.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Luck 100 financial services provider, now residing my dream developing imagination and sporting activities betting web content about the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and also Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had exceptional NFL debuts, however several other highly touted newbies failed to live up to towering expectations.What analytical pieces need to you know coming from the very first full week of activity, and which newbies ought to you check out carefully from here on out?Let's check out at the largest takeaways coming from the rookies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the round through the sky but was actually specifically sturdy on the ground vs. Tampa fl Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 imagination aspects in his debut were impressive, thanks greatly to his hurrying ability. He wound up with the second-most rushing lawns by a quarterback in an NFL debut since 1950 and also came to be the initial QB ever before to rush for 80 gardens as well as two touchdowns in his first video game. Nonetheless, he performed possess some trouble as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was actually unanticipated provided his impressive university stats. He's the only player in FBS past with 12,000 occupation passing gardens and also 3,000 rushing yards. He hardly ever attempted deep-seated tosses, balancing merely 2.0 air gardens every completion, compared with 8.4 sky backyards per fulfillment at LSU final 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 time to start your fantasy football seasonCreate an organization and also customize league size, slashing as well as policies to play in the league you wish to play in.Create a game today!This had not been the debut dream managers were actually anticipating coming from Williams. He really did not throw a goal and also his 3.2 gardens every effort were actually the second most competitive by a first-round pick in their debut (lowest 15 attempts) in NFL record. And also, 31% of his throws got out intended versus the Titans. For situation, that is actually the most awful by a Bears QB given that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target fee in Full week 1 of the 2020 time. While Williams performed come along as the 2nd half went on, the Bears' offense do with simply 148 complete gardens. That's the least through any sort of staff in a season-opening succeed due to the fact that the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely improve along with each game, however, for today, he is actually additional of a QB2 than the QB1 we expected. The Bears take a trip to Houston to take on the Texans in Week 2, which need to confirm to be a tough matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed an outlining versus the Seahawks, along with his imagination functionality restored simply by his rushing lawns. He balanced a bad 6.2 sky gardens per attempt as well as simply 2.7 air lawns every finalization. Sure, the Seahawks have a proficient second, yet Nix's value is greater in deeper superflex leagues right now. For Full week 2 versus the Steelers, he is actually seeming like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye seen coming from the sidelines as the Patriots pulled off a disturbed against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually a video game manager as well as do with 8.0 dream aspects. The Patriots' longest play was only 17 gardens. Maintain Maye on your view listing as New England takes on the Seahawks in Full week 2. Running backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he broke free of cost for a 31-yard run in his NFL debut. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving possessed 11 touches versus the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White found 21. The newbie coming from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his quickness. White's strength is his receiving potential, and also he operated 19 courses, compared with Irving's seven. It'll be interesting to check out how the novice's job progresses in the coming full weeks, as each Irving as well as White shrouded 75 lawns from skirmish versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson had simply three rushing tries versus the Costs. It is actually also worth keeping in mind that Emari Demercado ran as the Cardinals' third-down back. Having said that, there is actually a blue sky. James Conner completed with 19 flairs. If Conner misses out on opportunity, Benson will immediately jump onto the RB2 radar. Our experts'll view if the newbie obtains additional contacts versus the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is starting the time on the PUP/NFI checklist as he recuperates coming from the torn ACL he went through final November at Texas. This means he'll be actually out for at least the first 4 activities. The Panthers possessed a drafting against the Saints on Sunday, dropping through 37 points, the fifth-largest frame of success in a time opener between branch opponents in the final half a century. Chuba Hubbard had simply 6 hurrying efforts in that activity. With the outburst looking awful, it is actually certainly not excellent information for those stashing Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Costs (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis had only 4 touches versus the Cardinals. He is actually not a big component of the Costs' offense yet. Yet if James Prepare, that possessed 22 touches, skips opportunity, Davis might come to be extra relevant in dream. The Costs face the Dolphins in Week 2. Keep Davis on your view list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (trainer's choice) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 game against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and also Raheem Mostert shared backfield roles. Achane finished the activity with 17 contacts and 23.0 fantasy points. For Wright to end up being dream pertinent, he 'd require either Achane or even Mostert to miss opportunity. We'll view if he makes his NFL launching Thursday evening against the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It's shocking to see Ronnie Rivers ahead of Corum on the Rams' depth chart. Numerous thought the Rams drafted Corum 83rd general to assist lighten Kyren Williams' tons, specifically due to the fact that they possess similar capability. Corum took care of 505 hurrying attempts in his last pair of times at Michigan, confirming he may take care of a heavy work. Undoubtedly a condition worth watching on, but it's protected to say this wasn't a Full week 1 that Corum supervisors were actually expecting to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Green Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd went into Friday evening's game against the Eagles provided as dubious. He missed Tuesday's technique as well as was actually limited Wednesday and also Thursday due to that irritating hamstring injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, that possessed 18 touches versus the Eagles, misses out on time, Lloyd most likely won't possess a lot imagination significance. I'm also involved concerning the Packers' annoying product line. Jacobs was actually getting reached at or even behind free throw line of scrimmage way regularly on Friday night. Always keep Lloyd on your view checklist as the Packers organize the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying backyards are actually the most through a Chargers gamer due to the fact that Austin Ekeler's 173 backyards in Week 5 of the 2022 season against the Browns. And he did it on simply 10 attempts! This actually highlights the capacity of what Vidal could offer the table if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards overlooks time in Greg Roman's run-heavy offense. The sixth-rounder out of Troy was inactive in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. looked pleasant in his expert launching, offering Trevor Lawrence an additional big-play option. 