.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Fortune one hundred financial solutions company, right now residing my desire making fantasy and sports wagering information concerning the NFL, NBA, as well as WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels as well as Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed remarkable NFL debuts, however numerous other extremely proclaimed rookies really did not measure up to skyscraping expectations.What analytical bits should you understand from the first full week of action, as well as which rookies ought to you watch very closely from here on out?Let's have a look at the biggest takeaways coming from the newbies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the ball via the sky yet was specifically powerful on the ground vs. Tampa fl Bay. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 imagination factors in his debut went over, thanks greatly to his hurrying capacity. He wound up with the second-most rushing backyards by a quarterback in an NFL launching given that 1950 and became the very first QB ever to hurry for 80 gardens and also two touchdowns in his very first activity. Nevertheless, he did possess some problem as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was actually unforeseen given his outstanding college stats. He's the only player in FBS history along with 12,000 career passing gardens and 3,000 rushing yards. He seldom sought deep-seated tosses, averaging just 2.0 sky lawns per fulfillment, compared with 8.4 sky yards every completion at LSU final time. For Full week 2 against the Giants, he is actually looking like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% started) It's opportunity to begin your imagination regulation football seasonCreate a game and also personalize organization measurements, scoring and also guidelines to play in the organization you want to participate in in.Create a league today!This had not been the debut dream supervisors were anticipating from Williams. He failed to throw a goal as well as his 3.2 yards per try were actually the 2nd cheapest by a first-round selection in their debut (minimum 15 tries) in NFL past history. And also, 31% of his tosses were off target against the Titans. For situation, that's the most awful through a Bears QB given that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target rate in Week 1 of the 2020 time. While Williams did show improvement as the 2nd one-half took place, the Bears' outburst do with only 148 total gardens. That's the least through any sort of group in a season-opening gain since the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely boost along with each game, but also for today, he is actually even more of a QB2 than the QB1 our company wished for. The Bears take a trip to Houston to tackle the Texans in Full week 2, which should verify to be a challenging matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had a sketching against the Seahawks, along with his imagination performance saved simply by his rushing gardens. He averaged a poor 6.2 sky backyards every attempt as well as just 2.7 air lawns every finalization. Certain, the Seahawks have a skilled second, yet Nix's market value is greater in deeper superflex games right now. For Week 2 against the Steelers, he is actually looking like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye checked out from the sidelines as the Patriots managed a distressed versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually an activity manager as well as do with 8.0 fantasy points. The Patriots' longest play was merely 17 backyards. Keep Maye on your watch listing as New England handles the Seahawks in Week 2. Managing backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he damaged free of cost for a 31-yard jog in his NFL debut. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa bay Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving had 11 contacts against the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White found 21. The novice from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his quickness. White's strong point is his obtaining ability, and he operated 19 options, compared to Irving's 7. It'll interest view just how the newbie's role progresses in the happening weeks, as both Irving as well as White overshadowed 75 yards coming from scrimmage against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson had just 3 hurrying efforts versus the Costs. It is actually likewise worth noting that Emari Demercado operated as the Cardinals' third-down back. Nonetheless, there's a break in the clouds. James Conner do with 19 styles. If Conner skips opportunity, Benson would right away hop onto the RB2 radar. Our company'll find if the novice obtains even 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 checklist as he bounces back coming from the torn ACL he endured final Nov at Texas. This means he'll be out for at the very least the first 4 games. The Panthers possessed a rough outing versus the Saints on Sunday, shedding through 37 factors, the fifth-largest frame of success in a time opener between branch rivals in the final half a century. Chuba Hubbard possessed only 6 hurrying attempts during that activity. With the offense looking distressing, it is actually not fantastic information for those tucking away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Expenses (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis possessed simply 4 touches against the Cardinals. He is actually not a significant aspect of the Expenses' outburst however. However if James Prepare, that possessed 22 contacts, misses out on time, Davis can end up being more pertinent in dream. The Bills deal with the Dolphins in Full week 2. Always keep Davis on your watch list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (train's choice) for the Dolphins' Week 1 activity versus the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and Raheem Mostert discussed backfield responsibilities. Achane ended the video game along with 17 contacts and also 23.0 fantasy ideas. For Wright to become fantasy pertinent, he will need either Achane or Mostert to miss opportunity. Our experts'll view if he makes his NFL debut Thursday night versus the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually surprising to see Ronnie Rivers before Corum on the Rams' deepness graph. Numerous believed the Rams composed Corum 83rd overall to aid lighten Kyren Williams' bunch, particularly considering that they have similar skill sets. Corum managed 505 hurrying attempts in his final pair of times at Michigan, confirming he may handle a heavy workload. Absolutely a scenario worth keeping an eye on, but it's secure to state this wasn't a Week 1 that Corum supervisors were actually wanting to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Eco-friendly Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered into Friday night's activity versus the Eagles listed as dubious. He overlooked Tuesday's strategy and was confined Wednesday and Thursday because of that troublesome hamstring injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, who had 18 touches versus the Eagles, overlooks opportunity, Lloyd possibly won't possess much imagination importance. I'm additionally concerned concerning the Packers' repulsive collection. Jacobs was actually getting struck at or even responsible for free throw line of skirmish way frequently on Friday night. Keep Lloyd on your watch checklist as the Packers get ready for the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 rushing lawns are actually the most through a Chargers player given that Austin Ekeler's 173 backyards in Full week 5 of the 2022 season against the Browns. And also he performed it on just 10 tries! This definitely highlights the ability of what Vidal might give the table if either Dobbins or even Gus Edwards skips 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 expert debut, giving Trevor Lawrence one more big-play option. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas City Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% started) Worthwhile maximized his three contacts, completed with 20.8 fantasy factors against the Ravens last Thursday. It is actually logical to examine whether such creation can be preserved along with only 3 touches. While it's improbable, there are some encouraging indicators. Deserving worked 23 routes, mostly troubles, and also played 36 breaks, which are actually numbers stone's throw off from Rashee Rice. Many of his breaks came from 11 personnel, presenting he was actually associated with the outburst. Deserving might be considered a WR4 along with WR3 upside up until Marquise Brown profits from his shoulder accident. The Chiefs are actually readied to deal with the Bengals in Full week 2, so watch on how engaged Deserving remains in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% started) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in snaps, routes operate and also receiving lawns. however Thomas wasn't far responsible for. He delivered a stellar debut with 14.7 imagination aspects, including his 1st NFL goal. Last period at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 getting goals. That's the third most in institution record, right responsible for Ja'Marr Chase (20) and also Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas looked so great, he can at some point outperform Christian Kirk in the position. He is actually strongly on the flex radar heading into Full week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York City Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson stunned several through do with additional targets (12) as well as functions (6) than Nabers, that possessed merely 5 targets. Nabers performed handle to slip by Robinson in obtaining gardens, completed with 66. In fact, this was actually the absolute most getting yards by a Giants gamer making his launching considering that Darius Slayton in 2019. Nonetheless, the bigger concern is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, who averaged merely 4.4 backyards per pass effort and also possessed his 20th video game with various turn overs. This can harm the rookie's potential. For Full week 2, Nabers can be deemed a flex choice against a vulnerable Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the debut imagination managers were wishing for from the highest-drafted rookie wide receiver in ESPN organizations over the past 20 years. Harrison ended the video game with simply 4 receiving yards, the least in a launching through a pass receiver absorbed the best 5 because Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals skill-set placement players in both breaks and also routes run. Nonetheless, Kyler Murray had an unusually difficult activity, balancing merely 2.9 air backyards every completion. It's likewise worth noting that Harrison operated only 11 routes against man coverage and was actually certainly not targeted. Much better times are on the horizon for this skilled recipient. Harrison is securely on the WR2 radar for Week 2 versus the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% started) Williams had a bumpy ride associating with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver team. Odunze possessed simply four targets, which was actually a letdown compared to Keenan Allen's 11 and DJ Moore's 8. Yet let's probe a little bit of deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and also Odunze (45) were in fact pretty enclose snaps played. The exact same goes for courses run: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and also Odunze (26 ). Thus, while Odunze didn't receive as lots of appearances this moment, he's still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Bills (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Even though Coleman failed to rack up a goal like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still created a strong impression. The rookie led the group in breaks, options operate, aim ats, receivings and receiving backyards versus the Arizona Cardinals. One more thing to keep in mind is that when the Bills were in 11 personnel, Coleman, Hollins and also Shakir were on the industry together a great deal. In 12 staffs, it was actually mainly Coleman and Hollins. This is actually certainly encouraging for those who possess Coleman on their imagination teams. He is actually a solid flex option in Full week 2 against the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% began) McConkey led the Chargers with 7 targets as well as 39 acquiring lawns versus the Raiders on Sunday. He managed to restore his dream day with a late goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been inquired to perform much, averaging only 5.5 backyards every elapsed attempt. If this trend proceeds, it can restrict McConkey's imagination roof. However, he is actually still on the flex radar for Full week 2, particularly since the Panthers' protection merely received torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa fl Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and directs run, yet he had simply 3 aim ats. On the bright side, he racked up a 32-yard obtaining goal. McMillan has actually strengthened his location as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, and also he can come to be a lot more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or Chris Godwin miss time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' pass receiver turning is actually quite liquid, along with everyone finding a similar number of breaks against the Bengals on Sunday. Nevertheless, Polk possessed only one intended. Maintain him on your check out listing, yet he should not reside in your lineups 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 Legette leading the group in intendeds. He additionally played substantial pops. The Panthers' pass receiver rotation is five deeper at this moment, so it's tough to feel great in any of them, especially offered just how Bryce Youthful executed versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in and routes run show he had a restricted role, in spite of receiving 5 aim ats. Michael Pittman Jr. is very likely to keep a higher aim at allotment. Mitchell's role may shrink when Josh Downs yields coming from injury, so he ought to remain on your view checklist. Bear in mind, the Colts may not be counted on to be a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's trade offered fantasy managers hope that McCaffrey could improve as the Leaders' No. 2 recipient. Full week 1 revealed that this won't hold true. The breaks and also options have been expanded between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and also Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually not a perfect scenario, and also it is difficult to view Daniels supporting more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers promptly indicated that he's one of the Raiders' best possibilities in the passing away video game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Sin City Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% started) Bowers led the Raiders in intendeds (8 ), mentioning a notable task in Sin city' outburst this year. Nonetheless, he's still dividing breaks along with fellow tight end Michael Mayer. The wonderful information is that Bowers is running virtually as many paths (26) as Davante Adams (34) and Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The novice may be deemed a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.