.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Fortune 100 economic services firm, now residing my aspiration developing dream and also sports wagering material concerning the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had exceptional NFL debuts, however many various other very boasted rookies didn't measure up to soaring expectations.What statistical pieces need to you be aware of from the very first full week of activity, as well as which newbies need to you watch closely away on out?Let's take a look at the biggest takeaways coming from the novices in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the sphere with the air however was particularly sturdy on the ground vs. Tampa Bay. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 fantasy points in his launching went over, thanks greatly to his rushing capacity. He found yourself along with the second-most hurrying backyards through a quarterback in an NFL debut since 1950 as well as ended up being the 1st QB ever before to rush for 80 yards as well as 2 goals in his 1st activity. Nonetheless, he did possess some trouble as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was actually unforeseen provided his outstanding college statistics. He is actually the only gamer in FBS record with 12,000 profession passing backyards as well as 3,000 rushing lawns. He rarely sought deep throws, balancing simply 2.0 sky lawns every completion, compared to 8.4 sky backyards per completion at LSU last time. For Full 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% started) It is actually time to start your fantasy regulation football seasonCreate a league as well as personalize game dimension, scoring and guidelines to play in the organization you intend to participate in in.Create a league today!This had not been the launching imagination managers were actually expecting coming from Williams. He didn't throw a touchdown and also his 3.2 yards every effort were the second cheapest through a first-round choice in their launching (minimum 15 attempts) in NFL record. And also, 31% of his throws were off intended against the Titans. For context, that is actually the worst by a Bears QB given that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target rate in Full week 1 of the 2020 period. While Williams carried out come along as the 2nd one-half took place, the Bears' offense do with only 148 total yards. That is actually the least through any kind of group in a season-opening succeed due to the fact that the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely boost with each activity, but also for now, he's even more of a QB2 than the QB1 our company expected. The Bears travel to Houston to handle the Texans in Week 2, which should show to be a challenging matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had a sketching versus the Seahawks, with his fantasy functionality salvaged just by his hurrying lawns. He balanced a bad 6.2 air yards per attempt as well as just 2.7 air lawns every conclusion. Sure, the Seahawks have a skilled secondary, but Nix's value is actually greater in much deeper superflex organizations today. For Week 2 against the Steelers, he is actually looking like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye enjoyed coming from the side projects as the Patriots pulled off a distressed versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually a video game manager and also completed with 8.0 fantasy aspects. The Patriots' longest play was actually merely 17 backyards. Keep Maye on your watch list as New England tackles the Seahawks in Full week 2. Running backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he broke free for a 31-yard jog in his NFL debut. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa florida Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving had 11 contacts versus the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White saw 21. The newbie from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his quickness. White's forte is his obtaining ability, and he managed 19 courses, compared with Irving's 7. It'll interest enjoy just how the newbie's duty grows in the happening weeks, as each Irving and White eclipsed 75 gardens coming from scrimmage against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson had simply 3 rushing efforts against the Expenses. It is actually additionally worth noting that Emari Demercado operated as the Cardinals' third-down spine. Having said that, there's a break in the clouds. James Conner finished with 19 styles. If Conner misses time, Benson would right away leap onto the RB2 radar. Our team'll observe if the newbie gets more contacts versus the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is starting the season on the PUP/NFI list as he bounces back coming from the torn ACL he endured final November at Texas. This implies he'll be actually out for at the very least the initial 4 video games. The Panthers possessed a sketching against the Saints on Sunday, dropping through 37 aspects, the fifth-largest margin of triumph in a time opener in between department opponents in the final half a century. Chuba Hubbard had simply 6 hurrying efforts during that activity. With the outburst looking horrific, it's certainly not excellent information for those stashing Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Expenses (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis possessed only 4 touches versus the Cardinals. He is actually certainly not a significant part of the Bills' outburst yet. However if James Chef, who possessed 22 touches, overlooks opportunity, Davis can become a lot more appropriate in fantasy. The Costs encounter the Dolphins in Full week 2. Keep Davis on your watch list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (trainer's choice) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 video game versus the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and also Raheem Mostert discussed backfield duties. Achane finished the activity with 17 contacts and 23.0 imagination points. For Wright to end up being imagination applicable, he will need to have either Achane or even Mostert to miss time. Our experts'll find if he makes his NFL debut Thursday night against the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It's unusual to view Ronnie Rivers ahead of Corum on the Rams' deepness chart. Numerous presumed the Rams prepared Corum 83rd overall to assist reduce Kyren Williams' lots, particularly due to the fact that they have identical skill sets. Corum dealt with 505 rushing attempts in his final pair of times at Michigan, confirming he may manage a massive workload. Definitely a circumstance worth keeping an eye on, however it is actually safe to claim this wasn't a Full week 1 that Corum managers were hoping to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Veggie Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered into Friday evening's video game against the Eagles noted as doubtful. He skipped Tuesday's practice and also was actually confined Wednesday and Thursday because of that bothersome hamstring injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, who had 18 contacts against the Eagles, misses out on opportunity, Lloyd possibly won't have much fantasy relevance. I am actually additionally worried about the Packers' objectionable line. Jacobs was obtaining reached at or even responsible for free throw line of scrimmage method regularly on Friday night. Keep Lloyd on your check out listing as the Packers plan for the Colts in Full week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying backyards are actually the most by a Chargers player due to the fact that Austin Ekeler's 173 lawns in Full