.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Fortune 100 monetary solutions business, now residing my desire producing fantasy as well as sports wagering web content about the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed exceptional NFL debuts, but several other very promoted novices really did not meet soaring expectations.What statistical bits need to you recognize from the initial full week of action, and which rookies should you watch closely away on out?Let's take a look at the biggest takeaways from the rookies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the ball by means of the sky however was particularly strong on the ground vs. Tampa florida Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 fantasy factors in his debut went over, many thanks greatly to his hurrying capability. He wound up with the second-most hurrying lawns by a quarterback in an NFL launching due to the fact that 1950 as well as ended up being the initial QB ever to rush for 80 yards and also two goals in his initial game. However, he performed have some trouble as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was unanticipated provided his excellent college statistics. He's the only gamer in FBS history with 12,000 occupation passing backyards and also 3,000 rushing backyards. He rarely tried deeper throws, balancing just 2.0 air lawns per completion, compared to 8.4 sky backyards every finalization at LSU final time. For Full week 2 versus the Giants, he is actually appearing like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% began) It's time to begin your imagination soccer seasonCreate a game as well as personalize game size, scoring and also policies to play in the organization you desire to participate in in.Create a league today!This had not been the launching imagination supervisors were expecting from Williams. He really did not throw a touchdown and his 3.2 backyards per effort were the 2nd lowest by a first-round selection in their launching (minimum required 15 efforts) in NFL history. Additionally, 31% of his throws were off aim at against the Titans. For situation, that is actually awful through a Bears QB due to the fact that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target fee in Full week 1 of the 2020 time. While Williams did come along as the 2nd fifty percent happened, the Bears' offense completed with just 148 total backyards. That's the fewest through any kind of team in a season-opening win given that the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely improve with each video game, but also for now, he is actually even more of a QB2 than the QB1 our experts expected. The Bears travel to Houston to take on the Texans in Week 2, which ought to verify to be a difficult matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had a rough outing versus the Seahawks, with his dream efficiency salvaged simply by his hurrying backyards. He balanced a poor 6.2 sky lawns per try and simply 2.7 air yards per completion. Certain, the Seahawks possess an accomplished additional, however Nix's worth is actually higher in deeper superflex organizations at the moment. For Week 2 versus the Steelers, he is actually appearing like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye seen from the side projects as the Patriots managed an upset against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually a video game manager and do with 8.0 imagination points. The Patriots' longest play was merely 17 backyards. Always keep Maye on your view checklist as New England takes on the Seahawks in Week 2. Operating backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he cracked complimentary for a 31-yard run in his NFL debut. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving had 11 touches versus the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White observed 21. The rookie coming from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his quickness. White's strong suit is his getting ability, as well as he operated 19 routes, compared to Irving's 7. It'll interest see just how the novice's task grows in the coming full weeks, as both Irving as well as White overshadowed 75 gardens from skirmish versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson had just 3 hurrying attempts versus the Bills. It is actually also worth keeping in mind that Emari Demercado worked as the Cardinals' third-down spine. Nevertheless, there is actually a break in the clouds. James Conner completed with 19 touches. If Conner misses time, Benson would right away leap onto the RB2 radar. Our company'll see if the newbie receives more contacts versus the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is beginning the season on the PUP/NFI listing as he recovers coming from the torn ACL he experienced final November at Texas. This implies he'll be out for a minimum of the first four activities. The Panthers possessed a sketching against the Saints on Sunday, losing by 37 factors, the fifth-largest frame of victory in a season opener in between department rivals in the last half a century. Chuba Hubbard had just six hurrying efforts during that video game. With the outburst looking distressing, it's not fantastic headlines for those tucking away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Costs (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis possessed merely 4 contacts against the Cardinals. He is actually certainly not a big component of the Costs' offense however. However if James Prepare, who had 22 contacts, overlooks opportunity, Davis might come to be more appropriate in fantasy. The Costs deal with the Dolphins in Full week 2. Always keep Davis on your watch list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (coach's selection) for the Dolphins' Week 1 video game against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and Raheem Mostert shared backfield responsibilities. Achane finished the activity along with 17 touches and also 23.0 fantasy ideas. For Wright to become imagination appropriate, he would certainly need to have either Achane or even Mostert to overlook opportunity. Our team'll view if he makes his NFL launching Thursday night versus the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually unusual to observe Ronnie Rivers in advance of Corum on the Rams' deepness chart. Many assumed the Rams prepared Corum 83rd overall to assist lighten Kyren Williams' lots, particularly because they have similar capability. Corum took care of 505 rushing attempts in his final pair of seasons at Michigan, proving he can deal with a hefty amount of work. Absolutely a condition worth watching on, however it is actually secured to say this had not been a Full week 1 that Corum managers were expecting to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Veggie Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd went into Friday night's video game versus the Eagles detailed as dubious. He overlooked Tuesday's practice and also was actually confined Wednesday and Thursday because of that bothersome hamstring trauma. Unless Josh Jacobs, who had 18 touches against the Eagles, misses out on opportunity, Lloyd probably won't have much fantasy importance. I'm also concerned regarding the Packers' offending series. Jacobs was actually obtaining attacked at or responsible for free throw line of scrimmage technique too often on Friday evening. Maintain Lloyd on your check out listing as the Packers prepare for the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying gardens are actually the best by a Chargers player due to the fact that Austin Ekeler's 173 gardens in Week 5 of the 2022 season against the Browns. And he performed it on simply 10 tries! This truly highlights the potential of what Vidal could bring to the table if either Dobbins or even Gus Edwards skips attend Greg Roman's run-heavy outburst. The sixth-rounder away from Troy was inactive in the season-opener against the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. looked pleasant in his professional debut, offering Trevor Lawrence yet another big-play choice. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas City Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Worthwhile maximized his 3 touches, do with 20.8 fantasy aspects against the Ravens final Thursday. It's easy to understand to question whether such development can be sustained with just 3 touches. While it's improbable, there are actually some reassuring indications. Worthwhile operated 23 courses, largely drawbacks, and played 36 snaps, which are amounts not far off from Rashee Rice. Most of his breaks originated from 11 personnel, revealing he was involved in the offense. Deserving may be considered a WR4 with WR3 upside till Marquise Brown come backs from his shoulder accident. The Chiefs are actually readied to face the Bengals in Full week 2, thus keep an eye on how involved Worthwhile remains in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% started) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in snaps, routes operate and also receiving backyards. however Thomas wasn't much responsible for. He provided an outstanding debut with 14.7 imagination factors, including his first NFL touchdown. Final period at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 receiving touchdowns. That is actually the 3rd very most in school history, right behind Ja'Marr Pursuit (20) as well as Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas appeared so really good, he can eventually surpass Christian Kirk in the chain of command. He is actually strongly on the flex radar moving in to Full week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson shocked several through finishing with more aim ats (12) and events (6) than Nabers, who possessed just 5 aim ats. Nabers did deal with to slip by Robinson in acquiring gardens, do with 66. As a matter of fact, this was actually one of the most getting gardens through a Giants gamer making his debut considering that Darius Slayton in 2019. Nevertheless, the bigger problem is quarterback Daniel Jones, who averaged just 4.4 yards every elapsed attempt and also possessed his 20th game with multiple turn overs. This might injure the newbie's capacity. For Week 2, Nabers could be viewed as a flex alternative versus a susceptible Leaders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the launching fantasy supervisors were hoping for from the highest-drafted newbie pass receiver in ESPN games over the past two decades. Harrison ended the activity with only 4 receiving backyards, the least in a launching through a pass receiver enjoyed the top five since Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals capability setting players in both snaps as well as transmits run. Nevertheless, Kyler Murray had an uncommonly tough game, balancing just 2.9 air backyards per fulfillment. It's also worth taking note that Harrison operated merely 11 options versus man insurance coverage and also was actually not targeted. Better times are actually on the horizon for this skilled receiver. 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 tough time getting in touch with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver team. Odunze possessed just four intendeds, which was actually a setback compared to Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's eight. However let's dig a little deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and also Odunze (45) were really fairly approach snaps participated in. The same goes with options run: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and Odunze (26 ). Thus, while Odunze really did not get as numerous appeals this time, he is actually still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Expenses (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Although Coleman didn't score a goal like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still created a sturdy impact. The newbie led the group in breaks, routes run, aim ats, receptions and obtaining lawns against the Arizona Cardinals. One more thing to note is actually that when the Costs resided in 11 personnel, Coleman, Hollins and also Shakir got on the industry together a whole lot. In 12 personnel, it was primarily Coleman as well as Hollins. This is absolutely encouraging for those that have Coleman on their imagination crews. He's a strong flex option in Week 2 versus the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% started) McConkey led the Chargers along with seven aim ats and 39 receiving backyards against the Raiders on Sunday. He managed to salvage his imagination time along with a late goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't asked to do a lot, balancing only 5.5 lawns per successfully pass effort. If this fad continues, it could possibly confine McConkey's fantasy roof. However, he's still on the flex radar for Week 2, particularly since the Panthers' protection simply acquired torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa florida Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and also directs operate, but he possessed merely three aim ats. On the silver lining, he racked up a 32-yard getting touchdown. McMillan has thickened his location as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, as well as he could become even more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or even Chris Godwin overlook time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' wide receiver rotation is fairly fluid, with every person observing a similar number of snaps against the Bengals on Sunday. Nevertheless, Polk possessed a single aim at. Maintain him on your watch list, but he should not remain in your schedules versus the Seahawks in Full week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't numerous positives for the Panthers on Sunday, but one was Legette leading the crew in aim ats. He additionally participated in notable pops. The Panthers' wide receiver turning is 5 deeper right now, so it's tough to feel great in any of all of them, particularly provided how Bryce Youthful executed against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played and also courses operate program he had a restricted duty, despite obtaining 5 targets. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually most likely to always keep a high target allotment. Mitchell's duty could shrink when Josh Downs yields from personal injury, therefore he needs to stay on your watch checklist. Always remember, the Colts may not be expected to be a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's trade offered imagination supervisors really hope that McCaffrey could possibly improve as the Leaders' No. 2 receiver. Week 1 presented that this won't be the case. The snaps as well as courses have actually been actually spread between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and also Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually not an ideal circumstance, as well as it is difficult to find Daniels supporting more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers quickly demonstrated that he is among the Raiders' leading options in the passing activity. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% began) Bowers led the Raiders in targets (8 ), meaning a substantial part in Las Vegas' offense this year. Nonetheless, he's still breaking snaps with fellow cramping side Michael Mayer. The wonderful headlines is that Bowers is actually operating almost as many courses (26) as Davante Adams (34) and Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The novice could be viewed as a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.