.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Fortune 100 monetary services provider, now residing my dream making dream and also sporting activities wagering web content about the NFL, NBA, and also WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had remarkable NFL debuts, however several other very touted rookies really did not live up to skyscraping expectations.What statistical tidbits should you recognize coming from the 1st week of activity, as well as which newbies must you watch closely from here on out?Let's look at the biggest takeaways coming from the rookies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the sphere with the air yet was specifically sturdy on the ground vs. Tampa florida Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 fantasy factors in his debut went over, thanks largely to his rushing capability. He found yourself along with the second-most hurrying gardens through a quarterback in an NFL launching because 1950 as well as became the very first QB ever before to rush for 80 yards and pair of touchdowns in his very first game. Having said that, he carried out possess some issue as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was actually unexpected offered his impressive college statistics. He is actually the only gamer in FBS past with 12,000 profession passing backyards and 3,000 rushing lawns. He hardly ever attempted deeper tosses, averaging just 2.0 air yards per finalization, compared with 8.4 sky lawns every fulfillment at LSU last period. For Full week 2 versus the Giants, he is actually appearing like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% began) It's opportunity to start your fantasy football seasonCreate an organization as well as personalize organization dimension, scoring and also guidelines to play in the organization you want to participate in in.Create an organization today!This had not been the debut imagination managers were expecting coming from Williams. He didn't toss a goal and also his 3.2 backyards every effort were actually the 2nd most competitive through a first-round choice in their debut (minimum required 15 efforts) in NFL background. Plus, 31% of his tosses got out intended against the Titans. For context, that is actually the worst through a Bears QB because Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target cost in Full week 1 of the 2020 time. While Williams performed show improvement as the 2nd half went on, the Bears' outburst finished with merely 148 overall lawns. That's the least through any sort of group in a season-opening gain considering that the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely improve along with each activity, but for now, he's even more of a QB2 than the QB1 we anticipated. The Bears take a trip to Houston to handle the Texans in Full week 2, which should show to be a challenging matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed a drafting against the Seahawks, with his imagination performance saved just through his hurrying yards. He balanced a bad 6.2 air lawns per try as well as simply 2.7 sky gardens per conclusion. Certain, the Seahawks have a proficient additional, however Nix's market value is higher in much deeper superflex leagues 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 enjoyed coming from the side projects as the Patriots pulled off an upset against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually a video game supervisor and completed with 8.0 imagination aspects. The Patriots' longest play was actually merely 17 yards. Maintain Maye on your check out checklist as New England handles the Seahawks in Full week 2. Running backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he broke free for a 31-yard jog in his NFL debut. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa florida Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving possessed 11 touches versus the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White observed 21. The novice coming from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his volatility. White's forte is his acquiring potential, and he managed 19 routes, compared to Irving's 7. It'll be interesting to see how the newbie's task progresses in the happening 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 simply three rushing attempts versus the Expenses. It is actually also worth taking note that Emari Demercado ran as the Cardinals' third-down back. However, there is actually a positive side. James Conner completed with 19 flairs. If Conner misses out on opportunity, Benson will quickly leap onto the RB2 radar. Our company'll view if the newbie acquires additional contacts against the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is beginning the period on the PUP/NFI checklist as he recoups coming from the torn ACL he experienced final November at Texas. This means he'll be out for at least the first 4 activities. The Panthers had a sketching against the Saints on Sunday, losing by 37 points, the fifth-largest scope of success in a season opener in between branch competitors in the final 50 years. Chuba Hubbard had simply 6 hurrying efforts in that video game. Along with the offense appearing dreadful, it's certainly not excellent headlines for those stowing away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Costs (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis had merely 4 touches against the Cardinals. He's not a large portion of the Bills' outburst however. But if James Chef, that possessed 22 touches, misses out on opportunity, Davis can end up being more relevant in dream. The Expenses encounter the Dolphins in Full week 2. Keep Davis on your check out 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 and Raheem Mostert shared backfield roles. Achane ended the video game along with 17 touches and 23.0 fantasy points. For Wright to come to be imagination appropriate, he will require either Achane or even Mostert to overlook time. Our company'll see if he creates his NFL debut Thursday evening versus the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It's shocking to observe Ronnie Rivers in advance of Corum on the Rams' deepness chart. Several thought the Rams drafted Corum 83rd total to assist lighten Kyren Williams' bunch, especially considering that they possess identical ability. Corum dealt with 505 hurrying efforts in his last two times at Michigan, verifying he may take care of a hefty workload. Definitely a condition worth keeping an eye on, but it is actually secure to mention this had not been a Week 1 that Corum managers were planning to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Eco-friendly Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered into Friday evening's video game versus the Eagles specified as questionable. He missed Tuesday's strategy as well as was confined Wednesday as well as Thursday because of that nagging hamstring trauma. Unless Josh Jacobs, who had 18 contacts versus the Eagles, skips opportunity, Lloyd perhaps will not possess much dream relevance. I am actually likewise regarded regarding the Packers' annoying series. Jacobs was acquiring hit at or even responsible for the line of scrimmage technique regularly on Friday night. Always keep Lloyd on your watch checklist as the Packers plan for the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying backyards are actually the absolute most through a Chargers gamer due to the fact that Austin Ekeler's 173 lawns in Full week 5 of the 2022 time against the Browns. And he performed it on only 10 attempts! This really highlights the potential of what Vidal could possibly bring to the table if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards misses time in Greg Roman's run-heavy offense. The sixth-rounder away from Troy loafed in the season-opener against the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. appeared comfy in his professional debut, offering Trevor Lawrence an additional big-play choice. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Worthwhile took advantage of his 3 touches, completed with 20.8 imagination points versus the Ravens last Thursday. It's understandable to examine whether such manufacturing may be maintained with simply three contacts. While it is actually unlikely, there are some stimulating indicators. Worthwhile functioned 23 courses, largely drawbacks, and played 36 pops, which are actually varieties not far off from Rashee Rice. Many of his pops arised from 11 personnel, revealing he was associated with the outburst. Worthy might be looked at a WR4 with WR3 upside till Marquee Brown returns from his shoulder trauma. The Chiefs are actually set to deal with the Bengals in Week 2, therefore watch on just 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 getting yards. yet Thomas wasn't much behind. He supplied an outstanding debut along with 14.7 dream factors, featuring his 1st NFL goal. Last time at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 getting goals. That is actually the third very most in school past history, right responsible for Ja'Marr Pursuit (20) and Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas appeared thus great, he can at some point exceed Christian Kirk in the position. He is actually firmly on the flex radar moving in to Week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson amazed a lot of through finishing with more intendeds (12) and functions (6) than Nabers, that possessed merely 5 targets. Nabers performed manage to nose out Robinson in getting lawns, finishing with 66. As a matter of fact, this was the most obtaining lawns by a Giants player creating his launching considering that Darius Slayton in 2019. Nevertheless, the larger issue is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, who balanced simply 4.4 backyards every elapsed try and also had his 20th video game with various turn overs. This could possibly injure the rookie's potential. For Full week 2, Nabers could be considered as 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 launching imagination managers were actually expecting coming from the highest-drafted newbie wide receiver in ESPN games over recent 20 years. Harrison finished the activity with simply 4 receiving backyards, the least in a launching by a wide receiver taken in the best 5 because Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals skill posture players in each breaks and transmits run. Having Said That, Kyler Murray had an uncommonly challenging video game, balancing just 2.9 sky lawns every conclusion. It's additionally worth noting that Harrison managed just 11 options against guy insurance coverage and also was certainly not targeted. Better times are on the horizon for this accomplished recipient. Harrison is strongly on the WR2 radar for Full week 2 versus 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 group. Odunze possessed simply four aim ats, which was actually a letdown compared to Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's 8. Yet allow's dig a little bit of deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and also Odunze (45) were really quite approach breaks played. The same selects courses run: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and also Odunze (26 ). Therefore, while Odunze didn't obtain as lots of looks this time around, he's still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Costs (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Although Coleman didn't rack up a goal like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still made a tough impression. The novice led the crew in pops, courses run, aim ats, receivings as well as obtaining backyards against the Arizona Cardinals. An additional thing to note is that when the Expenses remained in 11 workers, Coleman, Hollins and also Shakir got on the area all together a whole lot. In 12 workers, it was actually primarily Coleman and also Hollins. This is most definitely appealing for those who possess Coleman on their imagination groups. He's a sound flex option in Week 2 versus the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% began) McConkey led the Chargers along with 7 aim ats and 39 getting yards versus the Raiders on Sunday. He dealt with to restore his fantasy day with an overdue touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been inquired to perform considerably, averaging simply 5.5 backyards every elapsed attempt. If this style proceeds, it can restrict McConkey's dream ceiling. Having said that, he's still on the flex radar for Full week 2, especially given that the Panthers' defense simply received 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 possessed only 3 aim ats. On the silver lining, he racked up a 32-yard receiving touchdown. McMillan has actually thickened his place as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, as well as he could become even more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or Chris Godwin skip time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' pass receiver turning is actually rather liquid, with everyone seeing a similar number of pops versus the Bengals on Sunday. Having said that, Polk had only one aim at. Maintain him on your watch list, yet he should not 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, however one was Legette leading the staff in aim ats. He additionally played significant pops. The Panthers' wide receiver rotation is actually five deep today, so it is difficult to feel confident in any of all of them, especially given just how Bryce Young conducted versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played and also paths manage series he had a limited job, in spite of obtaining five aim ats. Michael Pittman Jr. is most likely to keep a high target portion. Mitchell's duty could reduce when Josh Downs gains from accident, thus he should remain on your check out list. Bear in mind, the Colts may not be counted on to be a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's profession gave dream managers wish that McCaffrey can step up as the Leaders' No. 2 receiver. Week 1 revealed that this will not be the case. The breaks as well as routes have actually been actually spread in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually not a perfect circumstance, and also it's tough to see Daniels supporting greater than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers promptly demonstrated that he's one of the Raiders' top alternatives in the passing away video game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Sin City Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% began) Bowers led the Raiders in intendeds (8 ), mentioning a substantial task in Sin city' outburst this year. Having said that, he's still breaking pops with fellow tight side Michael Mayer. The wonderful updates is actually that Bowers is operating nearly as several courses (26) as Davante Adams (34) and Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The newbie can be considered as a low-end TE1 in Week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.