.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Luck one hundred economic services provider, now residing my goal producing dream and sports wagering material regarding 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 excellent NFL debuts, but numerous various other highly promoted novices failed to measure up to skyscraping expectations.What statistical pieces need to you know from the very first full week of action, and also which novices should you enjoy carefully hence on out?Let's take a look at the largest takeaways coming from the rookies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the round by means of the sky yet was specifically powerful on the ground vs. Tampa florida Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 dream points in his debut were impressive, thanks greatly to his rushing potential. He wound up with the second-most hurrying backyards by a quarterback in an NFL launching given that 1950 as well as came to be the very first QB ever before to hurry for 80 gardens and two goals in his first activity. Having said that, he carried out have some difficulty as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was unpredicted provided his impressive college statistics. He's the only gamer in FBS record with 12,000 occupation passing yards and also 3,000 hurrying yards. He hardly ever attempted deep-seated tosses, balancing just 2.0 sky gardens per fulfillment, compared to 8.4 air backyards per fulfillment at LSU final period. For Full week 2 against the Giants, he is actually appearing like 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 game and also individualize game measurements, slashing and also rules to play in the organization you intend to play in.Create an organization today!This wasn't the debut dream managers were actually expecting from Williams. He didn't throw a touchdown as well as his 3.2 yards every attempt were actually the second lowest through a first-round choice in their debut (minimum required 15 attempts) in NFL past history. Additionally, 31% of his tosses got out aim at against the Titans. For circumstance, that is actually the worst through a Bears QB due to the fact that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target price in Week 1 of the 2020 period. While Williams performed come along as the 2nd fifty percent happened, the Bears' outburst finished with just 148 complete backyards. That is actually the least through any crew in a season-opening gain considering that the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely improve along with each game, however, for now, he's even more of a QB2 than the QB1 our experts expected. The Bears travel to Houston to take on 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 possessed a rough outing against the Seahawks, along with his fantasy functionality saved just through his hurrying lawns. He balanced an inadequate 6.2 air backyards per try and also only 2.7 air yards every completion. Certain, the Seahawks possess an accomplished secondary, yet Nix's market value is greater in deeper superflex organizations now. For Week 2 versus the Steelers, he is actually resembling a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye enjoyed from the subsidiaries as the Patriots managed a distressed against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was a video game supervisor and finished with 8.0 dream factors. The Patriots' lengthiest play was just 17 backyards. Maintain Maye on your check out listing as New England tackles the Seahawks in Full week 2. Running backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he broke totally free for a 31-yard run in his NFL launching. Radiation Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa florida Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving had 11 touches versus the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White observed 21. The rookie coming from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his quickness. White's strong point is his acquiring potential, as well as he managed 19 paths, compared with Irving's seven. It'll be interesting to see exactly how the newbie's task progresses in the happening full weeks, as both Irving and White eclipsed 75 backyards coming from skirmish versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson possessed only 3 hurrying efforts against the Bills. It's likewise worth keeping in mind that Emari Demercado functioned as the Cardinals' third-down spine. Having said that, there is actually a positive side. James Conner do with 19 styles. If Conner misses out on time, Benson will promptly hop onto the RB2 radar. We'll view if the rookie gets more contacts versus 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 recuperates from the torn ACL he suffered last November at Texas. This suggests he'll be out for at least the first four video games. The Panthers possessed an outlining against the Saints on Sunday, shedding by 37 aspects, the fifth-largest frame of victory in a period opener between branch opponents in the last half a century. Chuba Hubbard had merely six rushing attempts in that video game. Along with the offense looking distressing, it's not wonderful updates for those stowing away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Expenses (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis possessed just four contacts versus the Cardinals. He is actually certainly not a major component of the Costs' outburst yet. But if James Prepare, who possessed 22 contacts, skips time, Davis can come to be a lot more applicable in fantasy. The Expenses encounter the Dolphins in Week 2. Maintain Davis on your view list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (train's selection) for the Dolphins' Week 1 activity against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and Raheem Mostert discussed backfield obligations. Achane finished the game with 17 contacts and 23.0 dream ideas. For Wright to come to be fantasy applicable, he would certainly need either Achane or even Mostert to miss out on opportunity. Our experts'll observe if he makes his NFL launching Thursday evening versus the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually unexpected to find Ronnie Rivers ahead of Corum on the Rams' intensity graph. A lot of thought the Rams prepared Corum 83rd total to assist reduce Kyren Williams' lots, specifically because they possess similar skill sets. Corum handled 505 rushing attempts in his final 2 seasons at Michigan, confirming he can deal with a heavy workload. Most definitely a condition worth watching on, however it is actually secure to state this had not been a Full week 1 that Corum managers were actually wanting to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Veggie Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd went into Friday night's activity versus the Eagles provided as dubious. He overlooked Tuesday's technique as well as was limited Wednesday as well as Thursday because of that bothersome hamstring trauma. Unless Josh Jacobs, that had 18 contacts against the Eagles, skips time, Lloyd perhaps won't possess a lot dream significance. I'm also involved concerning the Packers' annoying line. Jacobs was getting attacked at or even behind the line of scrimmage technique regularly on Friday night. Maintain Lloyd on your view 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 lawns are the most through a Chargers gamer considering that Austin Ekeler's 173 yards in Full week 5 of the 2022 period versus the Browns. And also he performed it on just 10 attempts! This actually highlights the potential of what Vidal might bring to the table if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards misses out on attend Greg Roman's run-heavy offense. The sixth-rounder out of Troy was inactive in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. looked comfy in his expert launching, offering Trevor Lawrence an additional big-play alternative. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas City Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Worthy maximized his 3 contacts, do with 20.8 dream factors against the Ravens final Thursday. It's logical to question whether such manufacturing can be preserved with just three touches. While it's not likely, there are some reassuring indications. Worthy functioned 23 paths, predominantly drawbacks, as well as participated in 36 pops, which are actually numbers not far off from Rashee Rice. A lot of his snaps originated from 11 workers, revealing he was involved in the outburst. Worthwhile may be looked at a WR4 along with WR3 upside up until Marquise Brown returns from his shoulder injury. The Chiefs are set to encounter the Bengals in Full week 2, thus watch 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 pops, courses run and also acquiring yards. however Thomas had not been far responsible for. He provided an outstanding launching along with 14.7 dream aspects, featuring his first NFL touchdown. Last season at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 obtaining goals. That is actually the third very most in college history, right responsible for Ja'Marr Chase (twenty) and also Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas appeared thus good, he can inevitably outperform Christian Kirk in the chain of command. He is actually securely on the flex radar heading right into Week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, Nyc Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson amazed numerous by finishing with more aim ats (12) and events (6) than Nabers, who possessed simply 5 aim ats. Nabers carried out take care of to edge out Robinson in getting backyards, do with 66. In fact, this was actually one of the most obtaining backyards by a Giants gamer making his launching because Darius Slayton in 2019. However, the bigger worry is quarterback Daniel Jones, that averaged simply 4.4 lawns per pass effort as well as possessed his 20th activity along with multiple turnovers. This might harm the rookie's potential. For Week 2, Nabers may be viewed as a flex option versus a susceptible Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the debut fantasy managers were wishing for from the highest-drafted newbie pass receiver in ESPN organizations over recent 20 years. Harrison finished the video game along with only 4 acquiring lawns, the least in a debut through a wide receiver consumed the top 5 because Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals ability position gamers in each pops as well as transmits operate. However, Kyler Murray possessed an extraordinarily challenging game, averaging simply 2.9 air lawns per fulfillment. It's also worth keeping in mind that Harrison operated only 11 courses versus male protection and also was not targeted. Better times are on the perspective for this gifted receiver. Harrison is securely on the WR2 radar for Full week 2 versus the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% began) Williams had a bumpy ride getting in touch with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver group. Odunze possessed only four targets, which was actually a frustration compared to Keenan Allen's 11 as well as DJ Moore's 8. But allow's dig a little bit of deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and Odunze (forty five) were in fact pretty close in pops played. The same goes with paths manage: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and also Odunze (26 ). So, while Odunze didn't obtain as many appearances this time, he's still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Costs (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Despite the fact that Coleman really did not score a goal like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still produced a tough opinion. The newbie led the group in snaps, paths manage, targets, receptions and acquiring backyards versus the Arizona Cardinals. Another factor to note is actually that when the Bills remained in 11 staffs, Coleman, Hollins and Shakir got on the industry with each other a great deal. In 12 workers, it was actually mostly Coleman and also Hollins. This is absolutely promising for those who have Coleman on their dream groups. He's a solid flex possibility in Week 2 against the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% began) McConkey led the Chargers along with 7 targets and 39 acquiring lawns versus the Raiders on Sunday. He handled to save his fantasy time along with a late touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't inquired to accomplish much, balancing just 5.5 backyards per successfully pass attempt. If this pattern proceeds, it could possibly restrict McConkey's fantasy ceiling. Having said that, he's still on the flex radar for Week 2, particularly given that the Panthers' defense only got torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa florida Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and routes run, yet he had only three intendeds. On the bright side, he racked up a 32-yard acquiring touchdown. McMillan has thickened his area as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, and also he might come to be much more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or even Chris Godwin miss out on time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' pass receiver turning is actually rather fluid, along with every person viewing a similar amount of pops versus the Bengals on Sunday. Nevertheless, Polk possessed only one aim at. Maintain him on your watch list, but he should not reside in your schedules against the Seahawks in Week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't many positives for the Panthers on Sunday, but one was Legette leading the crew in aim ats. He also played significant breaks. The Panthers' wide receiver rotation is 5 deep at the moment, so it is difficult to feel confident in any one of all of them, especially offered exactly how Bryce Young carried out versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played and options run program he had a minimal job, despite getting five aim ats. Michael Pittman Jr. is likely to maintain a high aim at reveal. Mitchell's role may shrink when Josh Downs profits coming from trauma, so he needs to stay on your check out checklist. Always remember, the Colts may not be anticipated to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's business offered dream supervisors really hope that McCaffrey can boost as the Commanders' No. 2 receiver. Week 1 showed that this won't be the case. The snaps and routes have been expanded in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown as well as Olamide Zaccheaus. It's certainly not an optimal circumstance, and also it's tough to see Daniels assisting much more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers quickly showed that he is among the Raiders' leading options in the passing video game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% began) Bowers led the Raiders in aim ats (8 ), hinting at a significant task in Las Vegas' offense this year. Having said that, he is actually still breaking breaks with fellow tight side Michael Mayer. The excellent news is actually that Bowers is running virtually as many paths (26) as Davante Adams (34) and Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The rookie can be viewed as a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.