week 5 of the 2022 season against the Browns. And also he did it on simply 10 tries! This really highlights the capacity of what Vidal could possibly give the desk if either Dobbins or even Gus Edwards misses attend Greg Roman's run-heavy offense. The sixth-rounder away from Troy loafed in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. appeared comfortable in his expert 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) Deserving took advantage of his three contacts, finishing with 20.8 dream aspects against the Ravens final Thursday. It's logical to examine whether such creation may be maintained with only 3 contacts. While it's extremely unlikely, there are some reassuring signs. Deserving functioned 23 options, mostly snags, as well as played 36 pops, which are amounts not far off from Rashee Rice. A lot of his breaks came from 11 personnel, presenting he was involved in the offense. Worthwhile can be looked at a WR4 with WR3 upside till Noblewoman Brown come backs coming from his shoulder accident. The Chiefs are set to experience the Bengals in Full week 2, therefore watch on how involved Worthy is in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in pops, courses run as well as acquiring gardens. however Thomas had not been far responsible for. He supplied a stellar launching with 14.7 imagination aspects, featuring his very first NFL touchdown. Final time at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 receiving goals. That's the third most in college record, right responsible for Ja'Marr Hunt (twenty) as well as Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas looked so good, he can eventually outperform Christian Kirk in the position. He's firmly on the flex radar moving into Full week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York City Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson stunned numerous through do with more aim ats (12) and receptions (6) than Nabers, who had simply 5 aim ats. Nabers performed manage to edge out Robinson in acquiring yards, finishing with 66. In fact, this was actually the absolute most getting lawns by a Giants player creating his debut due to the fact that Darius Slayton in 2019. Having said that, the bigger issue is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, that balanced simply 4.4 yards per elapsed attempt and possessed his 20th activity along with a number of turnovers. This could injure the newbie's ability. For Full week 2, Nabers may be deemed a flex alternative against a prone Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the debut fantasy supervisors were actually hoping for coming from the highest-drafted newbie wide receiver in ESPN leagues over the past twenty years. Harrison ended the video game with just 4 obtaining backyards, the fewest in a launching through a wide receiver absorbed the best 5 since Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals skill-set position gamers in each snaps and routes run. Having Said That, Kyler Murray possessed an unusually challenging game, averaging simply 2.9 sky gardens per completion. It's additionally worth noting that Harrison operated just 11 options versus male coverage and also was actually certainly not targeted. A lot better times are actually on the perspective for this gifted recipient. Harrison is strongly on the WR2 radar for Week 2 versus the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% began) Williams possessed a tough time connecting with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver team. Odunze possessed only four targets, which was a disappointment compared to Keenan Allen's 11 as well as DJ Moore's eight. However permit's probe a little deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), as well as Odunze (45) were actually quite close in snaps played. The exact same chooses routes operate: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and Odunze (26 ). Thus, while Odunze didn't acquire as many appeals this moment, 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 really did not rack up a goal like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still made a tough impact. The rookie led the group in pops, routes operate, aim ats, receivings and also receiving lawns against the Arizona Cardinals. Another trait to details is actually that when the Expenses were in 11 employees, Coleman, Hollins and also Shakir were on the area with each other a lot. In 12 personnel, it was mostly Coleman and also Hollins. This is actually undoubtedly promising for those that have Coleman on their dream groups. He's a strong flex possibility in Full week 2 versus the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% started) McConkey led the Chargers along with 7 intendeds and 39 getting lawns against the Raiders on Sunday. He managed to restore his fantasy day along with an overdue touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't asked to perform a lot, averaging simply 5.5 backyards every successfully pass attempt. If this style proceeds, it might limit McConkey's fantasy ceiling. Having said that, he's still on the flex radar for Week 2, specifically considering that the Panthers' protection merely obtained torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and directs run, but he possessed simply three aim ats. On the bright side, he scored a 32-yard receiving touchdown. McMillan has actually thickened his location as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, and also he could end up being much more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or even Chris Godwin overlook time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' pass receiver rotation is quite fluid, along with everybody seeing a comparable lot of breaks against the Bengals on Sunday. Nevertheless, Polk had a single target. Maintain him on your check out checklist, but he should not reside in your schedules versus the Seahawks in Week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't several positives for the Panthers on Sunday, however one was Legette leading the group in targets. He likewise participated in substantial pops. The Panthers' wide receiver rotation is five deep now, so it is difficult to feel great in any of them, particularly given how Bryce Youthful executed against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played and also paths run series he possessed a limited role, regardless of getting five intendeds. Michael Pittman Jr. is most likely to maintain a higher aim at share. Mitchell's duty may reduce when Josh Downs returns from injury, so he needs to stay on your watch list. Always remember, the Colts aren't anticipated to be a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's business provided dream managers hope that McCaffrey could possibly step up as the Leaders' No. 2 recipient. Week 1 presented that this won't hold true. The snaps and also paths have actually been spread in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and also Olamide Zaccheaus. It's certainly not an optimal situation, as well as it is difficult to view Daniels assisting greater than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers right away displayed to that he's one of the Raiders' top choices in the death activity. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% started) Bowers led the Raiders in intendeds (8 ), mentioning a substantial job in Las Vegas' outburst this year. Nonetheless, he's still breaking snaps with fellow tight side Michael Mayer. The wonderful information is that Bowers is operating virtually as a lot of paths (26) as Davante Adams (34) and also Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The newbie could be considered as a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.