.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Fortune 100 monetary services business, right now residing my goal developing fantasy and also sports wagering information 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, however numerous various other extremely touted rookies really did not measure up to lofty expectations.What statistical bits need to you be aware of coming from the first full week of activity, and which rookies ought to you view carefully from here on out?Let's take a look at the biggest takeaways coming from the novices in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the round with the air yet was actually especially strong on the ground vs. Tampa Bay. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 fantasy aspects in his debut were impressive, thanks greatly to his rushing potential. He found yourself along with the second-most rushing gardens by a quarterback in an NFL launching given that 1950 and also ended up being the 1st QB ever to rush for 80 yards and 2 touchdowns in his very first video game. Nonetheless, he did possess some problem as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was actually unexpected offered his remarkable university statistics. He's the only gamer in FBS history with 12,000 job passing backyards and 3,000 rushing gardens. He hardly tried deep-seated tosses, averaging only 2.0 sky gardens per finalization, compared with 8.4 sky lawns per fulfillment at LSU final time. For Full week 2 against the Giants, he is actually resembling a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% started) It's time to start your fantasy regulation football seasonCreate an organization and also individualize league measurements, scoring and policies to play in the game you wish to participate in in.Create a game today!This wasn't the launching fantasy managers were actually wishing for from Williams. He really did not throw a touchdown and his 3.2 gardens per try were actually the 2nd least expensive through a first-round selection in their debut (minimum required 15 efforts) in NFL past. Additionally, 31% of his throws were off intended versus the Titans. For situation, that's awful by a Bears QB due to the fact that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target cost in Full week 1 of the 2020 time. While Williams did come along as the second fifty percent went on, the Bears' outburst finished with simply 148 overall backyards. That is actually the least through any crew in a season-opening succeed since the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely strengthen with each game, but also for today, he's even more of a QB2 than the QB1 our experts expected. The Bears take a trip to Houston to take on the Texans in Full week 2, which must show to become a tough matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had an outlining against the Seahawks, with his imagination performance salvaged just by his rushing lawns. He balanced a poor 6.2 sky lawns per try as well as only 2.7 air yards per finalization. Certain, the Seahawks possess a talented second, however Nix's market value is much higher in much deeper superflex leagues at this moment. For Week 2 versus the Steelers, he is actually seeming like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye viewed coming from the sidelines as the Patriots managed a distressed against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually a video game manager as well as completed with 8.0 fantasy factors. The Patriots' lengthiest play was just 17 yards. Keep Maye on your view checklist as New England tackles the Seahawks in Week 2. Managing backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he broke complimentary for a 31-yard run in his NFL debut. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa florida Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving possessed 11 contacts versus the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White found 21. The novice from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his explosiveness. White's strong suit is his getting potential, as well as he operated 19 courses, compared to Irving's seven. It'll interest enjoy how the newbie's duty advances in the happening weeks, as each Irving and White shrouded 75 gardens from scrimmage against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson had just 3 hurrying tries against the Expenses. It is actually likewise worth keeping in mind that Emari Demercado worked as the Cardinals' third-down spine. Nonetheless, there is actually a blue sky. James Conner do with 19 touches. If Conner misses out on time, Benson would promptly hop onto the RB2 radar. Our company'll observe if the rookie obtains additional touches against the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is actually beginning the season on the PUP/NFI list as he recoups coming from the torn ACL he endured final November at Texas. This means he'll be actually out for at least the first 4 activities. The Panthers possessed a drafting versus the Saints on Sunday, losing by 37 aspects, the fifth-largest margin of victory in a time opener in between division rivals in the final 50 years. Chuba Hubbard had merely six rushing tries because video game. With the offense appearing distressing, 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 possessed only 4 contacts versus the Cardinals. He is actually certainly not a huge part of the Costs' offense yet. But if James Prepare, who possessed 22 contacts, skips opportunity, Davis could come to be even more appropriate in imagination. The Costs deal with the Dolphins in Week 2. Maintain Davis on your watch list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (instructor's decision) for the Dolphins' Week 1 activity versus the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and Raheem Mostert shared backfield obligations. Achane ended the activity along with 17 touches and 23.0 fantasy ideas. For Wright to come to be fantasy pertinent, he 'd need to have either Achane or even Mostert to miss opportunity. Our team'll find if he makes his NFL debut Thursday evening versus the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It's astonishing to find Ronnie Rivers in advance of Corum on the Rams' depth graph. Several presumed the Rams prepared Corum 83rd overall to help lighten Kyren Williams' load, particularly since they possess comparable capability. Corum handled 505 hurrying tries in his final two times at Michigan, confirming he can deal with a hefty amount of work. Absolutely a circumstance worth keeping an eye on, however it is actually protected to claim this had not been a Full week 1 that Corum supervisors were expecting to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Veggie Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered Friday night's video game versus the Eagles listed as dubious. He missed Tuesday's method and was confined Wednesday and also Thursday because of that unpleasant hamstring accident. Unless Josh Jacobs, that had 18 contacts versus the Eagles, overlooks opportunity, Lloyd most likely will not have much imagination relevance. I'm likewise regarded regarding the Packers' annoying product line. Jacobs was actually getting hit at or behind free throw line of scrimmage method regularly on Friday evening. Always keep Lloyd on your check out checklist as the Packers organize the Colts in Full week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying gardens are the most through a Chargers gamer given that Austin Ekeler's 173 yards in Full week 5 of the 2022 season against the Browns. And also he performed it on merely 10 tries! This definitely highlights the capacity of what Vidal could offer the desk if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards misses attend Greg Roman's run-heavy outburst. The sixth-rounder away from Troy was inactive in the season-opener against the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. appeared comfortable in his pro debut, giving Trevor Lawrence an additional big-play possibility. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas City Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% started) Deserving made the most of his three contacts, do with 20.8 imagination points versus the Ravens final Thursday. It's easy to understand to examine whether such creation may be maintained with simply 3 contacts. While it is actually improbable, there are some encouraging signs. Worthy functioned 23 courses, primarily troubles, and also participated in 36 breaks, which are numbers not far off from Rashee Rice. Most of his snaps arised from 11 staffs, revealing he was actually involved in the offense. Deserving might be looked at a WR4 with WR3 upside up until Marquee Brown returns from his shoulder personal injury. The Chiefs are set to deal with the Bengals in Full week 2, so keep an eye on exactly how engaged Worthwhile remains in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in snaps, options run and getting yards. yet Thomas wasn't much behind. He supplied an excellent debut with 14.7 dream factors, featuring his first NFL touchdown. Final period at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 receiving goals. That is actually the 3rd very most in university past, right behind Ja'Marr Pursuit (20) and also Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas appeared so good, he might at some point exceed Christian Kirk in the position. He's securely on the flex radar heading into Full week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson amazed numerous through do with additional targets (12) as well as celebrations (6) than Nabers, who possessed merely 5 intendeds. Nabers performed deal with to slip by Robinson in getting yards, completed with 66. Actually, this was the best receiving yards by a Giants gamer creating his debut considering that Darius Slayton in 2019. Nonetheless, the bigger problem is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, that averaged simply 4.4 backyards every successfully pass try and possessed his 20th video game along with multiple turn overs. This could injure the newbie's possibility. For Full week 2, Nabers may be deemed a flex possibility versus a vulnerable Leaders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the debut imagination supervisors were actually anticipating coming from the highest-drafted newbie pass receiver in ESPN games over recent two decades. Harrison ended the video game with simply 4 acquiring yards, the least in a debut by a pass receiver absorbed the top 5 due to the fact that Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals skill-set posture players in both pops and also directs run. Nevertheless, Kyler Murray had an extraordinarily tough activity, averaging simply 2.9 air backyards every finalization. It's also worth noting that Harrison ran simply 11 courses against male coverage and was actually not targeted. A lot better days are actually on the perspective for this proficient receiver. Harrison is strongly on the WR2 radar for Full week 2 versus the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% began) Williams possessed a difficult time associating with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver team. Odunze had simply four aim ats, which was actually a frustration compared with Keenan Allen's 11 and DJ Moore's eight. But let's probe a little much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and also Odunze (45) were really fairly enclose breaks participated in. The exact same opts for courses run: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and also Odunze (26 ). Therefore, while Odunze didn't receive as numerous appearances this time around, he is actually still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Bills (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Despite the fact that Coleman didn't score a goal like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still produced a solid feeling. The novice led the group in pops, paths operate, aim ats, receptions and obtaining gardens versus the Arizona Cardinals. Another point to keep in mind is actually that when the Costs resided in 11 personnel, Coleman, Hollins and also Shakir got on the area with each other a great deal. In 12 workers, it was actually primarily Coleman as well as Hollins. This is definitely appealing for those that have Coleman on their imagination groups. He is actually a solid flex choice in Full week 2 against the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% started) McConkey led the Chargers along with seven intendeds and 39 getting gardens versus the Raiders on Sunday. He took care of to salvage his imagination day with an overdue touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been inquired to do a lot, balancing only 5.5 gardens every elapsed try. If this style carries on, it could possibly limit McConkey's fantasy ceiling. However, he's still on the flex radar for Week 2, specifically since the Panthers' defense just received torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and also routes operate, but he had only 3 aim ats. On the bright side, he racked up a 32-yard acquiring touchdown. McMillan has hardened his area as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, and he could end up being a lot more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or Chris Godwin skip time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' wide receiver rotation is quite fluid, along with everyone seeing an identical amount of breaks against the Bengals on Sunday. Nonetheless, Polk had a single target. Keep him on your check out listing, but he shouldn't be in your schedules against the Seahawks in Full week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't a lot of positives for the Panthers on Sunday, however one was Legette leading the staff in aim ats. He likewise played substantial pops. The Panthers' pass receiver rotation is actually 5 deeper immediately, so it's tough to feel confident in any one of all of them, especially provided just how Bryce Youthful conducted versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played and also options manage series he possessed a minimal role, despite obtaining five intendeds. Michael Pittman Jr. is likely to keep a high target allotment. Mitchell's duty could shrink when Josh Downs gains coming from accident, thus he should stay on your watch listing. Remember, the Colts may not be expected to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's profession offered dream managers really hope that McCaffrey can improve as the Commanders' No. 2 receiver. Week 1 presented that this won't hold true. The breaks and paths have actually been spread out between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown as well as Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually certainly not a suitable condition, and also it's tough to see Daniels sustaining more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers promptly showed that he is among the Raiders' best alternatives in the passing game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Sin City Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% started) Bowers led the Raiders in targets (8 ), meaning a substantial function in Sin city' outburst this year. Having said that, he is actually still breaking pops with fellow tight side Michael Mayer. The fantastic updates is actually that Bowers is operating almost as several paths (26) as Davante Adams (34) and also Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The novice could be considered as a low-end TE1 in Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.