.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Fortune 100 economic solutions company, now living my desire developing dream as well as sporting activities wagering web content concerning the NFL, NBA, and also WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed remarkable NFL debuts, yet several other very promoted rookies didn't live up to soaring expectations.What statistical bits should you know coming from the very first full week of action, as well as which newbies ought to you check out carefully away on out?Let's have a look at the largest takeaways coming from the rookies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the ball through the sky however was actually especially solid on the ground vs. Tampa Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 fantasy aspects in his launching went over, many thanks greatly to his hurrying ability. He ended up along with the second-most rushing backyards by a quarterback in an NFL debut since 1950 and ended up being the first QB ever before to hurry for 80 lawns and pair of touchdowns in his initial activity. Nonetheless, he performed have some trouble as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was unexpected offered his outstanding university stats. He is actually the only player in FBS background with 12,000 profession passing lawns and 3,000 rushing yards. He hardly ever attempted deep throws, averaging only 2.0 air backyards per finalization, compared to 8.4 air gardens every completion at LSU last period. For Full week 2 against the Giants, he is actually appearing like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% started) It is actually opportunity to begin your dream soccer seasonCreate a league and tailor organization dimension, slashing and rules to play in the league you want to participate in in.Create a game today!This had not been the launching fantasy managers were anticipating coming from Williams. He failed to toss a goal and also his 3.2 backyards every effort were the 2nd lowest by a first-round selection in their debut (lowest 15 attempts) in NFL past. Plus, 31% of his throws got out target versus the Titans. For context, that's awful through a Bears QB because Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target fee in 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 gardens. That is actually the least by any type of staff in a season-opening gain due to the fact that the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely strengthen along with each video game, however, for today, he's even more of a QB2 than the QB1 our experts hoped for. The Bears travel to Houston to tackle the Texans in Full week 2, which need to verify to become a tough matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had a drafting against the Seahawks, along with his dream functionality restored merely through his rushing gardens. He averaged an inadequate 6.2 sky yards every effort as well as simply 2.7 air gardens per conclusion. Sure, the Seahawks have a gifted second, but Nix's worth is greater in much deeper superflex games today. For Full week 2 against the Steelers, he's seeming like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye seen coming from the sidelines as the Patriots managed an upset against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was an activity supervisor and completed with 8.0 imagination aspects. The Patriots' lengthiest play was actually just 17 lawns. Always keep Maye on your check out listing as New England handles the Seahawks in Full week 2. Managing backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he cracked complimentary for a 31-yard run in his NFL launching. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa florida Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving possessed 11 touches versus the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White saw 21. The rookie coming from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his quickness. White's strong suit is his getting capability, and also he operated 19 routes, compared with Irving's 7. It'll be interesting to see exactly how the novice's function develops in the happening full weeks, as each Irving and White darkened 75 gardens from scrimmage versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson possessed merely three rushing attempts versus the Costs. It's likewise worth keeping in mind that Emari Demercado operated as the Cardinals' third-down back. However, there is actually a break in the clouds. James Conner finished with 19 flairs. If Conner misses opportunity, Benson would immediately jump onto the RB2 radar. We'll find if the newbie obtains more contacts versus the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is starting the period on the PUP/NFI checklist as he bounces back from the torn ACL he went through last Nov at Texas. This implies he'll be out for at least the very first four activities. The Panthers had a rough outing versus the Saints on Sunday, losing by 37 aspects, the fifth-largest frame of success in a season opener in between department competitors in the final 50 years. Chuba Hubbard possessed only six hurrying efforts during that video game. With the offense appearing terrible, it's not excellent updates for those stowing away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Bills (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis possessed just four touches against the Cardinals. He's certainly not a huge component of the Bills' outburst yet. Yet if James Prepare, that had 22 contacts, overlooks opportunity, Davis can become more applicable in imagination. The Costs encounter the Dolphins in Full week 2. Keep Davis on your view list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (instructor's selection) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 video game versus the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and also Raheem Mostert shared backfield obligations. Achane finished the game along with 17 touches and also 23.0 imagination points. For Wright to become fantasy relevant, he would certainly require either Achane or even Mostert to miss opportunity. Our team'll see if he makes his NFL launching Thursday evening against the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It's unexpected to see Ronnie Rivers in advance of Corum on the Rams' depth graph. Many presumed the Rams made Corum 83rd general to aid reduce Kyren Williams' load, particularly given that they have similar capability. Corum dealt with 505 rushing attempts in his final 2 seasons at Michigan, showing he can take care of a heavy workload. Definitely a scenario worth watching on, however it's safe and secure to say this wasn't a Full week 1 that Corum managers were actually expecting to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Green Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered into Friday night's video game versus the Eagles listed as doubtful. He missed out on Tuesday's strategy and also was restricted Wednesday and also Thursday because of that bothersome hamstring accident. Unless Josh Jacobs, who possessed 18 contacts versus the Eagles, misses out on time, Lloyd possibly won't have a lot dream relevance. I'm also worried about the Packers' offensive series. Jacobs was acquiring attacked at or even behind the line of skirmish means regularly on Friday evening. Maintain Lloyd on your check out checklist as the Packers organize the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 rushing yards are the best by a Chargers gamer because Austin Ekeler's 173 backyards in Full week 5 of the 2022 season versus the Browns. And he performed it on only 10 efforts! This really highlights the possibility of what Vidal could offer the desk if either Dobbins or even Gus Edwards overlooks time in Greg Roman's run-heavy offense. The sixth-rounder out of Troy loafed in the season-opener against the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. looked relaxed in his professional debut, offering Trevor Lawrence one more big-play alternative. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Metropolitan Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Worthwhile made the most of his 3 contacts, completed with 20.8 dream factors against the Ravens last Thursday. It is actually reasonable to examine whether such production could be maintained with merely 3 touches. While it is actually not likely, there are some motivating signs. Worthwhile worked 23 options, largely drawbacks, and also participated in 36 pops, which are actually numbers stone's throw off from Rashee Rice. Most of his breaks arised from 11 staffs, presenting he was actually involved in the offense. Worthy might be considered a WR4 along with WR3 upside till Marquee Brown profits from his shoulder injury. The Chiefs are actually set to deal with the Bengals in Full week 2, therefore watch on just how engaged Deserving remains in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% started) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in snaps, routes operate as well as getting yards. yet Thomas had not been much behind. He supplied a stellar debut with 14.7 imagination points, including his initial NFL goal. Last period at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 getting goals. That is actually the third most in institution record, right responsible for Ja'Marr Chase (20) and Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas appeared therefore excellent, he could ultimately go beyond Christian Kirk in the hierarchy. He is actually securely on the flex radar moving right into Full week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York City Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson amazed numerous through do with more aim ats (12) and also functions (6) than Nabers, who had only 5 aim ats. Nabers did deal with to squeeze by Robinson in acquiring lawns, completed with 66. As a matter of fact, this was the most getting gardens through a Giants gamer creating his debut because Darius Slayton in 2019. Nonetheless, the much bigger worry is quarterback Daniel Jones, that balanced just 4.4 yards every pass effort and also possessed his 20th activity along with numerous turnovers. This could possibly harm the newbie's capacity. For Full week 2, Nabers may be considered as a flex choice versus an at risk Leaders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the debut dream managers were actually hoping for coming from the highest-drafted rookie wide receiver in ESPN organizations over the past two decades. Harrison ended the video game along with only 4 acquiring yards, the fewest in a debut by a wide receiver absorbed the best five since Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals capability placement gamers in both breaks and also routes operate. However, Kyler Murray had an unusually challenging game, balancing simply 2.9 sky backyards per completion. It's likewise worth keeping in mind that Harrison managed just 11 options versus guy coverage and also was actually certainly not targeted. Much better days are on the perspective for this skilled receiver. Harrison is actually securely on the WR2 radar for Full week 2 against the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% began) Williams had a tough time getting in touch with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver team. Odunze possessed simply four aim ats, which was a setback compared to Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's 8. However permit's dig a little bit of much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and also Odunze (forty five) were actually rather enclose snaps participated in. The very same selects routes operate: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), as well as Odunze (26 ). Thus, while Odunze failed to receive as many appearances this moment, he's still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Costs (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Despite the fact that Coleman didn't score a goal like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still created a solid impression. The rookie led the group in pops, options manage, intendeds, receptions and also acquiring gardens versus the Arizona Cardinals. An additional trait to keep in mind is that when the Expenses remained in 11 employees, Coleman, Hollins as well as Shakir performed the field with each other a whole lot. In 12 workers, it was actually mostly Coleman and also Hollins. This is most definitely promising for those that have Coleman on their fantasy staffs. He's a sound flex option 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 aim ats as well as 39 receiving yards against the Raiders on Sunday. He dealt with to restore his dream time along with an overdue touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't asked to do considerably, averaging simply 5.5 gardens every successfully pass try. If this fad continues, it could limit McConkey's dream ceiling. Nevertheless, he's still on the flex radar for Full week 2, specifically since the Panthers' self defense only received torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and also transmits run, yet he possessed merely three intendeds. On the bright side, he racked up a 32-yard obtaining touchdown. McMillan has hardened his area as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, as well as he might come to be a lot 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 turning is actually rather liquid, with everyone viewing an identical variety of pops against the Bengals on Sunday. Having said that, Polk possessed a single aim at. Keep him on your watch listing, but he shouldn't be 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, however one was actually Legette leading the crew in aim ats. He also played notable pops. The Panthers' pass receiver turning is actually five deeper at the moment, so it's tough to feel confident in some of all of them, especially offered exactly how Bryce Young executed versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in and paths run show he had a limited part, despite acquiring 5 intendeds. Michael Pittman Jr. is likely to always keep a high aim at portion. Mitchell's job may shrink when Josh Downs returns from trauma, so he ought to stay on your check out checklist. Remember, the Colts aren't counted on to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's business provided imagination supervisors really hope that McCaffrey could step up as the Leaders' No. 2 receiver. Week 1 presented that this will not be the case. The snaps and courses have been expanded in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and also Olamide Zaccheaus. It's not an excellent scenario, and also it is difficult to observe Daniels supporting greater than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers quickly showed that he is just one of the Raiders' leading options in the death activity. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Sin City Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% began) Bowers led the Raiders in targets (8 ), meaning a substantial task in Las Vegas' offense this year. Nevertheless, he is actually still splitting pops along with fellow tight side Michael Mayer. The terrific updates is that Bowers is managing virtually as several paths (26) as Davante Adams (34) and Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The rookie can be viewed as a low-end TE1 in Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.