.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Fortune one hundred financial services company, right now living my goal making imagination and sports wagering information concerning the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had impressive NFL debuts, however many various other extremely boasted newbies really did not live up to soaring expectations.What analytical details should you know coming from the first full week of action, and also which rookies ought to you watch very closely away on out?Let's look at the biggest takeaways from the rookies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the sphere through the air however was particularly solid on the ground vs. Tampa Bay. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 imagination points in his launching went over, thanks greatly to his rushing capacity. He wound up along with the second-most rushing backyards through a quarterback in an NFL debut because 1950 as well as ended up being the very first QB ever to hurry for 80 yards and two goals in his very first activity. However, he carried out possess some difficulty as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was actually unforeseen offered his excellent university stats. He is actually the only gamer in FBS record with 12,000 career passing backyards as well as 3,000 rushing gardens. He rarely tried deep-seated throws, balancing merely 2.0 sky yards every finalization, compared to 8.4 air lawns per conclusion at LSU final period. 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% began) It's time to begin your fantasy soccer seasonCreate an organization as well as tailor league dimension, scoring as well as guidelines to play in the league you desire to participate in in.Create an organization today!This wasn't the launching imagination supervisors were actually wishing for from Williams. He really did not throw a goal and his 3.2 lawns per try were the 2nd most affordable through a first-round pick in their debut (minimum 15 tries) in NFL background. And also, 31% of his tosses were off intended versus the Titans. For circumstance, that's awful through a Bears QB because Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target rate in Full week 1 of the 2020 period. While Williams carried out come along as the second fifty percent took place, the Bears' outburst finished with simply 148 complete gardens. That is actually the fewest by any kind of crew in a season-opening win considering that the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely improve with each game, but for now, he's even more of a QB2 than the QB1 our team expected. The Bears take a trip to Houston to handle the Texans in Full week 2, which need to prove to become a hard matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had a rough outing against the Seahawks, with his imagination performance restored simply by his hurrying yards. He averaged an unsatisfactory 6.2 sky lawns every attempt and also only 2.7 air yards every completion. Certain, the Seahawks possess an accomplished second, however Nix's worth is actually much higher in deeper superflex organizations at the moment. For Full week 2 against the Steelers, he is actually seeming like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye watched coming from the subsidiaries as the Patriots pulled off a distressed against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually an activity manager as well as completed with 8.0 imagination factors. The Patriots' lengthiest play was actually just 17 yards. Maintain Maye on your check out list as New England takes on the Seahawks in Full week 2. Running backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he cracked totally free for a 31-yard jog in his NFL launching. Radiation Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving possessed 11 contacts against the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White viewed 21. The newbie coming from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his volatility. White's strong point is his getting ability, and he operated 19 options, compared to Irving's seven. It'll interest watch how the novice's function advances in the coming weeks, as each Irving and also White shrouded 75 lawns from skirmish versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson had merely three rushing tries against the Bills. It's likewise worth noting that Emari Demercado functioned as the Cardinals' third-down back. Nonetheless, there's a positive side. James Conner finished with 19 styles. If Conner misses out on opportunity, Benson will instantly hop onto the RB2 radar. We'll find if the newbie acquires additional contacts versus the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is beginning the season on the PUP/NFI listing as he bounces back from the torn ACL he experienced last November at Texas. This means he'll be actually out for a minimum of the initial 4 video games. The Panthers possessed a rough outing versus the Saints on Sunday, losing through 37 factors, the fifth-largest scope of victory in a time opener in between branch competitors in the last half a century. Chuba Hubbard possessed just six rushing attempts because activity. Along with the outburst looking horrific, it's certainly not wonderful news for those tucking away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Costs (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis had only four contacts against the Cardinals. He is actually not a large component of the Bills' offense however. However if James Prepare, who possessed 22 touches, misses opportunity, Davis could come to be much more applicable in imagination. The Expenses face the Dolphins in Full week 2. Maintain Davis on your watch list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (train's decision) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 activity versus the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and also Raheem Mostert discussed backfield obligations. Achane ended the video game along with 17 contacts as well as 23.0 fantasy ideas. For Wright to become imagination appropriate, he 'd need to have either Achane or Mostert to miss out on time. Our experts'll find if he creates his NFL launching Thursday evening versus the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually unexpected to see Ronnie Rivers in front of Corum on the Rams' intensity graph. Lots of believed the Rams composed Corum 83rd general to help make lighter Kyren Williams' lots, especially since they possess comparable ability. Corum handled 505 hurrying tries in his last two seasons at Michigan, proving he can take care of a heavy amount of work. Undoubtedly a condition worth keeping an eye on, yet it's protected to say this wasn't a Full week 1 that Corum managers were actually wanting to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Eco-friendly Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered into Friday evening's activity versus the Eagles specified as questionable. He skipped Tuesday's strategy and also was actually restricted Wednesday as well as Thursday due to that troublesome hamstring accident. Unless Josh Jacobs, that had 18 contacts against the Eagles, misses out on opportunity, Lloyd most likely will not have much dream significance. I'm likewise concerned about the Packers' offensive collection. Jacobs was actually acquiring struck at or even behind free throw line of skirmish technique regularly on Friday evening. Maintain Lloyd on your view listing as the Packers prepare for the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying backyards are actually the best by a Chargers gamer considering that Austin Ekeler's 173 gardens in Full week 5 of the 2022 season against the Browns. And he did it on simply 10 attempts! This actually highlights the potential of what Vidal could offer the table if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards misses attend Greg Roman's run-heavy offense. The sixth-rounder away from Troy was inactive in the season-opener against the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. looked comfy in his expert debut, giving Trevor Lawrence yet another big-play choice. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Urban Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Worthwhile made the most of his 3 touches, completed with 20.8 dream points versus the Ravens last Thursday. It's logical to question whether such manufacturing may be sustained with merely 3 contacts. While it's extremely unlikely, there are some reassuring indications. Worthy functioned 23 routes, largely troubles, as well as participated in 36 pops, which are actually numbers not far off coming from Rashee Rice. Most of his pops came from 11 personnel, revealing he was actually involved in the offense. Worthy can be taken into consideration a WR4 with WR3 upside up until Noblewoman Brown returns coming from his shoulder trauma. The Chiefs are actually readied to encounter the Bengals in Week 2, so keep an eye on just how involved Worthy resides in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% started) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in pops, options run and also receiving yards. but Thomas wasn't far behind. He provided a stellar launching with 14.7 fantasy points, featuring his very first NFL goal. Final season at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 receiving goals. That's the third most in university past history, right behind Ja'Marr Pursuit (twenty) and also Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas looked thus good, he might inevitably surpass Christian Kirk in the chain of command. He is actually firmly on the flex radar moving into Week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, The Big Apple Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson shocked several by finishing with additional intendeds (12) and also celebrations (6) than Nabers, that had simply 5 aim ats. Nabers carried out handle to edge out Robinson in receiving yards, finishing with 66. In reality, this was the best acquiring gardens by a Giants gamer making his debut since Darius Slayton in 2019. Having said that, the much bigger problem is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, who balanced only 4.4 yards per successfully pass try as well as had his 20th activity with multiple turnovers. This might hurt the newbie's ability. For Week 2, Nabers may be considered as a flex alternative against a prone Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the launching fantasy managers were expecting from the highest-drafted rookie wide receiver in ESPN games over the past two decades. Harrison ended the video game along with just 4 acquiring yards, the fewest in a launching by a pass receiver enjoyed the top 5 since Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals skill posture gamers in each breaks and routes run. Having Said That, Kyler Murray had an uncommonly challenging video game, averaging merely 2.9 sky yards every fulfillment. It's also worth keeping in mind that Harrison operated simply 11 routes versus guy insurance coverage as well as was actually certainly not targeted. Better days are on the horizon for this skilled recipient. Harrison is actually securely on the WR2 radar for Full week 2 versus the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% began) Williams possessed a bumpy ride connecting with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver group. Odunze had only 4 targets, which was a frustration compared to Keenan Allen's 11 as well as DJ Moore's eight. But permit's dig a little bit of deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and also Odunze (forty five) were really fairly approach breaks participated in. The very same opts for courses run: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and Odunze (26 ). So, while Odunze failed to receive as numerous looks this time, he's still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Expenses (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Even though Coleman failed to rack up a touchdown like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still created a powerful opinion. The rookie led the staff in snaps, options run, intendeds, receivings and receiving lawns against the Arizona Cardinals. An additional trait to keep in mind is actually that when the Bills remained in 11 employees, Coleman, Hollins and also Shakir performed the area all together a lot. In 12 staffs, it was primarily Coleman and Hollins. This is actually undoubtedly promising for those who have Coleman on their fantasy staffs. He is actually a solid 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 aim ats as well as 39 obtaining lawns versus the Raiders on Sunday. He managed to save his fantasy day with a late goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't asked to carry out a lot, averaging merely 5.5 gardens every elapsed effort. If this fad continues, it could possibly confine McConkey's fantasy roof. Nevertheless, he's still on the flex radar for Week 2, particularly given that the Panthers' defense simply got torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and also directs run, but he possessed only three aim ats. On the silver lining, he racked up a 32-yard receiving goal. McMillan has thickened his area as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, as well as he can come to be much more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or Chris Godwin miss out on time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' pass receiver turning is rather fluid, along with every person observing a comparable lot of pops versus the Bengals on Sunday. Having said that, Polk had a single intended. Maintain him on your view list, but he shouldn't reside in your schedules against the Seahawks in Full week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't many positives for the Panthers on Sunday, yet one was Legette leading the group in targets. He likewise participated in significant snaps. The Panthers' wide receiver rotation is 5 deeper today, so it's tough to feel great in any of them, particularly provided just how Bryce Young carried out versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in as well as routes manage show he possessed a restricted job, regardless of acquiring 5 aim ats. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually very likely to always keep a higher target allotment. Mitchell's duty might shrink when Josh Downs gains from accident, so he needs to stay on your check out list. Always remember, the Colts aren't anticipated to be a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's profession gave dream managers hope that McCaffrey can step up as the Leaders' No. 2 receiver. Week 1 presented that this won't hold true. The pops and also routes have actually been spread out between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and also Olamide Zaccheaus. It's certainly not an optimal situation, and it is difficult to see Daniels assisting more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers instantly demonstrated that he's one of the Raiders' best options in the death game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% began) Bowers led the Raiders in aim ats (8 ), mentioning a considerable job in Sin city' offense this year. However, he's still dividing snaps with fellow tight side Michael Mayer. The excellent updates is that Bowers is managing virtually as a lot of paths (26) as Davante Adams (34) as well as Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The newbie could be deemed a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.