3.2 backyards every attempt were the 2nd lowest by a first-round choice in their launching (lowest 15 tries) in NFL background. Additionally, 31% of his throws were off aim at versus the Titans. For context, that's awful by a Bears QB because Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target rate in Week 1 of the 2020 period. While Williams performed come along as the second half went on, the Bears' outburst completed with just 148 overall lawns. That is actually the fewest through any sort of staff in a season-opening gain because the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely strengthen with each activity, however, 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 should verify to become a challenging matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had a rough outing versus the Seahawks, with his dream performance recovered merely by his hurrying yards. He balanced an inadequate 6.2 air yards per try and only 2.7 sky backyards every finalization. Certain, the Seahawks have a talented second, however Nix's market value is higher in deeper superflex leagues now. For Full week 2 against the Steelers, he is actually looking like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye checked out from the sidelines as the Patriots carried out an upset versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually a video game supervisor as well as do with 8.0 imagination aspects. The Patriots' lengthiest play was merely 17 lawns. Keep Maye on your watch listing as New England handles the Seahawks in Week 2. Running backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he damaged totally free for a 31-yard run in his NFL launching. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa florida Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving had 11 touches versus the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White viewed 21. The novice from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his quickness. White's strength is his acquiring potential, and also he managed 19 paths, compared with Irving's seven. It'll be interesting to see how the novice's job develops in the coming full weeks, as both Irving and also White shrouded 75 yards coming from scrimmage versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson possessed just three rushing tries versus the Costs. It is actually also worth keeping in mind that Emari Demercado functioned as the Cardinals' third-down back. However, there is actually a blue sky. James Conner do with 19 flairs. If Conner overlooks opportunity, Benson will quickly hop onto the RB2 radar. We'll find if the rookie obtains additional touches against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is starting the time on the PUP/NFI listing as he bounces back from the torn ACL he suffered final November at Texas. This means he'll be actually out for at least the first 4 games. The Panthers had a drafting against the Saints on Sunday, losing through 37 aspects, the fifth-largest frame of victory in a period opener in between department opponents in the final half a century. Chuba Hubbard had merely six rushing efforts during that game. Along with the offense appearing dreadful, it's certainly not great news for those tucking away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Costs (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis had only 4 touches versus the Cardinals. He is actually not a large aspect of the Bills' offense yet. But if James Prepare, that had 22 contacts, misses out on opportunity, Davis could end up being extra applicable in imagination. The Expenses encounter 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 game against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and also Raheem Mostert shared backfield tasks. Achane finished the game with 17 touches as well as 23.0 dream points. For Wright to become dream applicable, he will need to have either Achane or even Mostert to miss out on opportunity. We'll view if he makes his NFL launching Thursday night against the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually surprising to find Ronnie Rivers before Corum on the Rams' deepness graph. Lots of assumed the Rams prepared Corum 83rd total to aid lighten Kyren Williams' load, especially due to the fact that they have similar skill sets. Corum handled 505 rushing tries in his final 2 seasons at Michigan, verifying he may handle a massive work. Undoubtedly a condition worth keeping an eye on, yet it is actually secured to claim this wasn't a Week 1 that Corum supervisors were wishing to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Environment-friendly Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered Friday evening's video game against the Eagles listed as questionable. He missed Tuesday's strategy and was confined Wednesday and also Thursday as a result of that unpleasant hamstring trauma. Unless Josh Jacobs, that had 18 touches against the Eagles, overlooks time, Lloyd possibly won't have much imagination importance. I am actually likewise regarded concerning the Packers' objectionable line. Jacobs was obtaining hit at or even behind the line of skirmish method frequently on Friday night. Keep Lloyd on your view checklist as the Packers plan for the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying lawns are the absolute most through a Chargers gamer due to the fact that Austin Ekeler's 173 yards in Week 5 of the 2022 season versus the Browns. And also he performed it on just 10 efforts! This really highlights the ability of what Vidal could possibly give the desk if either Dobbins or even Gus Edwards overlooks attend Greg Roman's run-heavy outburst. The sixth-rounder away from Troy loafed in the season-opener against the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. looked comfortable in his expert launching, giving Trevor Lawrence yet another big-play alternative. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Metropolitan Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Deserving took advantage of his 3 touches, finishing with 20.8 imagination points against the Ravens last Thursday. It is actually reasonable to examine whether such production may be preserved along with just 3 touches. While it's not likely, there are some stimulating indicators. Worthwhile operated 23 options, mostly hitches, as well as participated in 36 snaps, which are varieties not far off coming from Rashee Rice. A lot of his pops originated from 11 employees, revealing he was involved in the outburst. Worthwhile could be looked at a WR4 along with WR3 upside till Marquee Brown profits coming from his shoulder injury. The Chiefs are set to face the Bengals in Week 2, thus keep an eye on exactly how engaged Deserving is in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in pops, options operate as well as getting backyards. yet Thomas had not been far behind. He provided a stellar launching with 14.7 dream factors, including his initial NFL touchdown. Final period at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 obtaining touchdowns. That is actually the 3rd very most in institution record, right responsible for Ja'Marr Hunt (twenty) and also Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas appeared thus great, he could eventually outperform Christian Kirk in the hierarchy. He is actually firmly on the flex radar moving right into Full week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York City Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson amazed many by completed with additional targets (12) and also events (6) than Nabers, that had merely 5 intendeds. Nabers did manage to nose out Robinson in obtaining gardens, finishing with 66. Actually, this was the absolute most receiving backyards by a Giants player creating his launching because Darius Slayton in 2019. Having said that, the much bigger problem is quarterback Daniel Jones, that averaged just 4.4 yards per successfully pass effort and also possessed his 20th video game with various turnovers. This could possibly harm the rookie's capacity. For Full week 2, Nabers can be deemed a flex choice versus a vulnerable Leaders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the debut dream supervisors were expecting coming from the highest-drafted newbie pass receiver in ESPN games over recent two decades. Harrison finished the game with simply 4 getting backyards, the least in a launching through a wide receiver consumed the top five due to the fact that Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals skill setting players in each pops as well as transmits operate. Nevertheless, Kyler Murray possessed an unusually tough activity, averaging just 2.9 sky yards per conclusion. It's also worth noting that Harrison operated merely 11 courses versus man coverage and also was actually certainly not targeted. Much better times are on the horizon for this talented receiver. Harrison is securely on the WR2 radar for Full week 2 against the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% started) Williams possessed a tough time associating with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver group. Odunze had only four targets, which was actually a frustration compared with Keenan Allen's 11 as well as DJ Moore's 8. However permit's probe a little deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), as well as Odunze (forty five) were really quite enclose snaps played. The very same selects options manage: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and Odunze (26 ). So, while Odunze really did not acquire as many looks this moment, he's still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Expenses (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Even though Coleman failed to rack up a touchdown like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still created a solid perception. The newbie led the crew in breaks, courses run, intendeds, receptions and obtaining gardens against the Arizona Cardinals. Another thing to note is that when the Bills remained in 11 workers, Coleman, Hollins and Shakir were on the industry together a whole lot. In 12 staffs, it was actually primarily Coleman and Hollins. This is certainly appealing for those who possess Coleman on their fantasy groups. He is actually a solid flex option in Full week 2 against the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% began) McConkey led the Chargers with seven targets and 39 obtaining yards versus the Raiders on Sunday. He took care of to restore his dream time with an overdue goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't inquired to perform considerably, averaging simply 5.5 gardens every pass effort. If this style proceeds, it might restrict McConkey's imagination roof. Nevertheless, he is actually still on the flex radar for Week 2, particularly since the Panthers' self defense simply got torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa fl Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps as well as directs run, however he possessed only 3 intendeds. On the bright side, he racked up a 32-yard obtaining goal. McMillan has solidified his area as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, as well as he might end up being 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 rather fluid, along with everybody finding an identical number of pops versus the Bengals on Sunday. However, Polk possessed just one target. Maintain him on your watch list, but he shouldn't reside 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, however one was Legette leading the staff in aim ats. He likewise participated in considerable pops. The Panthers' pass receiver rotation is 5 deeper at this moment, so it's tough to feel confident in any one of them, particularly given exactly how Bryce Young carried out against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played and also options run series he had a limited role, regardless of receiving five intendeds. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually likely to keep a higher target share. Mitchell's part could diminish when Josh Downs profits coming from personal injury, thus he needs to stay on your view checklist. Remember, the Colts aren't anticipated to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's profession offered dream supervisors wish that McCaffrey can step up as the Leaders' No. 2 receiver. Week 1 showed that this will not be the case. The pops and also courses have actually been actually spread out in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus. It's not a best scenario, and it is difficult to find Daniels supporting much more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers immediately revealed that he's one of the Raiders' leading 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 ), hinting at a notable role in Las Vegas' outburst this year. However, he's still breaking snaps along with fellow tight end Michael Mayer. The excellent headlines is that Bowers is actually operating nearly as a lot of paths (26) as Davante Adams (34) as well as Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The rookie could be viewed as a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.