.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Luck one hundred economic services provider, currently living my desire making fantasy and sports betting information about the NFL, NBA, as well as WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels as well as Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed outstanding NFL debuts, but a number of other strongly promoted newbies didn't live up to high-rise expectations.What statistical tidbits should you recognize coming from the very first week of action, and also which novices must you view closely hence on out?Let's check out at the biggest takeaways from the newbies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the round through the sky yet was especially tough on the ground vs. Tampa florida Bay. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 dream factors in his launching went over, many thanks greatly to his hurrying potential. He wound up with the second-most rushing lawns by a quarterback in an NFL debut considering that 1950 and came to be the 1st QB ever to hurry for 80 backyards and also pair of touchdowns in his 1st game. Nonetheless, he did possess some difficulty as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was unexpected given his outstanding university stats. He's the only player in FBS past history along with 12,000 job passing backyards and 3,000 rushing yards. He hardly ever attempted deep tosses, averaging only 2.0 air gardens every completion, compared to 8.4 sky backyards per completion at LSU last time. For Full week 2 versus the Giants, he is actually looking like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% began) It is actually opportunity to start your dream football seasonCreate a league and also personalize league dimension, slashing as well as guidelines to play in the league you would like to participate in in.Create a game today!This wasn't the debut imagination managers were actually wishing for from Williams. He didn't throw a touchdown and his 3.2 gardens per attempt were the 2nd most competitive by a first-round pick in their debut (lowest 15 efforts) in NFL history. Plus, 31% of his throws got out intended versus the Titans. For situation, that is actually the most awful by a Bears QB due to the fact that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target fee in Week 1 of the 2020 time. While Williams did show improvement as the 2nd fifty percent happened, the Bears' offense completed with merely 148 total lawns. That's the fewest through any type of team in a season-opening succeed because the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely enhance along with each game, however, for right now, he is actually even more of a QB2 than the QB1 our team anticipated. The Bears travel to Houston to handle the Texans in Full week 2, which must verify to become a difficult matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had a drafting against the Seahawks, with his imagination performance recovered only through his hurrying yards. He averaged an inadequate 6.2 air yards per try and only 2.7 air lawns per conclusion. Sure, the Seahawks possess a talented second, but Nix's market value is greater in much deeper superflex leagues now. For Full week 2 versus the Steelers, he's resembling a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye watched from the subsidiaries as the Patriots carried out a distressed versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was an activity supervisor as well as completed with 8.0 dream points. The Patriots' longest play was simply 17 lawns. Always keep Maye on your view listing as New England takes on the Seahawks in Full week 2. Managing backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he cracked free of charge for a 31-yard jog in his NFL debut. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa bay Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving possessed 11 touches versus the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White viewed 21. The novice from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his quickness. White's forte is his receiving ability, and also he ran 19 options, compared with Irving's 7. It'll be interesting to see exactly how the novice's duty evolves in the coming full weeks, as both Irving as well as White overshadowed 75 lawns coming from skirmish versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson had just 3 hurrying efforts versus the Costs. It's also worth keeping in mind that Emari Demercado ran as the Cardinals' third-down back. Nevertheless, there is actually a good side. James Conner completed with 19 styles. If Conner misses time, Benson will right away leap onto the RB2 radar. We'll observe if the novice acquires additional contacts 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 list as he recuperates from the torn ACL he endured final November at Texas. This implies he'll be actually out for at the very least the first 4 video games. The Panthers possessed a rough outing versus the Saints on Sunday, shedding by 37 factors, the fifth-largest scope of victory in a period opener in between branch opponents in the last 50 years. Chuba Hubbard possessed simply 6 rushing attempts because video game. Along with the outburst looking dreadful, it is actually not excellent headlines for those tucking away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Costs (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis possessed simply four contacts versus the Cardinals. He is actually certainly not a big component of the Expenses' outburst yet. But if James Chef, who had 22 contacts, skips time, Davis could possibly come to be extra relevant in imagination. The Bills deal with the Dolphins in Week 2. Always keep Davis on your check out list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (instructor's decision) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 video game versus the Jaguars. De'Von Achane as well as Raheem Mostert shared backfield obligations. Achane finished the game with 17 touches and also 23.0 imagination ideas. For Wright to come to be imagination relevant, he would certainly need either Achane or even Mostert to overlook time. Our experts'll view if he makes his NFL debut Thursday evening against the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually shocking to view Ronnie Rivers in advance of Corum on the Rams' deepness graph. Numerous believed the Rams prepared Corum 83rd total to aid make lighter Kyren Williams' tons, particularly considering that they have comparable capability. Corum took care of 505 rushing attempts in his final pair of times at Michigan, proving he can easily take care of a massive amount of work. Absolutely a situation worth keeping an eye on, however it's protected to say this had not been a Full week 1 that Corum supervisors were actually intending to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Green Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered Friday night's game against the Eagles noted as dubious. He overlooked Tuesday's practice and also was actually confined Wednesday as well as Thursday because of that bothersome hamstring trauma. Unless Josh Jacobs, that possessed 18 contacts against the Eagles, misses out on opportunity, Lloyd most likely won't possess a lot imagination relevance. I'm likewise involved concerning the Packers' offending series. Jacobs was actually receiving struck at or even behind the line of scrimmage means too often on Friday night. Keep Lloyd on your check out listing as the Packers plan for the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 rushing gardens are the most through a Chargers player due to the fact that Austin Ekeler's 173 yards in Full week 5 of the 2022 season against the Browns. And he performed it on simply 10 efforts! This definitely highlights the possibility of what Vidal could give the table if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards skips attend Greg Roman's run-heavy offense. The sixth-rounder out of Troy loafed in the season-opener against the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. looked pleasant in his expert launching, offering Trevor Lawrence yet another big-play alternative. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Metropolitan Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Deserving maximized his three touches, completed with 20.8 dream factors against the Ravens final Thursday. It is actually easy to understand to question whether such manufacturing can be maintained with only three contacts. While it's unexpected, there are actually some stimulating signs. Worthwhile operated 23 options, mostly snags, and also participated in 36 pops, which are varieties not far off coming from Rashee Rice. Many of his pops originated from 11 workers, presenting he was involved in the offense. Deserving could be taken into consideration a WR4 along with WR3 upside until Noblewoman Brown profits coming from his shoulder trauma. The Chiefs are set to encounter the Bengals in Full week 2, thus keep an eye on how involved Worthwhile is in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in breaks, courses operate as well as obtaining yards. yet Thomas had not been far behind. He supplied an outstanding debut with 14.7 fantasy points, including his first NFL goal. Final time at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 receiving goals. That is actually the third most in university record, right responsible for Ja'Marr Pursuit (twenty) and also Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas appeared therefore great, he can at some point outperform Christian Kirk in the chain of command. He's strongly on the flex radar moving into Full week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York City Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson stunned lots of through do with additional intendeds (12) and receptions (6) than Nabers, that had just 5 intendeds. Nabers carried out deal with to slip by Robinson in getting gardens, finishing with 66. In reality, this was one of the most acquiring lawns by a Giants gamer making his debut given that Darius Slayton in 2019. However, the bigger worry is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, who averaged simply 4.4 yards per elapsed try and possessed his 20th game with multiple turnovers. This can hurt the newbie's capacity. For Week 2, Nabers can be deemed a flex possibility versus a prone Leaders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the launching dream managers were actually expecting coming from the highest-drafted rookie wide receiver in ESPN games over the past twenty years. Harrison ended the activity along with merely 4 getting backyards, the least in a launching by a pass receiver consumed the best 5 because Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals skill-set posture players in each breaks as well as directs operate. Nonetheless, Kyler Murray had an unusually challenging video game, averaging merely 2.9 air yards per conclusion. It is actually also worth noting that Harrison ran merely 11 routes versus guy coverage as well as was actually not targeted. Better times are actually on the perspective for this talented receiver. Harrison is actually securely on the WR2 radar for Full week 2 against the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% began) Williams possessed a tough time associating with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver group. Odunze possessed only four targets, which was a letdown compared with Keenan Allen's 11 as well as DJ Moore's eight. However permit's dig a little much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and Odunze (45) were really quite approach snaps played. The same opts for options manage: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), as well as Odunze (26 ). Therefore, while Odunze failed to get as many appearances this moment, he's still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Expenses (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Even though Coleman failed to rack up a goal like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still made a sturdy feeling. The rookie led the crew in pops, options run, intendeds, receivings as well as receiving backyards against the Arizona Cardinals. An additional thing to note is that when the Expenses were in 11 personnel, Coleman, Hollins and also Shakir got on the industry all together a whole lot. In 12 personnel, it was mostly Coleman and also Hollins. This is definitely encouraging for those that possess Coleman on their dream staffs. He's a strong flex choice 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 and 39 receiving backyards against the Raiders on Sunday. He dealt with to salvage his imagination day along with an overdue goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't inquired to perform a lot, averaging only 5.5 yards per elapsed effort. If this trend carries on, it could restrict McConkey's imagination roof. Nevertheless, he's still on the flex radar for Full week 2, particularly given that the Panthers' protection merely acquired torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and also routes run, yet he possessed simply 3 intendeds. On the silver lining, he racked up a 32-yard acquiring touchdown. McMillan has actually strengthened his place as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, as well as he can end up being even more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or even Chris Godwin miss time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' pass receiver turning is fairly liquid, along with everybody observing a comparable amount of breaks versus the Bengals on Sunday. However, Polk possessed only one target. Keep him on your watch list, however he should not remain in your lineups 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, yet one was Legette leading the crew in intendeds. He additionally participated in substantial snaps. The Panthers' pass receiver rotation is actually 5 deeper immediately, so it is difficult to feel great in any of all of them, particularly offered just how Bryce Young executed against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played and courses run show he possessed a restricted role, even with acquiring 5 targets. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually most likely to always keep a higher intended reveal. Mitchell's part may reduce when Josh Downs returns from injury, so he needs to stay on your view list. Bear in mind, the Colts may not be expected to be a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's profession gave dream supervisors hope that McCaffrey could possibly improve as the Leaders' No. 2 receiver. Full week 1 revealed that this will not hold true. The pops as well as options have actually been actually spread in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually not an optimal situation, as well as it's tough to view Daniels supporting much more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers immediately displayed to that he is among the Raiders' leading possibilities in the passing away game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% started) Bowers led the Raiders in intendeds (8 ), meaning a significant function in Las Vegas' outburst this year. However, he's still dividing snaps along with fellow tight end Michael Mayer. The terrific news is actually that Bowers is managing almost as lots of courses (26) as Davante Adams (34) as well as Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The rookie could be deemed a low-end TE1 in Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.