.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Luck 100 financial solutions firm, now living my desire making imagination as well as sports wagering information about the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed impressive NFL debuts, however several various other very promoted newbies failed to meet lofty expectations.What analytical tidbits must you recognize from the very first week of activity, as well as which rookies ought to you watch carefully hence on out?Let's have a look at the most significant takeaways from the newbies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the round with the air but was actually especially sturdy on the ground vs. Tampa fl Bay. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 imagination factors in his launching were impressive, thanks greatly to his hurrying capacity. He ended up with the second-most rushing backyards by a quarterback in an NFL debut due to the fact that 1950 and also came to be the 1st QB ever to hurry for 80 gardens and also 2 touchdowns in his initial game. However, he carried out have some trouble as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was actually unpredicted offered his excellent college stats. He is actually the only player in FBS past history along with 12,000 occupation passing yards and also 3,000 hurrying yards. He hardly sought deep-seated tosses, averaging simply 2.0 sky gardens per fulfillment, compared to 8.4 air yards every conclusion at LSU final time. 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's time to start your imagination soccer seasonCreate a league and also individualize organization dimension, scoring as well as rules to play in the league you intend to play in.Create an organization today!This had not been the debut dream managers were expecting coming from Williams. He didn't throw a touchdown and also his 3.2 lawns per attempt were the second cheapest by a first-round choice in their debut (minimum 15 tries) in NFL background. Additionally, 31% of his throws were off intended versus the Titans. For circumstance, that's awful through a Bears QB since Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target fee in Week 1 of the 2020 time. While Williams carried out come along as the 2nd fifty percent took place, the Bears' outburst completed with only 148 complete lawns. That's the fewest through any sort of group in a season-opening succeed due to the fact that the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely improve along with each activity, however, for today, he is actually more of a QB2 than the QB1 our team expected. The Bears journey to Houston to tackle the Texans in Full week 2, which need to prove to become a complicated matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had an outlining against the Seahawks, with his dream performance recovered only through his rushing gardens. He balanced a poor 6.2 air backyards every try and also just 2.7 sky gardens every finalization. Certain, the Seahawks have a proficient secondary, yet Nix's market value is actually higher in much deeper superflex games now. For Week 2 against the Steelers, he's looking like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye viewed coming from the side projects as the Patriots pulled off a distressed against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually a video game manager and also completed with 8.0 imagination aspects. The Patriots' lengthiest play was actually merely 17 gardens. Keep Maye on your view list as New England takes on the Seahawks in Full week 2. Managing backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he broke free of cost for a 31-yard jog in his NFL launching. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving had 11 touches against the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White observed 21. The rookie coming from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his explosiveness. White's strength is his receiving ability, as well as he operated 19 courses, compared with Irving's 7. It'll interest view how the novice's task advances in the happening weeks, as both Irving and also White darkened 75 gardens coming from skirmish versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson possessed simply three rushing attempts versus the Bills. It is actually also worth taking note that Emari Demercado worked as the Cardinals' third-down back. Nonetheless, there is actually a positive side. James Conner completed with 19 styles. If Conner overlooks time, Benson will immediately jump onto the RB2 radar. Our company'll view if the novice acquires even more touches against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is starting the season on the PUP/NFI checklist as he recuperates coming from the torn ACL he went through final November at Texas. This suggests he'll be actually out for at least the 1st 4 activities. The Panthers had a drafting against the Saints on Sunday, losing through 37 points, the fifth-largest frame of victory in a period opener between department competitors in the final half a century. Chuba Hubbard had only 6 hurrying efforts in that game. With the outburst looking dreadful, it is actually not great information for those stowing away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Costs (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis had just 4 touches versus the Cardinals. He's certainly not a big aspect of the Expenses' offense however. But if James Cook, that possessed 22 touches, overlooks time, Davis could end up being a lot more appropriate in dream. The Expenses experience the Dolphins in Full week 2. Maintain Davis on your check out list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (instructor's decision) for the Dolphins' Week 1 video game against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and Raheem Mostert shared backfield obligations. Achane finished the activity along with 17 contacts and 23.0 imagination points. For Wright to become imagination relevant, he 'd need to have either Achane or even Mostert to skip time. Our experts'll observe if he creates his NFL debut Thursday evening against the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It's unexpected to view Ronnie Rivers in advance of Corum on the Rams' deepness graph. Numerous thought the Rams made Corum 83rd general to assist make lighter Kyren Williams' bunch, specifically because they possess similar ability. Corum handled 505 rushing tries in his last pair of periods at Michigan, confirming he may take care of a heavy work. Definitely a scenario worth keeping an eye on, but it is actually protected to say this wasn't a Week 1 that Corum managers were intending to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Eco-friendly Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered into Friday night's activity versus the Eagles listed as questionable. He overlooked Tuesday's method as well as was confined Wednesday and also Thursday as a result of that nagging hamstring personal injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, that had 18 contacts versus the Eagles, misses out on time, Lloyd possibly will not possess a lot fantasy importance. I'm additionally concerned regarding the Packers' outrageous line. Jacobs was actually getting reached at or even behind the line of skirmish method frequently on Friday evening. Maintain Lloyd on your watch checklist as the Packers get ready for the Colts in Full week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 rushing yards are actually the absolute most by a Chargers gamer considering that Austin Ekeler's 173 backyards in Full week 5 of the 2022 time versus the Browns. As well as he did it on simply 10 efforts! This truly highlights the capacity of what Vidal could possibly give the desk if either Dobbins or even Gus Edwards skips attend Greg Roman's run-heavy outburst. The sixth-rounder out of Troy was inactive in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. appeared relaxed in his pro debut, offering Trevor Lawrence an additional big-play option. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Metropolitan Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% started) Worthy took advantage of his three touches, finishing with 20.8 fantasy factors against the Ravens last Thursday. It's reasonable to examine whether such development can be preserved with just three contacts. While it's improbable, there are some motivating indicators. Worthwhile worked 23 options, mostly drawbacks, as well as participated in 36 pops, which are amounts stone's throw off from Rashee Rice. A lot of his pops originated from 11 workers, presenting he was involved in the offense. Deserving may be thought about a WR4 with WR3 upside until Marquee Brown come backs from his shoulder injury. The Chiefs are set to encounter the Bengals in Week 2, thus keep an eye on how engaged Worthwhile remains in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% started) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in breaks, paths run and also acquiring yards. but Thomas had not been far behind. He delivered a stellar launching along with 14.7 fantasy aspects, including his very first NFL touchdown. Last time at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 getting goals. That's the third very most in college past history, right behind Ja'Marr Pursuit (twenty) as well as Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas looked thus great, he could inevitably outperform Christian Kirk in the position. He's securely on the flex radar moving into Full week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York City Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson surprised several by do with more targets (12) and celebrations (6) than Nabers, who had merely 5 intendeds. Nabers did deal with to edge out Robinson in acquiring lawns, do with 66. In reality, this was actually the best acquiring gardens by a Giants player making his debut because Darius Slayton in 2019. Nonetheless, the bigger issue is quarterback Daniel Jones, who balanced just 4.4 yards per elapsed try and had his 20th activity along with numerous turnovers. This can hurt the rookie's potential. For Week 2, Nabers could be considered as a flex choice against a susceptible Leaders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the launching fantasy supervisors were actually wishing for coming from the highest-drafted newbie pass receiver in ESPN leagues over the past twenty years. Harrison ended the video game with simply 4 getting backyards, the least in a launching through a wide receiver enjoyed the top 5 since Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals skill-set placement players in each pops and also routes run. Nevertheless, Kyler Murray had an extraordinarily tough game, balancing only 2.9 sky gardens per finalization. It's also worth noting that Harrison managed only 11 courses against guy insurance coverage and was actually certainly not targeted. A lot better days are actually on the perspective for this accomplished recipient. Harrison is firmly on the WR2 radar for Week 2 against the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% started) Williams had a bumpy ride getting in touch with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver group. Odunze possessed simply four intendeds, which was actually a setback compared with Keenan Allen's 11 and DJ Moore's eight. However let's probe a little deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and also Odunze (forty five) were really pretty approach breaks played. The exact same goes with paths operate: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and also Odunze (26 ). So, while Odunze didn't receive as numerous appeals this time around, he's still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Bills (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Although Coleman failed to rack up a goal like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still made a solid impact. The rookie led the staff in pops, options run, aim ats, receptions and getting backyards versus the Arizona Cardinals. An additional factor to note is actually that when the Costs were in 11 personnel, Coleman, Hollins and also Shakir were on the area together a lot. In 12 personnel, it was actually generally Coleman and also Hollins. This is actually undoubtedly appealing for those that have Coleman on their fantasy staffs. He is actually a sound flex possibility in Full week 2 against the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% started) McConkey led the Chargers with 7 intendeds and also 39 obtaining lawns versus the Raiders on Sunday. He dealt with to save his dream day along with a late goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been asked to accomplish much, averaging simply 5.5 yards per successfully pass effort. If this trend continues, it can limit McConkey's dream roof. Having said that, he is actually still on the flex radar for Week 2, specifically considering that the Panthers' defense just got torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and also routes run, however he possessed only 3 aim ats. On the silver lining, he scored a 32-yard obtaining touchdown. McMillan has actually thickened his area as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, and he might 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' pass receiver turning is actually rather liquid, along with everybody observing a similar amount of pops versus the Bengals on Sunday. However, Polk possessed a single target. Keep him on your check out listing, however he should not be in your lineups versus the Seahawks in Week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't several positives for the Panthers on Sunday, yet one was actually Legette leading the crew in aim ats. He additionally played notable breaks. The Panthers' wide receiver turning is actually 5 deeper now, so it is difficult to feel great in any one of all of them, particularly offered exactly how Bryce Youthful executed against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in and routes manage show he had a restricted part, in spite of acquiring five aim ats. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually most likely to always keep a higher aim at allotment. Mitchell's role could shrink when Josh Downs yields coming from personal injury, therefore he needs to stay on your watch 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 trade gave fantasy supervisors really hope that McCaffrey could improve as the Commanders' No. 2 recipient. Week 1 revealed that this won't hold true. The pops and also paths have actually been actually spread between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and also Olamide Zaccheaus. It's certainly not an ideal situation, and it is difficult to observe Daniels supporting more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers immediately demonstrated that he is just one of the Raiders' leading options in the passing away game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Sin City Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% began) Bowers led the Raiders in intendeds (8 ), hinting at a considerable task in Las Vegas' outburst this year. Nevertheless, he's still dividing snaps along with fellow tight side Michael Mayer. The wonderful information is actually that Bowers is actually running virtually as many paths (26) as Davante Adams (34) and also Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The newbie may be deemed a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.