.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Fortune one hundred financial services firm, right now residing my goal developing imagination and sports wagering web content regarding the NFL, NBA, as well as WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed exceptional NFL debuts, however several various other highly promoted rookies failed to measure up to high-rise expectations.What analytical pieces should you recognize coming from the initial full week of action, as well as which newbies need to you see carefully hence on out?Let's check out at the most significant takeaways coming from the rookies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the ball with the air but was actually specifically tough on the ground vs. Tampa florida Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 dream points in his launching went over, thanks mostly to his hurrying potential. He wound up along with the second-most hurrying lawns through a quarterback in an NFL debut given that 1950 as well as came to be the 1st QB ever to hurry for 80 backyards as well as pair of goals in his 1st activity. However, he performed possess some issue as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was actually unpredicted provided his excellent college statistics. He is actually the only player in FBS history along with 12,000 career passing gardens and also 3,000 hurrying backyards. He seldom sought deep-seated throws, balancing merely 2.0 sky gardens every fulfillment, compared with 8.4 sky backyards every completion at LSU final time. For Week 2 against the Giants, he is actually looking like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% began) It is actually time to begin your fantasy soccer seasonCreate an organization as well as personalize league dimension, slashing and rules to play in the league you wish to participate in in.Create a game today!This wasn't the launching imagination supervisors were actually anticipating coming from Williams. He really did not toss a goal as well as his 3.2 yards per effort were actually the second most affordable through a first-round choice in their debut (minimum 15 tries) in NFL past history. Plus, 31% of his throws were off aim at versus the Titans. For circumstance, that is actually awful by a Bears QB given that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target rate in Week 1 of the 2020 time. While Williams did come along as the 2nd one-half went on, the Bears' offense do with merely 148 overall gardens. That is actually the least through any kind of staff in a season-opening succeed considering that the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely enhance with each activity, however, for right now, he's more of a QB2 than the QB1 we anticipated. The Bears travel to Houston to tackle the Texans in Week 2, which should prove to become a hard matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed a rough outing versus the Seahawks, with his imagination functionality restored merely by his hurrying lawns. He averaged an inadequate 6.2 sky backyards every effort as well as simply 2.7 sky gardens every conclusion. Sure, the Seahawks have an accomplished secondary, but Nix's worth is greater in deeper superflex games at the moment. For Full week 2 against the Steelers, he is actually seeming like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye watched from the side projects as the Patriots managed a disturbed against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was a video game manager and also finished with 8.0 imagination points. The Patriots' longest play was merely 17 lawns. Always keep Maye on your check out list as New England tackles the Seahawks in Full week 2. Running backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he cracked free of cost for a 31-yard jog in his NFL launching. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa florida Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving had 11 touches versus the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White found 21. The rookie from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his quickness. White's strength is his obtaining ability, and also he operated 19 options, compared to Irving's seven. It'll interest check out exactly how the newbie's duty grows in the coming full weeks, as each Irving and White darkened 75 gardens from scrimmage against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson possessed only three rushing efforts against the Bills. It's also worth noting that Emari Demercado functioned as the Cardinals' third-down spine. Having said that, there is actually a positive side. James Conner completed with 19 flairs. If Conner misses time, Benson will immediately jump onto the RB2 radar. Our company'll view if the rookie acquires more contacts against the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is starting the season on the PUP/NFI checklist as he recoups coming from the torn ACL he suffered final Nov at Texas. This means he'll be actually out for at the very least the first 4 video games. The Panthers had a sketching against the Saints on Sunday, dropping through 37 aspects, the fifth-largest frame of success in a season opener between department rivals in the final half a century. Chuba Hubbard possessed only six rushing efforts because video game. With the outburst looking dreadful, it's certainly not great updates for those tucking away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Expenses (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis had merely four touches versus the Cardinals. He is actually not a big component of the Costs' offense however. However if James Prepare, that possessed 22 contacts, misses time, Davis might come to be even more applicable in imagination. The Bills deal with the Dolphins in Full week 2. Always keep Davis on your check out list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (coach's decision) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 game against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane as well as Raheem Mostert discussed backfield tasks. Achane ended the video game along with 17 touches and also 23.0 fantasy ideas. For Wright to become fantasy appropriate, he will need to have either Achane or even Mostert to miss out on opportunity. Our company'll view if he makes his NFL launching Thursday night versus the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It's unusual to view Ronnie Rivers in advance of Corum on the Rams' deepness chart. Several thought the Rams prepared Corum 83rd total to aid reduce Kyren Williams' tons, especially considering that they have comparable ability. Corum managed 505 hurrying tries in his last 2 seasons at Michigan, proving he can manage a hefty work. Absolutely a condition worth keeping an eye on, but it's secured to mention this had not been a Full week 1 that Corum managers were actually expecting to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Veggie Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered Friday evening's activity versus the Eagles specified as questionable. He skipped Tuesday's method and also was confined Wednesday and also Thursday as a result of that irritating hamstring personal injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, who possessed 18 contacts versus the Eagles, misses opportunity, Lloyd possibly won't possess much fantasy relevance. I am actually likewise regarded concerning the Packers' annoying product line. Jacobs was actually obtaining hit at or behind free throw line of scrimmage technique regularly on Friday evening. Maintain 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 rushing yards are the best through a Chargers gamer considering that Austin Ekeler's 173 gardens in Week 5 of the 2022 time against the Browns. As well as he performed it on merely 10 efforts! This truly highlights the capacity of what Vidal could bring to the desk if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards misses out on attend Greg Roman's run-heavy offense. The sixth-rounder out of Troy was inactive in the season-opener against the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. looked relaxed in his professional debut, giving Trevor Lawrence yet another big-play possibility. