.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Fortune one hundred economic solutions company, currently residing my goal producing dream and sporting activities betting content regarding the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed remarkable NFL debuts, yet numerous other extremely promoted novices didn't live up to soaring expectations.What analytical details must you recognize coming from the initial week of action, and which novices need to you enjoy carefully away on out?Let's check out at the largest takeaways coming from the newbies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the ball by means of the sky yet was particularly tough on the ground vs. Tampa fl Bay. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 fantasy factors in his debut were impressive, thanks mostly to his rushing capability. He wound up with the second-most rushing backyards by a quarterback in an NFL launching due to the fact that 1950 as well as came to be the first QB ever before to rush for 80 yards and two touchdowns in his 1st game. Nonetheless, he performed have some trouble as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was actually unpredicted offered his remarkable university statistics. He is actually the only gamer in FBS past with 12,000 profession passing yards as well as 3,000 rushing yards. He rarely tried deep-seated tosses, averaging simply 2.0 air gardens every finalization, compared to 8.4 sky yards every conclusion at LSU final season. For Week 2 against the Giants, he's appearing like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% started) It is actually opportunity to begin your dream football seasonCreate an organization and also tailor game dimension, slashing as well as regulations to play in the game you wish to play in.Create an organization today!This wasn't the debut imagination managers were actually wishing for coming from Williams. He really did not toss a touchdown and his 3.2 yards every attempt were actually the second cheapest by a first-round selection in their launching (lowest 15 attempts) in NFL past history. Additionally, 31% of his tosses were off target versus the Titans. For circumstance, that is actually the most awful by a Bears QB considering that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target price in Full week 1 of the 2020 period. While Williams performed come along as the 2nd one-half happened, the Bears' outburst finished with only 148 total lawns. That's the least through any sort of crew in a season-opening succeed because the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely boost along with each video game, however, for now, he is actually more of a QB2 than the QB1 our experts wished for. The Bears journey to Houston to tackle the Texans in Full week 2, which should prove to be a difficult matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed an outlining against the Seahawks, along with his dream efficiency recovered simply by his rushing yards. He balanced an unsatisfactory 6.2 air lawns per effort and also simply 2.7 sky gardens every conclusion. Certain, the Seahawks have an accomplished second, but Nix's market value is much higher in much deeper superflex organizations today. For Full week 2 against the Steelers, he's appearing like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye seen from the side projects as the Patriots managed a disturbed versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually a game supervisor and completed with 8.0 fantasy aspects. The Patriots' longest play was simply 17 gardens. Maintain Maye on your view list as New England tackles the Seahawks in Week 2. Running backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he damaged free of cost for a 31-yard jog in his NFL debut. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving had 11 contacts versus the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White observed 21. The rookie coming from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his quickness. White's strong suit is his acquiring capability, and also he operated 19 paths, compared to Irving's 7. It'll interest watch just how the rookie's task develops in the coming full weeks, as both Irving and also White shrouded 75 backyards from skirmish against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson possessed simply 3 hurrying attempts versus the Expenses. It is actually likewise worth noting that Emari Demercado ran as the Cardinals' third-down back. Nonetheless, there's a good side. James Conner finished with 19 touches. If Conner overlooks time, Benson will quickly dive onto the RB2 radar. Our team'll view if the novice gets more contacts against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is beginning the period on the PUP/NFI listing as he bounces back coming from the torn ACL he experienced last Nov at Texas. This suggests he'll be out for at the very least the first four video games. The Panthers possessed an outlining versus the Saints on Sunday, dropping through 37 points, the fifth-largest frame of success in a season opener between department opponents in the final half a century. Chuba Hubbard possessed only six rushing attempts because game. With the outburst appearing horrific, it's not great updates for those stashing Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Bills (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis had merely four touches versus the Cardinals. He's certainly not a huge part of the Costs' outburst yet. However if James Cook, who possessed 22 contacts, skips time, Davis could possibly come to be more relevant in imagination. The Expenses encounter the Dolphins in Full week 2. Maintain Davis on your check out list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (instructor's choice) for the Dolphins' Week 1 game against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and Raheem Mostert shared backfield obligations. Achane ended the video game with 17 contacts and also 23.0 fantasy ideas. For Wright to end up being fantasy applicable, he will need either Achane or even Mostert to miss out on time. Our company'll observe if he creates his NFL debut Thursday night against the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It's shocking to observe Ronnie Rivers in front of Corum on the Rams' intensity chart. Several thought the Rams composed Corum 83rd total to help make lighter Kyren Williams' load, particularly given that they possess identical ability. Corum took care of 505 hurrying attempts in his final 2 times at Michigan, proving he can deal with a massive workload. Definitely a circumstance worth watching on, but it is actually safe to say this had not been a Week 1 that Corum supervisors were planning to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Veggie Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered Friday evening's game versus the Eagles provided as questionable. He skipped Tuesday's technique as well as was restricted Wednesday as well as Thursday due to that nagging hamstring trauma. Unless Josh Jacobs, that had 18 contacts against the Eagles, skips time, Lloyd probably won't have a lot fantasy relevance. I'm likewise worried about the Packers' annoying series. Jacobs was actually obtaining reached at or even behind the line of scrimmage method too often on Friday evening. Keep Lloyd on your check out list as the Packers organize the Colts in Full week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 rushing gardens are the best by a Chargers player considering that Austin Ekeler's 173 yards in Week 5 of the 2022 time versus the Browns. And he performed it on only 10 tries! This definitely highlights the possibility of what Vidal can give the table if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards misses out on attend Greg Roman's run-heavy offense. The sixth-rounder away from Troy loafed in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. appeared comfy in his expert debut, providing Trevor Lawrence yet another big-play choice. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Metropolitan Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% started) Worthwhile made the most of his three touches, completed with 20.8 imagination points versus the Ravens last Thursday. It is actually easy to understand to question whether such development could be sustained with simply three contacts. While it is actually unexpected, there are actually some encouraging signs. Worthy operated 23 courses, mainly hitches, and also played 36 pops, which are actually numbers stone's throw off from Rashee Rice. Most of his pops arised from 11 personnel, presenting he was actually associated with the outburst. Worthwhile might be taken into consideration a WR4 with WR3 upside up until Noblewoman Brown profits from his shoulder injury. The Chiefs are actually set to experience the Bengals in Full week 2, thus keep an eye on how engaged Deserving remains in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in snaps, courses run as well as obtaining backyards. but Thomas wasn't far behind. He provided an outstanding launching with 14.7 fantasy points, featuring his 1st NFL goal. Last time at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 getting goals. That is actually the third most in university background, right behind Ja'Marr Chase (20) and Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas looked thus good, he can ultimately go beyond Christian Kirk in the pecking order. He's strongly on the flex radar heading in to Week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson shocked lots of through do with additional intendeds (12) as well as events (6) than Nabers, who possessed only 5 intendeds. Nabers did take care of to nose out Robinson in receiving yards, finishing with 66. In reality, this was actually the best receiving lawns by a Giants gamer creating his debut given that Darius Slayton in 2019. Having said that, the greater problem is quarterback Daniel Jones, who balanced merely 4.4 backyards per pass attempt as well as had his 20th activity along with various turnovers. This might injure the novice's ability. For Full week 2, Nabers could be viewed as a flex alternative versus a susceptible 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 leagues over the past two decades. Harrison finished the activity along with merely 4 acquiring yards, the fewest in a launching by a wide receiver consumed the top five considering that Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals capability posture gamers in each snaps and transmits operate. Nonetheless, Kyler Murray had an extraordinarily challenging video game, balancing just 2.9 air backyards every fulfillment. It's additionally worth taking note that Harrison operated only 11 routes against guy insurance coverage and was not targeted. Better times are actually on the perspective for this skilled recipient. Harrison is firmly on the WR2 radar for Week 2 versus the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% began) Williams had a tough time associating with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver team. Odunze possessed simply 4 intendeds, which was a letdown compared to Keenan Allen's 11 as well as DJ Moore's eight. But let's dig a little bit of much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and also Odunze (45) were actually fairly close in pops played. The exact same goes with routes manage: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), as well as Odunze (26 ). Therefore, while Odunze really did not acquire as lots of looks this moment, he is actually still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Costs (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Even though Coleman failed to rack up a goal like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still made a tough impression. The newbie led the crew in snaps, paths operate, intendeds, receivings and acquiring yards versus the Arizona Cardinals. An additional point to details is that when the Expenses were in 11 employees, Coleman, Hollins and also Shakir got on the industry with each other a great deal. In 12 personnel, it was actually generally Coleman as well as Hollins. This is definitely promising for those who have Coleman on their dream staffs. He is actually a solid flex possibility in Full week 2 versus the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% started) McConkey led the Chargers with seven aim ats and also 39 receiving gardens against the Raiders on Sunday. He handled to save his fantasy day along with a late touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't asked to do a lot, balancing only 5.5 backyards every successfully pass effort. If this fad carries on, it might restrict McConkey's fantasy ceiling. However, he is actually still on the flex radar for Full week 2, especially because the Panthers' protection simply acquired torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and also transmits operate, however he possessed only 3 aim ats. On the silver lining, he racked up a 32-yard acquiring goal. McMillan has solidified his spot as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, and also he might come to be much more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or even Chris Godwin skip time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' wide receiver turning is actually pretty fluid, with everybody observing a similar amount of snaps versus the Bengals on Sunday. Nevertheless, Polk possessed a single aim at. Maintain him on your check out listing, yet he shouldn't remain 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 group in intendeds. He likewise played significant pops. The Panthers' wide receiver rotation is actually five deeper at this moment, so it is difficult to feel great in any of all of them, especially given exactly how Bryce Young executed against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played and also courses operate show he had a restricted duty, despite obtaining five aim ats. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually likely to keep a higher target allotment. Mitchell's duty might shrink when Josh Downs returns coming from trauma, thus he should stay on your watch checklist. Always remember, the Colts aren't anticipated to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's trade gave fantasy managers really hope that McCaffrey might boost as the Commanders' No. 2 receiver. Full week 1 presented that this will not be the case. The breaks and also routes have actually been actually spread between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown as well as Olamide Zaccheaus. It's certainly not an excellent situation, as well as it is difficult to find Daniels supporting greater than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers immediately indicated that he is among the Raiders' leading alternatives in the death activity. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% started) Bowers led the Raiders in aim ats (8 ), meaning a considerable task in Las Vegas' outburst this year. Nonetheless, he's still breaking breaks along with fellow tight side Michael Mayer. The great updates is that Bowers is managing nearly as a lot of courses (26) as Davante Adams (34) as well as Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The novice may be deemed a low-end TE1 in Week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.