.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Luck one hundred monetary services business, currently residing my aspiration generating fantasy as well as sports betting material regarding the NFL, NBA, as well as WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and also Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had impressive NFL debuts, however numerous other strongly proclaimed rookies really did not live up to soaring expectations.What analytical tidbits should you understand from the 1st full week of action, and which novices need to you check out very closely from here on out?Let's check out at the largest takeaways from the rookies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the sphere with the air but was particularly powerful on the ground vs. Tampa bay Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 dream aspects in his launching were impressive, thanks greatly to his hurrying ability. He ended up with the second-most rushing lawns through a quarterback in an NFL launching due to the fact that 1950 and came to be the very first QB ever to hurry for 80 backyards and pair of touchdowns in his very first video game. Nevertheless, he carried out have some issue as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was actually unexpected provided his outstanding university stats. He's the only player in FBS history with 12,000 profession passing backyards as well as 3,000 hurrying gardens. He rarely tried deep-seated throws, averaging only 2.0 air lawns per fulfillment, compared to 8.4 air backyards per conclusion at LSU final period. For Week 2 versus the Giants, he's looking like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% started) It is actually time to begin your fantasy football seasonCreate a game as well as customize league measurements, scoring and guidelines to play in the organization you intend to play in.Create a league today!This wasn't the debut dream supervisors were wishing for from Williams. He really did not toss a goal as well as his 3.2 gardens per effort were the 2nd most competitive by a first-round choice in their debut (minimum required 15 efforts) in NFL background. And also, 31% of his tosses were off aim at versus the Titans. For context, that is actually the most awful through a Bears QB since Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target fee in Week 1 of the 2020 period. While Williams did come along as the 2nd half happened, the Bears' outburst finished with only 148 complete gardens. That is actually the fewest through any type of group in a season-opening win given that the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely improve with each activity, but also for today, he's additional of a QB2 than the QB1 our team hoped for. The Bears take a trip to Houston to tackle the Texans in Week 2, which ought to show to be a difficult matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had an outlining against the Seahawks, with his imagination functionality salvaged only by his hurrying lawns. He averaged an inadequate 6.2 air lawns per try and just 2.7 sky backyards per fulfillment. Certain, the Seahawks have a skilled secondary, however Nix's market value is higher in much deeper superflex games now. For Week 2 against the Steelers, he's appearing like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye enjoyed from the side projects as the Patriots managed a distressed versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually a video game manager and also completed with 8.0 dream factors. The Patriots' longest play was just 17 lawns. Always keep Maye on your check out list as New England tackles the Seahawks in Week 2. Operating backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he broke cost-free for a 31-yard run in his NFL debut. Radiation Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving had 11 touches against the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White observed 21. The newbie from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his explosiveness. White's strength is his obtaining ability, as well as he ran 19 courses, compared to Irving's seven. It'll interest see how the newbie's function develops in the happening weeks, as both Irving and White overshadowed 75 lawns from scrimmage against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson possessed merely three hurrying attempts against the Bills. It's also worth keeping in mind that Emari Demercado functioned as the Cardinals' third-down back. However, there is actually a good side. James Conner completed with 19 touches. If Conner skips time, Benson would promptly dive onto the RB2 radar. Our company'll observe if the rookie gets more touches versus the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is actually beginning the season on the PUP/NFI listing as he recovers from the torn ACL he suffered final November at Texas. This means he'll be out for a minimum of the first four games. The Panthers had a rough outing against the Saints on Sunday, losing by 37 aspects, the fifth-largest margin of triumph in a time opener in between division competitors in the last 50 years. Chuba Hubbard possessed simply 6 rushing tries because activity. Along with the offense looking terrible, it's not fantastic headlines for those tucking away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Bills (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis had merely 4 contacts versus the Cardinals. He is actually not a huge aspect of the Bills' offense however. But if James Prepare, who had 22 touches, misses time, Davis could end up being even more applicable in fantasy. The Costs encounter the Dolphins in Full week 2. Maintain Davis on your view list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (instructor's choice) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 game versus the Jaguars. De'Von Achane as well as Raheem Mostert discussed backfield roles. Achane finished the game with 17 contacts and also 23.0 dream ideas. For Wright to become imagination appropriate, he would certainly need to have either Achane or Mostert to miss time. Our experts'll observe if he makes his NFL debut Thursday night against the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually unexpected to view Ronnie Rivers before Corum on the Rams' depth graph. Several presumed the Rams made Corum 83rd general to aid reduce Kyren Williams' tons, specifically given that they have identical skill sets. Corum dealt with 505 rushing efforts in his last pair of periods at Michigan, showing he can deal with a massive workload. Certainly a scenario worth keeping an eye on, but it's secured to claim this wasn't a Full week 1 that Corum supervisors were actually wishing to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Veggie Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered into Friday evening's game versus the Eagles provided as suspicious. He overlooked Tuesday's strategy and was actually confined Wednesday and Thursday because of that unpleasant hamstring accident. Unless Josh Jacobs, who possessed 18 touches against the Eagles, misses out on time, Lloyd possibly won't possess a lot dream importance. I am actually additionally regarded about the Packers' objectionable collection. Jacobs was actually receiving attacked at or even behind the line of scrimmage way too often on Friday night. Maintain Lloyd on your watch list as the Packers prepare for the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 rushing backyards are actually the most through a Chargers player considering that Austin Ekeler's 173 gardens in Full week 5 of the 2022 season versus the Browns. As well as he performed it on merely 10 tries! This definitely highlights the potential of what Vidal can bring to the table if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards overlooks attend Greg Roman's run-heavy offense. The sixth-rounder away from Troy was inactive in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. appeared pleasant in his expert debut, giving Trevor Lawrence another big-play choice. