.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Fortune one hundred economic solutions provider, right now residing my dream creating dream as well as sports betting web content regarding the NFL, NBA, as well as WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels as well as Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had outstanding NFL debuts, but numerous other strongly promoted rookies really did not measure up to soaring expectations.What statistical tidbits ought to you understand coming from the first week of activity, as well as which novices must you view very closely away on out?Let's check out at the greatest takeaways coming from the rookies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the round by means of the air however was actually specifically strong on the ground vs. Tampa fl Bay. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 fantasy factors in his debut were impressive, many thanks mainly to his rushing ability. He wound up with the second-most rushing gardens through a quarterback in an NFL launching considering that 1950 and came to be the 1st QB ever before to rush for 80 yards as well as 2 goals in his very first game. Nonetheless, he did have some difficulty as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was unanticipated offered his outstanding university stats. He is actually the only gamer in FBS past history along with 12,000 profession passing gardens and also 3,000 rushing backyards. He rarely tried deep-seated throws, balancing only 2.0 air gardens per conclusion, compared to 8.4 air lawns per finalization at LSU last season. For Full week 2 versus the Giants, he is actually looking like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% began) It's opportunity to start your dream regulation football seasonCreate a game and tailor league dimension, slashing and also policies to play in the game you wish to participate in in.Create a league today!This wasn't the launching dream managers were actually anticipating coming from Williams. He didn't throw a goal and also his 3.2 backyards every attempt were the second most affordable by a first-round selection in their debut (minimum 15 tries) in NFL record. And also, 31% of his throws got out intended against the Titans. For circumstance, that's the most awful through a Bears QB since Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target price in Full week 1 of the 2020 time. While Williams did show improvement as the second fifty percent took place, the Bears' outburst finished with merely 148 complete backyards. That's the fewest by any team in a season-opening gain since the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely strengthen with each activity, but also for right now, he's additional of a QB2 than the QB1 our experts wished for. The Bears take a trip to Houston to tackle the Texans in Full week 2, which ought to prove to become a difficult matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed a sketching versus the Seahawks, with his imagination functionality restored simply by his hurrying backyards. He balanced a bad 6.2 sky gardens every effort as well as simply 2.7 air gardens per conclusion. Sure, the Seahawks have a gifted secondary, but Nix's worth is actually much higher in deeper superflex games right now. For Week 2 against the Steelers, he's resembling a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye viewed coming from the subsidiaries as the Patriots carried out a distressed versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually an activity supervisor as well as do with 8.0 dream points. The Patriots' lengthiest play was actually just 17 gardens. Maintain Maye on your watch list as New England handles the Seahawks in Full week 2. Operating backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he cracked free for a 31-yard run in his NFL launching. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving had 11 contacts versus the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White observed 21. The novice from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his volatility. White's strong suit is his getting capability, and also he operated 19 paths, compared to Irving's 7. It'll interest check out exactly how the newbie's role advances in the happening full weeks, as each Irving and also White shrouded 75 gardens from scrimmage versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson had only three rushing tries against the Costs. It is actually also worth noting that Emari Demercado operated as the Cardinals' third-down back. Nonetheless, there is actually a break in the clouds. James Conner do with 19 touches. If Conner misses time, Benson will promptly dive onto the RB2 radar. We'll observe if the novice gets even more touches 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 bounces back from the torn ACL he went through last November at Texas. This means he'll be actually out for a minimum of the first 4 video games. The Panthers had a sketching versus the Saints on Sunday, dropping by 37 factors, the fifth-largest margin of triumph in a period opener in between department opponents in the last half a century. Chuba Hubbard had just six rushing efforts in that game. Along with the outburst appearing terrible, it's certainly not fantastic updates for those tucking away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Bills (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis possessed just 4 contacts against the Cardinals. He is actually certainly not a large aspect of the Expenses' outburst yet. However if James Cook, who possessed 22 contacts, misses time, Davis might become extra appropriate in imagination. The Costs deal with the Dolphins in Full week 2. Maintain Davis on your check out list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (instructor's choice) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 game against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and Raheem Mostert shared backfield responsibilities. Achane finished the game along with 17 touches as well as 23.0 imagination ideas. For Wright to come to be dream pertinent, he will require either Achane or Mostert to miss time. Our experts'll observe if he creates his NFL launching Thursday evening versus the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually astonishing to find Ronnie Rivers before Corum on the Rams' deepness chart. Many presumed the Rams made Corum 83rd total to help lighten Kyren Williams' load, specifically considering that they possess identical skill sets. Corum handled 505 hurrying efforts in his last two periods at Michigan, proving he can take care of a massive workload. Definitely a circumstance worth keeping an eye on, but it is actually secure to state this wasn't a Full week 1 that Corum managers were wanting to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Environment-friendly Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered Friday night's video game versus the Eagles noted as dubious. He overlooked Tuesday's technique and was confined Wednesday and also Thursday due to that bothersome hamstring personal injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, who had 18 touches versus the Eagles, misses out on time, Lloyd most likely won't possess much fantasy importance. I'm also involved regarding the Packers' objectionable product line. Jacobs was getting hit at or behind the line of skirmish way too often on Friday evening. Always keep Lloyd on your watch listing as the Packers plan for the Colts in Full week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 rushing gardens are actually the best by a Chargers gamer given that Austin Ekeler's 173 yards in Week 5 of the 2022 time against the Browns. And also he performed it on simply 10 attempts! This really highlights the possibility of what Vidal could possibly bring to the desk if either Dobbins or even Gus Edwards misses out on 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 comfortable in his professional debut, providing Trevor Lawrence one more big-play possibility. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Metropolitan Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Worthwhile maximized his three contacts, finishing with 20.8 imagination factors against the Ravens final Thursday. It is actually logical to examine whether such creation could be preserved with just 3 touches. While it's unlikely, there are some reassuring signs. Deserving operated 23 options, largely hitches, as well as played 36 breaks, which are numbers not far off coming from Rashee Rice. The majority of his snaps originated from 11 staffs, revealing he was associated with the outburst. Worthwhile could be considered a WR4 with WR3 upside until Marquee Brown profits from his shoulder injury. The Chiefs are readied to face the Bengals in Week 2, thus watch on exactly how engaged Deserving resides in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in breaks, options run as well as receiving gardens. however Thomas had not been far behind. He provided an outstanding debut along with 14.7 imagination points, including his very first NFL touchdown. Last period at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 receiving goals. That's the 3rd most in school background, right responsible for Ja'Marr Chase (twenty) and Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas appeared therefore really good, he might eventually surpass Christian Kirk in the pecking order. He's strongly on the flex radar moving right into Full week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson amazed many through completed with even more targets (12) as well as celebrations (6) than Nabers, that possessed only 5 targets. Nabers did deal with to slip by Robinson in acquiring lawns, finishing with 66. In reality, this was actually the most receiving lawns by a Giants gamer creating his debut because Darius Slayton in 2019. However, the bigger concern is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, that averaged only 4.4 yards every elapsed effort as well as possessed his 20th activity along with several turn overs. This can injure the newbie's capacity. For Full week 2, Nabers may be viewed as a flex choice versus a susceptible Leaders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the launching imagination managers were actually hoping for from the highest-drafted novice pass receiver in ESPN games over the past twenty years. Harrison finished the activity along with simply 4 obtaining yards, the least in a debut by a pass receiver taken in the best 5 due to the fact that Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals ability position gamers in both breaks and also transmits run. Having Said That, Kyler Murray had an abnormally hard video game, averaging only 2.9 air backyards per fulfillment. It is actually also worth keeping in mind that Harrison ran only 11 options versus male protection as well as was certainly not targeted. Much better days are on the perspective for this talented recipient. Harrison is securely on the WR2 radar for Full week 2 versus the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% started) Williams had a difficult time associating with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver team. Odunze possessed merely four targets, which was a disappointment compared with Keenan Allen's 11 and DJ Moore's eight. However let's dig a little much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and also Odunze (forty five) were really quite approach pops played. The same chooses courses run: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), as well as Odunze (26 ). So, while Odunze really did not acquire as a lot of appearances this time, he is actually still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Bills (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Even though Coleman didn't rack up a touchdown like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still made a solid feeling. The newbie led the crew in pops, options operate, intendeds, receptions and also receiving backyards against the Arizona Cardinals. Another thing to details is actually that when the Bills were in 11 workers, Coleman, Hollins as well as Shakir performed the field together a lot. In 12 workers, it was mainly Coleman and also Hollins. This is actually most definitely appealing for those who possess Coleman on their fantasy groups. He's a strong flex option in Week 2 versus the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% began) McConkey led the Chargers with 7 targets and 39 getting gardens versus the Raiders on Sunday. He handled to restore his dream time with a late goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't asked to do much, balancing merely 5.5 yards every pass attempt. If this trend carries on, it might confine McConkey's imagination roof. Nonetheless, he's still on the flex radar for Week 2, particularly due to the fact that the Panthers' self defense only acquired torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa fl Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and also routes operate, but he had merely 3 intendeds. On the silver lining, he racked up a 32-yard acquiring goal. McMillan has actually hardened his location as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, as well as he could possibly end up being a lot more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or Chris Godwin miss out on time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' wide receiver turning is actually fairly fluid, along with everyone seeing a similar amount of snaps versus the Bengals on Sunday. Having said that, Polk had just one aim at. Maintain him on your view listing, but he should not reside in your lineups against the Seahawks in Week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't several positives for the Panthers on Sunday, yet one was actually Legette leading the team in aim ats. He also played significant snaps. The Panthers' wide receiver rotation is five deeper immediately, so it's tough to feel confident in any of all of them, especially provided exactly how Bryce Young conducted versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in as well as options manage show he had a limited duty, in spite of getting 5 targets. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually probably to maintain a higher aim at allotment. Mitchell's job could reduce when Josh Downs gains from accident, therefore he ought to stay on your watch checklist. 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 gave dream managers wish that McCaffrey could possibly improve as the Leaders' No. 2 recipient. Full week 1 showed that this will not hold true. The snaps and paths have actually been actually spread out in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and also Olamide Zaccheaus. It's not an ideal condition, and also it is difficult to observe Daniels assisting more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers promptly showed that he is just one of the Raiders' top possibilities in the passing video game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Sin City Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% started) Bowers led the Raiders in targets (8 ), mentioning a substantial part in Sin city' outburst this year. Nevertheless, he is actually still dividing pops along with fellow cramping end Michael Mayer. The terrific news is actually that Bowers is actually managing virtually as several options (26) as Davante Adams (34) and also Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The newbie could be viewed as a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.