.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Fortune one hundred economic solutions company, right now residing my aspiration creating fantasy and also sporting activities betting content regarding the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels as well as Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed outstanding NFL debuts, however numerous various other extremely touted newbies failed to live up to skyscraping expectations.What statistical pieces should you be aware of from the initial full week of activity, and which rookies must you view very closely from here on out?Let's check out at the most significant takeaways from the rookies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the sphere with the sky but was actually specifically solid on the ground vs. Tampa fl Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 fantasy aspects in his launching were impressive, many thanks mainly to his rushing capability. He ended up along with the second-most rushing gardens through a quarterback in an NFL debut considering that 1950 and also ended up being the initial QB ever to hurry for 80 backyards and also 2 goals in his first game. Nevertheless, he performed have some trouble as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was actually unanticipated given his remarkable university statistics. He is actually the only gamer in FBS background with 12,000 occupation passing backyards and also 3,000 rushing lawns. He rarely attempted deeper tosses, balancing merely 2.0 sky backyards per completion, compared with 8.4 air backyards per completion at LSU final season. For Full week 2 against the Giants, he is actually seeming like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% started) It's time to begin your dream soccer seasonCreate an organization and individualize game dimension, scoring as well as policies to play in the game you would like to participate in in.Create a league today!This had not been the launching dream supervisors were wishing for coming from Williams. He failed to throw a touchdown as well as his 3.2 lawns every effort were the second least expensive by a first-round selection in their launching (minimum 15 tries) in NFL past. And also, 31% of his throws were off target versus the Titans. For situation, that's awful through a Bears QB given that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target price in Week 1 of the 2020 time. While Williams did come along as the 2nd half happened, the Bears' offense finished with simply 148 total yards. That is actually the least through any sort of crew in a season-opening gain given that the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely boost along with each video game, but also for now, he is actually more of a QB2 than the QB1 our experts wished for. The Bears travel to Houston to tackle the Texans in Full week 2, which ought to confirm to become a difficult matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed an outlining against the Seahawks, with his dream efficiency restored just through his hurrying gardens. He averaged a poor 6.2 sky yards per effort as well as merely 2.7 air gardens every conclusion. Certain, the Seahawks possess a proficient additional, however Nix's value is greater in much deeper superflex organizations today. For Full week 2 against the Steelers, he is actually looking like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye watched coming from the sidelines as the Patriots carried out a disturbed versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually an activity manager and also completed with 8.0 dream aspects. The Patriots' lengthiest play was simply 17 gardens. Always keep Maye on your view checklist as New England takes on the Seahawks in Full week 2. Managing backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he cracked cost-free for a 31-yard run in his NFL launching. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving possessed 11 touches versus the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White saw 21. The newbie coming from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his quickness. White's strong point is his receiving capability, as well as he operated 19 options, compared to Irving's 7. It'll be interesting to watch exactly how the newbie's job grows in the coming full weeks, as both Irving and also White shrouded 75 backyards coming from scrimmage versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson possessed just 3 rushing attempts against the Costs. It is actually likewise worth taking note that Emari Demercado functioned as the Cardinals' third-down back. Nevertheless, there is actually a positive side. James Conner do with 19 touches. If Conner overlooks opportunity, Benson would quickly dive onto the RB2 radar. Our company'll find if the novice acquires even more contacts versus the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is actually starting the season on the PUP/NFI listing as he recoups coming from the torn ACL he went through final Nov at Texas. This suggests he'll be actually out for a minimum of the first 4 activities. The Panthers possessed a rough outing against the Saints on Sunday, losing by 37 aspects, the fifth-largest scope of victory in a season opener in between branch rivals in the final half a century. Chuba Hubbard possessed just 6 hurrying tries because game. Along with the outburst appearing dreadful, it's not excellent updates for those tucking away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Bills (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis possessed merely four contacts against the Cardinals. He's not a big part of the Expenses' outburst yet. However if James Cook, that had 22 touches, overlooks time, Davis could possibly end up being a lot more appropriate in fantasy. The Expenses experience the Dolphins in Full week 2. Maintain Davis on your check out list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (coach's selection) for the Dolphins' Week 1 video game versus the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and also Raheem Mostert discussed backfield responsibilities. Achane ended the video game along with 17 touches and also 23.0 fantasy ideas. For Wright to become dream pertinent, he will need either Achane or Mostert to skip opportunity. Our team'll see if he creates his NFL launching Thursday evening against the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually unexpected to view Ronnie Rivers in advance of Corum on the Rams' depth chart. Many assumed the Rams drafted Corum 83rd total to aid make lighter Kyren Williams' load, especially due to the fact that they have comparable capability. Corum took care of 505 rushing attempts in his last 2 seasons at Michigan, showing he can deal with a hefty workload. Absolutely a scenario worth watching on, but it's safe and secure to say this had not been a Full week 1 that Corum supervisors were planning to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Eco-friendly Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered Friday night's video game against the Eagles noted as questionable. He overlooked Tuesday's practice as well as was actually restricted Wednesday as well as Thursday because of that bothersome hamstring personal injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, who had 18 touches against the Eagles, misses time, Lloyd perhaps will not have a lot dream significance. I'm likewise regarded regarding the Packers' offensive collection. Jacobs was actually obtaining attacked at or even responsible for the line of scrimmage way regularly on Friday evening. Always keep Lloyd on your watch listing as the Packers organize the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 rushing yards are the best by a Chargers player considering that Austin Ekeler's 173 gardens in Full week 5 of the 2022 time against the Browns. As well as he did it on merely 10 attempts! This actually highlights the ability of what Vidal might offer the desk if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards misses time in 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 relaxed in his expert launching, offering Trevor Lawrence another big-play option. