.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Fortune one hundred economic solutions business, right now residing my aspiration making imagination and sporting activities wagering web content concerning the NFL, NBA, and also WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and also Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed impressive NFL debuts, yet many other highly touted newbies didn't live up to high-rise expectations.What statistical pieces ought to you be aware of from the initial week of action, and which newbies ought to you view very closely away on out?Let's look at the biggest takeaways from the novices in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the sphere by means of the sky but was actually especially strong on the ground vs. Tampa florida Bay. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 dream factors in his debut were impressive, thanks largely to his hurrying capability. He ended up with the second-most hurrying lawns through a quarterback in an NFL launching considering that 1950 and ended up being the 1st QB ever to rush for 80 gardens and two goals in his initial video game. Nevertheless, he performed have some problem as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was unanticipated provided his excellent college statistics. He is actually the only player in FBS history along with 12,000 profession passing gardens as well as 3,000 rushing backyards. He hardly sought deeper throws, averaging only 2.0 air lawns per fulfillment, compared to 8.4 sky lawns every conclusion at LSU final time. For Week 2 against the Giants, he's resembling a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% began) It is actually opportunity to start your dream soccer seasonCreate a game as well as personalize league size, scoring and also rules to play in the organization you would like to participate in in.Create a league today!This had not been the launching imagination managers were hoping for coming from Williams. He failed to throw a touchdown as well as his 3.2 lawns per try were actually the 2nd most reasonable through a first-round pick in their launching (lowest 15 attempts) in NFL background. And also, 31% of his tosses were off aim at against the Titans. For circumstance, that's awful through a Bears QB given that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target rate in Full week 1 of the 2020 time. While Williams did show improvement as the second fifty percent went on, the Bears' offense completed with just 148 overall backyards. That's the fewest by any kind of team in a season-opening gain because the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely improve with each video game, but for now, he is actually even more of a QB2 than the QB1 our team hoped for. The Bears travel to Houston to handle the Texans in Full week 2, which ought to prove to be a hard matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had a drafting against the Seahawks, with his fantasy performance salvaged simply through his hurrying backyards. He averaged an unsatisfactory 6.2 sky gardens every attempt and also merely 2.7 air lawns every finalization. Sure, the Seahawks possess a proficient second, however Nix's worth is actually higher in deeper superflex games right now. For Full week 2 against the Steelers, he's resembling a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye viewed coming from the side projects as the Patriots managed an upset against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually a game manager and completed with 8.0 fantasy aspects. The Patriots' longest play was merely 17 yards. Keep Maye on your watch checklist as New England takes on the Seahawks in Week 2. Managing backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he cracked cost-free for a 31-yard run in his NFL debut. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa bay Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving possessed 11 touches against the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White found 21. The newbie coming from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his quickness. White's forte is his getting capability, and he ran 19 courses, compared to Irving's 7. It'll interest see exactly how the newbie's task develops in the happening full weeks, as both Irving and White eclipsed 75 gardens from skirmish against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson possessed just three hurrying efforts against the Bills. It's additionally worth keeping in mind that Emari Demercado operated as the Cardinals' third-down back. Nevertheless, there is actually a blue sky. James Conner completed with 19 touches. If Conner misses time, Benson would quickly hop onto the RB2 radar. Our team'll find if the newbie obtains even more touches against the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is beginning the time on the PUP/NFI listing as he recovers coming from the torn ACL he went through last November at Texas. This suggests he'll be out for at the very least the initial 4 activities. The Panthers had a rough outing versus the Saints on Sunday, shedding by 37 factors, the fifth-largest frame of victory in a period opener between department competitors in the last half a century. Chuba Hubbard possessed simply 6 hurrying tries in that game. With the offense looking awful, it's certainly not wonderful updates for those tucking away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Costs (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis possessed simply four touches against the Cardinals. He is actually not a huge part of the Costs' offense however. Yet if James Cook, who had 22 contacts, misses out on opportunity, Davis can end up being much more pertinent in fantasy. The Bills encounter the Dolphins in Week 2. Maintain Davis on your view list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (trainer's selection) for the Dolphins' Week 1 activity against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and Raheem Mostert shared backfield duties. Achane finished the game with 17 contacts and also 23.0 fantasy points. For Wright to come to be dream applicable, he 'd require either Achane or even Mostert to miss time. We'll view if he makes his NFL debut Thursday evening versus the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually unusual to see Ronnie Rivers before Corum on the Rams' depth graph. Many assumed the Rams composed Corum 83rd total to assist make lighter Kyren Williams' tons, especially due to the fact that they possess similar skill sets. Corum took care of 505 rushing tries in his last two times at Michigan, proving he can take care of a massive workload. Undoubtedly a scenario worth keeping an eye on, but it's secured to claim this wasn't a Full week 1 that Corum supervisors were actually intending to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Environment-friendly Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd went into Friday evening's activity against the Eagles provided as questionable. He missed out on Tuesday's strategy and was limited Wednesday as well as Thursday because of that nagging hamstring injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, who possessed 18 touches versus the Eagles, misses opportunity, Lloyd perhaps will not have a lot fantasy importance. I'm additionally concerned concerning the Packers' annoying line. Jacobs was acquiring reached at or even behind free throw line of scrimmage means regularly on Friday night. Always keep Lloyd on your check out listing as the Packers prepare for the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying yards are actually one of the most by a Chargers player due to the fact that Austin Ekeler's 173 gardens in Full week 5 of the 2022 period against the Browns. And he performed it on merely 10 efforts! This actually highlights the potential of what Vidal might bring to the desk if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards misses time in Greg Roman's run-heavy outburst. The sixth-rounder out of Troy was inactive in the season-opener against the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. appeared comfy in his expert debut, giving Trevor Lawrence an additional big-play choice. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Urban Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% started) Worthwhile made the most of his three contacts, completed with 20.8 dream aspects against the Ravens final Thursday. It's reasonable to examine whether such development can be sustained along with just 3 contacts. While it's improbable, there are actually some promoting indications. Worthwhile ran 23 paths, largely snags, as well as played 36 snaps, which are actually amounts stone's throw off coming from Rashee Rice. Most of his snaps arised from 11 workers, showing he was actually associated with the outburst. Worthwhile could be taken into consideration a WR4 along with WR3 upside until Marquise Brown profits from his shoulder injury. The Chiefs are actually set to face the Bengals in Week 2, so watch on exactly how engaged Worthwhile resides in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% started) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in pops, options operate as well as getting lawns. however Thomas had not been much behind. He delivered an excellent launching with 14.7 dream points, including his first NFL touchdown. Last period at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 acquiring touchdowns. That's the third most in institution history, right behind Ja'Marr Chase (20) as well as Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas looked thus good, he can eventually go beyond Christian Kirk in the position. He is actually securely on the flex radar moving into Week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, Nyc Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson surprised many by finishing with more aim ats (12) and celebrations (6) than Nabers, who had only 5 intendeds. Nabers carried out handle to nose out Robinson in acquiring gardens, completed with 66. In reality, this was actually the absolute most acquiring yards through a Giants player making his debut given that Darius Slayton in 2019. Having said that, the greater worry is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, who balanced merely 4.4 backyards per successfully pass attempt as well as possessed his 20th activity along with numerous turn overs. This might harm the rookie's possibility. For Full week 2, Nabers can be viewed as a flex option versus a prone Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the debut dream supervisors were hoping for coming from the highest-drafted novice wide receiver in ESPN leagues over the past two decades. Harrison finished the video game with only 4 getting yards, the least in a launching by a wide receiver consumed the leading 5 given that Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals skill-set position players in both breaks and also routes run. Having Said That, Kyler Murray possessed an uncommonly difficult game, balancing only 2.9 air lawns every finalization. It's additionally worth noting that Harrison managed simply 11 courses versus guy insurance coverage as well as was certainly not targeted. Much better days are 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% began) Williams had a bumpy ride associating with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver team. Odunze possessed merely 4 intendeds, which was a setback compared with Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's 8. Yet let's dig a little deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and Odunze (forty five) were actually rather enclose pops participated in. The same opts for routes manage: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and Odunze (26 ). Thus, while Odunze failed to obtain as a lot of appeals this time around, he's still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Expenses (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Even though Coleman didn't rack up a goal like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still created a tough impression. The newbie led the team in snaps, courses manage, aim ats, receivings and receiving gardens against the Arizona Cardinals. One more point to keep in mind is actually that when the Costs resided in 11 personnel, Coleman, Hollins and Shakir performed the area together a lot. In 12 staffs, it was mainly Coleman as well as Hollins. This is most definitely promising for those that have Coleman on their fantasy crews. He's a strong flex option in Week 2 against the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% began) McConkey led the Chargers along with seven aim ats and also 39 getting gardens versus the Raiders on Sunday. He managed to save his dream day with an overdue goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been inquired to carry out considerably, balancing only 5.5 yards per elapsed try. If this pattern carries on, it could limit McConkey's fantasy ceiling. Nonetheless, he is actually still on the flex radar for Week 2, specifically since the Panthers' defense just got torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa florida Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and transmits run, however he had only three aim ats. On the bright side, he racked up a 32-yard acquiring touchdown. McMillan has actually strengthened his location as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, as well as he could possibly 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' pass receiver turning is rather liquid, along with everyone viewing a comparable variety of breaks against the Bengals on Sunday. Having said that, Polk possessed only one aim at. Maintain him on your check out listing, however he shouldn't be in your lineups against the Seahawks in Full week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't numerous positives for the Panthers on Sunday, but one was actually Legette leading the group in targets. He also played considerable snaps. The Panthers' pass receiver turning is five deep right now, so it's tough to feel great in any of them, particularly given how Bryce Youthful conducted versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in and also courses manage show he had a minimal task, in spite of obtaining 5 aim ats. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually likely to always keep a higher intended reveal. Mitchell's task may shrink when Josh Downs gains from trauma, so he should remain on your check out listing. Keep in mind, the Colts may not be expected to be a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's profession gave fantasy supervisors hope that McCaffrey can improve as the Commanders' No. 2 recipient. Full week 1 revealed that this won't be the case. The pops and also paths have been spread out between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus. It's not a suitable condition, as well as it is difficult to observe Daniels supporting more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers promptly showed that he's one of the Raiders' leading options in the death video game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% started) Bowers led the Raiders in aim ats (8 ), mentioning a notable task in Sin city' offense this year. Having said that, he's still splitting breaks along with fellow cramping side Michael Mayer. The terrific headlines is actually that Bowers is actually managing nearly as numerous paths (26) as Davante Adams (34) and also Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The rookie may be deemed a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.