.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Fortune one hundred financial services firm, right now residing my dream producing fantasy as well as sports betting web content regarding the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and also Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had remarkable NFL debuts, however a number of various other very promoted newbies didn't measure up to soaring expectations.What statistical pieces must you be aware of from the first full week of action, and also which rookies must you watch very closely away on out?Let's have a look at the biggest takeaways from the rookies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the round by means of the sky yet was particularly solid on the ground vs. Tampa florida Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 imagination factors in his debut were impressive, thanks mainly to his hurrying capacity. He ended up with the second-most rushing backyards by a quarterback in an NFL launching since 1950 and ended up being the very first QB ever to rush for 80 lawns and also 2 touchdowns in his very first game. Nevertheless, he carried out have some difficulty as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was actually unanticipated offered his remarkable college statistics. He is actually the only gamer in FBS past history with 12,000 career passing backyards as well as 3,000 hurrying yards. He rarely sought deeper tosses, balancing merely 2.0 air yards every finalization, compared to 8.4 sky lawns per completion at LSU final period. For Full week 2 against the Giants, he's resembling a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% started) It is actually time to start your dream football seasonCreate an organization and also individualize league measurements, scoring and policies to play in the league you desire to participate in in.Create an organization today!This wasn't the launching fantasy supervisors were actually expecting coming from Williams. He didn't toss a touchdown and also his 3.2 lawns every try were the second most competitive by a first-round pick in their launching (minimum required 15 attempts) in NFL background. Additionally, 31% of his throws were off aim at against the Titans. For context, that's awful through a Bears QB because Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target cost in Week 1 of the 2020 season. While Williams did show improvement as the 2nd fifty percent happened, the Bears' offense do with only 148 complete lawns. That's the least through any kind of staff in a season-opening succeed considering that the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely enhance along with each activity, but for now, he's even more of a QB2 than the QB1 our team anticipated. The Bears travel to Houston to take on the Texans in Full week 2, which need to verify to be a hard matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed a drafting against the Seahawks, with his dream efficiency restored only through his hurrying yards. He balanced an unsatisfactory 6.2 air yards every attempt and also just 2.7 air yards every conclusion. Sure, the Seahawks possess a talented secondary, yet Nix's value is actually higher in much deeper superflex leagues immediately. For Full week 2 against the Steelers, he's seeming like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye enjoyed from the sidelines as the Patriots managed a disturbed against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually an activity manager and completed with 8.0 fantasy factors. The Patriots' lengthiest play was just 17 lawns. Always keep Maye on your check out checklist as New England takes on the Seahawks in Full week 2. Running backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he cracked free of charge for a 31-yard run in his NFL launching. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa florida Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving had 11 contacts versus the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White found 21. The rookie coming from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his explosiveness. White's forte is his obtaining capability, and also he managed 19 options, compared with Irving's 7. It'll interest watch exactly how the rookie's role progresses in the coming full weeks, as both Irving as well as White darkened 75 backyards coming from scrimmage against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson possessed simply three rushing efforts against the Costs. It is actually likewise worth keeping in mind that Emari Demercado ran as the Cardinals' third-down back. Nonetheless, there's a good side. James Conner completed with 19 flairs. If Conner misses time, Benson will right away leap onto the RB2 radar. We'll see if the novice obtains more contacts versus the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is actually starting the season on the PUP/NFI listing as he bounces back coming from the torn ACL he experienced last Nov at Texas. This implies he'll be actually out for a minimum of the very first four activities. The Panthers possessed a rough outing against the Saints on Sunday, shedding through 37 aspects, the fifth-largest scope of success in a season opener between branch rivals in the last half a century. Chuba Hubbard possessed merely six hurrying attempts in that activity. Along with the outburst appearing awful, it's not wonderful updates for those stowing away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Costs (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis possessed just four contacts versus the Cardinals. He is actually not a big component of the Costs' offense however. However if James Prepare, who possessed 22 touches, skips opportunity, Davis could end up being extra relevant in imagination. The Costs experience the Dolphins in Week 2. Maintain Davis on your check out list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (instructor's decision) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 video game versus the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and Raheem Mostert shared backfield obligations. Achane ended the video game along with 17 contacts and 23.0 dream points. For Wright to come to be imagination applicable, he would certainly need to have either Achane or Mostert to miss out on opportunity. Our team'll observe if he creates his NFL launching Thursday evening versus the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually unexpected to observe Ronnie Rivers before Corum on the Rams' intensity graph. Several assumed the Rams made Corum 83rd total to help lighten Kyren Williams' tons, specifically due to the fact that they have comparable skill sets. Corum handled 505 hurrying tries in his final pair of periods at Michigan, proving he may manage a heavy work. Absolutely a situation worth keeping an eye on, yet it's safe and secure to say this wasn't a Week 1 that Corum managers were planning to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Veggie Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd went into Friday night's activity versus the Eagles detailed as questionable. He overlooked Tuesday's method and was restricted Wednesday and Thursday because of that bothersome hamstring personal injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, who possessed 18 touches against the Eagles, skips time, Lloyd most likely will not possess a lot imagination significance. I'm likewise involved regarding the Packers' annoying product line. Jacobs was actually getting reached at or even responsible for the line of skirmish method regularly on Friday evening. Maintain Lloyd on your watch checklist as the Packers organize the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying gardens are the best by a Chargers gamer because Austin Ekeler's 173 backyards in Full week 5 of the 2022 period versus the Browns. And also he did it on merely 10 efforts! This truly highlights the possibility of what Vidal can bring to the desk if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards skips time in Greg Roman's run-heavy outburst. The sixth-rounder away from Troy was inactive in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. appeared comfy in his pro launching, providing Trevor Lawrence yet another big-play possibility. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Metropolitan Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% started) Worthy made the most of his three contacts, finishing with 20.8 fantasy aspects against the Ravens last Thursday. It's understandable to examine whether such manufacturing can be maintained along with simply three touches. While it's unexpected, there are some reassuring indications. Deserving ran 23 options, mostly troubles, and participated in 36 snaps, which are varieties stone's throw off from Rashee Rice. The majority of his breaks came from 11 employees, presenting he was actually involved in the outburst. Worthwhile could be thought about a WR4 with WR3 upside until Noblewoman Brown returns from his shoulder trauma. The Chiefs are readied to experience the Bengals in Week 2, so watch on just how engaged Worthwhile is in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in snaps, options operate as well as receiving yards. however Thomas had not been much behind. He delivered an outstanding launching along with 14.7 dream factors, featuring his initial NFL goal. Final time at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 getting goals. That is actually the 3rd very most in college record, right behind Ja'Marr Hunt (twenty) and Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas looked thus really good, he might at some point outperform Christian Kirk in the position. He's securely on the flex radar moving into Full week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson startled several by do with more intendeds (12) and also receptions (6) than Nabers, that had simply 5 targets. Nabers performed deal with to slip by Robinson in obtaining lawns, finishing with 66. As a matter of fact, this was the most getting gardens through a Giants gamer creating his debut since Darius Slayton in 2019. Nevertheless, the larger problem is quarterback Daniel Jones, who balanced just 4.4 yards per successfully pass try and also possessed his 20th video game along with various turnovers. This might hurt the rookie's potential. For Full week 2, Nabers could be viewed as a flex choice versus a vulnerable Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the debut dream managers were wishing for coming from the highest-drafted rookie wide receiver in ESPN games over recent twenty years. Harrison ended the activity with simply 4 receiving lawns, the fewest in a debut by a pass receiver taken in the top 5 since Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals skill-set placement players in each snaps and directs run. Nonetheless, Kyler Murray possessed an uncommonly difficult activity, balancing just 2.9 air yards per conclusion. It's additionally worth keeping in mind that Harrison managed simply 11 options against guy insurance coverage and also was actually not targeted. Better times are actually on the horizon for this skilled recipient. Harrison is actually securely on the WR2 radar for Full week 2 against the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% started) Williams had a difficult time getting in touch with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver team. Odunze had only 4 intendeds, which was actually a setback compared with Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's eight. However allow's dig a little bit of much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), as well as Odunze (45) were in fact quite approach breaks played. The same opts for courses run: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and Odunze (26 ). So, while Odunze failed to get as many looks this time, he's still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Bills (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Despite the fact that Coleman failed to score a touchdown like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still produced a sturdy feeling. The rookie led the team in pops, courses manage, targets, receivings and acquiring backyards against the Arizona Cardinals. One more thing to note is that when the Expenses remained in 11 personnel, Coleman, Hollins and also Shakir were on the field together a whole lot. In 12 employees, it was actually primarily Coleman and also Hollins. This is most definitely encouraging for those who have Coleman on their dream groups. He is actually a sound flex option in Full week 2 against the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% began) McConkey led the Chargers along with 7 intendeds and also 39 getting backyards against the Raiders on Sunday. He managed to restore his dream time with an overdue touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been inquired to carry out a lot, averaging just 5.5 backyards per successfully pass try. If this style proceeds, it might limit McConkey's fantasy roof. Nevertheless, he is actually still on the flex radar for Full week 2, especially because the Panthers' defense merely got torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and transmits run, however he had just 3 intendeds. On the silver lining, he racked up a 32-yard receiving goal. McMillan has thickened his spot as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, and also he could come to be much 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 quite liquid, along with everyone finding a comparable number of pops versus the Bengals on Sunday. However, Polk possessed only one intended. Keep him on your watch listing, but he shouldn't reside in your schedules against the Seahawks in Full week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't a lot of positives for the Panthers on Sunday, yet one was actually Legette leading the crew in aim ats. He also played considerable pops. The Panthers' pass receiver turning is actually five deeper immediately, so it's tough to feel confident in some of all of them, particularly provided exactly how Bryce Youthful done versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played as well as courses run program he possessed a minimal job, regardless of obtaining 5 targets. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually probably to always keep a high intended portion. Mitchell's function might reduce when Josh Downs profits from trauma, therefore he ought to remain on your view list. Always remember, the Colts may not be counted on to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's business offered fantasy supervisors wish that McCaffrey could step up as the Leaders' No. 2 recipient. Full week 1 revealed that this will not hold true. The snaps and also options have been expanded between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus. It's certainly not an excellent situation, as well as it is difficult to see Daniels assisting more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers right away demonstrated that he is among the Raiders' top possibilities 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 ), meaning a significant role in Sin city' offense this year. Nevertheless, he is actually still splitting breaks along with fellow cramping end Michael Mayer. The great updates is that Bowers is running nearly as numerous options (26) as Davante Adams (34) and Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The newbie could be viewed as a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.