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Urban Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% started) Deserving made the most of his 3 touches, completed with 20.8 fantasy factors versus the Ravens final Thursday. It is actually easy to understand to question whether such manufacturing can be maintained along with simply 3 contacts. While it's improbable, there are some motivating indications. Worthwhile functioned 23 options, predominantly snags, and played 36 snaps, which are actually amounts stone's throw off from Rashee Rice. The majority of his breaks stemmed from 11 employees, revealing he was involved in the offense. Deserving might be taken into consideration a WR4 with WR3 upside till Marquee Brown come backs from his shoulder personal injury. The Chiefs are actually readied to experience the Bengals in Full week 2, thus watch on exactly how engaged Worthy remains in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% started) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in snaps, paths run and receiving gardens. yet Thomas had not been far behind. He provided a stellar launching along with 14.7 dream points, including his very first NFL goal. Final period at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 acquiring goals. That is actually the 3rd most in institution history, right responsible for Ja'Marr Chase (twenty) as well as Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas appeared thus good, he could inevitably outperform Christian Kirk in the hierarchy. He's strongly on the flex radar heading into Week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, The Big Apple Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson shocked many by finishing with even more aim ats (12) and receptions (6) than Nabers, that had just 5 targets. Nabers did manage to squeeze by Robinson in obtaining yards, do with 66. As a matter of fact, this was one of the most acquiring gardens by a Giants gamer making his launching given that Darius Slayton in 2019. However, the larger concern is quarterback Daniel Jones, who averaged simply 4.4 lawns every successfully pass try and had his 20th video game along with numerous turn overs. This might harm the rookie's capacity. For Full week 2, Nabers may be deemed a flex choice against a susceptible Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the launching dream supervisors were hoping for coming from the highest-drafted rookie pass receiver in ESPN games over recent twenty years. Harrison ended the video game along with simply 4 getting yards, the least in a launching through a wide receiver absorbed the top 5 considering that Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals ability setting players in each breaks as well as routes operate. Nevertheless, Kyler Murray possessed an extraordinarily difficult activity, balancing simply 2.9 air backyards per finalization. It's additionally worth taking note that Harrison ran only 11 options versus guy coverage and also was not targeted. A lot better times are actually on the horizon for this gifted recipient. 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 possessed a tough time connecting with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver team. Odunze possessed only 4 aim ats, which was actually a setback compared to Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's eight. But permit's dig a little much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and also Odunze (forty five) were in fact rather approach breaks participated in. The same chooses paths operate: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and also Odunze (26 ). Therefore, while Odunze failed to obtain as several appearances this time around, he's still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Expenses (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Despite the fact that Coleman didn't rack up a touchdown like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still created a strong impact. The rookie led the group in pops, routes manage, intendeds, receptions and acquiring yards against the Arizona Cardinals. One more trait to details is that when the Bills resided in 11 workers, Coleman, Hollins and Shakir were on the industry all together a lot. In 12 staffs, it was actually mostly Coleman and also Hollins. This is undoubtedly appealing for those who have Coleman on their fantasy groups. He is actually a solid flex choice in Week 2 against the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% began) McConkey led the Chargers with seven intendeds as well as 39 receiving gardens versus the Raiders on Sunday. He dealt with to restore his fantasy day with a late goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't inquired to carry out much, balancing only 5.5 gardens every pass effort. If this fad carries on, it might restrict McConkey's imagination ceiling. However, he is actually still on the flex radar for Week 2, specifically considering that the Panthers' self defense simply obtained torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa florida Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps as well as directs operate, however he possessed just 3 aim ats. On the bright side, he scored a 32-yard receiving goal. McMillan has actually thickened his spot as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, and also he could come to be even more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or Chris Godwin miss time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' pass receiver rotation is rather fluid, along with every person seeing a similar number of pops versus the Bengals on Sunday. Having said that, Polk had a single target. Maintain him on your watch list, however he shouldn't reside in your schedules versus the Seahawks in Week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't several positives for the Panthers on Sunday, but one was Legette leading the group in intendeds. He likewise participated in considerable snaps. The Panthers' wide receiver turning is 5 deep-seated at this moment, so it's tough to feel great in some of all of them, specifically provided just how Bryce Youthful done against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played and courses run program he possessed a limited function, despite obtaining five aim ats. Michael Pittman Jr. is very likely to maintain a higher aim at reveal. Mitchell's duty could diminish when Josh Downs gains from personal injury, thus he ought to remain on your view listing. Don't forget, the Colts may not be expected to be a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's field provided fantasy supervisors wish that McCaffrey might boost as the Commanders' No. 2 recipient. Full week 1 showed that this won't hold true. The snaps as well as options have actually been actually spread in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown as well as Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually certainly not a suitable circumstance, and it is difficult to observe Daniels supporting greater than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers immediately demonstrated that he is among the Raiders' best alternatives in the passing activity. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Sin City Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% started) Bowers led the Raiders in intendeds (8 ), meaning a considerable function in Sin city' outburst this year. However, he is actually still dividing pops along with fellow tight side Michael Mayer. The terrific news is actually that Bowers is actually operating nearly as a lot of paths (26) as Davante Adams (34) as well as Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The novice may be viewed as a low-end TE1 in Week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.