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Metropolitan Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Deserving maximized his three contacts, completed with 20.8 fantasy factors against the Ravens final Thursday. It's reasonable to examine whether such production can be preserved along with simply 3 contacts. While it is actually unlikely, there are actually some motivating signs. Worthy functioned 23 options, largely drawbacks, and played 36 breaks, which are actually varieties stone's throw off coming from Rashee Rice. The majority of his snaps arised from 11 workers, presenting he was actually associated with the offense. Worthwhile could be considered a WR4 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, so keep an eye on exactly how involved Deserving remains in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% started) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in breaks, courses operate and receiving yards. yet Thomas had not been far behind. He supplied a stellar launching along with 14.7 fantasy aspects, including his very first NFL touchdown. Final period at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 receiving touchdowns. That's the 3rd most in school record, right behind Ja'Marr Chase (twenty) and also Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas looked thus really good, he might inevitably go beyond Christian Kirk in the pecking order. He's firmly on the flex radar moving in to Week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, The Big Apple Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson amazed a lot of by finishing with even more aim ats (12) and functions (6) than Nabers, who possessed just 5 intendeds. Nabers carried out manage to edge out Robinson in obtaining backyards, completed with 66. As a matter of fact, this was the most obtaining backyards by a Giants player making his launching considering that Darius Slayton in 2019. Nevertheless, the bigger problem is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, that averaged only 4.4 gardens per successfully pass attempt as well as possessed his 20th game with a number of turn overs. This can hurt the newbie's ability. For Full week 2, Nabers can be viewed as a flex possibility against a susceptible Leaders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the launching dream supervisors were expecting coming from the highest-drafted newbie wide receiver in ESPN games over the past twenty years. Harrison ended the activity along with only 4 getting backyards, the fewest in a launching through a pass receiver absorbed the top 5 since Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals ability posture gamers in each breaks as well as transmits operate. Nevertheless, Kyler Murray possessed an unusually tough game, averaging just 2.9 air backyards every finalization. It's additionally worth keeping in mind that Harrison managed simply 11 routes versus guy coverage and was certainly not targeted. A lot better times are actually on the perspective for this accomplished recipient. Harrison is actually strongly on the WR2 radar for Full 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 team. Odunze had simply four intendeds, which was a letdown compared with Keenan Allen's 11 and DJ Moore's 8. However permit's dig a little much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), as well as Odunze (45) were actually rather close in pops participated in. The same goes for routes operate: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and also Odunze (26 ). Therefore, while Odunze didn't acquire as a lot of appeals this time around, he is actually still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Expenses (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Even though Coleman really did not score a touchdown like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still produced a tough opinion. The rookie led the team in breaks, paths operate, intendeds, receivings as well as acquiring backyards versus the Arizona Cardinals. Another trait to keep in mind is actually that when the Bills were in 11 workers, Coleman, Hollins as well as Shakir got on the field with each other a whole lot. In 12 personnel, it was actually primarily Coleman and also Hollins. This is actually absolutely appealing for those who possess Coleman on their imagination groups. He is actually a strong flex alternative in Week 2 versus the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% began) McConkey led the Chargers along with 7 aim ats as well as 39 getting yards versus the Raiders on Sunday. He dealt with to restore his imagination time along with a late touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been asked to do a lot, balancing merely 5.5 yards every pass attempt. If this pattern continues, it could confine McConkey's fantasy ceiling. Nevertheless, he's still on the flex radar for Week 2, specifically because the Panthers' protection only acquired torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa bay Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and directs operate, yet he had simply 3 targets. On the bright side, he scored a 32-yard acquiring goal. McMillan has actually solidified his place as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, and he can come to be even 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 rather liquid, along with every person finding a similar amount of pops versus the Bengals on Sunday. Nonetheless, Polk possessed only one aim at. Maintain him on your watch list, but he shouldn't remain in your lineups versus the Seahawks in 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 group in intendeds. He also played substantial breaks. The Panthers' pass receiver rotation is 5 deeper immediately, so it's tough to feel confident in some of all of them, specifically offered how Bryce Young executed against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played and courses run program he had a restricted function, despite obtaining five targets. Michael Pittman Jr. is likely to keep a high intended portion. Mitchell's task may reduce when Josh Downs yields from injury, thus he should remain on your check out checklist. Remember, the Colts may not be anticipated to be a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's profession gave imagination managers hope that McCaffrey could possibly step up as the Leaders' No. 2 recipient. Week 1 presented that this won't hold true. The breaks as well as routes have been actually spread out between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus. It's not an optimal circumstance, and it's tough to observe Daniels sustaining more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers promptly demonstrated that he's one of the Raiders' best alternatives in the death game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Sin City Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% started) Bowers led the Raiders in aim ats (8 ), meaning a considerable part in Las Vegas' offense this year. Nevertheless, he is actually still splitting pops with fellow cramping side Michael Mayer. The fantastic news is actually that Bowers is actually managing nearly as lots of courses (26) as Davante Adams (34) as well as Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The rookie may be deemed a low-end TE1 in Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.