.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Luck one hundred monetary solutions business, currently living my goal creating dream and sports betting content concerning the NFL, NBA, as well as WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and also Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had excellent NFL debuts, however several various other extremely proclaimed rookies failed to measure up to towering expectations.What analytical pieces need to you be aware of from the 1st full week of action, and also which novices should you view carefully away on out?Let's look at the most significant takeaways coming from the rookies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the round via the sky however was actually especially sturdy on the ground vs. Tampa fl Bay. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 imagination points in his launching went over, many thanks greatly to his hurrying potential. He found yourself along with the second-most rushing backyards by a quarterback in an NFL launching because 1950 and came to be the 1st QB ever to hurry for 80 gardens as well as 2 touchdowns in his first activity. Having said that, he did possess some problem as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was unforeseen offered his remarkable college stats. He's the only gamer in FBS background along with 12,000 career passing backyards and 3,000 rushing yards. He rarely tried deep-seated throws, balancing simply 2.0 sky lawns every fulfillment, compared with 8.4 air yards every fulfillment at LSU last time. For Week 2 versus the Giants, he is actually seeming like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% began) It is actually opportunity to begin your fantasy regulation football seasonCreate a game as well as personalize game size, slashing and also guidelines to play in the game you want to play in.Create a league today!This had not been the debut imagination supervisors were actually anticipating coming from Williams. He didn't toss a touchdown as well as his 3.2 yards per attempt were the 2nd lowest through a first-round selection in their launching (lowest 15 attempts) in NFL record. Additionally, 31% of his throws got out intended versus the Titans. For situation, that's the most awful through a Bears QB because Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target fee in Full week 1 of the 2020 period. While Williams carried out come along as the 2nd one-half went on, the Bears' outburst finished with simply 148 overall gardens. That's the least through any sort of crew in a season-opening win since the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely boost with each game, but also for now, he's additional of a QB2 than the QB1 our experts anticipated. The Bears travel to Houston to handle the Texans in Week 2, which must show to be a tough matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed a rough outing against the Seahawks, along with his fantasy performance saved merely through his rushing lawns. He balanced a poor 6.2 sky gardens per effort and also only 2.7 sky gardens every finalization. Sure, the Seahawks possess a skilled second, however Nix's market value is actually higher in much deeper superflex leagues at this moment. For Full week 2 versus the Steelers, he is actually looking like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye seen from the subsidiaries as the Patriots carried out a distressed versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually an activity manager and also finished with 8.0 imagination aspects. The Patriots' longest play was just 17 yards. Maintain Maye on your watch checklist as New England handles the Seahawks in Week 2. Running backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he cracked free of cost for a 31-yard jog in his NFL debut. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving had 11 contacts versus the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White saw 21. The newbie from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his explosiveness. White's forte is his acquiring capacity, and also he operated 19 options, compared with Irving's seven. It'll interest view how the rookie's part develops in the coming weeks, as both Irving and also White darkened 75 lawns from skirmish versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson had just three rushing efforts versus the Bills. It's also worth noting that Emari Demercado functioned as the Cardinals' third-down back. Nevertheless, there is actually a silver lining. James Conner do with 19 touches. If Conner overlooks opportunity, Benson would instantly leap onto the RB2 radar. Our team'll view if the novice receives additional contacts against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is actually beginning the period on the PUP/NFI listing as he recoups coming from the torn ACL he suffered final Nov at Texas. This means he'll be actually out for a minimum of the initial four games. The Panthers had an outlining versus the Saints on Sunday, shedding through 37 aspects, the fifth-largest frame of victory in a season opener between department competitors in the final 50 years. Chuba Hubbard had just six hurrying tries during that activity. Along with the outburst appearing horrific, it's certainly not wonderful headlines for those stashing Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Expenses (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis possessed only 4 contacts versus the Cardinals. He's certainly not a significant part of the Costs' outburst however. But if James Cook, who had 22 touches, misses opportunity, Davis can become much more appropriate in dream. The Costs deal with the Dolphins in Week 2. Always keep Davis on your view list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (train's selection) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 game versus the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and Raheem Mostert shared backfield tasks. Achane ended the video game along with 17 contacts as well as 23.0 dream ideas. For Wright to come to be dream pertinent, he 'd require either Achane or Mostert to skip opportunity. Our experts'll observe if he makes his NFL debut Thursday evening versus the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It's shocking to find Ronnie Rivers in front of Corum on the Rams' intensity graph. A lot of believed the Rams drafted Corum 83rd total to assist make lighter Kyren Williams' lots, specifically considering that they have comparable ability. Corum dealt with 505 hurrying efforts in his final two times at Michigan, confirming he may deal with a massive workload. Definitely a scenario worth keeping an eye on, however it is actually secured to mention this had not been a Full week 1 that Corum managers were actually wanting to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Veggie Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd went into Friday evening's video game versus the Eagles provided as dubious. He missed out on Tuesday's technique as well as was confined Wednesday as well as Thursday because of that nagging hamstring accident. Unless Josh Jacobs, who possessed 18 touches versus the Eagles, overlooks opportunity, Lloyd probably won't possess much dream relevance. I'm likewise regarded about the Packers' objectionable collection. Jacobs was getting attacked at or responsible for the line of skirmish means too often on Friday evening. Always keep Lloyd on your check out list as the Packers prepare for the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying yards are the most through a Chargers gamer since Austin Ekeler's 173 backyards in Week 5 of the 2022 period against the Browns. As well as he did it on just 10 tries! This really highlights the possibility 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 loafed in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. looked pleasant in his pro launching, offering Trevor Lawrence another big-play alternative. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas City Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% started) Worthy took advantage of his 3 touches, completed with 20.8 fantasy points versus the Ravens last Thursday. It is actually understandable to question whether such manufacturing could be preserved along with just three touches. While it is actually not likely, there are actually some encouraging indications. Deserving worked 23 paths, primarily troubles, and played 36 breaks, which are actually numbers stone's throw off coming from Rashee Rice. The majority of his breaks arised from 11 workers, revealing he was actually associated with the offense. Worthy might be taken into consideration a WR4 with WR3 upside till Noblewoman Brown come backs coming from his shoulder personal injury. The Chiefs are set to deal with the Bengals in Week 2, so keep an eye on just how involved Worthwhile resides in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% started) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in snaps, paths run and also obtaining yards. but Thomas wasn't much responsible for. He delivered an outstanding debut along with 14.7 imagination aspects, featuring his first NFL goal. Final period at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 getting touchdowns. That is actually the third very most in university past, right responsible for Ja'Marr Hunt (20) and also Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas appeared therefore really good, he might ultimately exceed Christian Kirk in the pecking order. He is actually securely on the flex radar moving in to Full week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York City Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson surprised many by do with additional aim ats (12) and events (6) than Nabers, that possessed just 5 targets. Nabers did handle to edge out Robinson in acquiring lawns, do with 66. As a matter of fact, this was actually the most acquiring backyards through a Giants player making his debut due to the fact that Darius Slayton in 2019. However, the larger worry is quarterback Daniel Jones, who balanced simply 4.4 yards per successfully pass effort and had his 20th video game along with numerous turn overs. This could injure the rookie's capacity. For Full week 2, Nabers may be viewed as a flex possibility against a prone Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the debut fantasy managers were actually anticipating from the highest-drafted newbie pass receiver in ESPN organizations over recent 20 years. Harrison finished the video game with merely 4 obtaining yards, the fewest in a debut through a pass receiver absorbed the best five since Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals ability position players in both breaks and also routes operate. Having Said That, Kyler Murray had an extraordinarily tough game, balancing only 2.9 air gardens per finalization. It's likewise worth noting that Harrison ran just 11 courses versus male coverage and also was certainly not targeted. A lot better days are on the perspective for this gifted recipient. Harrison is strongly on the WR2 radar for Full week 2 against the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% started) Williams had a bumpy ride connecting with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver team. Odunze possessed simply four targets, which was a letdown compared to Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's 8. Yet allow's dig a little bit of much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and also Odunze (forty five) were actually pretty approach breaks participated in. The exact same goes for paths operate: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and also Odunze (26 ). Therefore, while Odunze really did not acquire 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 didn't score a touchdown like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still produced a sturdy impact. The novice led the team in pops, paths operate, aim ats, receivings and acquiring gardens versus the Arizona Cardinals. Another factor to details is that when the Expenses were in 11 staffs, Coleman, Hollins and also Shakir got on the industry with each other a whole lot. In 12 workers, it was mainly Coleman and also Hollins. This is actually undoubtedly promising for those who have Coleman on their fantasy staffs. He is actually a strong flex choice in Full week 2 versus the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% began) McConkey led the Chargers with seven aim ats as well as 39 acquiring gardens versus the Raiders on Sunday. He managed to save his imagination time with an overdue goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been inquired to do considerably, averaging simply 5.5 backyards per pass attempt. If this trend carries on, it can restrict McConkey's dream roof. Having said that, he is actually still on the flex radar for Full week 2, specifically because the Panthers' self defense just got torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps as well as transmits run, yet he had only 3 aim ats. On the bright side, he racked up a 32-yard obtaining touchdown. McMillan has strengthened his place as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, and also he might come to be much more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or Chris Godwin miss time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' pass receiver turning is rather liquid, along with every person observing a comparable lot of breaks versus the Bengals on Sunday. Having said that, Polk possessed a single intended. Maintain him on your check out listing, yet he should not remain in your lineups versus the Seahawks in Week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't many positives for the Panthers on Sunday, however one was actually Legette leading the crew in aim ats. He additionally played notable snaps. The Panthers' wide receiver rotation is actually five deep at the moment, so it is difficult to feel great in any of all of them, particularly provided exactly how Bryce Youthful executed versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in and courses operate show he possessed a restricted task, in spite of obtaining five intendeds. Michael Pittman Jr. is very likely to maintain a higher aim at allotment. Mitchell's duty may reduce when Josh Downs yields from accident, thus he needs to stay on your watch list. Keep in mind, the Colts may not be anticipated to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's business offered dream managers hope that McCaffrey can step up as the Leaders' No. 2 receiver. Full week 1 revealed that this won't be the case. The snaps and routes have been actually spread in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and also Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually not a best condition, and it's tough to see Daniels supporting greater than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers promptly revealed that he's one of the Raiders' best options in the passing away video 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 substantial duty in Sin city' offense this year. Nevertheless, he's still breaking snaps along with fellow cramping end Michael Mayer. The terrific headlines is that Bowers is running almost as numerous courses (26) as Davante Adams (34) as well as Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The newbie can be deemed a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.