.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Fortune 100 monetary solutions business, now residing my desire creating imagination as well as sports wagering information about the NFL, NBA, and also WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had excellent NFL debuts, however a number of other very touted newbies failed to live up to soaring expectations.What statistical bits should you know from the first week of activity, as well as which newbies ought to you see very closely hence on out?Let's have a look at the largest takeaways coming from the novices in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the round by means of the air but was actually particularly strong on the ground vs. Tampa fl Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 dream factors in his debut were impressive, many thanks mainly to his rushing potential. He wound up with the second-most hurrying lawns by a quarterback in an NFL debut because 1950 as well as ended up being the initial QB ever to hurry for 80 backyards and pair of touchdowns in his 1st game. Nonetheless, he carried out have some difficulty as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was unforeseen offered his exceptional college statistics. He's the only gamer in FBS past with 12,000 occupation passing gardens and also 3,000 rushing yards. He hardly ever tried deeper tosses, balancing simply 2.0 sky gardens per fulfillment, compared with 8.4 sky gardens per fulfillment at LSU final period. For Full week 2 against the Giants, he is actually seeming like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% began) It's time to start your imagination soccer seasonCreate a league and individualize league measurements, slashing as well as rules to play in the organization you want to play in.Create an organization today!This wasn't the debut fantasy managers were actually expecting coming from Williams. He really did not throw a goal and his 3.2 gardens every effort were the second cheapest by a first-round pick in their debut (minimum required 15 efforts) in NFL record. And also, 31% of his throws were off target against the Titans. For context, that is actually awful by a Bears QB due to the fact that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target rate in Full week 1 of the 2020 period. While Williams performed show improvement as the second half went on, the Bears' offense completed with just 148 complete backyards. That's the least through any group in a season-opening win given that the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely enhance with each video game, however, for right now, he's additional of a QB2 than the QB1 our team hoped for. The Bears travel to Houston to handle the Texans in Week 2, which need to show to be a challenging matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had a rough outing versus the Seahawks, along with his fantasy efficiency recovered only by his rushing gardens. He averaged an inadequate 6.2 sky lawns per effort and simply 2.7 air gardens every conclusion. Sure, the Seahawks have a gifted additional, but Nix's value is greater in deeper superflex leagues right now. For Week 2 versus the Steelers, he's resembling a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye viewed coming from the subsidiaries as the Patriots pulled off a disturbed versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was a video game manager and completed with 8.0 fantasy factors. The Patriots' longest play was actually just 17 yards. Maintain Maye on your check out list as New England handles the Seahawks in Week 2. Operating backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he cracked free of cost 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 possessed 11 contacts versus the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White viewed 21. The novice coming from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his quickness. White's strength is his obtaining ability, and he managed 19 paths, compared to Irving's seven. It'll interest see exactly how the rookie's task grows in the happening full weeks, as both Irving and White shrouded 75 yards coming from skirmish versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson had merely 3 hurrying attempts against the Expenses. It is actually additionally worth taking note that Emari Demercado functioned as the Cardinals' third-down back. However, there's a good side. James Conner finished with 19 styles. If Conner misses out on opportunity, Benson would immediately dive onto the RB2 radar. Our experts'll observe if the novice gets additional touches versus the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is actually starting the period on the PUP/NFI list as he recoups coming from the torn ACL he experienced last Nov at Texas. This means he'll be out for at the very least the 1st 4 activities. The Panthers had an outlining versus the Saints on Sunday, losing by 37 factors, the fifth-largest margin of triumph in a period opener between department rivals in the final half a century. Chuba Hubbard possessed just 6 hurrying tries because game. Along with the outburst looking horrific, it is actually not fantastic news for those tucking away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Expenses (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis possessed simply four contacts versus the Cardinals. He is actually not a large component of the Costs' offense yet. But if James Cook, who possessed 22 contacts, overlooks opportunity, Davis could possibly become much more relevant in dream. The Costs face the Dolphins in Full week 2. Always keep Davis on your check out list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (coach's selection) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 video game against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and Raheem Mostert shared backfield duties. Achane finished the activity with 17 contacts as well as 23.0 dream points. For Wright to become dream relevant, he will need either Achane or Mostert to overlook time. We'll see if he creates his NFL launching Thursday evening versus the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It's surprising to observe Ronnie Rivers before Corum on the Rams' depth chart. Many believed the Rams made Corum 83rd total to assist lighten Kyren Williams' bunch, specifically considering that they possess comparable skill sets. Corum handled 505 hurrying efforts in his last two seasons at Michigan, confirming he can handle a heavy workload. Undoubtedly a condition worth keeping an eye on, but it's secure to mention this had not been a Full week 1 that Corum managers were actually planning to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Veggie Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered into Friday night's activity versus the Eagles noted as doubtful. He overlooked Tuesday's practice and was confined Wednesday and also Thursday because of that irritating hamstring injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, that possessed 18 touches versus the Eagles, overlooks opportunity, Lloyd possibly won't possess a lot fantasy significance. I am actually likewise regarded concerning the Packers' annoying line. Jacobs was getting attacked at or even behind free throw line of skirmish way frequently on Friday night. Maintain 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 hurrying gardens are actually the most through a Chargers gamer due to the fact that Austin Ekeler's 173 backyards in Full week 5 of the 2022 time versus the Browns. And also he performed it on merely 10 efforts! This really highlights the potential of what Vidal could bring to the table if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards misses attend Greg Roman's run-heavy outburst. The sixth-rounder out of Troy loafed in the season-opener against the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. appeared pleasant in his pro debut, giving Trevor Lawrence another big-play choice. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Metropolitan Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% started) Worthwhile maximized his three touches, completed with 20.8 fantasy factors against the Ravens final Thursday. It is actually reasonable to question whether such development can be sustained along with simply three touches. While it's improbable, there are some reassuring indicators. Worthy worked 23 paths, mainly drawbacks, and played 36 snaps, which are actually varieties stone's throw off from Rashee Rice. A lot of his pops arised from 11 staffs, revealing he was involved in the outburst. Worthy may be looked at a WR4 along with WR3 upside till Noblewoman Brown profits coming from his shoulder personal injury. The Chiefs are actually set to encounter the Bengals in Week 2, so watch on how involved Worthwhile resides in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% started) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in snaps, options run and also acquiring backyards. yet Thomas wasn't far behind. He provided an outstanding debut along with 14.7 imagination points, including his initial NFL touchdown. Last season at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 receiving goals. That's the third very most in institution history, right behind Ja'Marr Chase (20) and also Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas appeared thus good, he might ultimately outperform Christian Kirk in the position. He's strongly on the flex radar moving in to Week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, Nyc Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson surprised numerous through finishing with more intendeds (12) and celebrations (6) than Nabers, who possessed merely 5 intendeds. Nabers did deal with to nose out Robinson in obtaining gardens, do with 66. As a matter of fact, this was actually the absolute most obtaining backyards through a Giants player creating his launching because Darius Slayton in 2019. However, the greater worry is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, that balanced merely 4.4 gardens per elapsed effort and also had his 20th activity along with various turnovers. This could possibly hurt the rookie's potential. For Full week 2, Nabers may be considered as a flex choice versus 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 actually wishing for from the highest-drafted novice pass receiver in ESPN organizations over recent two decades. Harrison ended the game with only 4 obtaining yards, the fewest in a debut through a wide receiver taken in the best five because Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals skill placement gamers in both breaks as well as routes run. Nonetheless, Kyler Murray possessed an extraordinarily challenging game, balancing only 2.9 sky gardens every fulfillment. It is actually likewise worth keeping in mind that Harrison operated merely 11 options against guy insurance coverage and also was certainly not targeted. A lot better days are on the perspective for this gifted recipient. Harrison is actually strongly on the WR2 radar for 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 team. Odunze possessed merely four targets, which was actually a setback compared with Keenan Allen's 11 and DJ Moore's 8. Yet allow's dig a little much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and also Odunze (45) were actually rather enclose breaks participated in. The exact same selects courses operate: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), as well as Odunze (26 ). Therefore, while Odunze failed to obtain as a lot of appearances this time, he's still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Costs (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Despite the fact that Coleman really did not rack up a goal like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still produced a sturdy impression. The novice led the group in pops, courses operate, aim ats, receptions as well as getting backyards versus the Arizona Cardinals. An additional point to note is that when the Bills were in 11 workers, Coleman, Hollins and Shakir were on the field with each other a whole lot. In 12 workers, it was actually mostly Coleman and Hollins. This is actually absolutely appealing for those who possess Coleman on their fantasy groups. He is actually a sound flex choice in Week 2 versus the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% started) McConkey led the Chargers along with seven intendeds and 39 getting gardens versus the Raiders on Sunday. He managed to salvage his dream day with a late touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't asked to perform a lot, averaging just 5.5 yards every successfully pass attempt. If this style proceeds, it could possibly confine McConkey's imagination ceiling. Nonetheless, he's still on the flex radar for Full week 2, specifically because the Panthers' protection simply received torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa florida Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and transmits run, but he had simply three targets. On the bright side, he racked up a 32-yard getting touchdown. McMillan has actually hardened his area as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, and also he could become much 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 rotation is pretty fluid, with everybody observing a similar lot of snaps against the Bengals on Sunday. Nonetheless, Polk possessed only one target. Maintain him on your check out listing, however he shouldn't be in your lineups versus the Seahawks in Full week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't many positives for the Panthers on Sunday, yet one was Legette leading the group in aim ats. He also played substantial pops. The Panthers' wide receiver rotation is 5 deep immediately, so it's tough to feel confident in any of them, specifically provided exactly how Bryce Young done against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played as well as options run program he possessed a limited role, even with acquiring five intendeds. Michael Pittman Jr. is probably to keep a higher target allotment. Mitchell's role may diminish when Josh Downs profits from trauma, thus he must remain on your watch listing. Keep in mind, the Colts aren't expected to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's field gave dream managers hope that McCaffrey might improve as the Commanders' No. 2 recipient. Full week 1 showed that this won't be the case. The snaps as well as options have actually been actually spread in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and also Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually not a best situation, and it's tough to observe Daniels sustaining more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers immediately showed that he is just one of the Raiders' best 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 intendeds (8 ), hinting at a notable duty in Sin city' outburst this year. Having said that, he's still splitting pops with fellow tight end Michael Mayer. The fantastic updates is actually that Bowers is actually operating nearly as a lot of courses (26) as Davante Adams (34) as well as Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The newbie could be deemed a low-end TE1 in Week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.