.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Luck 100 monetary services provider, right now residing my desire producing dream and sports wagering material regarding the NFL, NBA, and also WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and also Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had outstanding NFL debuts, yet several other extremely proclaimed novices really did not measure up to towering expectations.What statistical details should you understand from the 1st week of action, and also which rookies should you see very closely away on out?Let's check out at the largest takeaways from the rookies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the sphere with the air but was particularly powerful on the ground vs. Tampa Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 imagination points in his debut were impressive, thanks mainly to his hurrying capacity. He wound up with the second-most rushing yards through a quarterback in an NFL launching considering that 1950 and also became the 1st QB ever to rush for 80 lawns and two touchdowns in his 1st activity. Having said that, he did possess some problem as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was actually unexpected provided his exceptional university statistics. He's the only player in FBS past history along with 12,000 job passing backyards as well as 3,000 hurrying yards. He rarely attempted deeper tosses, averaging merely 2.0 sky backyards per completion, compared to 8.4 sky yards per conclusion at LSU last time. For Week 2 versus 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 dream soccer seasonCreate a league and also personalize organization size, scoring as well as guidelines to play in the organization you wish to participate in in.Create an organization today!This wasn't the launching fantasy managers were expecting coming from Williams. He didn't toss a touchdown as well as his 3.2 gardens every effort were actually the second cheapest by a first-round selection in their debut (minimum 15 tries) in NFL history. Plus, 31% of his throws got out aim at versus the Titans. For circumstance, that's the most awful through a Bears QB due to the fact that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target fee in Week 1 of the 2020 season. While Williams did come along as the 2nd one-half went on, the Bears' offense do with merely 148 total yards. That's the least by any sort of staff in a season-opening succeed because the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely strengthen with each video game, but also for right now, he is actually even more of a QB2 than the QB1 our team expected. The Bears journey to Houston to handle the Texans in Full week 2, which must confirm to become a challenging matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed a drafting against the Seahawks, along with his fantasy functionality restored only through his hurrying yards. He balanced an inadequate 6.2 air backyards per attempt and also merely 2.7 sky backyards per conclusion. Certain, the Seahawks possess a skilled additional, but Nix's value is higher in deeper superflex organizations at the moment. For Full week 2 versus the Steelers, he's looking like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye enjoyed coming from the subsidiaries as the Patriots pulled off a distressed against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was a video game supervisor and also finished with 8.0 imagination points. The Patriots' lengthiest play was actually merely 17 lawns. Maintain Maye on your view list as New England tackles the Seahawks in Full week 2. Managing backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he cracked totally free for a 31-yard run in his NFL launching. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa bay Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving possessed 11 contacts versus the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White saw 21. The rookie from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his volatility. White's strong point is his getting capability, and also he ran 19 options, compared with Irving's 7. It'll interest see how the rookie's job evolves in the happening full weeks, as both Irving and also White eclipsed 75 lawns from scrimmage versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson possessed simply three rushing attempts against the Costs. It is actually likewise worth keeping in mind that Emari Demercado worked as the Cardinals' third-down spine. However, there is actually a blue sky. James Conner finished with 19 flairs. If Conner skips time, Benson will promptly jump onto the RB2 radar. Our company'll view if the rookie receives even more touches against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is starting the period on the PUP/NFI checklist as he bounces back from the torn ACL he experienced last Nov at Texas. This means he'll be actually out for at least the very first 4 games. The Panthers possessed a sketching against the Saints on Sunday, losing through 37 points, the fifth-largest margin of triumph in a time opener between division rivals in the last 50 years. Chuba Hubbard possessed just 6 rushing tries in that game. With the offense appearing horrific, it is actually not wonderful headlines for those tucking away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Expenses (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis had just 4 touches versus the Cardinals. He's certainly not a major portion of the Bills' offense yet. Yet if James Chef, who had 22 contacts, skips time, Davis might end up being extra relevant in dream. The Bills face the Dolphins in Full week 2. Maintain Davis on your view list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (train's selection) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 game against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane as well as Raheem Mostert shared backfield obligations. Achane finished the activity along with 17 contacts and also 23.0 dream ideas. For Wright to become imagination applicable, he will need either Achane or even Mostert to overlook opportunity. Our company'll find if he makes his NFL launching Thursday evening versus the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It's astonishing to observe Ronnie Rivers before Corum on the Rams' depth chart. Several believed the Rams drafted Corum 83rd overall to help make lighter Kyren Williams' lots, particularly because they have comparable skill sets. Corum managed 505 hurrying tries in his final 2 periods at Michigan, confirming he may deal with a hefty workload. Most definitely a circumstance worth watching on, however it's safe to state this wasn't a Full week 1 that Corum managers were hoping to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Eco-friendly Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered into Friday evening's activity versus the Eagles specified as doubtful. He missed out on Tuesday's method as well as was actually confined Wednesday and also Thursday because of that unpleasant hamstring personal injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, who had 18 touches against the Eagles, misses time, Lloyd most likely will not possess much imagination importance. I'm also regarded about the Packers' outrageous collection. Jacobs was actually acquiring struck at or even responsible for free throw line of skirmish method regularly on Friday evening. Always keep Lloyd on your check out list as the Packers get ready for the Colts in Full week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying yards are actually the best through a Chargers gamer due to the fact that Austin Ekeler's 173 gardens in Full week 5 of the 2022 time against the Browns. And also he did it on only 10 tries! This truly highlights the capacity of what Vidal could give the table if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards misses out on time in Greg Roman's run-heavy offense. The sixth-rounder out of Troy loafed in the season-opener against the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. appeared comfy in his expert debut, offering Trevor Lawrence one more big-play alternative. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Metropolitan Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Worthwhile made the most of his three touches, completed with 20.8 dream points versus the Ravens final Thursday. It is actually understandable to question whether such creation can be sustained with simply 3 touches. While it's unexpected, there are some stimulating indications. Deserving worked 23 paths, largely drawbacks, as well as played 36 breaks, which are actually amounts not far off from Rashee Rice. The majority of his pops originated from 11 employees, presenting he was associated with the offense. Deserving may be looked at a WR4 along with WR3 upside until Marquee Brown returns from his shoulder injury. The Chiefs are actually readied to encounter the Bengals in Week 2, therefore keep an eye on just how engaged Worthy is in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% started) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in snaps, paths run as well as obtaining gardens. but Thomas wasn't far behind. He supplied a stellar launching with 14.7 imagination factors, including his first NFL touchdown. Last season at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 receiving goals. That is actually the third very most in college background, right behind Ja'Marr Hunt (20) and also Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas appeared thus great, he could inevitably surpass Christian Kirk in the pecking order. He is actually strongly on the flex radar heading right into Week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, Nyc Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson stunned many by completed with even more intendeds (12) and receptions (6) than Nabers, who possessed just 5 intendeds. Nabers performed take care of to nose out Robinson in obtaining lawns, finishing with 66. In fact, this was the absolute most acquiring yards through a Giants gamer creating his debut considering that Darius Slayton in 2019. Nonetheless, the bigger concern is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, that balanced simply 4.4 gardens every pass try and possessed his 20th video game along with several turn overs. This could possibly harm the novice's ability. For Full week 2, Nabers may be considered as a flex option against a prone Leaders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the debut imagination managers were expecting from the highest-drafted novice wide receiver in ESPN organizations over recent twenty years. Harrison ended the video game along with only 4 receiving backyards, the fewest in a launching through a wide receiver taken in the leading five considering that Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals capability position players in both snaps as well as directs operate. However, Kyler Murray had an uncommonly hard game, averaging just 2.9 sky gardens every finalization. It's also worth taking note that Harrison managed simply 11 routes versus guy insurance coverage and was actually not targeted. A lot better times are actually on the horizon for this talented 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 tough time getting in touch with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver team. Odunze possessed just four intendeds, which was a letdown compared to Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's 8. But let's probe a little much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), as well as Odunze (forty five) were actually fairly close in pops played. The exact same goes with courses operate: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and Odunze (26 ). Thus, while Odunze failed to acquire as numerous looks this moment, 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 didn't score a touchdown like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still made a tough impact. The rookie led the staff in breaks, paths operate, intendeds, receptions and also getting yards versus the Arizona Cardinals. One more point to note is that when the Bills resided in 11 staffs, Coleman, Hollins and Shakir got on the field together a great deal. In 12 staffs, it was mostly Coleman and Hollins. This is absolutely promising for those who have Coleman on their dream teams. He's a solid flex possibility in Week 2 versus the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% started) McConkey led the Chargers along with 7 aim ats as well as 39 obtaining lawns versus the Raiders on Sunday. He handled to save his imagination day with an overdue goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been asked to accomplish much, averaging simply 5.5 backyards per pass effort. If this pattern proceeds, it could possibly restrict McConkey's imagination ceiling. Nonetheless, he is actually still on the flex radar for Full week 2, specifically because the Panthers' defense merely received torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa florida Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and directs operate, but he had just 3 targets. On the silver lining, he scored a 32-yard obtaining touchdown. McMillan has actually thickened his spot as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, and also he could possibly end up being 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 fairly liquid, along with everybody seeing a comparable variety of snaps versus the Bengals on Sunday. However, Polk had only one aim at. Maintain him on your watch checklist, yet he should not reside in your schedules against the Seahawks in Full 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 staff in aim ats. He likewise participated in considerable snaps. The Panthers' pass receiver turning is actually five deep at this moment, so it is difficult to feel confident in any one of all of them, specifically provided how Bryce Youthful executed versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in as well as paths operate program he had a minimal role, even with getting five aim ats. Michael Pittman Jr. is most likely to always keep a high target reveal. Mitchell's duty may shrink when Josh Downs gains coming from accident, thus he ought to stay on your check out list. Always remember, the Colts aren't counted on to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's field provided imagination managers really hope that McCaffrey might step up as the Leaders' No. 2 recipient. Week 1 presented that this won't hold true. The pops and also options have been spread out in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus. It's not an optimal circumstance, and it is difficult to find Daniels supporting much more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers promptly displayed to that he's one of the Raiders' leading choices in the death activity. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Sin City Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% started) Bowers led the Raiders in intendeds (8 ), mentioning a considerable duty in Las Vegas' outburst this year. Nevertheless, he is actually still splitting snaps with fellow tight end Michael Mayer. The terrific headlines is that Bowers is actually running nearly as several options (26) as Davante Adams (34) as well as Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The newbie could be deemed a low-end TE1 in Week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.