.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Fortune 100 economic solutions business, currently living my desire creating fantasy and also sports wagering content about the NFL, NBA, and also WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had exceptional NFL debuts, however many other highly proclaimed novices didn't measure up to lofty expectations.What statistical bits ought to you be aware of from the very first week of activity, and also which newbies ought to you watch closely away on out?Let's take a look at the greatest takeaways from the rookies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the ball with the sky yet was specifically tough on the ground vs. Tampa fl Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 imagination factors in his debut were impressive, thanks mostly to his rushing capability. He wound up with the second-most rushing gardens through a quarterback in an NFL debut considering that 1950 and also ended up being the first QB ever to hurry for 80 yards and two touchdowns in his first game. Nevertheless, he performed possess some difficulty as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was actually unexpected given his excellent college statistics. He's the only gamer in FBS past history with 12,000 career passing yards and also 3,000 hurrying yards. He seldom tried deep-seated throws, balancing simply 2.0 air backyards per conclusion, compared with 8.4 air yards every fulfillment at LSU final period. For Week 2 versus the Giants, he's appearing like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% started) It's time to start your imagination regulation football seasonCreate a league and individualize game measurements, scoring as well as policies to play in the organization you wish to participate in in.Create a league today!This wasn't the debut fantasy supervisors were actually anticipating from Williams. He didn't throw a goal as well as his 3.2 lawns every attempt were the second most reasonable through a first-round choice in their launching (lowest 15 efforts) in NFL past history. Plus, 31% of his tosses were off target versus the Titans. For context, that is actually awful by a Bears QB because Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target fee in Full week 1 of the 2020 period. While Williams did show improvement as the 2nd one-half happened, the Bears' outburst do with simply 148 total yards. That is actually the fewest by any sort of group in a season-opening succeed because the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely enhance along with each video game, but also for right now, he is actually even more of a QB2 than the QB1 we expected. The Bears travel to Houston to handle the Texans in Week 2, which need to confirm to be a tough matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had a drafting versus the Seahawks, with his imagination efficiency recovered only through his rushing lawns. He averaged a poor 6.2 air yards every effort and only 2.7 sky gardens per conclusion. Sure, the Seahawks have a gifted second, yet Nix's worth is actually higher in much deeper superflex leagues immediately. For Week 2 versus the Steelers, he is actually resembling a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye checked out coming from the side projects as the Patriots pulled off a disturbed versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was an activity supervisor and also completed with 8.0 fantasy factors. The Patriots' longest play was actually just 17 lawns. Always keep Maye on your view list as New England tackles the Seahawks in Week 2. Operating backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he broke complimentary for a 31-yard jog in his NFL launching. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving had 11 contacts against the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White observed 21. The novice coming from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his quickness. White's strong suit is his obtaining capacity, and also he ran 19 routes, compared to Irving's seven. It'll interest watch how the newbie's task progresses in the happening full weeks, as both Irving and also White eclipsed 75 backyards from skirmish against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson possessed merely three hurrying efforts against the Expenses. It is actually also worth noting that Emari Demercado worked as the Cardinals' third-down back. Nonetheless, there's a good side. James Conner finished with 19 touches. If Conner overlooks time, Benson will instantly jump onto the RB2 radar. Our company'll find if the rookie receives more contacts versus the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is starting the season on the PUP/NFI listing as he bounces back from the torn ACL he experienced last Nov at Texas. This implies he'll be out for at least the very first four activities. The Panthers had a rough outing versus the Saints on Sunday, dropping through 37 points, the fifth-largest margin of victory in a season opener in between division opponents in the last 50 years. Chuba Hubbard had simply 6 hurrying efforts during that activity. Along with the outburst looking terrible, it's not wonderful information for those stashing Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Expenses (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis had only 4 touches against the Cardinals. He's certainly not a major portion of the Costs' outburst yet. But if James Cook, that had 22 touches, misses time, Davis might become a lot more relevant in imagination. The Bills deal with the Dolphins in Week 2. Maintain Davis on your view list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (instructor's choice) for the Dolphins' Week 1 game versus the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and Raheem Mostert shared backfield duties. Achane ended the game with 17 contacts and also 23.0 imagination ideas. For Wright to end up being imagination applicable, he would certainly need either Achane or even Mostert to overlook time. Our experts'll observe if he makes his NFL launching Thursday night against the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually astonishing to observe Ronnie Rivers ahead of Corum on the Rams' intensity graph. Several assumed the Rams made Corum 83rd overall to aid reduce Kyren Williams' bunch, particularly due to the fact that they have similar skill sets. Corum managed 505 rushing attempts in his last pair of periods at Michigan, showing he can easily deal with a hefty work. Certainly a circumstance worth watching on, yet it is actually safe to say this had not been a Full week 1 that Corum managers were actually intending to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Veggie Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered Friday night's activity versus the Eagles provided as suspicious. He overlooked Tuesday's strategy and was limited Wednesday as well as Thursday because of that irritating hamstring injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, who had 18 contacts versus the Eagles, overlooks time, Lloyd most likely won't possess a lot fantasy significance. I'm likewise worried regarding the Packers' repulsive line. Jacobs was acquiring reached at or responsible for the line of skirmish method too often on Friday evening. Always keep Lloyd on your watch list as the Packers plan for the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 rushing gardens are the most by a Chargers gamer since Austin Ekeler's 173 yards in Full week 5 of the 2022 period against the Browns. And he performed it on simply 10 attempts! This actually highlights the possibility of what Vidal could bring to the desk if either Dobbins or even Gus Edwards overlooks attend Greg Roman's run-heavy offense. The sixth-rounder out of Troy was inactive in the season-opener against the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. appeared comfortable in his expert debut, providing Trevor Lawrence one more big-play option. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% started) Worthwhile made the most of his three touches, do with 20.8 fantasy aspects versus the Ravens final Thursday. It is actually reasonable to examine whether such development can be preserved along with only three touches. While it's unexpected, there are actually some reassuring indicators. Worthy ran 23 courses, largely troubles, and also played 36 breaks, which are actually varieties not far off from Rashee Rice. The majority of his pops came from 11 personnel, presenting he was involved in the outburst. Deserving might be taken into consideration a WR4 along with WR3 upside till Noblewoman Brown come backs coming from his shoulder personal injury. The Chiefs are actually set to face the Bengals in Week 2, therefore watch on how involved Worthwhile remains in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in snaps, courses operate and getting backyards. but Thomas had not been much responsible for. He delivered an outstanding debut with 14.7 imagination factors, including his initial NFL goal. Last season at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 getting touchdowns. That is actually the third most in college past, right responsible for Ja'Marr Hunt (twenty) and Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas looked therefore great, he could eventually outperform Christian Kirk in the pecking order. He's securely on the flex radar heading right into Full week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, Nyc Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson shocked lots of through completed with even more aim ats (12) as well as receptions (6) than Nabers, who had just 5 intendeds. Nabers did take care of to edge out Robinson in obtaining gardens, finishing with 66. In fact, this was actually the most receiving yards by a Giants player creating his launching considering that Darius Slayton in 2019. However, the larger problem is quarterback Daniel Jones, who averaged just 4.4 gardens every successfully pass effort and possessed his 20th game along with a number of turn overs. This could possibly harm the novice's potential. For Week 2, Nabers could be deemed a flex option versus an at risk Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the debut dream managers were anticipating coming from the highest-drafted novice pass receiver in ESPN organizations over the past two decades. Harrison ended the game along with just 4 getting backyards, the fewest in a launching through a pass receiver taken in the top 5 since Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals capability posture players in each breaks and also directs run. Nevertheless, Kyler Murray had an extraordinarily hard video game, balancing just 2.9 sky gardens per conclusion. It is actually additionally worth noting that Harrison ran merely 11 routes against male coverage and was actually certainly not targeted. Better days are actually on the perspective for this skilled receiver. 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 bumpy ride connecting with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver group. Odunze possessed just four intendeds, which was actually a disappointment compared to Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's eight. However let's probe a little much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and Odunze (forty five) were actually fairly enclose snaps participated in. The very same goes with options run: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and also Odunze (26 ). So, while Odunze didn't get as a lot of looks 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) Despite the fact that Coleman didn't rack up a goal like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still created a sturdy impression. The novice led the crew in breaks, options run, aim ats, receivings as well as obtaining lawns versus the Arizona Cardinals. One more trait to details is that when the Costs remained in 11 employees, Coleman, Hollins and Shakir were on the area with each other a lot. In 12 staffs, it was actually mostly Coleman and Hollins. This is actually absolutely encouraging for those who have Coleman on their fantasy staffs. He is actually a sound flex alternative in Week 2 against the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% started) McConkey led the Chargers with 7 targets and also 39 acquiring backyards versus the Raiders on Sunday. He managed to restore his dream day along with a late goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been asked to perform considerably, averaging just 5.5 backyards every successfully pass attempt. If this trend continues, it could possibly restrict McConkey's fantasy roof. However, he is actually still on the flex radar for Full week 2, specifically considering that the Panthers' defense only acquired torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and also transmits run, yet he possessed merely 3 aim ats. On the bright side, he racked up a 32-yard acquiring touchdown. McMillan has actually solidified his place as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, as well as he can become much more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or Chris Godwin overlook time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' wide receiver turning is pretty liquid, along with everybody viewing a comparable amount of pops versus the Bengals on Sunday. Nonetheless, Polk possessed a single aim at. Maintain him on your watch checklist, yet he should not reside in your schedules against the Seahawks in Full week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't numerous positives for the Panthers on Sunday, yet one was Legette leading the team in intendeds. He also played significant pops. The Panthers' wide receiver rotation is actually five deeper at this moment, so it is difficult to feel confident in any of all of them, specifically provided exactly how Bryce Young carried out versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played and also paths run program he had a restricted job, in spite of obtaining 5 intendeds. Michael Pittman Jr. is most likely to keep a high aim at allotment. Mitchell's part may reduce when Josh Downs returns from accident, thus he ought to stay on your view list. Don't forget, the Colts may not be expected to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's trade gave fantasy supervisors wish that McCaffrey could possibly boost as the Commanders' No. 2 recipient. Full week 1 showed that this won't hold true. The snaps and also paths have actually been actually expanded in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown as well as Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually not an optimal circumstance, and it's tough to find Daniels sustaining more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers right away demonstrated that he's one of the Raiders' best possibilities in the passing activity. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% began) Bowers led the Raiders in targets (8 ), mentioning a substantial task in Las Vegas' outburst this year. However, he is actually still splitting snaps with fellow tight side Michael Mayer. The excellent news is that Bowers is operating nearly as many routes (26) as Davante Adams (34) as well as Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The rookie could be viewed as a low-end TE1 in Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.