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Urban Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Deserving took advantage of his 3 contacts, finishing with 20.8 imagination points against the Ravens last Thursday. It's reasonable to question whether such development can be sustained with merely 3 contacts. While it's extremely unlikely, there are actually some encouraging indications. Worthy ran 23 courses, predominantly snags, and played 36 pops, which are amounts not far off from Rashee Rice. The majority of his snaps arised from 11 personnel, showing he was involved in the offense. Deserving can be looked at a WR4 with WR3 upside up until Marquee Brown returns from his shoulder trauma. The Chiefs are readied to encounter the Bengals in Week 2, therefore watch on exactly how engaged Worthy is in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in pops, paths operate and also acquiring backyards. however Thomas wasn't far behind. He provided a stellar launching with 14.7 imagination points, including his 1st NFL touchdown. Final period at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 receiving goals. That is actually the third most in university history, right responsible for Ja'Marr Pursuit (twenty) and also Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas looked thus great, he can ultimately exceed Christian Kirk in the pecking order. He is actually securely on the flex radar moving into Full week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, Nyc Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson amazed numerous through do with more targets (12) and events (6) than Nabers, that possessed merely 5 targets. Nabers did deal with to edge out Robinson in receiving lawns, finishing with 66. As a matter of fact, this was actually the absolute most obtaining gardens by a Giants gamer creating his launching given that Darius Slayton in 2019. Having said that, the bigger problem is quarterback Daniel Jones, who averaged merely 4.4 lawns every pass effort and also possessed his 20th video game with various turn overs. This could harm the novice's potential. For Week 2, Nabers could be viewed as a flex possibility 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 hoping for coming from the highest-drafted novice wide receiver in ESPN games over the past two decades. Harrison ended the video game with just 4 getting lawns, the least in a launching through a pass receiver absorbed the top 5 given that Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals ability placement gamers in both breaks and transmits run. However, Kyler Murray had an extraordinarily difficult video game, balancing merely 2.9 air lawns every conclusion. It's likewise worth noting that Harrison ran simply 11 paths against male coverage and was actually not targeted. Better days are actually on the horizon for this gifted recipient. Harrison is securely on the WR2 radar for Week 2 versus the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% started) Williams possessed a bumpy ride connecting with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver group. Odunze possessed only four intendeds, which was a setback compared with Keenan Allen's 11 as well as DJ Moore's 8. But permit's probe a little deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), as well as Odunze (forty five) were actually quite enclose snaps played. The same goes with paths operate: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and also Odunze (26 ). Thus, while Odunze failed to get as numerous appeals this time, he's still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Costs (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Despite the fact that Coleman really did not rack up a touchdown like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still produced a strong impact. The novice led the team in breaks, routes run, targets, receptions as well as receiving backyards against the Arizona Cardinals. Another point to keep in mind is that when the Costs were in 11 personnel, Coleman, Hollins as well as Shakir were on the area all together a lot. In 12 workers, it was generally Coleman and Hollins. This is actually definitely promising for those who possess Coleman on their dream staffs. He is actually a strong flex option in Week 2 versus the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% began) McConkey led the Chargers with seven intendeds and also 39 receiving backyards versus the Raiders on Sunday. He took care of to salvage his fantasy day along with a late goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't inquired to carry out a lot, averaging merely 5.5 lawns every elapsed attempt. If this trend proceeds, it can confine McConkey's dream ceiling. Nevertheless, he's still on the flex radar for Week 2, especially given that the Panthers' self defense only received torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa bay Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and transmits run, but he had just three targets. On the silver lining, he racked up a 32-yard obtaining touchdown. McMillan has actually thickened his area as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, as well as he could possibly come to be a lot more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or Chris Godwin miss out on time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' wide receiver rotation is actually rather fluid, with everyone observing a comparable amount of snaps versus the Bengals on Sunday. Having said that, Polk possessed just one aim at. Keep him on your view list, however he should not be in your schedules versus the Seahawks in Week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't many positives for the Panthers on Sunday, but one was actually Legette leading the team in intendeds. He also played substantial breaks. The Panthers' wide receiver rotation is 5 deep-seated right now, so it is difficult to feel great in any of all of them, particularly offered just how Bryce Young carried out versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played and also courses manage program he had a restricted task, despite receiving 5 aim ats. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually probably to keep a higher target portion. Mitchell's function may shrink when Josh Downs gains coming from accident, therefore he must remain on your view checklist. Remember, the Colts may not be anticipated to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's profession gave fantasy managers really hope that McCaffrey could possibly improve as the Leaders' No. 2 recipient. Week 1 presented that this won't hold true. The breaks and routes have actually been spread in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown as well as Olamide Zaccheaus. It's certainly not an ideal scenario, and also it's tough to see Daniels sustaining much more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers quickly revealed that he is just one of the Raiders' top choices in the passing activity. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% started) Bowers led the Raiders in intendeds (8 ), hinting at a substantial task in Sin city' offense this year. Nevertheless, he's still dividing snaps with fellow cramping side Michael Mayer. The wonderful headlines is that Bowers is actually running virtually as numerous paths (26) as Davante Adams (34) and Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The rookie can be considered as a low-end TE1 in Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.