.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Fortune 100 economic solutions firm, now living my dream developing imagination as well as sporting activities wagering material regarding the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels as well as Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed outstanding NFL debuts, however many various other extremely touted rookies didn't meet high-rise expectations.What statistical bits ought to you recognize coming from the first week of action, and also which rookies need to you view closely from here on out?Let's look at the most significant takeaways coming from the novices in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the round with the sky but was especially powerful on the ground vs. Tampa fl Bay. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 fantasy points in his launching were impressive, thanks largely to his rushing potential. He found yourself along with the second-most rushing backyards through a quarterback in an NFL launching since 1950 and also came to be the first QB ever to hurry for 80 gardens and 2 goals in his initial activity. Having said that, he carried out possess some trouble as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was unpredicted provided his impressive university statistics. He is actually the only player in FBS past history with 12,000 career passing lawns and 3,000 rushing gardens. He seldom attempted deep-seated throws, averaging just 2.0 sky yards per finalization, compared with 8.4 sky backyards per fulfillment at LSU last time. For Week 2 versus the Giants, he's appearing like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% began) It's time to begin your imagination soccer seasonCreate an organization as well as personalize game size, scoring as well as guidelines to play in the organization you intend to play in.Create a game today!This wasn't the debut dream managers were hoping for coming from Williams. He failed to toss a goal and also his 3.2 yards every attempt were actually the second most affordable through a first-round choice in their debut (minimum 15 efforts) in NFL history. And also, 31% of his throws got out target against the Titans. For situation, that is actually the worst by a Bears QB since Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target price in Full week 1 of the 2020 time. While Williams carried out show improvement as the 2nd fifty percent took place, the Bears' outburst finished with simply 148 overall yards. That is actually the least by any staff in a season-opening gain given that the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely improve with each activity, but also for right now, he's additional of a QB2 than the QB1 we anticipated. The Bears travel to Houston to take on the Texans in Week 2, which must prove to be a tough matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had a sketching versus the Seahawks, along with his fantasy efficiency salvaged just through his rushing gardens. He balanced an unsatisfactory 6.2 air backyards per attempt and also just 2.7 sky backyards every conclusion. Sure, the Seahawks possess a talented additional, yet Nix's value is actually higher in deeper superflex organizations at the moment. 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 enjoyed from the side projects as the Patriots pulled off a distressed against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was a video game manager and finished with 8.0 dream factors. The Patriots' lengthiest play was actually only 17 backyards. Keep Maye on your watch listing as New England tackles the Seahawks in Full week 2. Operating backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he broke cost-free for a 31-yard jog in his NFL debut. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa florida Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving possessed 11 touches against the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White observed 21. The newbie coming from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his volatility. White's forte is his obtaining potential, as well as he ran 19 routes, compared with Irving's seven. It'll be interesting to enjoy how the novice's job advances in the coming weeks, as each Irving and also White shrouded 75 lawns coming from skirmish versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson had merely three rushing attempts versus the Expenses. It's additionally worth keeping in mind that Emari Demercado functioned as the Cardinals' third-down back. Nevertheless, there's a blue sky. James Conner finished with 19 touches. If Conner skips opportunity, Benson would promptly jump onto the RB2 radar. Our team'll see if the novice acquires additional contacts versus the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is beginning the season on the PUP/NFI list as he bounces back from the torn ACL he endured final Nov at Texas. This means he'll be actually out for at the very least the very first 4 video games. The Panthers possessed a sketching against the Saints on Sunday, losing by 37 points, the fifth-largest frame of triumph in a period opener in between branch rivals in the final half a century. Chuba Hubbard had merely six rushing attempts during that game. Along with the offense looking dreadful, it's not terrific headlines for those stashing Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Expenses (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis had simply 4 touches against the Cardinals. He's certainly not a huge aspect of the Expenses' offense however. Yet if James Prepare, that had 22 contacts, misses time, Davis could possibly come to be more applicable in dream. The Expenses encounter the Dolphins in Full week 2. Always keep Davis on your watch list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (trainer's selection) for the Dolphins' Week 1 video game versus the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and also Raheem Mostert shared backfield duties. Achane finished the game along with 17 touches and 23.0 imagination ideas. For Wright to end up being fantasy relevant, he 'd need to have either Achane or Mostert to skip time. We'll see if he makes his NFL debut Thursday evening versus the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It's astonishing to observe Ronnie Rivers in front of Corum on the Rams' intensity chart. Many presumed the Rams composed Corum 83rd general to assist make lighter Kyren Williams' bunch, specifically due to the fact that they have comparable capability. Corum dealt with 505 hurrying attempts in his last 2 seasons at Michigan, proving he can easily manage a massive workload. Most definitely a circumstance worth keeping an eye on, but it's safe and secure to claim this wasn't a Full week 1 that Corum supervisors were expecting to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Green Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd went into Friday evening's video game against the Eagles noted as dubious. He overlooked Tuesday's practice and was restricted Wednesday and also Thursday because of that unpleasant hamstring trauma. Unless Josh Jacobs, that had 18 contacts against the Eagles, skips opportunity, Lloyd perhaps will not possess much imagination relevance. I'm additionally involved concerning the Packers' objectionable series. Jacobs was actually receiving reached at or responsible for the line of skirmish technique too often on Friday evening. Keep Lloyd on your check out list as the Packers prepare for the Colts in Full week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying lawns are one of the most through a Chargers player since Austin Ekeler's 173 yards in Full week 5 of the 2022 period versus the Browns. As well as he performed it on simply 10 attempts! This really highlights the ability of what Vidal might give the table if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards misses time in 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 one more big-play possibility. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas City Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% started) Worthy made the most of his 3 touches, do with 20.8 dream aspects versus the Ravens final Thursday. It is actually easy to understand to question whether such development could be preserved along with just 3 contacts. While it is actually extremely unlikely, there are actually some encouraging signs. Deserving worked 23 options, primarily hitches, as well as participated in 36 breaks, which are amounts stone's throw off from Rashee Rice. The majority of his snaps originated from 11 workers, presenting he was actually associated with the outburst. Worthy may be considered a WR4 with WR3 upside until Marquee Brown come backs from his shoulder personal injury. The Chiefs are set to face the Bengals in Full week 2, therefore keep an eye on exactly how involved Deserving is in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in pops, courses operate and also getting yards. however Thomas had not been far responsible for. He delivered an excellent launching along with 14.7 dream factors, including his initial NFL goal. Last time at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 getting goals. That's the third most in college background, right responsible for Ja'Marr Pursuit (20) and Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas appeared so excellent, he could ultimately outperform Christian Kirk in the pecking order. He's firmly on the flex radar moving right into Week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, Nyc Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson stunned many by do with additional intendeds (12) as well as receptions (6) than Nabers, who had only 5 aim ats. Nabers performed handle to edge out Robinson in acquiring gardens, do with 66. In fact, this was actually the best obtaining gardens by a Giants gamer creating his debut given that Darius Slayton in 2019. Nevertheless, the greater worry is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, who balanced simply 4.4 yards per successfully pass try as well as had his 20th activity with numerous turnovers. This could possibly hurt the newbie's possibility. For Full week 2, Nabers could be deemed a flex alternative versus a susceptible Leaders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the launching imagination supervisors were expecting from the highest-drafted rookie wide receiver in ESPN organizations over recent twenty years. Harrison finished the activity along with just 4 receiving lawns, the fewest in a launching by a wide receiver consumed the leading five since Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals capability posture gamers in each snaps and routes operate. Having Said That, Kyler Murray had an extraordinarily hard video game, averaging only 2.9 sky lawns every conclusion. It is actually additionally worth keeping in mind that Harrison ran only 11 routes against man protection as well as was not targeted. Better days are on the perspective for this talented 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 possessed a tough time associating with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver group. Odunze had merely 4 targets, which was a frustration compared with Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's 8. But let's probe a little bit of much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and Odunze (45) were really pretty close in snaps played. The same chooses routes operate: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and Odunze (26 ). Thus, while Odunze failed to get as a lot of appeals this time, he's still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Expenses (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Although Coleman really did not score a goal like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still produced a sturdy feeling. The novice led the staff in breaks, options run, intendeds, receivings as well as acquiring gardens versus the Arizona Cardinals. Another factor to note is actually that when the Expenses were in 11 workers, Coleman, Hollins as well as Shakir were on the industry all together a great deal. In 12 employees, it was primarily Coleman as well as Hollins. This is most definitely promising for those who have Coleman on their imagination teams. He is actually a solid 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 obtaining yards versus the Raiders on Sunday. He managed to restore his dream day with an overdue touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been inquired to perform much, averaging only 5.5 lawns per pass attempt. If this pattern continues, it might limit McConkey's dream ceiling. However, he is actually still on the flex radar for Week 2, especially because the Panthers' defense simply received torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa bay Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and also transmits operate, however he had just three intendeds. On the bright side, he racked up a 32-yard receiving touchdown. McMillan has actually solidified his place as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, and he could possibly come to be a lot more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or Chris Godwin skip time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' wide receiver turning is actually pretty liquid, with everyone seeing a similar amount of breaks against the Bengals on Sunday. Nevertheless, Polk had just one target. Maintain him on your check out checklist, but he shouldn't be in your schedules against the Seahawks in Week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't a lot of positives for the Panthers on Sunday, but one was actually Legette leading the team in aim ats. He also played substantial pops. The Panthers' wide receiver rotation is actually 5 deeper at this moment, so it is difficult to feel great in any of them, especially provided exactly how Bryce Young carried out versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in and also options run show he possessed a limited role, in spite of obtaining five intendeds. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually most likely to maintain a higher target share. Mitchell's duty could shrink when Josh Downs yields coming from accident, so he ought to remain on your check out listing. Don't forget, the Colts aren't counted on to be a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's trade offered imagination managers hope that McCaffrey might boost as the Commanders' No. 2 receiver. Week 1 presented that this won't be the case. The breaks as well as paths have been actually spread out in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus. It's certainly not a best condition, as well as it is difficult to observe Daniels sustaining more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers instantly showed that he is among the Raiders' top choices in the death game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% began) Bowers led the Raiders in aim ats (8 ), mentioning a considerable part in Sin city' outburst this year. Nevertheless, he is actually still breaking snaps along with fellow tight side Michael Mayer. The excellent updates is actually that Bowers is actually managing virtually as many courses (26) as Davante Adams (34) as well as Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The novice could be considered as a low-end TE1 in Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.