.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Luck 100 economic services firm, now living my desire producing imagination as well as sports wagering material regarding the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed excellent NFL debuts, however several other very proclaimed rookies didn't live up to high-rise expectations.What analytical bits should you be aware of from the 1st full week of action, and which rookies should you enjoy very closely hence on out?Let's have a look at the biggest takeaways coming from the novices in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the sphere via the sky but was actually particularly strong on the ground vs. Tampa Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 dream points in his debut went over, many thanks largely to his hurrying potential. He ended up with the second-most rushing backyards by a quarterback in an NFL launching given that 1950 as well as came to be the very first QB ever to hurry for 80 yards as well as 2 touchdowns in his very first video game. Having said that, he did have some difficulty as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was actually unpredicted offered his outstanding university stats. He's the only gamer in FBS record with 12,000 job passing backyards and also 3,000 rushing gardens. He hardly sought deep tosses, balancing simply 2.0 sky gardens every finalization, compared with 8.4 air yards every fulfillment at LSU final period. For Week 2 against the Giants, he's appearing like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% started) It's opportunity to begin your fantasy football seasonCreate an organization and individualize game dimension, scoring and guidelines to play in the game you intend to play in.Create an organization today!This wasn't the launching imagination supervisors were hoping for coming from Williams. He failed to toss a touchdown and his 3.2 lawns every attempt were actually the second least expensive by a first-round choice in their launching (minimum 15 tries) in NFL past. Plus, 31% of his tosses got out aim at against the Titans. For circumstance, that's awful through a Bears QB due to the fact that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target fee in Full week 1 of the 2020 period. While Williams did show improvement as the 2nd half took place, the Bears' outburst finished with only 148 complete lawns. That is actually the fewest by any sort of staff in a season-opening gain given that the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely improve with each video game, but for today, he's even more of a QB2 than the QB1 our team hoped for. The Bears take a trip to Houston to take on the Texans in Full week 2, which should prove to be a complicated matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed a rough outing versus the Seahawks, with his imagination performance salvaged simply by his rushing gardens. He balanced an inadequate 6.2 sky yards per try as well as simply 2.7 air gardens every completion. Sure, the Seahawks have an accomplished additional, however Nix's market value is actually much higher in deeper superflex organizations right now. For Full week 2 against the Steelers, he's appearing like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye watched coming from the side projects as the Patriots managed a disturbed against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was a game manager and finished with 8.0 dream factors. The Patriots' longest play was only 17 gardens. Always keep Maye on your view listing as New England handles 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 debut. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa fl Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving possessed 11 touches against the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White saw 21. The rookie coming from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his quickness. White's strong point is his getting ability, and also he managed 19 courses, compared to Irving's 7. It'll be interesting to watch just how the rookie's job advances in the coming weeks, as each Irving as well as White overshadowed 75 yards from skirmish versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson possessed merely three hurrying tries versus the Bills. It is actually also worth noting that Emari Demercado ran as the Cardinals' third-down spine. Having said that, there's a good side. James Conner finished with 19 touches. If Conner skips time, Benson would instantly hop onto the RB2 radar. Our team'll view if the newbie gets additional contacts versus the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is beginning the period on the PUP/NFI listing as he recovers coming from the torn ACL he experienced final November at Texas. This indicates he'll be actually out for a minimum of the 1st four games. The Panthers possessed a sketching against the Saints on Sunday, shedding through 37 aspects, the fifth-largest scope of victory in a period opener in between department rivals in the last 50 years. Chuba Hubbard possessed just six hurrying tries because video game. With the offense appearing horrific, it is actually not wonderful information for those stashing Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Expenses (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis possessed merely 4 touches against the Cardinals. He is actually certainly not a significant part of the Costs' offense yet. But if James Prepare, who possessed 22 contacts, misses opportunity, Davis could possibly end up being a lot more appropriate in fantasy. The Bills deal with 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 against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane as well as Raheem Mostert shared backfield duties. Achane finished the video game along with 17 contacts and also 23.0 fantasy ideas. For Wright to become fantasy pertinent, he will need either Achane or Mostert to overlook time. Our team'll see if he makes his NFL launching Thursday night versus the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually unexpected to see Ronnie Rivers in front of Corum on the Rams' deepness graph. Several thought the Rams drafted Corum 83rd general to help make lighter Kyren Williams' bunch, specifically since they possess similar capability. Corum dealt with 505 hurrying tries in his final 2 times at Michigan, proving he may handle a massive amount of work. Most definitely a circumstance worth watching on, but it's secure to say this wasn't a Week 1 that Corum supervisors were actually wishing to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Veggie Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd went into Friday evening's video game versus the Eagles noted as questionable. He overlooked Tuesday's technique and also was actually restricted Wednesday as well as Thursday as a result of that irritating hamstring injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, who had 18 touches versus the Eagles, misses time, Lloyd perhaps will not have much fantasy importance. I'm additionally concerned regarding the Packers' outrageous collection. Jacobs was receiving reached at or responsible for free throw line of scrimmage method regularly on Friday night. Always keep Lloyd on your check out listing as the Packers get ready for the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying gardens are actually the most by a Chargers gamer given that Austin Ekeler's 173 yards in Week 5 of the 2022 season against the Browns. And also he did it on just 10 efforts! This truly highlights