.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Luck 100 economic solutions provider, right now residing my desire developing imagination as well as sports wagering information about the NFL, NBA, and also WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels as well as Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed remarkable NFL debuts, yet several various other highly promoted newbies failed to meet skyscraping expectations.What analytical bits must you recognize coming from the 1st full week of activity, and also which rookies need to you see carefully away on out?Let's have a look at the biggest takeaways coming from the rookies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the ball via the sky however was actually particularly powerful on the ground vs. Tampa bay Bay. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 fantasy aspects in his launching went over, thanks mostly to his rushing capacity. He ended up along with the second-most hurrying yards by a quarterback in an NFL launching since 1950 as well as came to be the first QB ever to rush for 80 backyards as well as two touchdowns in his very first activity. Having said that, he carried out possess some issue as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was actually unexpected offered his outstanding university stats. He is actually the only gamer in FBS past along with 12,000 career passing lawns as well as 3,000 rushing backyards. He seldom sought deep throws, averaging simply 2.0 air backyards per finalization, compared with 8.4 sky gardens per conclusion 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's opportunity to begin your imagination football seasonCreate a game and customize game dimension, slashing as well as guidelines to play in the organization you intend to play in.Create a league today!This wasn't the debut fantasy managers were expecting from Williams. He failed to throw a touchdown as well as his 3.2 yards per effort were the 2nd most reasonable through a first-round pick in their launching (minimum 15 tries) in NFL past. And also, 31% of his throws got out intended versus the Titans. For context, that is actually the most awful by a Bears QB because Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target price in Week 1 of the 2020 season. While Williams performed come along as the second half took place, the Bears' outburst do with simply 148 overall gardens. That's the least through any kind of team in a season-opening gain since the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely boost along with each game, however, for today, he is actually more of a QB2 than the QB1 we expected. The Bears travel to Houston to handle the Texans in Full week 2, which must show to be a hard matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed a sketching versus the Seahawks, along with his imagination performance salvaged just through his hurrying gardens. He balanced an inadequate 6.2 air lawns every attempt and also simply 2.7 sky backyards every finalization. Certain, the Seahawks possess a skilled secondary, but Nix's worth is actually much higher in much deeper superflex leagues at the moment. For Full week 2 versus the Steelers, he's looking like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye watched from the subsidiaries as the Patriots managed a distressed versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was a game manager and also do with 8.0 imagination points. The Patriots' lengthiest play was actually just 17 gardens. Always keep Maye on your watch list as New England tackles the Seahawks in Week 2. Operating backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he damaged free of cost for a 31-yard jog in his NFL debut. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa florida Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving possessed 11 contacts against the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White saw 21. The rookie from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his explosiveness. White's strong point is his acquiring potential, and he operated 19 routes, compared to Irving's 7. It'll interest enjoy exactly how the novice's task evolves in the coming weeks, as both Irving as well as White overshadowed 75 lawns coming from skirmish versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson possessed simply three hurrying tries versus the Expenses. It is actually additionally worth taking note that Emari Demercado worked as the Cardinals' third-down back. Nevertheless, there's a silver lining. James Conner do with 19 flairs. If Conner misses out on time, Benson would right away dive onto the RB2 radar. Our experts'll view if the newbie 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 list as he recovers from the torn ACL he endured final Nov at Texas. This suggests he'll be actually out for at the very least the very first 4 video games. The Panthers possessed an outlining versus the Saints on Sunday, losing through 37 factors, the fifth-largest scope of success in a period opener in between branch opponents in the final half a century. Chuba Hubbard had only 6 hurrying efforts during that video game. Along with the outburst looking terrible, it's certainly not terrific updates for those stashing Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Bills (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis possessed only four touches versus the Cardinals. He's certainly not a big portion of the Expenses' offense however. However if James Prepare, that had 22 touches, skips opportunity, Davis can come to be extra applicable in dream. The Expenses encounter the Dolphins in Week 2. Maintain Davis on your view list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (coach's selection) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 game versus the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and also Raheem Mostert discussed backfield tasks. Achane finished the game along with 17 touches and 23.0 dream points. For Wright to come to be dream appropriate, he will need either Achane or Mostert to miss opportunity. Our team'll view if he creates his NFL launching Thursday night versus the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It's astonishing to see Ronnie Rivers in front of Corum on the Rams' depth chart. Many thought the Rams composed Corum 83rd general to aid make lighter Kyren Williams' tons, especially given that they have similar skill sets. Corum handled 505 rushing tries in his last two seasons at Michigan, confirming he may deal with a heavy workload. Most definitely a condition worth keeping an eye on, yet it is actually safe and secure to state this had not been a Full week 1 that Corum managers were actually wanting to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Eco-friendly Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered Friday evening's video game versus the Eagles noted as questionable. He missed Tuesday's practice as well as was actually limited Wednesday and also Thursday because of that bothersome hamstring accident. Unless Josh Jacobs, who had 18 touches versus the Eagles, skips opportunity, Lloyd possibly won't possess much fantasy relevance. I am actually likewise involved about the Packers' outrageous line. Jacobs was actually getting hit at or responsible for the line of skirmish technique frequently on Friday night. Keep Lloyd on your watch listing as the Packers organize the Colts in Full week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 rushing yards are actually the most through a Chargers player considering that Austin Ekeler's 173 gardens in Week 5 of the 2022 period versus the Browns. And also he performed it on only 10 efforts! This actually highlights the capacity of what Vidal can give the desk if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards misses out on 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 debut, providing Trevor Lawrence yet another big-play choice. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% started) Deserving took advantage of his three touches, completed with 20.8 imagination factors against the Ravens final Thursday. It's easy to understand to examine whether such creation can be maintained with only three touches. While it is actually improbable, there are actually some motivating indications. Worthwhile ran 23 paths, primarily drawbacks, and also participated in 36 snaps, which are numbers stone's throw off from Rashee Rice. Many of his breaks originated from 11 personnel, revealing he was associated with the outburst. Worthy could be considered a WR4 along with WR3 upside until Noblewoman Brown come backs from his shoulder personal injury. The Chiefs are actually readied to encounter the Bengals in Week 2, thus keep an eye on exactly how involved Worthy remains in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in breaks, routes operate and getting yards. however Thomas wasn't much responsible for. He supplied a stellar debut along with 14.7 fantasy factors, featuring his very first NFL goal. Final season at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 acquiring goals. That is actually the 3rd most in university history, right responsible for Ja'Marr Pursuit (20) as well as Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas looked therefore great, he might eventually go beyond Christian Kirk in the position. He's securely on the flex radar moving in to Week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson shocked numerous by finishing with even more aim ats (12) and receptions (6) than Nabers, who had just 5 aim ats. Nabers did take care of to squeeze by Robinson in acquiring yards, finishing with 66. Actually, this was the most receiving gardens by a Giants gamer creating his launching since Darius Slayton in 2019. Nonetheless, the much bigger concern is quarterback Daniel Jones, that averaged simply 4.4 gardens per elapsed try and also possessed his 20th game along with several turn overs. This could possibly hurt the rookie's capacity. For Full week 2, Nabers could be considered as a flex option versus a vulnerable Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the debut fantasy supervisors were actually wishing for from the highest-drafted rookie pass receiver in ESPN organizations over the past 20 years. Harrison ended the video game with only 4 receiving lawns, the fewest in a launching by a wide receiver taken in the best five because Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals capability position players in both snaps and also transmits run. Having Said That, Kyler Murray possessed an unusually tough activity, balancing just 2.9 air gardens per fulfillment. It is actually likewise worth noting that Harrison ran just 11 paths versus man insurance coverage as well as was actually not targeted. A lot better times are actually on the horizon for this proficient receiver. Harrison is firmly on the WR2 radar for Week 2 versus the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% began) Williams had a bumpy ride associating with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver group. Odunze possessed simply 4 intendeds, which was a disappointment compared with Keenan Allen's 11 as well as DJ Moore's eight. Yet allow's probe a little bit of deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and also Odunze (forty five) were in fact quite approach pops participated in. The very same goes for options operate: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and also Odunze (26 ). Therefore, while Odunze really did not obtain as lots of appeals this time, he is actually still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Costs (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Although Coleman really did not score a touchdown like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still produced a tough perception. The novice led the crew in breaks, options manage, targets, receptions and also receiving yards versus the Arizona Cardinals. One more factor to note is that when the Expenses remained in 11 staffs, Coleman, Hollins as well as Shakir got on the field with each other a whole lot. In 12 workers, it was actually mainly Coleman and also Hollins. This is actually certainly promising for those who possess Coleman on their fantasy groups. He is actually a strong flex alternative in Week 2 against the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% began) McConkey led the Chargers with 7 aim ats and 39 acquiring yards against the Raiders on Sunday. He managed to save his dream time with a late touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been inquired to carry out considerably, averaging just 5.5 lawns per elapsed effort. If this style continues, it could possibly confine McConkey's dream roof. Nonetheless, he's still on the flex radar for Week 2, specifically since the Panthers' protection simply got torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa bay Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps as well as transmits run, however he had simply 3 intendeds. On the silver lining, he racked up a 32-yard getting goal. McMillan has hardened his area as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, as well as he can come to be even more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or even Chris Godwin miss out on time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' wide receiver turning is actually quite fluid, with every person seeing a comparable number of breaks against the Bengals on Sunday. Having said that, Polk had just one aim at. Keep him on your watch list, yet he should not reside in your schedules versus the Seahawks in Full week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't several positives for the Panthers on Sunday, however one was actually Legette leading the crew in targets. He also played considerable pops. The Panthers' pass receiver rotation is actually 5 deep right now, so it is difficult to feel confident in some of them, especially offered exactly how Bryce Youthful executed versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played as well as options manage program he had a restricted duty, in spite of getting 5 aim ats. Michael Pittman Jr. is very likely to always keep a high intended reveal. Mitchell's role might diminish when Josh Downs gains coming from accident, thus he should remain on your view listing. Bear in mind, the Colts may not be expected to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's business offered dream supervisors hope that McCaffrey could step up as the Commanders' No. 2 receiver. Full week 1 presented that this won't hold true. The pops and also routes have actually been actually spread in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown as well as Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually not a suitable situation, and also it's tough to observe Daniels sustaining greater than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers right away indicated that he's one of the Raiders' leading possibilities in the passing away activity. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% started) Bowers led the Raiders in aim ats (8 ), meaning a considerable role in Las Vegas' offense this year. However, he's still dividing breaks with fellow cramping end Michael Mayer. The wonderful information is that Bowers is actually running almost as lots of options (26) as Davante Adams (34) as well as Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The novice could be viewed as a low-end TE1 in Week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.