.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Fortune 100 monetary services business, now living my goal generating fantasy and sports betting material concerning the NFL, NBA, as well as WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had remarkable NFL debuts, however numerous various other very touted novices failed to measure up to lofty expectations.What statistical bits ought to you understand from the first full week of action, and also which newbies need to you check out carefully hence on out?Let's check out at the greatest takeaways from the novices in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the sphere through the air yet was actually specifically sturdy on the ground vs. Tampa Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 imagination aspects in his debut went over, thanks largely to his rushing capacity. He wound up with the second-most rushing gardens by a quarterback in an NFL debut since 1950 and ended up being the initial QB ever to rush for 80 gardens as well as 2 goals in his initial activity. Having said that, he did have some problem as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was actually unpredicted provided his remarkable university statistics. He's the only gamer in FBS background with 12,000 occupation passing backyards and also 3,000 rushing lawns. He hardly ever sought deeper throws, balancing merely 2.0 air gardens per fulfillment, compared to 8.4 air backyards per completion at LSU last time. For Full week 2 against the Giants, he's resembling a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% started) It's time to start your fantasy soccer seasonCreate a game and customize organization dimension, scoring and policies to play in the game you wish to participate in in.Create an organization today!This had not been the launching imagination managers were wishing for from Williams. He didn't throw a touchdown and also his 3.2 lawns every effort were actually the second lowest by a first-round pick in their launching (minimum 15 tries) in NFL background. And also, 31% of his tosses were off target versus 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 season. While Williams performed come along as the second half happened, the Bears' outburst completed with merely 148 total lawns. That's the least through any type of group in a season-opening win given that the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely strengthen along with each game, but for today, he is actually more of a QB2 than the QB1 we wished for. The Bears journey to Houston to tackle the Texans in Week 2, which should verify to be a tough matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed a sketching versus the Seahawks, along with his imagination performance saved just by his rushing lawns. He averaged an inadequate 6.2 sky backyards per effort and also only 2.7 sky backyards per fulfillment. Sure, the Seahawks possess a skilled second, yet Nix's worth is actually much higher in much deeper superflex leagues today. For Week 2 against the Steelers, he's resembling a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye seen from the subsidiaries as the Patriots managed a disturbed versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was a video game manager and also completed with 8.0 fantasy points. The Patriots' longest play was only 17 backyards. Maintain Maye on your view listing as New England handles the Seahawks in Week 2. Managing backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he cracked free of charge for a 31-yard jog in his NFL launching. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving had 11 touches versus the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White saw 21. The newbie coming from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his volatility. White's strong suit is his acquiring potential, and also he managed 19 routes, compared to Irving's 7. It'll interest enjoy exactly how the rookie's function grows in the coming weeks, as both Irving as well as White darkened 75 lawns from scrimmage versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson had merely 3 rushing attempts versus the Expenses. It's likewise worth taking note that Emari Demercado operated as the Cardinals' third-down back. Nonetheless, there is actually a blue sky. James Conner do with 19 touches. If Conner misses out on opportunity, Benson would right away hop onto the RB2 radar. Our team'll view if the rookie acquires even more contacts against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is actually beginning the time on the PUP/NFI listing as he recuperates coming from the torn ACL he experienced last Nov at Texas. This suggests he'll be actually out for at the very least the very first four video games. The Panthers possessed a drafting against the Saints on Sunday, dropping through 37 aspects, the fifth-largest frame of triumph in a season opener in between division rivals in the final half a century. Chuba Hubbard had simply six hurrying tries because activity. With the outburst looking awful, it is actually certainly not fantastic headlines for those stowing away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Bills (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis possessed just four touches versus the Cardinals. He's not a significant portion of the Expenses' outburst however. But if James Cook, who had 22 touches, overlooks opportunity, Davis could end up being more pertinent in imagination. The Costs experience the Dolphins in Full week 2. Always keep Davis on your watch list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (coach's decision) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 activity against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and Raheem Mostert discussed backfield responsibilities. Achane ended the video game along with 17 contacts and also 23.0 fantasy points. For Wright to come to be imagination appropriate, he 'd need to have either Achane or Mostert to miss out on time. Our company'll view if he makes his NFL debut Thursday evening against the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It's astonishing to see Ronnie Rivers in advance of Corum on the Rams' intensity chart. Many thought the Rams made Corum 83rd general to help make lighter Kyren Williams' tons, specifically because they possess similar skill sets. Corum managed 505 rushing tries in his last 2 seasons at Michigan, proving he can easily deal with a hefty work. Most definitely a condition worth watching on, but it's secure to state this wasn't a Full week 1 that Corum managers were actually wanting to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Environment-friendly Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered into Friday night's activity versus the Eagles specified as doubtful. He skipped Tuesday's strategy and also was actually limited Wednesday as well as Thursday as a result of that nagging hamstring personal injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, who had 18 touches versus the Eagles, misses out on opportunity, Lloyd possibly won't have a lot dream significance. I'm additionally involved regarding the Packers' annoying series. Jacobs was receiving attacked at or responsible for free throw line of skirmish means frequently on Friday evening. Maintain Lloyd on your check out listing as the Packers prepare for the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 rushing yards are actually one of the most through a Chargers gamer because Austin Ekeler's 173 backyards in Full week 5 of the 2022 season versus the Browns. And he did it on just 10 efforts! This definitely highlights the potential of what Vidal might bring to the table if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards overlooks attend Greg Roman's run-heavy offense. The sixth-rounder out of Troy was inactive in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. looked relaxed in his professional debut, offering Trevor Lawrence yet another big-play option. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Metropolitan Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% started) Deserving made the most of his 3 contacts, completed with 20.8 imagination aspects versus the Ravens final Thursday. It's understandable to question whether such creation could be sustained along with just 3 contacts. While it is actually unlikely, there are actually some promoting indicators. Worthwhile functioned 23 courses, largely drawbacks, as well as participated in 36 snaps, which are actually amounts not far off coming from Rashee Rice. The majority of his snaps came from 11 staffs, presenting he was actually associated with the outburst. Worthy could be considered a WR4 along with WR3 upside until Noblewoman Brown come backs coming from his shoulder injury. The Chiefs are actually set to experience the Bengals in Full week 2, therefore watch on exactly how involved Worthwhile resides in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% started) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in snaps, courses operate as well as receiving yards. but Thomas had not been far responsible for. He supplied an excellent debut with 14.7 dream factors, featuring his initial NFL touchdown. Final period at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 obtaining touchdowns. That's the 3rd most in university background, right behind Ja'Marr Hunt (twenty) and also Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas looked so really good, he could ultimately outperform Christian Kirk in the pecking order. He is actually firmly on the flex radar heading right into Week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, Nyc Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson stunned several by finishing with additional targets (12) as well as events (6) than Nabers, that possessed only 5 aim ats. Nabers carried out manage to squeeze by Robinson in acquiring gardens, completed with 66. In reality, this was actually the most getting yards by a Giants player making his launching since Darius Slayton in 2019. However, the larger concern is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, that balanced just 4.4 lawns per pass effort and also had his 20th activity with multiple turnovers. This could injure the rookie's potential. For Week 2, Nabers could be considered as a flex option versus a vulnerable Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the launching imagination managers were hoping for coming from the highest-drafted newbie wide receiver in ESPN leagues over the past two decades. Harrison finished the video game with just 4 receiving backyards, the fewest in a launching by a pass receiver consumed the leading five because Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals capability placement gamers in both pops as well as transmits operate. However, Kyler Murray had an extraordinarily difficult game, averaging only 2.9 air gardens per fulfillment. It's also worth keeping in mind that Harrison managed simply 11 routes against male protection and was actually certainly not targeted. Better times are actually on the perspective for this accomplished receiver. Harrison is securely on the WR2 radar for Full week 2 versus the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% started) Williams had a bumpy ride connecting with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver team. Odunze possessed only four aim ats, which was actually a setback compared to Keenan Allen's 11 and DJ Moore's eight. However let's probe a little much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and also Odunze (45) were in fact pretty enclose snaps participated in. The very same goes with options run: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and also Odunze (26 ). Thus, while Odunze really did not acquire as a lot of appeals this time, he is actually still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Bills (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Even though Coleman failed to rack up a goal like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still created a strong feeling. The novice led the staff in snaps, paths operate, targets, receptions and obtaining backyards against the Arizona Cardinals. Another thing to note is actually that when the Costs resided in 11 personnel, Coleman, Hollins and also Shakir got on the area all together a lot. In 12 workers, it was generally Coleman and Hollins. This is certainly promising for those who have Coleman on their fantasy staffs. He's a solid flex choice in Full week 2 versus the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% began) McConkey led the Chargers with 7 targets and 39 receiving gardens against the Raiders on Sunday. He dealt with to recover his imagination time along with a late touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't asked to perform considerably, balancing merely 5.5 yards every pass attempt. If this style proceeds, it could limit McConkey's dream ceiling. Nonetheless, he's still on the flex radar for Full week 2, especially considering that the Panthers' protection merely got torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and directs run, however he possessed merely three intendeds. On the silver lining, he racked up a 32-yard acquiring goal. McMillan has actually thickened his location as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, and also he could possibly come to be a lot 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 actually pretty liquid, with every person seeing an identical variety of snaps against the Bengals on Sunday. Nonetheless, Polk possessed a single intended. Maintain him on your check out listing, however he should not be in your schedules versus 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, however one was Legette leading the crew in intendeds. He additionally played considerable pops. The Panthers' pass receiver rotation is five deep-seated at this moment, so it is difficult to feel confident in any one of them, particularly given just how Bryce Youthful executed versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in and options manage show he possessed a minimal duty, even with acquiring five targets. Michael Pittman Jr. is very likely to keep a higher aim at allotment. Mitchell's job might diminish when Josh Downs gains coming from injury, therefore he should stay on your watch 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 business offered dream supervisors really hope that McCaffrey can improve as the Commanders' No. 2 receiver. Week 1 presented that this won't be the case. The pops as well as courses have been spread out in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually not an optimal circumstance, and it is difficult to see Daniels sustaining much more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers instantly revealed that he is among the Raiders' top possibilities 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 aim ats (8 ), meaning a notable job in Sin city' offense this year. Nonetheless, he is actually still splitting breaks with fellow cramping side Michael Mayer. The fantastic headlines is that Bowers is actually operating almost as many routes (26) as Davante Adams (34) as well as Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The novice could be viewed as a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.