.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Luck 100 economic solutions firm, right now residing my aspiration making fantasy as well as sporting activities betting web content concerning the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels as well as Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had exceptional NFL debuts, however numerous various other strongly proclaimed novices failed to meet skyscraping expectations.What statistical tidbits ought to you recognize from the first full week of activity, and which newbies should you watch very closely from here on out?Let's have a look at the biggest takeaways coming from the novices in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the round by means of the air but was specifically solid on the ground vs. Tampa Bay. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 imagination aspects in his launching went over, many thanks mostly to his hurrying potential. He found yourself along with the second-most rushing gardens by a quarterback in an NFL debut considering that 1950 as well as ended up being the very first QB ever to rush for 80 backyards as well as pair of goals in his 1st activity. Nevertheless, he performed possess some problem as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was actually unforeseen offered his impressive university statistics. He's the only player in FBS past history along with 12,000 career passing gardens and 3,000 hurrying backyards. He seldom sought deeper tosses, averaging only 2.0 sky backyards every completion, compared to 8.4 air lawns per fulfillment at LSU last time. For 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% began) It's opportunity to start your imagination football seasonCreate a league and personalize organization dimension, slashing and also rules to play in the league you desire to participate in in.Create a league today!This had not been the launching dream supervisors were actually anticipating from Williams. He really did not throw a goal as well as his 3.2 gardens per try were the second least expensive through a first-round choice in their launching (minimum 15 efforts) in NFL background. Plus, 31% of his throws were off intended against the Titans. For circumstance, that's the most awful through a Bears QB given that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target cost in Week 1 of the 2020 time. While Williams performed come along as the second fifty percent happened, the Bears' outburst do with just 148 total yards. That is actually the fewest through any type of group in a season-opening win since the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely boost along with each game, but also for right now, he is actually even more of a QB2 than the QB1 our company anticipated. The Bears journey to Houston to tackle the Texans in Week 2, which need to show to be a tough matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had a drafting against the Seahawks, along with his imagination performance recovered merely through his hurrying lawns. He balanced a poor 6.2 sky lawns every effort as well as only 2.7 air yards per completion. Certain, the Seahawks possess a gifted additional, however Nix's value is actually much higher in deeper superflex organizations right now. For Full week 2 versus the Steelers, he is actually looking like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye seen from the side projects as the Patriots pulled off a disturbed against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was an activity manager and also finished with 8.0 imagination factors. The Patriots' longest play was only 17 yards. Maintain Maye on your watch list as New England takes on the Seahawks in Week 2. Running backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he damaged free of charge for a 31-yard jog in his NFL debut. Radiation Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa bay Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving possessed 11 touches versus the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White found 21. The newbie from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his volatility. White's strength is his acquiring capability, and also he managed 19 options, compared to Irving's 7. It'll be interesting to see just how the novice's duty advances in the coming full weeks, as each Irving and White darkened 75 lawns coming from skirmish against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson possessed merely 3 hurrying attempts versus the Bills. It is actually likewise worth keeping in mind that Emari Demercado ran as the Cardinals' third-down spine. Nonetheless, there is actually a blue sky. James Conner do with 19 styles. If Conner misses time, Benson will right away dive onto the RB2 radar. Our company'll view if the rookie acquires more touches versus the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is beginning the season on the PUP/NFI list as he recoups coming from the torn ACL he went through last November at Texas. This means he'll be out for at the very least the initial 4 games. The Panthers had a sketching against the Saints on Sunday, shedding through 37 factors, the fifth-largest margin of triumph in a period opener between branch opponents in the last half a century. Chuba Hubbard had just 6 rushing efforts during that video game. Along with the offense appearing distressing, it is actually certainly not wonderful updates for those stashing Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Expenses (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis possessed merely four touches against the Cardinals. He is actually certainly not a major component of the Bills' outburst however. However if James Cook, that had 22 contacts, misses out on time, Davis could come to be a lot more appropriate in dream. The Bills encounter the Dolphins in Full week 2. Keep Davis on your watch list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (coach's decision) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 video game against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane as well as Raheem Mostert discussed backfield obligations. Achane ended the game with 17 contacts and also 23.0 imagination ideas. For Wright to become imagination relevant, he 'd need either Achane or Mostert to miss out on opportunity. Our team'll see if he makes his NFL debut Thursday evening against the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It's unusual to view Ronnie Rivers in front of Corum on the Rams' intensity chart. Numerous presumed the Rams composed Corum 83rd total to assist make lighter Kyren Williams' bunch, specifically given that they possess similar capability. Corum dealt with 505 hurrying efforts in his final pair of times at Michigan, showing he can easily handle a hefty workload. Most definitely a situation worth watching on, but it is actually protected to state this had not been a Week 1 that Corum supervisors were intending to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Environment-friendly Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd went into Friday night's game against the Eagles provided as doubtful. He missed Tuesday's technique and also was limited Wednesday as well as Thursday because of that unpleasant hamstring trauma. Unless Josh Jacobs, that had 18 contacts versus the Eagles, skips opportunity, Lloyd most likely will not have much fantasy relevance. I'm likewise regarded concerning the Packers' offensive product line. Jacobs was obtaining struck at or even behind the line of skirmish technique regularly on Friday evening. Keep Lloyd on your view 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 lawns are one of the most by a Chargers gamer because Austin Ekeler's 173 backyards in Week 5 of the 2022 time versus the Browns. And he performed it on simply 10 tries! This definitely highlights the potential of what Vidal can give the table if either Dobbins or even Gus Edwards skips attend Greg Roman's run-heavy outburst. The sixth-rounder away from Troy loafed in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. appeared comfy in his pro launching, giving Trevor Lawrence another big-play option. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Metropolitan Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Worthy made the most of his three contacts, do with 20.8 dream aspects versus the Ravens last Thursday. It's easy to understand to question whether such creation may be preserved with only three contacts. While it's extremely unlikely, there are some encouraging indications. Worthwhile operated 23 routes, predominantly troubles, and participated in 36 pops, which are amounts not far off coming from Rashee Rice. Most of his breaks originated from 11 staffs, revealing he was actually associated with the outburst. Worthwhile could be taken into consideration a WR4 with WR3 upside till Noblewoman Brown profits coming from his shoulder personal injury. The Chiefs are set to experience the Bengals in Full week 2, therefore watch on just how involved Deserving resides in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in snaps, courses operate and also getting gardens. however Thomas wasn't much responsible for. He provided an excellent debut with 14.7 dream factors, featuring his initial NFL goal. Final season at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 getting goals. That's the third very most in college past history, right behind Ja'Marr Hunt (twenty) as well as Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas looked thus good, he might at some point go beyond Christian Kirk in the position. He's strongly on the flex radar heading right into Week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson stunned a lot of by do with even more targets (12) and also events (6) than Nabers, that possessed only 5 intendeds. Nabers carried out handle to squeeze by Robinson in receiving lawns, completed with 66. In fact, this was actually the absolute most receiving backyards through a Giants gamer creating his debut due to the fact that Darius Slayton in 2019. However, the bigger concern is quarterback Daniel Jones, that balanced only 4.4 yards every pass try as well as had his 20th activity with numerous turnovers. This could possibly harm the newbie's possibility. For Full week 2, Nabers may be viewed as a flex possibility against a prone Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the launching fantasy managers were actually wishing for from the highest-drafted rookie pass receiver in ESPN leagues over recent two decades. Harrison ended the video game with only 4 obtaining backyards, the fewest in a launching through a pass receiver enjoyed the best five because Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals skill position gamers in both pops and also directs operate. Having Said That, Kyler Murray possessed an uncommonly hard video game, averaging only 2.9 sky gardens every finalization. It's additionally worth keeping in mind that Harrison operated only 11 routes versus male coverage and also was not targeted. A lot better days are on the perspective for this gifted receiver. 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 bumpy ride associating with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver group. Odunze had simply four intendeds, which was actually a disappointment compared to Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's 8. However allow's probe a little bit of much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and Odunze (forty five) were actually quite close in snaps participated in. The very same goes for options operate: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and also Odunze (26 ). Thus, while Odunze really did not get as many appearances this moment, he's still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Bills (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Even though Coleman failed to score a touchdown like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still made a tough opinion. The newbie led the staff in breaks, routes run, intendeds, receptions as well as getting backyards against the Arizona Cardinals. Another trait to keep in mind is that when the Bills resided in 11 workers, Coleman, Hollins and Shakir performed the field with each other a lot. In 12 workers, it was mainly Coleman as well as Hollins. This is most definitely encouraging for those who possess Coleman on their fantasy crews. He's a sound 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 seven aim ats as well as 39 acquiring gardens against the Raiders on Sunday. He managed to recover his dream day along with an overdue goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't asked to carry out a lot, balancing only 5.5 gardens per pass attempt. If this pattern carries on, it could possibly limit McConkey's imagination ceiling. However, he's still on the flex radar for Full week 2, particularly due to the fact that the Panthers' protection merely got torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa florida Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps as well as transmits run, however he possessed merely 3 targets. On the bright side, he racked up a 32-yard obtaining goal. McMillan has actually thickened his place as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, and also he could come to be even 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' wide receiver turning is quite fluid, along with everyone viewing a comparable amount of breaks versus the Bengals on Sunday. However, Polk had a single target. Keep him on your view checklist, yet he shouldn't reside in your lineups against the Seahawks in Full week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't lots of positives for the Panthers on Sunday, yet one was Legette leading the group in intendeds. He also participated in significant pops. The Panthers' wide receiver rotation is actually 5 deeper today, so it's tough to feel great in any of them, specifically given exactly how Bryce Young executed versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in and also options operate series he had a limited duty, in spite of obtaining 5 aim ats. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually most likely to maintain a higher target portion. Mitchell's job may shrink when Josh Downs returns coming from trauma, so he should remain on your view list. Keep in mind, the Colts may not be anticipated to be a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's profession offered fantasy supervisors hope that McCaffrey could possibly improve as the Leaders' No. 2 recipient. Week 1 presented that this won't hold true. The snaps as well as courses have actually been actually expanded between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus. It's not an excellent situation, and it's tough to view Daniels supporting much more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers quickly revealed that he is just one of the Raiders' best possibilities in the passing game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Sin City Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% started) Bowers led the Raiders in intendeds (8 ), meaning a considerable role in Sin city' outburst this year. Having said that, he's still dividing pops along with fellow tight end Michael Mayer. The wonderful news is that Bowers is actually operating nearly as many options (26) as Davante Adams (34) and Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The rookie could be deemed a low-end TE1 in Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.