.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Luck one hundred financial services business, currently living my desire producing imagination and also sporting activities wagering content concerning the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had remarkable NFL debuts, yet several other highly promoted rookies failed to meet skyscraping expectations.What analytical details ought to you understand from the initial week of action, as well as which rookies need to you enjoy very closely away on out?Let's take a look at the largest takeaways coming from the newbies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the round by means of the air however was actually especially tough on the ground vs. Tampa Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 imagination aspects in his debut were impressive, thanks mostly to his hurrying ability. He ended up with the second-most rushing lawns by a quarterback in an NFL debut due to the fact that 1950 and became the 1st QB ever to rush for 80 yards as well as two goals in his very first activity. However, he carried out have some difficulty as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was unpredicted provided his outstanding college stats. He is actually the only player in FBS past along with 12,000 profession passing yards and 3,000 rushing yards. He seldom tried deep throws, balancing merely 2.0 sky lawns per completion, compared with 8.4 air backyards per completion at LSU final period. For Week 2 versus the Giants, he is actually appearing like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% began) It is actually opportunity to begin your imagination soccer seasonCreate a league and personalize game measurements, scoring and also rules to play in the league you intend to participate in in.Create an organization today!This wasn't the debut fantasy supervisors were actually expecting coming from Williams. He failed to toss a touchdown and also his 3.2 backyards every attempt were the 2nd least expensive through a first-round pick in their debut (lowest 15 tries) in NFL record. Plus, 31% of his tosses got out target versus the Titans. For circumstance, that is actually the most awful through a Bears QB since Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target fee in Week 1 of the 2020 season. While Williams carried out show improvement as the 2nd one-half happened, the Bears' outburst do with simply 148 complete lawns. That's the fewest through any staff in a season-opening gain due to the fact that the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely boost along with each video game, but also for now, he is actually additional of a QB2 than the QB1 our experts expected. The Bears take a trip to Houston to handle the Texans in Full week 2, which ought to verify to be a complicated matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed an outlining versus the Seahawks, with his fantasy efficiency salvaged merely by his hurrying backyards. He balanced an unsatisfactory 6.2 air yards every try as well as merely 2.7 air backyards every completion. Certain, the Seahawks possess an accomplished secondary, yet Nix's worth is actually much higher in deeper superflex games now. For Week 2 versus the Steelers, he's appearing like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye watched coming from the subsidiaries as the Patriots pulled off a distressed against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually an activity manager and finished with 8.0 fantasy aspects. The Patriots' lengthiest play was actually only 17 gardens. Maintain Maye on your check out checklist as New England takes on the Seahawks in Week 2. Running backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he broke free of charge for a 31-yard jog in his NFL debut. Radiation Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving had 11 contacts against the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White observed 21. The rookie from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his volatility. White's forte is his receiving potential, and he managed 19 options, compared with Irving's seven. It'll interest view exactly how the newbie's function evolves in the happening full weeks, as both Irving and also White overshadowed 75 yards coming from skirmish versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson possessed merely 3 rushing tries versus the Expenses. It's likewise worth noting that Emari Demercado operated as the Cardinals' third-down spine. Having said that, there is actually a break in the clouds. James Conner completed with 19 touches. If Conner skips opportunity, Benson will promptly jump onto the RB2 radar. Our experts'll view if the rookie acquires more touches versus the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is actually starting the time on the PUP/NFI list as he recovers coming from the torn ACL he went through final November at Texas. This indicates he'll be actually out for at least the first 4 activities. The Panthers possessed a drafting against the Saints on Sunday, shedding by 37 aspects, the fifth-largest scope of victory in a season opener between department opponents in the final half a century. Chuba Hubbard possessed just 6 rushing tries because video game. With the offense looking horrific, it is actually not fantastic updates for those tucking away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Expenses (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis had just four contacts versus the Cardinals. He's not a significant part of the Expenses' outburst however. Yet if James Prepare, that possessed 22 contacts, misses out on opportunity, Davis could possibly come to be much more applicable in dream. The Expenses deal with the Dolphins in Week 2. Keep Davis on your watch list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (coach's decision) for the Dolphins' Week 1 activity against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and Raheem Mostert discussed backfield responsibilities. Achane ended the activity with 17 contacts and also 23.0 dream ideas. For Wright to become imagination appropriate, he 'd need either Achane or even Mostert to miss time. Our team'll view if he creates his NFL debut Thursday night versus the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually astonishing to see Ronnie Rivers in advance of Corum on the Rams' deepness chart. A lot of assumed the Rams composed Corum 83rd overall to aid make lighter Kyren Williams' load, specifically because they have identical skill sets. Corum took care of 505 rushing attempts in his final 2 periods at Michigan, confirming he may take care of a massive workload. Definitely a condition worth keeping an eye on, yet it is actually safe and secure to state this wasn't a Full week 1 that Corum supervisors were actually wishing to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Green Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered Friday night's game versus the Eagles listed as suspicious. He missed Tuesday's technique and also was actually restricted Wednesday as well as Thursday as a result of that nagging hamstring trauma. Unless Josh Jacobs, that had 18 touches versus the Eagles, misses time, Lloyd probably won't have a lot dream importance. I am actually additionally regarded concerning the Packers' annoying series. Jacobs was actually acquiring hit at or even responsible for the line of skirmish technique too often on Friday evening. Keep Lloyd on your watch checklist as the Packers plan for the Colts in Full week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 rushing gardens are the most by a Chargers gamer since Austin Ekeler's 173 lawns in Full week 5 of the 2022 time against the Browns. And he performed it on only 10 efforts! This actually highlights the ability of what Vidal can give the table if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards overlooks attend Greg Roman's run-heavy offense. The sixth-rounder away from Troy was inactive in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. appeared pleasant in his expert launching, offering Trevor Lawrence yet another big-play alternative. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas City Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Worthy made the most of his three contacts, finishing with 20.8 imagination factors versus the Ravens last Thursday. It is actually logical to examine whether such creation can be preserved with simply three touches. While it's unexpected, there are actually some promoting indications. Deserving ran 23 routes, mainly troubles, as well as played 36 pops, which are actually numbers not far off from Rashee Rice. The majority of his snaps stemmed from 11 personnel, showing he was associated with the outburst. Worthy may be looked at a WR4 along with WR3 upside till Noblewoman Brown returns from his shoulder personal injury. The Chiefs are readied to face the Bengals in Week 2, so keep an eye on exactly how engaged Worthwhile remains in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in breaks, options operate and obtaining yards. however Thomas had not been far behind. He supplied a stellar launching along with 14.7 imagination points, including his first NFL touchdown. Last time at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 acquiring goals. That's the 3rd most in university past, right responsible for Ja'Marr Chase (20) and Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas looked so really good, he might at some point exceed Christian Kirk in the position. He's securely on the flex radar heading right into Week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, The Big Apple Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson shocked numerous by finishing with more aim ats (12) as well as celebrations (6) than Nabers, that possessed merely 5 intendeds. Nabers performed handle to nose out Robinson in acquiring lawns, completed with 66. As a matter of fact, this was actually one of the most receiving lawns by a Giants player making his debut since Darius Slayton in 2019. However, the larger issue is quarterback Daniel Jones, who averaged just 4.4 yards every successfully pass try and had his 20th game with a number of turn overs. This might hurt the novice's possibility. For Week 2, Nabers could be deemed a flex choice against a susceptible Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the launching dream supervisors were actually hoping for from the highest-drafted rookie pass receiver in ESPN leagues over the past two decades. Harrison ended the game along with merely 4 obtaining gardens, the least in a launching through a wide receiver absorbed the best 5 considering that Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals capability setting gamers in each pops and also transmits run. Having Said That, Kyler Murray possessed an abnormally difficult game, balancing merely 2.9 sky lawns every completion. It's also worth noting that Harrison managed just 11 routes against man insurance coverage and was certainly not targeted. A lot better times are actually on the horizon for this gifted recipient. 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 possessed a difficult time associating with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver group. Odunze possessed merely four aim ats, which was actually a disappointment compared with Keenan Allen's 11 as well as DJ Moore's eight. But let's dig a little deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), as well as Odunze (forty five) were really fairly close in snaps played. The same selects courses run: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and also Odunze (26 ). So, while Odunze failed to obtain as lots of appeals this time around, he is actually still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Costs (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Even though Coleman really did not score a goal like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still produced a tough impact. The novice led the crew in pops, routes operate, intendeds, receptions and acquiring gardens against the Arizona Cardinals. An additional factor to note is that when the Costs resided in 11 staffs, Coleman, Hollins as well as Shakir performed the area with each other a whole lot. In 12 workers, it was actually mainly Coleman and Hollins. This is absolutely promising for those who have Coleman on their imagination crews. He's a sound flex option in Full week 2 versus the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% started) McConkey led the Chargers with 7 targets and 39 receiving gardens against the Raiders on Sunday. He took care of to save his dream day along with a late goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been inquired to do much, averaging simply 5.5 yards per successfully pass effort. If this trend proceeds, it can confine McConkey's dream ceiling. However, he is actually still on the flex radar for Full week 2, particularly because the Panthers' self defense simply got torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa fl Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and also transmits operate, however he possessed merely 3 targets. On the silver lining, he racked up a 32-yard receiving touchdown. McMillan has actually thickened his spot as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, and he could possibly come to be a lot more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or even Chris Godwin miss time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' pass receiver turning is actually pretty fluid, with everybody viewing an identical variety of breaks versus the Bengals on Sunday. Having said that, Polk had just one aim at. Keep him on your check out listing, but he shouldn't be in your schedules against the Seahawks in Full week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't many positives for the Panthers on Sunday, but one was actually Legette leading the staff in intendeds. He also played substantial breaks. The Panthers' pass receiver turning is five deeper now, so it's tough to feel confident in any one of them, particularly offered just how Bryce Young performed versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played and options run program he had a minimal task, despite acquiring 5 aim ats. Michael Pittman Jr. is probably to always keep a higher intended share. Mitchell's function may reduce when Josh Downs gains coming from personal injury, therefore he needs to stay on your watch listing. Bear in mind, the Colts aren't expected to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's business gave imagination managers hope that McCaffrey can step up as the Commanders' No. 2 recipient. Full week 1 revealed that this won't hold true. The breaks and also routes have actually been actually spread out in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus. It's certainly not a best condition, and it's tough to observe Daniels sustaining more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers right away demonstrated that he's one of the Raiders' leading options in the passing video game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% started) Bowers led the Raiders in targets (8 ), meaning a notable job in Las Vegas' offense this year. Nevertheless, he's still splitting breaks along with fellow cramping end Michael Mayer. The terrific news is that Bowers is running virtually as many courses (26) as Davante Adams (34) and Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The novice could be deemed a low-end TE1 in Week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.