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 final Thursday. It's logical to examine whether such manufacturing can be sustained with merely 3 contacts. While it is actually unlikely, there are some reassuring signs. Deserving worked 23 paths, primarily hitches, and played 36 pops, which are actually varieties stone's throw off coming from Rashee Rice. The majority of his pops came from 11 staffs, revealing he was actually involved in the offense. Deserving could be thought about a WR4 along with WR3 upside up until Marquise Brown profits coming from his shoulder injury. The Chiefs are set to face the Bengals in Full week 2, thus keep an eye on just how involved Worthwhile resides in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% started) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in pops, options operate as well as acquiring lawns. however Thomas had not been far responsible for. He supplied a stellar launching with 14.7 dream aspects, featuring his initial NFL touchdown. Final season at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 receiving goals. That's the third very most in institution history, right responsible for Ja'Marr Chase (20) and also Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas looked so great, he might ultimately outperform Christian Kirk in the chain of command. He is actually securely on the flex radar heading into Full week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York City Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson surprised several through finishing with additional intendeds (12) as well as functions (6) than Nabers, who had just 5 aim ats. Nabers carried out handle to squeeze by Robinson in receiving lawns, finishing with 66. Actually, this was actually the most getting yards by a Giants player making his debut because Darius Slayton in 2019. Nevertheless, the greater concern is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, who averaged only 4.4 gardens per elapsed try as well as had his 20th video game along with multiple turn overs. This could possibly hurt the rookie's potential. For Full week 2, Nabers could be deemed a flex choice against a prone Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the debut imagination managers were anticipating coming from the highest-drafted novice pass receiver in ESPN games over the past twenty years. Harrison ended the activity along with simply 4 receiving backyards, the fewest in a debut by a pass receiver taken in the top 5 due to the fact that Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals skill posture players in both breaks and routes run. Having Said That, Kyler Murray possessed an extraordinarily tough game, balancing just 2.9 air backyards every conclusion. It's also worth taking note that Harrison managed only 11 paths versus man insurance coverage as well as was actually not targeted. Much better days are actually on the horizon for this skilled receiver. Harrison is securely on the WR2 radar for Week 2 against 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 had merely four targets, which was a letdown compared with Keenan Allen's 11 as well as DJ Moore's 8. Yet let's probe a little much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and also Odunze (45) were in fact pretty close in pops played. The same chooses courses manage: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and also Odunze (26 ). So, while Odunze didn't obtain as numerous appeals this moment, he is actually still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Costs (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Even though Coleman failed to score a touchdown like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still produced a solid opinion. The novice led the crew in pops, options operate, targets, receptions as well as receiving yards versus the Arizona Cardinals. Another point to note is that when the Costs resided in 11 staffs, Coleman, Hollins as well as Shakir got on the industry with each other a whole lot. In 12 workers, it was actually primarily Coleman as well as Hollins. This is actually most definitely promising for those that have Coleman on their imagination staffs. He's a strong flex option in Full week 2 versus the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% began) McConkey led the Chargers along with seven aim ats as well as 39 getting yards against the Raiders on Sunday. He took care of to restore his fantasy day along with a late touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been inquired to do considerably, balancing merely 5.5 gardens every elapsed attempt. If this pattern continues, it might confine McConkey's fantasy ceiling. Having said that, he's still on the flex radar for Full week 2, specifically because the Panthers' self defense just acquired torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa florida Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and routes operate, however he possessed just 3 targets. On the silver lining, he racked up a 32-yard acquiring touchdown. McMillan has actually strengthened his area as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, and he can come to be much more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or even Chris Godwin miss time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' wide receiver rotation is actually quite fluid, with everybody viewing a similar number of pops versus the Bengals on Sunday. Nevertheless, Polk had only one intended. Maintain him on your check out list, however he shouldn't remain in your schedules 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 played substantial pops. The Panthers' wide receiver rotation is actually 5 deep-seated now, so it's tough to feel confident in some of them, especially offered just how Bryce Youthful executed versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in and routes manage program he possessed a limited job, regardless of receiving five intendeds. Michael Pittman Jr. is most likely to always keep a higher intended share. Mitchell's duty could reduce when Josh Downs gains from accident, thus he needs to stay on your watch checklist. Keep in mind, the Colts may not be anticipated to be a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's profession provided dream supervisors really hope that McCaffrey could boost as the Commanders' No. 2 recipient. Full week 1 revealed that this won't be the case. The breaks and paths have been actually spread out between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown as well as Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually not an excellent situation, as well as it's tough to find Daniels assisting greater than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers immediately displayed to that he's one of the Raiders' top alternatives in the death activity. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Sin City Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% started) Bowers led the Raiders in intendeds (8 ), mentioning a significant part in Las Vegas' outburst this year. However, he is actually still splitting pops with fellow tight end Michael Mayer. The terrific news is actually that Bowers is running almost as numerous courses (26) as Davante Adams (34) as well as Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The novice can be viewed as a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.