.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Fortune 100 financial solutions firm, now living my desire producing dream and also sporting activities betting material regarding the NFL, NBA, as well as WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and also Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had outstanding NFL debuts, however a number of various other strongly proclaimed rookies failed to live up to lofty expectations.What statistical tidbits should you recognize coming from the 1st week of action, and which rookies need to you watch closely hence on out?Let's take a look at the largest takeaways from the novices in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the ball through the sky yet was particularly sturdy on the ground vs. Tampa bay Bay. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 imagination points in his launching went over, thanks greatly to his rushing capability. He wound up with the second-most rushing gardens by a quarterback in an NFL debut given that 1950 as well as became the very first QB ever to hurry for 80 gardens and also 2 goals in his first activity. Having said that, he carried out possess some issue as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was unanticipated offered his impressive university statistics. He's the only gamer in FBS past history along with 12,000 career passing lawns and also 3,000 rushing gardens. He hardly ever tried deep-seated tosses, averaging only 2.0 air lawns every finalization, compared with 8.4 sky lawns per fulfillment at LSU last period. For 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% started) It is actually opportunity to begin your dream soccer seasonCreate a league and also personalize league size, scoring and also regulations to play in the league you would like to participate in in.Create an organization today!This had not been the launching fantasy supervisors were actually hoping for coming from Williams. He really did not throw a goal and his 3.2 lawns every effort were the 2nd lowest by a first-round pick in their launching (minimum 15 attempts) in NFL past history. Plus, 31% of his throws were off intended against the Titans. For context, that is actually the most awful by a Bears QB given that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target fee in Week 1 of the 2020 time. While Williams performed come along as the 2nd half happened, the Bears' outburst finished with simply 148 total backyards. That's the fewest by any staff in a season-opening gain because the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely strengthen with each activity, however, for right now, he's additional of a QB2 than the QB1 we anticipated. The Bears journey to Houston to tackle the Texans in Full week 2, which ought to prove to be a difficult matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed a sketching against the Seahawks, along with his imagination performance recovered only through his rushing gardens. He averaged an inadequate 6.2 sky yards every effort and simply 2.7 air backyards every fulfillment. Certain, the Seahawks have a skilled second, but Nix's market value is much higher in much deeper superflex games immediately. For Week 2 against the Steelers, he is actually appearing like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye watched coming from the subsidiaries as the Patriots managed a distressed against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was a game manager and also finished with 8.0 fantasy points. The Patriots' longest play was simply 17 yards. Always keep Maye on your view list as New England takes on the Seahawks in Week 2. Managing backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he cracked cost-free for a 31-yard jog in his NFL launching. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa bay Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving possessed 11 contacts versus the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White viewed 21. The newbie coming from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his volatility. White's strength is his obtaining potential, as well as he operated 19 paths, compared to Irving's seven. It'll be interesting to view how the rookie's function grows in the coming weeks, as both Irving as well as White shrouded 75 yards from skirmish against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson had just three rushing tries versus the Bills. It is actually also worth taking note that Emari Demercado worked as the Cardinals' third-down spine. Having said that, there's a break in the clouds. James Conner completed with 19 flairs. If Conner skips opportunity, Benson will instantly jump onto the RB2 radar. We'll observe if the rookie receives 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 listing as he bounces back from the torn ACL he went through last November at Texas. This means he'll be actually out for at least the 1st four games. The Panthers possessed a rough outing against the Saints on Sunday, losing through 37 aspects, the fifth-largest margin of triumph in a season opener between branch opponents in the last half a century. Chuba Hubbard possessed just 6 rushing tries because activity. With the offense looking awful, it's not great news for those tucking away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Costs (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis had simply four touches versus the Cardinals. He is actually certainly not a large part of the Expenses' offense however. Yet if James Cook, who had 22 touches, misses time, Davis could possibly end up being extra applicable in imagination. The Costs deal with the Dolphins in Full week 2. Keep Davis on your view list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (coach's decision) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 game versus the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and Raheem Mostert discussed backfield roles. Achane finished the game along with 17 contacts as well as 23.0 imagination ideas. For Wright to end up being dream applicable, he will require either Achane or Mostert to miss out on time. Our company'll find if he makes his NFL debut Thursday night against the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually unusual to view Ronnie Rivers in front of Corum on the Rams' intensity graph. Lots of assumed the Rams drafted Corum 83rd overall to help lighten Kyren Williams' load, specifically since they have identical capability. Corum took care of 505 rushing tries in his final two times at Michigan, confirming he can easily take care of a massive amount of work. Certainly a circumstance worth keeping an eye on, however it's protected to mention this wasn't a Full week 1 that Corum supervisors were actually wanting to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Eco-friendly Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd went into Friday night's activity against the Eagles listed as suspicious. He missed Tuesday's strategy and was confined Wednesday and Thursday because of that troublesome hamstring injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, who had 18 contacts versus the Eagles, misses out on time, Lloyd most likely won't possess much fantasy importance. I'm additionally regarded regarding the Packers' offending series. Jacobs was actually acquiring struck at or even behind the line of skirmish method too often on Friday evening. Always keep Lloyd on your check out list as the Packers plan for the Colts in Full week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying lawns are the best through a Chargers gamer given that Austin Ekeler's 173 backyards in Full week 5 of the 2022 season versus the Browns. And also he did it on merely 10 tries! This really highlights the capacity of what Vidal could offer the table if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards skips time in Greg Roman's run-heavy outburst. The sixth-rounder out of Troy was inactive in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. looked comfortable in his pro launching, offering Trevor Lawrence another big-play possibility. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas City Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% started) Deserving made the most of his three touches, completed with 20.8 dream points against the Ravens last Thursday. It's understandable to question whether such development could be sustained with just 3 touches. While it is actually extremely unlikely, there are some stimulating signs. Worthwhile operated 23 paths, primarily snags, as well as played 36 snaps, which are varieties stone's throw off coming from Rashee Rice. A lot of his breaks came from 11 personnel, showing he was actually involved in the outburst. Worthwhile could be looked at a WR4 with WR3 upside till Noblewoman Brown come backs from his shoulder trauma. The Chiefs are set to experience the Bengals in Full week 2, thus keep an eye on how involved Worthwhile is in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% started) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in breaks, courses operate and acquiring yards. but Thomas wasn't far responsible for. He delivered an outstanding launching with 14.7 imagination factors, including his initial NFL touchdown. Last time at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 obtaining goals. That is actually the third very most in institution history, right responsible for Ja'Marr Pursuit (twenty) as well as Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas looked thus really good, he could ultimately exceed Christian Kirk in the hierarchy. He is actually firmly on the flex radar heading in to Full week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, The Big Apple Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson amazed lots of by do with even more targets (12) and celebrations (6) than Nabers, who had just 5 intendeds. Nabers performed deal with to slip by Robinson in obtaining gardens, completed with 66. Actually, this was actually the absolute most getting gardens by a Giants player making his launching considering that Darius Slayton in 2019. Nevertheless, the larger worry is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, that averaged merely 4.4 yards per pass try and possessed his 20th game with a number of turn overs. This could hurt the novice's possibility. For Week 2, Nabers could be considered as a flex choice versus an at risk Leaders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the launching imagination managers were expecting from the highest-drafted novice wide receiver in ESPN games over recent two decades. Harrison ended the activity with simply 4 obtaining yards, the least in a debut through a pass receiver enjoyed the top five given that Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals skill-set placement gamers in both pops as well as directs operate. Nevertheless, Kyler Murray had an unusually hard game, balancing merely 2.9 air backyards per conclusion. It's likewise worth taking note that Harrison managed simply 11 options versus man insurance coverage and was actually not targeted. Much better days are actually on the perspective for this gifted receiver. Harrison is strongly on the WR2 radar for Week 2 against the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% started) Williams possessed a bumpy ride connecting with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver group. Odunze had simply 4 targets, which was actually a setback compared with Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's 8. However permit's dig a little bit of much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), as well as Odunze (45) were really rather enclose snaps played. The exact same selects courses manage: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and Odunze (26 ). Thus, while Odunze failed to get as a lot of appeals this time, he's still on the flex radar versus 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 Mack Hollins, he still produced a tough perception. The newbie led the group in pops, paths manage, intendeds, receivings as well as receiving backyards versus the Arizona Cardinals. An additional trait to keep in mind is that when the Costs were in 11 workers, Coleman, Hollins as well as Shakir were on the field with each other a whole lot. In 12 personnel, it was actually generally Coleman and Hollins. This is actually undoubtedly encouraging for those that have Coleman on their imagination teams. He is actually a strong flex possibility in Full week 2 against the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% began) McConkey led the Chargers along with seven targets and also 39 obtaining gardens against the Raiders on Sunday. He dealt with to salvage his fantasy day along with an overdue touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't asked to perform a lot, balancing merely 5.5 gardens per elapsed try. If this style proceeds, it can confine McConkey's dream roof. Having said that, he's still on the flex radar for Full week 2, particularly considering that the Panthers' defense only obtained torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps as well as directs run, but he had only three targets. On the silver lining, he scored a 32-yard receiving goal. McMillan has actually strengthened his location as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, and also he might become even more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or even Chris Godwin miss time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' wide receiver rotation is pretty liquid, along with every person seeing an identical number of snaps against the Bengals on Sunday. However, Polk had only one intended. Maintain him on your watch list, however he should not reside in your schedules versus the Seahawks in Week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't several positives for the Panthers on Sunday, but one was actually Legette leading the crew in aim ats. He additionally participated in notable snaps. The Panthers' pass receiver rotation is 5 deep at this moment, so it is difficult to feel confident in any of all of them, particularly given how Bryce Young executed versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in and also options run show he had a limited role, in spite of acquiring five intendeds. Michael Pittman Jr. is very likely to always keep a high aim at reveal. Mitchell's duty may diminish when Josh Downs gains coming from injury, so he should stay on your check out list. Always remember, the Colts aren't counted on to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's business offered imagination supervisors really hope that McCaffrey can step up as the Leaders' No. 2 recipient. Week 1 showed that this won't hold true. The pops and courses have actually been spread out in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and also Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually certainly not a best scenario, as well as it is difficult to observe Daniels supporting greater than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers immediately demonstrated that he's one of the Raiders' best options in the passing away activity. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% began) Bowers led the Raiders in intendeds (8 ), mentioning a substantial part in Sin city' offense this year. Nevertheless, he's still dividing pops along with fellow tight end Michael Mayer. The excellent news is actually that Bowers is actually operating almost as several courses (26) as Davante Adams (34) as well as Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The rookie can be considered as a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.