.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Luck one hundred financial services provider, currently living my aspiration creating dream as well as sports betting content regarding the NFL, NBA, and also WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels as well as Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed exceptional NFL debuts, however a number of other very touted newbies really did not meet towering expectations.What analytical tidbits ought to you recognize from the very first full week of activity, as well as which rookies must you enjoy carefully from here on out?Let's take a look at the most significant takeaways coming from the rookies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the sphere through the sky however was actually specifically sturdy on the ground vs. Tampa florida Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 imagination factors in his launching were impressive, many thanks greatly to his rushing potential. He found yourself along with the second-most rushing lawns through a quarterback in an NFL launching since 1950 and also became the first QB ever to hurry for 80 gardens and 2 touchdowns in his first game. Having said that, he performed have some issue as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was unanticipated given his excellent college statistics. He's the only player in FBS past along with 12,000 career passing backyards and 3,000 hurrying gardens. He rarely sought deep tosses, balancing simply 2.0 sky backyards per conclusion, compared to 8.4 air gardens per finalization at LSU last season. For Full 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 is actually opportunity to begin your dream soccer seasonCreate a league and also personalize league size, scoring and also policies to play in the game you desire to play in.Create a game today!This had not been the debut imagination supervisors were actually hoping for from Williams. He failed to throw a goal and his 3.2 gardens per try were actually the second most competitive through a first-round choice in their launching (minimum required 15 efforts) in NFL history. And also, 31% of his throws got out aim at versus the Titans. For circumstance, that is actually the most awful by a Bears QB considering that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target fee in Full week 1 of the 2020 period. While Williams performed show improvement as the 2nd half went on, the Bears' offense completed with only 148 overall lawns. That is actually the fewest by any kind of staff in a season-opening succeed because the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely strengthen with each activity, but also for now, he is actually even more of a QB2 than the QB1 our team hoped for. The Bears journey to Houston to take on the Texans in Full week 2, which should show to become a hard matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had a rough outing versus the Seahawks, with his fantasy performance restored only through his hurrying yards. He averaged an unsatisfactory 6.2 sky backyards per effort and also merely 2.7 sky lawns per fulfillment. Sure, the Seahawks have a gifted secondary, yet Nix's worth is actually higher in much deeper superflex leagues today. For Week 2 against the Steelers, he's seeming like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye watched coming from the subsidiaries as the Patriots managed a disturbed versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was an activity manager and completed with 8.0 imagination aspects. The Patriots' longest play was actually only 17 yards. Always keep Maye on your watch list as New England handles the Seahawks in Week 2. Operating backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he broke free of charge for a 31-yard jog in his NFL launching. Radiation Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa fl Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving possessed 11 touches against the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White found 21. The novice coming from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his volatility. White's strong suit is his receiving potential, and also he operated 19 courses, compared to Irving's 7. It'll be interesting to check out just how the newbie's job develops in the coming full weeks, as each Irving and White shrouded 75 yards from skirmish versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson had simply three rushing tries versus the Bills. It is actually also worth noting that Emari Demercado operated as the Cardinals' third-down back. Nonetheless, there's a blue sky. James Conner finished with 19 styles. If Conner skips opportunity, Benson would instantly jump onto the RB2 radar. Our experts'll find if the newbie acquires even more touches versus the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is beginning the season on the PUP/NFI list as he recovers from the torn ACL he experienced last November at Texas. This suggests he'll be out for at least the very first four activities. The Panthers possessed a sketching against the Saints on Sunday, losing by 37 factors, the fifth-largest margin of victory in a season opener in between division opponents in the final 50 years. Chuba Hubbard possessed merely 6 rushing tries during that activity. Along with the offense appearing horrific, it is actually not fantastic information for those stowing away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Expenses (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis possessed merely 4 contacts versus the Cardinals. He's not a major aspect of the Expenses' offense however. However if James Cook, that had 22 contacts, misses out on time, Davis might become even more relevant in dream. The Expenses face the Dolphins in Full week 2. Keep Davis on your check out list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (trainer's choice) for the Dolphins' Week 1 game against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane as well as Raheem Mostert discussed backfield roles. Achane finished the activity with 17 contacts and also 23.0 imagination ideas. For Wright to come to be fantasy relevant, he 'd need either Achane or Mostert to overlook time. Our company'll find if he creates his NFL debut Thursday evening against the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It's surprising to see Ronnie Rivers in advance of Corum on the Rams' intensity chart. Many thought the Rams made Corum 83rd overall to aid reduce Kyren Williams' tons, especially due to the fact that they have comparable capability. Corum managed 505 rushing tries in his last pair of seasons at Michigan, confirming he can easily manage a heavy amount of work. Definitely a condition worth watching on, however it is actually secure to claim this wasn't a Full week 1 that Corum supervisors were actually intending to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Veggie Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered Friday evening's game against the Eagles detailed as suspicious. He missed out on Tuesday's technique and was actually restricted Wednesday as well as Thursday as a result of that nagging hamstring accident. Unless Josh Jacobs, that had 18 contacts versus the Eagles, overlooks time, Lloyd probably will not possess much imagination relevance. I am actually likewise regarded regarding the Packers' annoying product line. Jacobs was actually acquiring hit at or responsible for the line of scrimmage method too often on Friday night. Maintain 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 rushing gardens are the absolute most by a Chargers gamer considering that Austin Ekeler's 173 lawns in Full week 5 of the 2022 season versus the Browns. As well as he did it on just 10 tries! This definitely highlights the potential of what Vidal could possibly give the desk if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards misses attend Greg Roman's run-heavy outburst. The sixth-rounder away from Troy loafed in the season-opener against the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. appeared comfy in his pro debut, providing Trevor Lawrence one more big-play alternative. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Urban Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% started) Deserving maximized his three contacts, completed with 20.8 fantasy points against the Ravens last Thursday. It's reasonable to examine whether such development could be sustained with merely 3 contacts. While it is actually unexpected, there are some promoting indications. Worthy operated 23 options, mainly troubles, and also participated in 36 breaks, which are actually varieties not far off from Rashee Rice. The majority of his breaks stemmed from 11 staffs, revealing he was actually associated with the offense. Worthwhile could be taken into consideration a WR4 along with WR3 upside up until Noblewoman Brown profits from his shoulder accident. The Chiefs are set to face the Bengals in Week 2, so keep an eye on how engaged Worthwhile is in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% started) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in snaps, paths operate and acquiring backyards. yet Thomas had not been far responsible for. He supplied an excellent debut along with 14.7 fantasy aspects, featuring his 1st NFL touchdown. Final time at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 acquiring goals. That is actually the 3rd very most in university history, right behind Ja'Marr Hunt (twenty) and also Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas appeared so really good, he could ultimately outperform Christian Kirk in the chain of command. He is actually strongly on the flex radar moving into Full week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York City Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson startled lots of through finishing with more targets (12) as well as functions (6) than Nabers, that had only 5 aim ats. Nabers performed handle to nose out Robinson in obtaining yards, completed with 66. Actually, this was actually the best acquiring yards by a Giants player making his launching because Darius Slayton in 2019. Having said that, the larger worry is quarterback Daniel Jones, who balanced only 4.4 lawns every pass effort and also had his 20th video game along with a number of turnovers. This could possibly harm the newbie's ability. For Full week 2, Nabers may be considered as a flex alternative versus a prone Leaders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the debut imagination supervisors were actually anticipating from the highest-drafted newbie wide receiver in ESPN organizations over the past twenty years. Harrison ended the game along with merely 4 acquiring lawns, the fewest in a debut through a wide receiver absorbed the best 5 given that Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals skill-set setting players in both snaps and also directs operate. However, Kyler Murray had an abnormally hard activity, balancing merely 2.9 air backyards per finalization. It's likewise worth keeping in mind that Harrison managed merely 11 options versus man coverage and also was actually not targeted. A lot better days are actually on the horizon for this gifted receiver. Harrison is actually strongly on the WR2 radar for Week 2 against the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% began) Williams had a difficult time associating with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver group. Odunze possessed merely four aim ats, which was a frustration compared with Keenan Allen's 11 and DJ Moore's eight. But allow's dig a little bit of deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and Odunze (forty five) were actually quite enclose breaks played. The exact same selects options operate: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), as well as Odunze (26 ). So, while Odunze really did not obtain as a lot of looks this time around, he's still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Costs (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Despite the fact that Coleman failed to rack up a goal like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still produced a strong opinion. The novice led the group in breaks, options manage, targets, receivings and acquiring backyards against the Arizona Cardinals. An additional thing to details is that when the Bills remained in 11 employees, Coleman, Hollins and also Shakir got on the area all together a lot. In 12 personnel, it was generally Coleman and also Hollins. This is certainly appealing for those that have Coleman on their dream crews. He is actually a sound flex option in Week 2 against the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% started) McConkey led the Chargers with seven intendeds and also 39 obtaining yards versus the Raiders on Sunday. He managed to restore his dream time with an overdue touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been asked to do a lot, balancing only 5.5 backyards per pass effort. If this fad carries on, it could possibly confine McConkey's dream roof. Having said that, he is actually still on the flex radar for Week 2, specifically due to the fact that the Panthers' protection only obtained torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa florida Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps as well as transmits run, but he had simply 3 intendeds. On the bright side, he racked up a 32-yard getting touchdown. McMillan has strengthened his place as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, and he can come to be even more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or Chris Godwin skip time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' wide receiver turning is actually quite fluid, along with every person finding a comparable lot of pops against the Bengals on Sunday. Having said that, Polk had a single intended. Maintain him on your watch checklist, however he should not reside in your lineups 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 actually Legette leading the staff in aim ats. He likewise played significant breaks. The Panthers' wide receiver turning is 5 deep immediately, so it is difficult to feel confident in any of them, particularly offered exactly how Bryce Youthful done versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in as well as routes run program he had a restricted duty, in spite of acquiring 5 intendeds. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually probably to always keep a high intended share. Mitchell's role may diminish when Josh Downs profits coming from personal injury, therefore he ought to stay on your check out checklist. Don't forget, the Colts may not be counted on to be a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's field provided imagination supervisors really hope that McCaffrey can boost as the Commanders' No. 2 receiver. Week 1 showed that this will not hold true. The pops and courses have actually been actually spread out in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown as well as Olamide Zaccheaus. It's certainly not a suitable condition, as well as it's tough to find Daniels assisting greater than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers right away indicated that he is among the Raiders' leading options in the passing away video game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% started) Bowers led the Raiders in targets (8 ), meaning a notable job in Las Vegas' offense this year. Nonetheless, he is actually still dividing pops along with fellow tight side Michael Mayer. The fantastic updates is that Bowers is operating virtually as lots of options (26) as Davante Adams (34) and Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The novice could be considered as a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.