.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Luck one hundred financial solutions provider, now living my desire creating dream and sports betting web content about the NFL, NBA, and also WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and also Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed excellent NFL debuts, yet a number of other highly boasted novices failed to meet high-rise expectations.What analytical bits need to you know coming from the initial full week of activity, and also which novices should you watch closely away on out?Let's have a look at the greatest takeaways coming from the rookies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the sphere via the air yet was especially tough on the ground vs. Tampa fl Bay. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 dream points in his debut went over, thanks mostly to his hurrying potential. He found yourself with the second-most hurrying yards through a quarterback in an NFL launching considering that 1950 as well as became the very first QB ever to hurry for 80 yards and two touchdowns in his first activity. However, he did have some issue as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was unexpected provided his impressive college statistics. He is actually the only player in FBS history with 12,000 profession passing lawns and also 3,000 rushing yards. He seldom attempted deep throws, balancing just 2.0 sky backyards per completion, compared to 8.4 sky backyards per fulfillment at LSU last season. For Full week 2 against the Giants, he's seeming like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% started) It's time to begin your imagination regulation football seasonCreate a league and personalize league measurements, scoring and also rules to play in the game you desire to participate in in.Create a game today!This wasn't the debut fantasy supervisors were actually hoping for coming from Williams. He didn't toss a goal as well as his 3.2 gardens every effort were the second most reasonable through a first-round choice in their debut (lowest 15 attempts) in NFL background. Plus, 31% of his tosses got out aim at against the Titans. For circumstance, that's awful by a Bears QB since Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target price in Week 1 of the 2020 time. While Williams did show improvement as the second one-half happened, the Bears' outburst completed with only 148 overall yards. That's the fewest by any type of crew in a season-opening succeed since the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely improve with each activity, but also for today, he is actually more of a QB2 than the QB1 we expected. The Bears travel to Houston to tackle the Texans in Full week 2, which must prove to become a difficult matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had an outlining versus the Seahawks, with his dream functionality saved only by his rushing gardens. He balanced an inadequate 6.2 sky gardens every try and also only 2.7 air gardens per completion. Sure, the Seahawks have a gifted secondary, however Nix's market value is greater in deeper superflex organizations at this moment. For Full week 2 versus the Steelers, he is actually appearing like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye enjoyed from the sidelines as the Patriots pulled off an upset against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually an activity manager and finished with 8.0 dream aspects. The Patriots' lengthiest play was actually simply 17 gardens. Keep Maye on your watch list as New England tackles the Seahawks in Full week 2. Operating backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he cracked free of charge for a 31-yard jog in his NFL launching. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving had 11 touches versus the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White observed 21. The novice coming from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his volatility. White's strong suit is his acquiring capacity, and he ran 19 paths, compared with Irving's 7. It'll interest see exactly how the novice's role develops in the happening full weeks, as each Irving and White shrouded 75 backyards coming from scrimmage versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson possessed only three hurrying attempts against the Bills. It is actually likewise worth keeping in mind that Emari Demercado ran as the Cardinals' third-down back. Nonetheless, there is actually a blue sky. James Conner finished with 19 flairs. If Conner misses out on time, Benson would instantly jump onto the RB2 radar. Our experts'll observe if the newbie acquires additional contacts against the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is starting the season on the PUP/NFI list as he bounces back coming from the torn ACL he went through final November at Texas. This means he'll be out for at least the very first four activities. The Panthers possessed an outlining versus the Saints on Sunday, shedding by 37 factors, the fifth-largest margin of triumph in a season opener between department rivals in the last 50 years. Chuba Hubbard possessed just six rushing tries during that video game. Along with the offense appearing awful, it's certainly not wonderful updates for those tucking away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Expenses (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis possessed merely 4 contacts against the Cardinals. He is actually certainly not a major part of the Costs' outburst however. But if James Chef, who had 22 contacts, overlooks opportunity, Davis might become more pertinent in dream. The Expenses encounter the Dolphins in Week 2. Keep Davis on your watch list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (train's decision) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 video game against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane as well as Raheem Mostert discussed backfield duties. Achane finished the game along with 17 contacts and also 23.0 imagination points. For Wright to end up being imagination relevant, he would certainly need either Achane or even Mostert to skip opportunity. Our company'll find if he makes his NFL launching Thursday evening against the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It's unusual to view Ronnie Rivers ahead of Corum on the Rams' deepness graph. A lot of believed the Rams drafted Corum 83rd general to assist lighten Kyren Williams' load, especially considering that they possess identical ability. Corum took care of 505 hurrying efforts in his final 2 times at Michigan, verifying he can manage a massive work. Most definitely a circumstance worth keeping an eye on, yet it's secure to mention this wasn't a Full week 1 that Corum managers were intending to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Green Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered Friday night's video game against the Eagles provided as questionable. He skipped Tuesday's practice and also was actually confined Wednesday as well as Thursday because of that irritating hamstring trauma. Unless Josh Jacobs, who had 18 contacts versus the Eagles, skips time, Lloyd perhaps will not possess a lot dream significance. I am actually additionally concerned regarding the Packers' offensive line. Jacobs was actually obtaining struck at or even behind the line of scrimmage method too often on Friday night. Maintain Lloyd on your check out listing 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 lawns are actually one of the most by a Chargers player because Austin Ekeler's 173 backyards in Week 5 of the 2022 season against the Browns. As well as he did it on only 10 attempts! This truly highlights the potential of what Vidal can offer the desk if either Dobbins or even Gus Edwards skips attend Greg Roman's run-heavy outburst. The sixth-rounder away from Troy was inactive in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. appeared comfy in his pro debut, offering Trevor Lawrence yet another big-play option. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Metropolitan Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% started) Worthy took advantage of his 3 contacts, finishing with 20.8 dream aspects against the Ravens final Thursday. It's logical to question whether such creation could be preserved along with simply three contacts. While it is actually not likely, there are actually some promoting indicators. Worthwhile ran 23 options, largely snags, and played 36 pops, which are actually varieties stone's throw off coming from Rashee Rice. A lot of his pops stemmed from 11 staffs, revealing he was associated with the offense. Worthwhile might be looked at a WR4 along with WR3 upside till Marquise Brown come backs from his shoulder injury. The Chiefs are readied to face the Bengals in Full week 2, therefore keep an eye on just how involved Worthy is in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% started) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in breaks, courses run and also receiving gardens. yet Thomas wasn't far responsible for. He supplied an outstanding launching with 14.7 dream points, featuring his 1st NFL touchdown. Final period at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 obtaining touchdowns. That is actually the third very most in university background, right responsible for Ja'Marr Chase (20) and also Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas looked so excellent, he can eventually outperform Christian Kirk in the hierarchy. He's securely on the flex radar heading in to Full week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson startled several by do with more aim ats (12) as well as events (6) than Nabers, that possessed simply 5 aim ats. Nabers carried out take care of to nose out Robinson in receiving lawns, do with 66. Actually, this was actually one of the most getting gardens by a Giants player making his debut since Darius Slayton in 2019. However, the larger worry is quarterback Daniel Jones, that balanced just 4.4 backyards every successfully pass effort as well as possessed his 20th activity along with a number of turn overs. This could possibly injure the rookie's possibility. For Full week 2, Nabers can be viewed as a flex option against a vulnerable Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the launching imagination supervisors were actually hoping for from the highest-drafted rookie wide receiver in ESPN games over recent twenty years. Harrison ended the activity with only 4 acquiring gardens, the least in a debut by a pass receiver consumed the top five given that Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals skill-set posture players in each breaks and also directs operate. Having Said That, Kyler Murray had an abnormally difficult game, averaging merely 2.9 air lawns every completion. It is actually likewise worth keeping in mind that Harrison ran merely 11 routes against guy insurance coverage as well as was actually not targeted. A lot better times are actually on the horizon for this accomplished recipient. Harrison is firmly on the WR2 radar for Full week 2 against the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% began) Williams possessed a tough time connecting with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver group. Odunze possessed just four targets, which was actually a letdown compared to Keenan Allen's 11 as well as DJ Moore's eight. However let's dig a little much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), as well as Odunze (45) were actually rather enclose snaps played. The very same opts for paths manage: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), as well as Odunze (26 ). So, while Odunze didn't obtain as numerous appeals this time around, he is actually still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Bills (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Even though Coleman didn't score a goal like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still produced a strong impression. The novice led the crew in breaks, paths operate, aim ats, receptions and obtaining backyards versus the Arizona Cardinals. Yet another factor to keep in mind is actually that when the Expenses were in 11 staffs, Coleman, Hollins as well as Shakir got on the field together a lot. In 12 employees, it was mostly Coleman as well as Hollins. This is most definitely promising for those who possess Coleman on their imagination teams. He's a strong flex choice in Full week 2 versus the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% started) McConkey led the Chargers with seven intendeds as well as 39 acquiring gardens against the Raiders on Sunday. He managed to salvage his dream time along with an overdue touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't asked to perform considerably, averaging only 5.5 backyards per pass attempt. If this fad proceeds, it might restrict McConkey's fantasy roof. Nevertheless, he's still on the flex radar for Full week 2, especially due to the fact that the Panthers' defense simply acquired torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa bay Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and also transmits run, yet he possessed just three intendeds. On the bright side, he racked up a 32-yard getting goal. McMillan has strengthened his area as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, and he could possibly come to be much more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or even Chris Godwin skip time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' wide receiver turning is rather fluid, with everybody observing a comparable lot of breaks against the Bengals on Sunday. Nonetheless, Polk had a single intended. Maintain him on your watch checklist, but he should not reside in your schedules versus the Seahawks in Week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't lots of positives for the Panthers on Sunday, but one was actually Legette leading the team in aim ats. He additionally participated in significant pops. The Panthers' wide receiver rotation is actually 5 deep today, so it's tough to feel confident in some of them, especially offered exactly how Bryce Youthful performed against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in and also routes run series he had a minimal role, despite obtaining 5 aim ats. Michael Pittman Jr. is probably to maintain a high target allotment. Mitchell's task may reduce when Josh Downs profits coming from trauma, thus he should remain on your watch listing. Keep in mind, the Colts may not be expected to be a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's business provided imagination managers wish that McCaffrey could possibly boost as the Leaders' No. 2 receiver. Week 1 revealed that this won't be the case. The pops and paths have actually been spread in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown as well as Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually certainly not an excellent scenario, and also it is difficult to see Daniels sustaining more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers promptly demonstrated that he is among the Raiders' top possibilities in the passing away video game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Sin City Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% began) Bowers led the Raiders in aim ats (8 ), hinting at a significant function in Sin city' outburst this year. However, he is actually still dividing breaks with fellow cramping side Michael Mayer. The terrific news is actually that Bowers is actually operating virtually as several courses (26) as Davante Adams (34) and also Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The newbie can be considered as a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.