.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Fortune 100 financial solutions provider, now living my dream creating imagination as well as sports wagering information regarding the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels as well as Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had exceptional NFL debuts, yet many various other strongly boasted newbies failed to meet high-rise expectations.What analytical tidbits need to you know from the initial week of activity, as well as which rookies should you view very closely hence on out?Let's take a look at the greatest takeaways coming from the rookies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the ball by means of the air yet was particularly sturdy on the ground vs. Tampa Bay. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 fantasy aspects in his launching went over, thanks greatly to his rushing capability. He wound up with the second-most rushing yards through a quarterback in an NFL launching given that 1950 and also ended up being the initial QB ever before to rush for 80 gardens and 2 goals in his very first game. Nonetheless, he did have some problem as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was unforeseen provided his impressive college statistics. He's the only player in FBS record along with 12,000 career passing gardens and also 3,000 hurrying backyards. He hardly attempted deep-seated throws, balancing merely 2.0 sky backyards every fulfillment, compared with 8.4 sky yards every completion at LSU final time. For Full week 2 against the Giants, he is actually resembling a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% began) It's time to begin your imagination regulation football seasonCreate a league as well as personalize game size, scoring as well as rules to play in the league you desire to participate in in.Create an organization today!This wasn't the launching dream managers were actually anticipating coming from Williams. He really did not toss a touchdown as well as his 3.2 yards per effort were actually the 2nd most competitive through a first-round pick in their debut (minimum required 15 efforts) in NFL record. Additionally, 31% of his throws got out intended versus the Titans. For circumstance, that's awful through a Bears QB given that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target fee in Week 1 of the 2020 period. While Williams carried out show improvement as the second half happened, the Bears' outburst completed with only 148 complete gardens. That's the fewest by any type of team in a season-opening gain considering that the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely boost along with each game, but for today, he is actually additional of a QB2 than the QB1 our company anticipated. The Bears travel to Houston to take on the Texans in Week 2, which should prove to become a tough matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed a rough outing against the Seahawks, along with his fantasy efficiency restored just through his rushing lawns. He averaged a poor 6.2 sky backyards per try and only 2.7 sky lawns per completion. Sure, the Seahawks have a proficient second, however Nix's worth is greater in much deeper superflex organizations now. For Week 2 versus the Steelers, he's appearing like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye checked out coming from the side projects as the Patriots managed an upset versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was a video game manager and also finished with 8.0 imagination points. The Patriots' lengthiest play was only 17 gardens. Keep Maye on your view listing as New England handles the Seahawks in Week 2. Operating backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he damaged complimentary for a 31-yard run in his NFL debut. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa fl Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving possessed 11 touches versus the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White viewed 21. The novice from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his quickness. White's strength is his acquiring capacity, and he operated 19 courses, compared to Irving's 7. It'll be interesting to watch just how the novice's duty grows in the coming weeks, as both Irving and also White overshadowed 75 yards coming from skirmish versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson had simply 3 rushing attempts against the Bills. It is actually also worth noting that Emari Demercado functioned as the Cardinals' third-down back. Nevertheless, there's a blue sky. James Conner do with 19 touches. If Conner misses opportunity, Benson will immediately dive onto the RB2 radar. We'll see if the rookie gets more contacts versus the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is actually starting the time on the PUP/NFI list as he recoups coming from the torn ACL he experienced last November at Texas. This suggests he'll be actually out for at the very least the first 4 activities. The Panthers had an outlining versus the Saints on Sunday, dropping by 37 aspects, the fifth-largest margin of triumph in a period opener between division rivals in the final half a century. Chuba Hubbard possessed merely six hurrying attempts in that video game. Along with the offense looking awful, it is actually certainly not excellent headlines for those tucking away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Expenses (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis had only four touches against the Cardinals. He is actually certainly not a large part of the Costs' outburst yet. But if James Chef, that had 22 contacts, misses out on opportunity, Davis can end up being more applicable in fantasy. The Bills face the Dolphins in Week 2. Maintain Davis on your watch list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (trainer's selection) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 activity against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and also Raheem Mostert shared backfield tasks. Achane finished the activity along with 17 touches and also 23.0 imagination points. For Wright to come to be fantasy applicable, he will need either Achane or even Mostert to miss out on time. Our team'll view if he creates his NFL launching Thursday evening versus the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It's surprising to find Ronnie Rivers ahead of Corum on the Rams' deepness graph. Numerous thought the Rams drafted Corum 83rd total to help lighten Kyren Williams' tons, particularly considering that they possess identical capability. Corum managed 505 rushing tries in his last 2 times at Michigan, confirming he may handle a massive workload. Certainly a scenario worth watching on, however it's secure to claim this wasn't a Week 1 that Corum managers were hoping to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Environment-friendly Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered into Friday evening's game versus the Eagles noted as suspicious. He missed Tuesday's method and also was actually confined Wednesday and also Thursday due to that nagging hamstring accident. Unless Josh Jacobs, that had 18 contacts against the Eagles, misses out on time, Lloyd probably will not have a lot imagination significance. I'm also worried about the Packers' offensive series. Jacobs was receiving hit at or even responsible for free throw line of scrimmage technique frequently on Friday evening. Maintain Lloyd on your check out list as the Packers organize the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 rushing lawns are actually the best through a Chargers player due to the fact that Austin Ekeler's 173 yards in Week 5 of the 2022 period against the Browns. And he performed it on simply 10 attempts! This definitely highlights the possibility of what Vidal can offer the desk if either Dobbins or even Gus Edwards misses out on time in Greg Roman's run-heavy offense. The sixth-rounder away from Troy loafed in the season-opener against the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. appeared comfortable in his pro launching, providing Trevor Lawrence yet another big-play option. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Metropolitan Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Worthwhile took advantage of his three contacts, finishing with 20.8 dream factors versus the Ravens last Thursday. It's understandable to question whether such manufacturing could be preserved along with just three touches. While it is actually improbable, there are some reassuring indicators. Deserving ran 23 courses, predominantly troubles, and also played 36 breaks, which are numbers stone's throw off from Rashee Rice. The majority of his snaps came from 11 personnel, presenting he was actually associated with the offense. Worthy may be considered a WR4 with WR3 upside until Marquee Brown returns from his shoulder accident. The Chiefs are actually set to deal with the Bengals in Full week 2, so watch on just how engaged Worthy resides in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% started) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in snaps, courses operate and also receiving yards. yet Thomas had not been much responsible for. He supplied an outstanding debut with 14.7 fantasy factors, featuring his 1st NFL goal. Final period at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 getting goals. That is actually the third most in university past, right behind Ja'Marr Chase (20) and also Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas looked therefore really good, he can inevitably go beyond Christian Kirk in the chain of command. He is actually securely on the flex radar moving in to Week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York City Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson surprised several by finishing with additional aim ats (12) and events (6) than Nabers, who had merely 5 aim ats. Nabers carried out take care of to edge out Robinson in receiving yards, do with 66. Actually, this was actually the absolute most getting backyards through a Giants gamer creating his debut given that Darius Slayton in 2019. Nonetheless, the greater problem is quarterback Daniel Jones, that averaged merely 4.4 yards every elapsed effort as well as had his 20th game with a number of turn overs. This could possibly harm the rookie's ability. For Week 2, Nabers could be deemed a flex option against a prone Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the debut fantasy supervisors were actually expecting coming from the highest-drafted novice wide receiver in ESPN leagues over recent twenty years. Harrison finished the activity with just 4 obtaining backyards, the fewest in a debut by a pass receiver consumed the leading five given that Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals ability posture gamers in each snaps and transmits run. Nevertheless, Kyler Murray had an abnormally difficult activity, averaging just 2.9 air lawns every fulfillment. It's additionally worth taking note that Harrison ran simply 11 routes versus guy coverage and also was certainly not targeted. Better times are on the horizon for this gifted recipient. Harrison is securely on the WR2 radar for Full week 2 versus the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% started) Williams possessed a difficult time associating with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver group. Odunze possessed simply four intendeds, which was actually a letdown compared with Keenan Allen's 11 as well as DJ Moore's eight. But permit's dig a little deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), as well as Odunze (forty five) were really quite close in snaps played. The exact same chooses routes manage: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and Odunze (26 ). Therefore, while Odunze didn't get as several appearances this moment, he is actually still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Bills (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Although Coleman failed to rack up a touchdown like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still produced a tough feeling. The newbie led the team in snaps, routes run, intendeds, receivings and obtaining gardens versus the Arizona Cardinals. Yet another factor to keep in mind is that when the Expenses were in 11 personnel, Coleman, Hollins and Shakir got on the industry all together a great deal. In 12 employees, it was actually mainly Coleman and also Hollins. This is definitely encouraging for those who have Coleman on their dream teams. He is actually a strong flex possibility in Full week 2 versus the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% began) McConkey led the Chargers with seven targets and 39 getting yards versus the Raiders on Sunday. He handled to salvage his fantasy time with a late touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been asked to perform much, balancing merely 5.5 yards per successfully pass attempt. If this pattern continues, it might confine McConkey's fantasy ceiling. However, he's still on the flex radar for Week 2, specifically because the Panthers' protection just got torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and directs operate, but he possessed merely 3 intendeds. On the bright side, he scored a 32-yard getting touchdown. McMillan has actually thickened his location as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, as well as he could possibly come to be even more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or Chris Godwin skip time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' pass receiver rotation is actually fairly fluid, with every person finding a similar variety of breaks versus the Bengals on Sunday. Having said that, Polk had a single aim at. Keep him on your view list, however he should not remain in your schedules against the Seahawks in Week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't lots of positives for the Panthers on Sunday, but one was Legette leading the team in targets. He also participated in substantial snaps. The Panthers' wide receiver turning is 5 deep-seated at the moment, so it is difficult to feel confident in any of all of them, specifically provided just how Bryce Young carried out versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played and also courses operate program he had a restricted role, in spite of getting 5 targets. Michael Pittman Jr. is probably to always keep a high intended allotment. Mitchell's part may reduce when Josh Downs returns coming from injury, therefore he must stay on your check out list. Keep in mind, the Colts aren't anticipated to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's business provided fantasy supervisors hope that McCaffrey can step up as the Commanders' No. 2 receiver. Week 1 showed that this will not be the case. The snaps and paths have been spread out in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown as well as Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually certainly not a suitable circumstance, and also it is difficult to observe Daniels sustaining greater than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers quickly revealed that he is just one of the Raiders' leading options in the passing video game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% began) Bowers led the Raiders in aim ats (8 ), hinting at a notable duty in Sin city' offense this year. However, he is actually still dividing pops along with fellow cramping side Michael Mayer. The wonderful updates is actually that Bowers is actually running almost as numerous routes (26) as Davante Adams (34) and also Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The rookie can be viewed as a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.