.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Luck one hundred monetary solutions business, right now living my aspiration generating fantasy as well as sports wagering material regarding the NFL, NBA, as well as WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed remarkable NFL debuts, yet numerous various other highly proclaimed novices failed to live up to soaring expectations.What statistical details must you know from the first week of action, and also which rookies should you watch closely hence on out?Let's look at the greatest takeaways from the rookies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the ball with the air but was actually especially strong on the ground vs. Tampa florida Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 imagination aspects in his launching went over, thanks largely to his rushing capability. He found yourself along with the second-most hurrying backyards through a quarterback in an NFL debut due to the fact that 1950 and became the first QB ever before to rush for 80 lawns and two touchdowns in his initial video game. Having said that, he did possess some issue as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was actually unanticipated given his remarkable college statistics. He's the only gamer in FBS background along with 12,000 job passing yards and 3,000 hurrying lawns. He rarely attempted deep-seated throws, averaging merely 2.0 air lawns per conclusion, compared with 8.4 air backyards per completion at LSU last period. For Full week 2 versus 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 football seasonCreate a game and also personalize organization dimension, scoring and rules to play in the organization you desire to participate in in.Create a league today!This had not been the debut imagination supervisors were wishing for from Williams. He didn't toss a goal as well as his 3.2 gardens per attempt were actually the second least expensive through a first-round pick in their debut (lowest 15 attempts) in NFL past. Plus, 31% of his tosses were off aim at against the Titans. For context, that's the most awful through a Bears QB considering that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target rate in Full week 1 of the 2020 season. While Williams carried out come along as the 2nd fifty percent took place, the Bears' offense finished with only 148 total yards. That's the least through any kind of staff in a season-opening gain because the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely boost with each game, however, for right now, he is actually additional of a QB2 than the QB1 our company wished for. The Bears journey to Houston to take on the Texans in Week 2, which should confirm to be a challenging matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had a drafting versus the Seahawks, along with his fantasy functionality saved merely through his rushing yards. He averaged an unsatisfactory 6.2 air yards every attempt and also just 2.7 air backyards per fulfillment. Certain, the Seahawks have a gifted additional, but Nix's value is greater in much deeper superflex organizations now. For Week 2 versus the Steelers, he's resembling a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye checked out coming from the sidelines as the Patriots carried out a distressed versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was a game supervisor and also finished with 8.0 fantasy points. The Patriots' longest play was only 17 lawns. Always keep Maye on your watch listing as New England tackles the Seahawks in Week 2. Running backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he damaged free for a 31-yard run in his NFL launching. Radiation Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving had 11 touches versus the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White found 21. The novice from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his volatility. White's strong point is his getting ability, and also he managed 19 routes, compared with Irving's seven. It'll be interesting to see how the novice's duty progresses in the coming weeks, as each Irving and White eclipsed 75 yards from scrimmage against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson possessed merely three rushing tries versus the Expenses. It's also worth taking note that Emari Demercado worked as the Cardinals' third-down spine. Nonetheless, there's a positive side. James Conner do with 19 touches. If Conner skips opportunity, Benson would promptly leap onto the RB2 radar. Our team'll observe if the rookie gets additional contacts against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is starting the time on the PUP/NFI list as he recoups coming from the torn ACL he experienced final November at Texas. This implies he'll be actually out for at the very least the first four video games. The Panthers had a rough outing versus the Saints on Sunday, dropping by 37 aspects, the fifth-largest margin of victory in a time opener in between division rivals in the final 50 years. Chuba Hubbard had just six hurrying efforts because activity. Along with the offense appearing terrible, it is actually not great information for those stashing Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Bills (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis possessed simply 4 contacts versus the Cardinals. He is actually not a significant part of the Costs' outburst yet. But if James Prepare, who had 22 contacts, misses opportunity, Davis could end up being much more appropriate in dream. The Costs deal with the Dolphins in Full week 2. Maintain Davis on your view list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (trainer's selection) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 game against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and Raheem Mostert shared backfield responsibilities. Achane ended the video game with 17 contacts as well as 23.0 dream points. For Wright to become imagination applicable, he would certainly need either Achane or Mostert to overlook time. Our experts'll see if he makes his NFL launching Thursday evening versus 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' depth graph. A lot of assumed the Rams drafted Corum 83rd total to aid lighten Kyren Williams' tons, especially due to the fact that they have similar ability. Corum handled 505 rushing attempts in his final 2 seasons at Michigan, confirming he can manage a heavy amount of work. Most definitely a situation worth keeping an eye on, but it is actually safe and secure to state this had not been a Full week 1 that Corum managers were hoping to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Veggie Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered into Friday night's activity against the Eagles listed as doubtful. He missed out on Tuesday's strategy and also was actually limited Wednesday and also Thursday because of that bothersome hamstring personal injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, who possessed 18 touches versus the Eagles, misses out on time, Lloyd probably won't possess much fantasy relevance. I'm also concerned concerning the Packers' repulsive series. Jacobs was actually receiving attacked at or responsible for free throw line of scrimmage method frequently on Friday night. Keep Lloyd on your view checklist as the Packers organize the Colts in Full week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying lawns are the absolute most by a Chargers player because Austin Ekeler's 173 yards in Full week 5 of the 2022 season versus the Browns. And also he performed it on only 10 efforts! This truly highlights the possibility of what Vidal could possibly offer the table if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards overlooks attend Greg Roman's run-heavy outburst. The sixth-rounder out of Troy loafed in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. looked pleasant in his expert launching, giving Trevor Lawrence yet another big-play choice. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Urban Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% started) Worthwhile took advantage of his three touches, do with 20.8 dream aspects against the Ravens final Thursday. It is actually reasonable to question whether such development could be sustained with merely three contacts. While it is actually extremely unlikely, there are some encouraging signs. Worthy functioned 23 options, mainly snags, as well as participated in 36 snaps, which are amounts not far off coming from Rashee Rice. Most of his snaps stemmed from 11 employees, presenting he was associated with the offense. Deserving might be looked at a WR4 with WR3 upside up until Marquise Brown returns from his shoulder trauma. The Chiefs are readied to face the Bengals in Full week 2, so keep an eye on how involved Worthy resides in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in breaks, options operate and also acquiring lawns. yet Thomas wasn't far behind. He provided a stellar debut with 14.7 dream factors, featuring his very first NFL goal. Final time at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 getting touchdowns. That is actually the 3rd very most in university past history, right behind Ja'Marr Pursuit (20) and also Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas appeared so great, he can eventually go beyond Christian Kirk in the hierarchy. He is actually strongly on the flex radar heading in to Week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, The Big Apple Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson amazed lots of through finishing with additional intendeds (12) and receptions (6) than Nabers, who possessed merely 5 aim ats. Nabers carried out handle to squeeze by Robinson in acquiring yards, completed with 66. In reality, this was actually the most acquiring lawns through a Giants gamer creating his debut since Darius Slayton in 2019. However, the greater concern is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, that averaged just 4.4 lawns every elapsed try and also had his 20th activity with a number of turnovers. This could possibly harm the newbie's ability. For Full week 2, Nabers could be viewed as a flex alternative versus a vulnerable Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the launching fantasy managers were anticipating coming from the highest-drafted rookie wide receiver in ESPN games over the past twenty years. Harrison ended the game with just 4 acquiring gardens, the fewest in a debut by a pass receiver absorbed the best 5 since Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals skill-set posture gamers in each breaks and also directs run. Nonetheless, Kyler Murray had an uncommonly tough game, balancing merely 2.9 sky yards per finalization. It's likewise worth keeping in mind that Harrison ran merely 11 paths against male insurance coverage and also was actually not targeted. A lot better days are actually on the perspective for this talented receiver. Harrison is actually strongly on the WR2 radar for Full week 2 against the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% started) Williams had a difficult time getting in touch with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver team. Odunze had simply four intendeds, which was a setback compared with Keenan Allen's 11 and DJ Moore's eight. However permit's probe a little bit of much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), as well as Odunze (45) were really fairly close in pops played. The very same opts for paths run: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and Odunze (26 ). Thus, while Odunze really did not receive as numerous looks this time, he is actually 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 touchdown like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still made a strong perception. The novice led the staff in breaks, options manage, targets, receptions and also getting lawns against the Arizona Cardinals. Yet another factor to details is actually that when the Expenses remained in 11 personnel, Coleman, Hollins as well as Shakir were on the field all together a great deal. In 12 personnel, it was generally Coleman as well as Hollins. This is definitely promising for those that have Coleman on their imagination crews. He is actually a solid flex option in Full week 2 versus the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% began) McConkey led the Chargers along with 7 targets as well as 39 acquiring backyards against the Raiders on Sunday. He managed to restore his imagination time along with an overdue goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't inquired to perform much, balancing simply 5.5 gardens every elapsed attempt. If this style carries on, it can restrict McConkey's fantasy ceiling. Nonetheless, he's still on the flex radar for Week 2, specifically since the Panthers' protection only received torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps as well as transmits run, yet he had simply 3 targets. On the bright side, he racked up a 32-yard receiving goal. McMillan has hardened his spot as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, and also he could possibly end up being much more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or Chris Godwin overlook time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' wide receiver turning is pretty liquid, with everybody finding a similar lot of breaks versus the Bengals on Sunday. However, Polk had only one intended. Keep him on your view list, but he should not remain in your lineups against the Seahawks in Full week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't a lot of positives for the Panthers on Sunday, yet one was actually Legette leading the staff in aim ats. He likewise played substantial snaps. The Panthers' wide receiver rotation is actually 5 deep-seated now, so it's tough to feel great in any of them, especially offered how Bryce Young executed versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played as well as routes operate program he had a restricted job, even with obtaining five targets. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually most likely to always keep a higher target reveal. Mitchell's job may reduce when Josh Downs returns coming from accident, thus he must stay on your check out checklist. Don't forget, the Colts aren't expected to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's field offered imagination supervisors wish that McCaffrey might boost as the Leaders' No. 2 recipient. Full week 1 showed that this will not hold true. The pops as well as routes have actually been actually expanded between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and also Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually not a suitable situation, as well as it is difficult to find Daniels sustaining much more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers promptly displayed to that he is just one of the Raiders' top options in the passing activity. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Sin City Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% began) Bowers led the Raiders in intendeds (8 ), mentioning a notable task in Las Vegas' offense this year. Nonetheless, he is actually still breaking breaks with fellow cramping side Michael Mayer. The wonderful headlines is actually that Bowers is actually operating virtually as lots of options (26) as Davante Adams (34) as well as Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The novice may be deemed a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.