.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Fortune one hundred economic services company, right now residing my dream creating imagination and also sporting activities betting content concerning the NFL, NBA, as well as WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels as well as Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had excellent NFL debuts, yet many various other strongly proclaimed novices really did not measure up to soaring expectations.What statistical details must you recognize coming from the very first week of action, and also which newbies should you see closely away on out?Let's check out at the greatest takeaways from the novices in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the round by means of the air yet was specifically powerful 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, many thanks mainly to his hurrying ability. He found yourself along with the second-most hurrying lawns through a quarterback in an NFL debut because 1950 and ended up being the first QB ever to hurry for 80 gardens and pair of goals in his very first game. Nonetheless, he performed have some issue as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was unexpected given his outstanding college statistics. He's the only player in FBS record along with 12,000 career passing lawns as well as 3,000 hurrying yards. He hardly sought deep tosses, averaging just 2.0 air lawns every fulfillment, compared with 8.4 air lawns per finalization at LSU final period. For Full week 2 versus the Giants, he's looking like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% started) It is actually opportunity to start your imagination regulation football seasonCreate an organization and also personalize league measurements, slashing and also regulations to play in the game you wish to play in.Create an organization today!This had not been the debut dream managers were expecting coming from Williams. He failed to toss a goal as well as his 3.2 backyards every effort were actually the 2nd lowest through a first-round selection in their debut (minimum required 15 attempts) in NFL record. Plus, 31% of his throws were off target against the Titans. For context, that's awful by a Bears QB due to the fact that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target cost in Full week 1 of the 2020 period. While Williams performed show improvement as the second half happened, the Bears' outburst completed with merely 148 total backyards. That's the fewest through any kind of staff in a season-opening succeed since the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely enhance with each video game, but also for today, he is actually additional of a QB2 than the QB1 our experts expected. The Bears travel to Houston to handle the Texans in Full week 2, which ought to show to be a difficult matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had a sketching against the Seahawks, along with his fantasy functionality salvaged simply through his rushing backyards. He balanced a poor 6.2 air lawns every attempt and also just 2.7 sky backyards per fulfillment. Certain, the Seahawks possess a talented second, however Nix's market value is actually higher in much deeper superflex organizations today. For Week 2 against the Steelers, he's looking like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye enjoyed from the sidelines as the Patriots carried out a distressed against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually an activity manager and also do with 8.0 dream factors. The Patriots' longest play was actually just 17 lawns. Maintain Maye on your check out list as New England handles the Seahawks in Full week 2. Operating backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he damaged cost-free for a 31-yard jog in his NFL launching. Radiation Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa bay Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving possessed 11 contacts against the Leaders 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 also he ran 19 paths, compared with Irving's 7. It'll be interesting to see how the novice's role progresses in the happening weeks, as both Irving and White darkened 75 lawns coming from skirmish against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson had just three hurrying attempts against the Expenses. It is actually also worth noting that Emari Demercado ran as the Cardinals' third-down spine. Nonetheless, there's a silver lining. James Conner finished with 19 touches. If Conner overlooks opportunity, Benson will instantly hop onto the RB2 radar. Our experts'll find if the novice receives additional touches versus the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is actually beginning the period on the PUP/NFI checklist as he recovers from the torn ACL he endured last November at Texas. This indicates he'll be actually out for at least the very first 4 activities. The Panthers possessed an outlining versus the Saints on Sunday, dropping by 37 points, the fifth-largest scope of triumph in a season opener between division competitors in the last 50 years. Chuba Hubbard possessed only six hurrying attempts in that video game. Along with the outburst appearing awful, it's not fantastic updates for those stowing away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Bills (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis possessed simply 4 contacts against the Cardinals. He's not a significant component of the Bills' offense however. However if James Prepare, that had 22 touches, skips time, Davis could possibly come to be even more pertinent in imagination. The Expenses face the Dolphins in Full week 2. Keep Davis on your watch list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (trainer's choice) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 video game against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane as well as Raheem Mostert discussed backfield roles. Achane finished the video game along with 17 touches and 23.0 dream points. For Wright to become dream relevant, he would certainly need either Achane or Mostert to skip time. We'll observe if he creates his NFL launching Thursday evening against the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It's shocking to view Ronnie Rivers ahead of Corum on the Rams' deepness chart. Lots of presumed the Rams prepared Corum 83rd total to help lighten Kyren Williams' lots, particularly due to the fact that they have comparable capability. Corum dealt with 505 rushing efforts in his last 2 times at Michigan, showing he can easily deal with a heavy work. Definitely a scenario worth keeping an eye on, however it is actually secured to claim this had not been a Full week 1 that Corum supervisors were actually wishing to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Eco-friendly Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd went into Friday evening's game versus the Eagles detailed as dubious. He overlooked Tuesday's practice as well as was restricted Wednesday and Thursday as a result of that troublesome hamstring accident. Unless Josh Jacobs, that possessed 18 touches against the Eagles, misses time, Lloyd probably won't have a lot fantasy relevance. I am actually likewise regarded regarding the Packers' annoying series. Jacobs was actually getting reached at or responsible for free throw line of skirmish method regularly on Friday evening. Always keep Lloyd on your view listing as the Packers organize the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying backyards are actually the best through a Chargers gamer due to the fact that Austin Ekeler's 173 gardens in Full week 5 of the 2022 period versus the Browns. And he performed it on just 10 attempts! This actually highlights the capacity of what Vidal can offer the desk if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards misses out on time in Greg Roman's run-heavy outburst. The sixth-rounder out of Troy loafed in the season-opener against the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. looked pleasant in his pro debut, offering Trevor Lawrence yet another big-play alternative. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Deserving maximized his three contacts, finishing with 20.8 fantasy factors against the Ravens final Thursday. It's understandable to question whether such manufacturing can be sustained along with simply 3 contacts. While it is actually unlikely, there are actually some reassuring indicators. Worthy worked 23 courses, mostly hitches, as well as played 36 pops, which are numbers stone's throw off coming from Rashee Rice. Many of his snaps originated from 11 staffs, revealing he was actually associated with the offense. Deserving could be taken into consideration a WR4 along with WR3 upside up until Marquise Brown returns coming from his shoulder accident. The Chiefs are set to deal with the Bengals in Week 2, therefore keep an eye on exactly how involved Worthwhile resides in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in snaps, routes operate and also receiving yards. however Thomas had not been far behind. He delivered a stellar debut along with 14.7 imagination aspects, featuring his 1st NFL goal. Last season at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 acquiring goals. That is actually the 3rd most in school past history, right responsible for Ja'Marr Hunt (twenty) as well as Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas appeared so good, he could eventually surpass Christian Kirk in the position. He's firmly on the flex radar moving in to Full week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson startled lots of by completed with more intendeds (12) and also events (6) than Nabers, that had only 5 intendeds. Nabers carried out deal with to slip by Robinson in obtaining yards, finishing with 66. Actually, this was actually the absolute most getting yards by a Giants player creating his launching considering that Darius Slayton in 2019. Having said that, the larger issue is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, that balanced simply 4.4 gardens per pass attempt as well as possessed his 20th game with various turn overs. This could possibly hurt the rookie's possibility. For Full week 2, Nabers could 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 actually anticipating coming from the highest-drafted rookie wide receiver in ESPN games over the past 20 years. Harrison ended the video game with merely 4 acquiring yards, the fewest in a debut by a pass receiver taken in the best five because Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals skill-set placement gamers in each snaps and transmits run. Nevertheless, Kyler Murray had an abnormally difficult activity, averaging merely 2.9 air gardens per fulfillment. It is actually additionally worth noting that Harrison operated just 11 courses against man coverage and also was not targeted. A lot better days are on the horizon for this skilled receiver. Harrison is actually strongly on the WR2 radar for Full week 2 versus the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% began) Williams possessed a bumpy ride associating with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver group. Odunze possessed only four intendeds, which was a setback compared with Keenan Allen's 11 as well as DJ Moore's eight. Yet let's probe a little much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), as well as Odunze (45) were actually fairly enclose pops played. The exact same goes for options manage: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and Odunze (26 ). Thus, while Odunze really did not receive as numerous appearances this time, he is actually still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Expenses (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Despite the fact that Coleman failed to rack up a goal like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still produced a solid feeling. The newbie led the group in pops, routes run, aim ats, receivings and getting gardens versus the Arizona Cardinals. Yet another thing to keep in mind is actually that when the Expenses resided in 11 personnel, Coleman, Hollins and also Shakir were on the industry with each other a lot. In 12 workers, it was actually generally Coleman and also Hollins. This is actually absolutely encouraging for those that have Coleman on their dream staffs. He is actually a strong flex option in Week 2 versus the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% began) McConkey led the Chargers with 7 targets and also 39 receiving lawns versus the Raiders on Sunday. He took care of to save his imagination time along with an overdue touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't inquired to do much, averaging simply 5.5 backyards every pass try. If this trend continues, it might confine McConkey's imagination ceiling. Nevertheless, he's still on the flex radar for Full week 2, particularly due to the fact that the Panthers' defense just got torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa bay Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and also directs run, but he had only three aim ats. On the bright side, he racked up a 32-yard acquiring touchdown. McMillan has hardened his location as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, and also he can become even more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or even Chris Godwin skip time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' wide receiver turning is rather fluid, along with everybody observing an identical amount of breaks against the Bengals on Sunday. Nonetheless, Polk possessed a single intended. Maintain him on your view listing, but he shouldn't remain in your lineups versus the Seahawks in Full 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 team in targets. He likewise participated in significant pops. The Panthers' pass receiver rotation is actually five deeper now, so it is difficult to feel great in any one of all of them, particularly provided just how Bryce Youthful executed versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in and also paths manage show he possessed a limited role, regardless of acquiring 5 targets. Michael Pittman Jr. is most likely to always keep a high intended allotment. Mitchell's job may reduce when Josh Downs yields from personal injury, therefore he ought to remain on your check out list. Don't forget, the Colts aren't 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 might step up as the Commanders' No. 2 recipient. Full week 1 revealed that this will not be the case. The snaps and also paths have actually been actually spread out in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus. It's certainly not a perfect situation, and it is difficult to observe Daniels assisting greater than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers right away indicated that he is among the Raiders' leading alternatives in the passing away game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Sin City Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% began) Bowers led the Raiders in aim ats (8 ), meaning a substantial role in Las Vegas' outburst this year. However, he's still dividing breaks along with fellow tight side Michael Mayer. The great news is actually that Bowers is actually operating virtually as a lot of paths (26) as Davante Adams (34) as well as Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The rookie could be considered as a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.