.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Fortune 100 monetary services firm, now living my dream creating fantasy and also sporting activities wagering content regarding the NFL, NBA, as well as WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed excellent NFL debuts, however a number of various other strongly promoted novices didn't meet lofty expectations.What analytical details ought to you recognize coming from the very first full week of action, and which rookies ought to you see very closely hence on out?Let's look at the biggest takeaways coming from the rookies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the sphere through the sky yet was actually specifically powerful on the ground vs. Tampa bay Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 fantasy aspects in his launching went over, many thanks mostly to his rushing capability. He found yourself with the second-most rushing backyards by a quarterback in an NFL launching considering that 1950 and ended up being the very first QB ever to hurry for 80 lawns and also two goals in his 1st video game. Nonetheless, he performed have some issue as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was actually unanticipated provided his remarkable college stats. He's the only gamer in FBS history along with 12,000 occupation passing lawns as well as 3,000 hurrying gardens. He hardly ever sought deep-seated throws, balancing just 2.0 sky lawns every conclusion, compared with 8.4 sky backyards every conclusion at LSU last period. 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 is actually time to start your imagination soccer seasonCreate a game as well as tailor league size, slashing and also policies to play in the organization you intend to play in.Create an organization today!This had not been the debut fantasy supervisors were expecting from Williams. He really did not throw a touchdown and his 3.2 gardens per attempt were actually the second most affordable by a first-round choice in their debut (minimum required 15 efforts) in NFL past history. And also, 31% of his tosses got out target versus the Titans. For circumstance, that's awful through a Bears QB because Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target cost in Week 1 of the 2020 time. While Williams did show improvement as the second fifty percent happened, the Bears' offense completed with simply 148 total backyards. That's the least through any kind of team in a season-opening win given that the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely boost along with each video game, but for today, he is actually more of a QB2 than the QB1 we wished for. The Bears travel to Houston to handle the Texans in Week 2, which should prove to be a hard matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed a sketching versus the Seahawks, along with his fantasy efficiency restored only by his hurrying yards. He averaged an inadequate 6.2 sky backyards per effort and also only 2.7 air yards every completion. Certain, the Seahawks possess a gifted secondary, but Nix's market value is higher in deeper superflex games immediately. For Full week 2 against the Steelers, he's resembling a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye checked out coming from the sidelines as the Patriots pulled off a disturbed versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was an activity manager and also finished with 8.0 imagination factors. The Patriots' longest play was actually only 17 lawns. Maintain Maye on your check out listing as New England handles the Seahawks in Week 2. Managing backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he broke complimentary for a 31-yard jog in his NFL launching. Radiation Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa bay Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving possessed 11 contacts versus the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White found 21. The newbie from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his explosiveness. White's strong point is his receiving ability, and also he operated 19 options, compared with Irving's 7. It'll interest view just how the novice's duty grows in the coming full weeks, as both Irving and also White eclipsed 75 gardens from skirmish against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson possessed merely three rushing tries versus the Bills. It is actually also worth noting that Emari Demercado ran as the Cardinals' third-down back. Nevertheless, there is actually a positive side. James Conner do with 19 flairs. If Conner overlooks opportunity, Benson would right away leap onto the RB2 radar. We'll observe if the newbie acquires even more 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 checklist as he recoups coming from the torn ACL he suffered final Nov at Texas. This indicates he'll be actually out for at the very least the 1st 4 games. The Panthers possessed a rough outing against the Saints on Sunday, losing through 37 aspects, the fifth-largest margin of triumph in a time opener between division competitors in the final 50 years. Chuba Hubbard possessed only six hurrying attempts because video game. With the offense appearing awful, it's certainly not excellent updates for those stashing Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Bills (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis had only four touches against the Cardinals. He's certainly not a major portion of the Expenses' outburst yet. Yet if James Cook, who had 22 touches, misses out on opportunity, Davis can become a lot more appropriate in dream. The Bills encounter the Dolphins in Week 2. Always keep Davis on your watch list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (trainer's choice) for the Dolphins' Week 1 video game against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and Raheem Mostert shared backfield obligations. Achane ended the video game with 17 touches and 23.0 dream points. For Wright to become dream pertinent, he 'd need either Achane or Mostert to skip opportunity. Our team'll view if he makes his NFL debut Thursday evening versus the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It's unusual to view Ronnie Rivers in advance of Corum on the Rams' intensity graph. Several presumed the Rams composed Corum 83rd total to aid lighten Kyren Williams' lots, specifically since they possess identical ability. Corum took care of 505 hurrying tries in his last two times at Michigan, confirming he can easily take care of a massive amount of work. Most definitely a scenario worth watching on, however it is actually safe and secure to state this had not been a Week 1 that Corum managers were hoping to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Green Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd went into Friday evening's activity versus the Eagles noted as questionable. He missed Tuesday's practice and was confined Wednesday as well as Thursday as a result of that nagging hamstring injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, that had 18 touches versus the Eagles, overlooks opportunity, Lloyd perhaps will not have a lot imagination significance. I am actually additionally concerned about the Packers' outrageous collection. Jacobs was acquiring attacked at or even behind free throw line of scrimmage method too often on Friday night. Always keep Lloyd on your check out checklist as the Packers plan for the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 rushing gardens are actually the best by a Chargers player given that Austin Ekeler's 173 yards in Full week 5 of the 2022 season versus the Browns. And he did it on only 10 attempts! This definitely highlights the ability of what Vidal could offer the table 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. looked comfy in his expert launching, providing Trevor Lawrence yet another big-play option. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Worthy made the most of his 3 touches, do with 20.8 fantasy aspects against the Ravens last Thursday. It's logical to question whether such development can be preserved along with only three contacts. While it's improbable, there are actually some promoting indicators. Worthwhile ran 23 courses, largely hitches, and also participated in 36 pops, which are numbers stone's throw off from Rashee Rice. Many of his breaks came from 11 employees, showing he was associated with the offense. Worthwhile can be looked at a WR4 with WR3 upside up until Noblewoman Brown returns from his shoulder injury. The Chiefs are actually set to experience the Bengals in Full week 2, thus watch on 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, courses operate as well as receiving yards. however Thomas wasn't much responsible for. He supplied an outstanding launching along with 14.7 imagination aspects, including his first NFL goal. Last season at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 getting goals. That is actually the third most in university history, right responsible for Ja'Marr Pursuit (20) and also Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas looked so great, he could at some point surpass Christian Kirk in the position. He is actually firmly on the flex radar heading in to Full week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson stunned several by do with even more aim ats (12) as well as events (6) than Nabers, that had merely 5 intendeds. Nabers performed deal with to nose out Robinson in acquiring backyards, finishing with 66. In fact, this was actually one of the most receiving backyards by a Giants gamer making his debut since Darius Slayton in 2019. However, the much bigger problem is quarterback Daniel Jones, that balanced just 4.4 gardens per pass attempt as well as possessed his 20th game with numerous turn overs. This could hurt the newbie's potential. For Full week 2, Nabers may be viewed as a flex choice versus a vulnerable Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the debut imagination supervisors were expecting from the highest-drafted newbie wide receiver in ESPN organizations over recent 20 years. Harrison ended the video game with only 4 obtaining backyards, the least in a debut through a pass receiver consumed the top 5 since Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals skill-set placement players in both pops and also directs operate. Having Said That, Kyler Murray had an unusually challenging activity, averaging simply 2.9 sky gardens per finalization. It's likewise worth keeping in mind that Harrison operated only 11 paths versus guy protection and also was actually not targeted. A lot better times are on the horizon for this proficient recipient. Harrison is actually securely on the WR2 radar for Week 2 versus the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% started) Williams had a difficult time getting in touch with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver team. Odunze possessed only 4 targets, which was actually a setback compared to Keenan Allen's 11 and DJ Moore's eight. Yet let's probe a little bit of much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and also Odunze (forty five) were in fact fairly approach pops played. The very same opts for routes run: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), as well as Odunze (26 ). So, while Odunze really did not acquire as numerous appeals this time around, 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 goal like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still produced a powerful impression. The newbie led the staff in snaps, paths operate, intendeds, receptions and getting yards against the Arizona Cardinals. One more thing to keep in mind is that when the Bills were in 11 personnel, Coleman, Hollins as well as Shakir got on the area with each other a great deal. In 12 staffs, it was primarily Coleman as well as Hollins. This is definitely encouraging for those who possess Coleman on their dream staffs. He's a strong flex option in Full week 2 against the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% started) McConkey led the Chargers with seven targets as well as 39 receiving lawns versus the Raiders on Sunday. He dealt with to save his fantasy day along with a late goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been inquired to carry out a lot, balancing just 5.5 gardens every successfully pass try. If this pattern carries on, it could restrict McConkey's fantasy roof. However, he is actually still on the flex radar for Week 2, specifically because the Panthers' defense just obtained torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa fl Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and transmits operate, however he had only three intendeds. On the silver lining, he racked up a 32-yard acquiring touchdown. McMillan has actually strengthened his location as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, and he might end up being much more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or even Chris Godwin skip time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' pass receiver rotation is actually rather liquid, along with everybody viewing a similar lot of snaps against the Bengals on Sunday. Nevertheless, Polk possessed only one aim at. Maintain him on your check out checklist, however he shouldn't reside in your lineups against the Seahawks in Week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't many positives for the Panthers on Sunday, yet one was Legette leading the staff in intendeds. He also participated in significant snaps. The Panthers' pass receiver turning is actually 5 deep at this moment, so it's tough to feel great in any one of all of them, particularly given exactly how Bryce Youthful performed against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played and also paths run series he possessed a minimal function, despite obtaining 5 intendeds. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually likely to keep a high intended portion. Mitchell's task might diminish when Josh Downs returns from trauma, thus he should stay on your view listing. Always remember, the Colts aren't counted on to be a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's business provided fantasy managers wish that McCaffrey could boost as the Leaders' No. 2 receiver. Week 1 revealed that this won't be the case. The snaps and courses have been expanded in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown as well as Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually certainly not an optimal scenario, and it's tough to see Daniels assisting greater than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers quickly indicated that he is among the Raiders' leading alternatives in the death activity. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Sin City Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% began) Bowers led the Raiders in aim ats (8 ), hinting at a considerable job in Sin city' offense this year. However, he's still dividing pops with fellow tight side Michael Mayer. The excellent updates is that Bowers is actually running almost as numerous paths (26) as Davante Adams (34) as well as Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The rookie could be considered as a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.