.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Fortune one hundred financial solutions firm, currently residing my dream creating dream and sporting activities betting material concerning the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and also Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had remarkable NFL debuts, however a number of other strongly boasted newbies didn't live up to towering expectations.What analytical details need to you understand from the first week of action, and which rookies should you enjoy very closely hence on out?Let's check out at the greatest takeaways coming from the rookies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the sphere with the sky but was especially tough on the ground vs. Tampa bay Bay. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 dream aspects in his debut were impressive, many thanks largely to his hurrying ability. He wound up along with the second-most hurrying yards through a quarterback in an NFL launching given that 1950 and also came to be the initial QB ever to rush for 80 gardens and two goals in his very first game. Nevertheless, he did have some trouble as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was unpredicted provided his excellent college statistics. He is actually the only player in FBS record along with 12,000 career passing backyards as well as 3,000 hurrying gardens. He rarely attempted deep throws, averaging only 2.0 air gardens every completion, compared with 8.4 air backyards every conclusion at LSU last period. For Week 2 against the Giants, he's looking like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% began) It is actually time to start your imagination regulation football seasonCreate an organization and tailor league dimension, scoring as well as policies to play in the league you desire to play in.Create a game today!This had not been the debut imagination managers were wishing for from Williams. He failed to toss a goal as well as his 3.2 lawns per try were the second most reasonable through a first-round choice in their launching (minimum 15 tries) in NFL background. And also, 31% of his throws got out aim at versus the Titans. For context, that is actually awful through a Bears QB because Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target rate in Week 1 of the 2020 time. While Williams did show improvement as the second fifty percent took place, the Bears' outburst finished with simply 148 total yards. That is actually the least through any kind of group in a season-opening win since the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely enhance along with each video game, but also for now, he's additional of a QB2 than the QB1 our team wished for. The Bears take a trip to Houston to handle the Texans in Week 2, which need to verify to be a complicated matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had a drafting against the Seahawks, along with his imagination performance restored just through his hurrying backyards. He balanced an unsatisfactory 6.2 air gardens every effort and also simply 2.7 sky yards every fulfillment. Certain, the Seahawks have an accomplished second, but Nix's market value is actually much higher in much deeper superflex games at the moment. For Week 2 versus the Steelers, he is actually seeming like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye checked out from the subsidiaries as the Patriots carried out a disturbed versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually a game manager and do with 8.0 dream factors. The Patriots' lengthiest play was actually just 17 lawns. Always keep Maye on your watch checklist as New England handles the Seahawks in Full week 2. Managing backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he damaged free of charge for a 31-yard jog in his NFL debut. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa florida Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving possessed 11 touches versus the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White viewed 21. The newbie coming from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his explosiveness. White's forte is his obtaining capability, as well as he managed 19 options, compared to Irving's 7. It'll interest check out just how the novice's duty evolves in the coming full weeks, as both Irving and White darkened 75 yards coming from skirmish against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson possessed merely 3 hurrying efforts against the Bills. It is actually also worth keeping in mind that Emari Demercado worked as the Cardinals' third-down spine. Nevertheless, there is actually a blue sky. James Conner do with 19 styles. If Conner skips time, Benson will right away hop onto the RB2 radar. Our company'll find if the rookie receives additional contacts versus the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is actually beginning the season on the PUP/NFI checklist as he recoups coming from the torn ACL he went through final Nov at Texas. This suggests he'll be out for at the very least the first 4 video games. The Panthers had a drafting against the Saints on Sunday, shedding through 37 factors, the fifth-largest frame of triumph in a time opener between department opponents in the final 50 years. Chuba Hubbard had just six hurrying efforts because video game. With the offense looking awful, it's not wonderful news for those stashing Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Expenses (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis had only four touches versus the Cardinals. He's certainly not a significant aspect of the Bills' offense yet. Yet if James Prepare, who possessed 22 touches, skips time, Davis can come to be extra appropriate in imagination. The Costs encounter the Dolphins in Full week 2. Always keep Davis on your view list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (trainer's selection) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 video game against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and Raheem Mostert discussed backfield obligations. Achane ended the game with 17 touches as well as 23.0 fantasy points. For Wright to come to be dream appropriate, he would certainly need to have either Achane or even Mostert to miss out on time. Our experts'll find if he makes his NFL debut Thursday night against the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually unusual to observe Ronnie Rivers in advance of Corum on the Rams' deepness chart. Many thought the Rams prepared Corum 83rd overall to aid make lighter Kyren Williams' bunch, particularly due to the fact that they have identical skill sets. Corum handled 505 hurrying tries in his last two times at Michigan, verifying he may handle a massive workload. Absolutely a scenario worth keeping an eye on, yet it's secure to claim this wasn't a Week 1 that Corum managers were actually intending to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Green Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd went into Friday evening's activity against the Eagles noted as doubtful. He missed out on Tuesday's practice and also was actually restricted Wednesday and also Thursday due to that nagging hamstring accident. Unless Josh Jacobs, that had 18 contacts versus the Eagles, misses out on opportunity, Lloyd probably won't have much imagination importance. I am actually also involved about the Packers' repulsive collection. Jacobs was actually obtaining hit at or even behind free throw line of scrimmage means too often on Friday evening. Keep Lloyd on your watch list as the Packers organize the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying yards are actually the most by a Chargers player given that Austin Ekeler's 173 gardens in Full week 5 of the 2022 period versus the Browns. And he did it on merely 10 tries! This definitely highlights the capacity of what Vidal could offer the table if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards misses out on time in Greg Roman's run-heavy outburst. The sixth-rounder away from Troy loafed in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. looked comfy in his expert launching, offering Trevor Lawrence yet another big-play choice. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Deserving took advantage of his 3 contacts, do with 20.8 dream aspects versus the Ravens last Thursday. It's easy to understand to examine whether such production can be maintained along with just three contacts. While it is actually unexpected, there are actually some motivating signs. Deserving ran 23 routes, predominantly drawbacks, as well as participated in 36 breaks, which are actually amounts not far off from Rashee Rice. The majority of his pops originated from 11 staffs, showing he was actually involved in the outburst. Worthwhile can be looked at a WR4 along with WR3 upside till Marquee Brown come backs from his shoulder accident. The Chiefs are readied to encounter the Bengals in Week 2, so watch on exactly how engaged Deserving is 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 acquiring gardens. yet Thomas had not been far behind. He provided an outstanding launching with 14.7 fantasy factors, featuring his first NFL goal. Last period at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 obtaining goals. That is actually the third very most in school past history, right responsible for Ja'Marr Hunt (20) as well as Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas looked thus excellent, he can inevitably go beyond Christian Kirk in the position. He's strongly on the flex radar moving in to Full week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, The Big Apple Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson surprised numerous by do with additional aim ats (12) as well as events (6) than Nabers, that possessed just 5 intendeds. Nabers performed deal with to slip by Robinson in obtaining backyards, completed with 66. In fact, this was the most acquiring gardens by a Giants gamer making his debut because Darius Slayton in 2019. Nonetheless, the much bigger problem is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, that averaged simply 4.4 yards every elapsed attempt as well as possessed his 20th activity along with a number of turnovers. This can injure the rookie's potential. For Week 2, Nabers may be deemed a flex possibility against a susceptible Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the debut dream managers were hoping for coming from the highest-drafted novice pass receiver in ESPN leagues over recent 20 years. Harrison ended the activity with merely 4 getting lawns, the least in a launching through a pass receiver consumed the best five given that Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals skill posture gamers in each breaks as well as transmits operate. Nonetheless, Kyler Murray had an abnormally challenging game, balancing just 2.9 sky gardens every conclusion. It's additionally worth keeping in mind that Harrison managed only 11 paths against man coverage and was not targeted. A lot better days are actually on the perspective for this skilled recipient. Harrison is strongly on the WR2 radar for Week 2 against the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% began) Williams possessed a difficult time getting in touch with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver team. Odunze had just 4 aim ats, which was actually a frustration compared to Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's eight. Yet allow's probe a little bit of deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and also Odunze (45) were in fact rather approach snaps played. The very same chooses courses run: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), as well as Odunze (26 ). Thus, while Odunze failed to acquire as several looks this time around, he is actually still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Bills (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Although Coleman didn't rack up a touchdown like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still produced a solid feeling. The rookie led the crew in breaks, paths operate, targets, receptions as well as obtaining lawns against the Arizona Cardinals. An additional trait to keep in mind is actually that when the Expenses resided in 11 personnel, Coleman, Hollins as well as Shakir got on the industry all together a great deal. In 12 workers, it was mainly Coleman and Hollins. This is most definitely encouraging for those that possess Coleman on their imagination staffs. He is actually a strong flex possibility in Week 2 versus the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% started) McConkey led the Chargers with 7 targets as well as 39 receiving lawns versus the Raiders on Sunday. He handled to save his imagination day with an overdue goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't asked to carry out considerably, averaging only 5.5 gardens per successfully pass effort. If this trend proceeds, it could confine McConkey's fantasy ceiling. However, he's still on the flex radar for Week 2, specifically due to the fact that the Panthers' protection merely received torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and directs run, yet he possessed only 3 aim ats. On the bright side, he racked up a 32-yard receiving touchdown. McMillan has actually solidified his location as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, and also he can end up being even more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or Chris Godwin miss out on time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' wide receiver turning is actually quite fluid, with everyone seeing an identical number of pops against the Bengals on Sunday. Nonetheless, Polk possessed only one intended. Keep him on your view list, but he should not be in your schedules versus the Seahawks in 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 crew in targets. He additionally participated in significant breaks. The Panthers' pass receiver rotation is 5 deeper right now, so it's tough to feel great in some of all of them, especially provided how Bryce Youthful executed against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played as well as options operate program he possessed a minimal task, despite acquiring five intendeds. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually most likely to keep a high intended portion. Mitchell's part may diminish when Josh Downs returns from personal injury, thus he must stay on your check out 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 trade offered fantasy managers hope that McCaffrey could possibly improve as the Leaders' No. 2 receiver. Full week 1 revealed that this won't hold true. The breaks and courses have actually been spread out between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and also Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually certainly not a best scenario, as well as it is difficult to view Daniels supporting greater than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers right away revealed that he is among the Raiders' leading alternatives in the death activity. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% started) Bowers led the Raiders in intendeds (8 ), meaning a considerable role in Las Vegas' offense this year. However, he is actually still breaking pops along with fellow cramping side Michael Mayer. The terrific news is actually that Bowers is managing virtually as lots of paths (26) as Davante Adams (34) and also Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The rookie could be viewed as a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.