the ability of what Vidal can offer the desk if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards overlooks attend Greg Roman's run-heavy offense. The sixth-rounder out of Troy loafed in the season-opener against the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. looked comfy in his expert debut, offering Trevor Lawrence an additional 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 contacts, do with 20.8 dream points versus the Ravens last Thursday. It is actually logical to question whether such production could be preserved along with simply three touches. While it is actually unlikely, there are some reassuring signs. Worthy operated 23 paths, mainly troubles, and participated in 36 breaks, which are amounts not far off from Rashee Rice. A lot of his snaps originated from 11 workers, showing he was associated with the offense. Deserving could be looked at a WR4 with WR3 upside till Noblewoman Brown returns from his shoulder accident. The Chiefs are actually set to deal with the Bengals in Week 2, therefore keep an eye on just how engaged Worthwhile resides in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% started) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in breaks, routes run and receiving yards. however Thomas wasn't much responsible for. He delivered an outstanding launching with 14.7 fantasy aspects, including his 1st NFL touchdown. Final time at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 obtaining goals. That's the third very most in school record, right behind Ja'Marr Chase (20) and Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas looked so excellent, he might inevitably exceed Christian Kirk in the position. 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 amazed numerous through finishing with additional intendeds (12) and also functions (6) than Nabers, who had simply 5 targets. Nabers did handle to edge out Robinson in receiving lawns, completed with 66. In fact, this was actually the best acquiring backyards through a Giants gamer making his launching since Darius Slayton in 2019. Nonetheless, the bigger worry is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, that balanced only 4.4 gardens per elapsed attempt and also had his 20th video game along with various turnovers. This can hurt the rookie's ability. For Week 2, Nabers could be viewed as a flex option versus 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 actually expecting from the highest-drafted newbie wide receiver in ESPN organizations over the past 20 years. Harrison ended the game along with just 4 getting gardens, the fewest in a debut through a wide receiver taken in the leading 5 because Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals skill setting players in both breaks and directs run. Having Said That, Kyler Murray had an abnormally hard video game, balancing merely 2.9 air lawns every finalization. It is actually likewise worth keeping in mind that Harrison ran just 11 routes against man coverage and also was actually not targeted. Much better days are on the perspective for this skilled recipient. Harrison is strongly on the WR2 radar for Full week 2 against the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% began) Williams had a difficult time getting in touch with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver group. Odunze possessed merely four aim ats, which was a frustration compared with Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's 8. But allow's probe a little bit of much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and Odunze (45) were actually rather approach snaps played. The very same goes for options run: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and also Odunze (26 ). Thus, while Odunze really did not receive as several looks this time around, he is actually still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Bills (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Despite the fact that Coleman failed to score a goal like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still made a tough feeling. The newbie led the staff in pops, options run, intendeds, receivings as well as getting gardens versus the Arizona Cardinals. One more trait to note is that when the Costs remained in 11 staffs, Coleman, Hollins as well as Shakir got on the industry with each other a great deal. In 12 staffs, it was actually generally Coleman and Hollins. This is actually definitely encouraging for those that have Coleman on their imagination crews. He is actually a solid 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 receiving lawns against the Raiders on Sunday. He handled to restore his dream day with a late touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't inquired to accomplish a lot, averaging merely 5.5 backyards per pass try. If this trend continues, it could possibly limit McConkey's imagination roof. However, he's still on the flex radar for Full week 2, especially due to the fact that the Panthers' self defense simply obtained torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and directs operate, yet he possessed simply 3 aim ats. On the silver lining, he racked up a 32-yard getting goal. McMillan has actually strengthened his area as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, and also he could possibly come to be even more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or Chris Godwin miss time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' wide receiver turning is quite liquid, along with every person viewing an identical number of pops versus the Bengals on Sunday. Nevertheless, Polk had only one aim at. Keep him on your check out checklist, however he should not remain in your lineups against the Seahawks in Full 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 group in aim ats. He additionally participated in significant breaks. The Panthers' pass receiver turning is actually five deeper immediately, so it's tough to feel confident in any one of all of them, particularly provided just how Bryce Youthful carried out against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played and routes operate show he possessed a limited job, despite receiving five intendeds. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually likely to always keep a high aim at allotment. Mitchell's duty may diminish when Josh Downs yields coming from personal injury, thus he ought to remain on your watch checklist. Always remember, the Colts aren't expected to be a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's business offered dream managers really hope that McCaffrey could improve as the Commanders' No. 2 receiver. Full week 1 showed that this won't be the case. The snaps and courses have been actually spread out between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and also Olamide Zaccheaus. It's not an optimal situation, and it is difficult to observe Daniels assisting much more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers immediately demonstrated that he is just one of the Raiders' top alternatives in the passing game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% began) Bowers led the Raiders in targets (8 ), hinting at a notable job in Las Vegas' offense this year. However, he's still dividing snaps with fellow tight side Michael Mayer. The great headlines is that Bowers is operating virtually as many options (26) as Davante Adams (34) and Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The rookie can be deemed a low-end TE1 in Week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.