.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Fortune one hundred financial services provider, now residing my desire generating fantasy and sports betting web content concerning the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels as well as Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed impressive NFL debuts, but numerous various other extremely touted rookies failed to measure up to soaring expectations.What analytical pieces should you recognize from the 1st full week of activity, as well as which rookies must you view very closely hence on out?Let's look at the biggest takeaways coming from the newbies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the sphere with the sky however was actually particularly strong on the ground vs. Tampa Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 fantasy factors in his launching went over, many thanks greatly to his rushing capacity. He wound up along with the second-most rushing gardens by a quarterback in an NFL launching because 1950 as well as came to be the 1st QB ever before to hurry for 80 yards and also pair of goals in his initial activity. Having said that, he did have some issue as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was actually unanticipated offered his outstanding college stats. He's the only gamer in FBS record with 12,000 career passing yards and also 3,000 rushing lawns. He hardly ever tried deep-seated tosses, balancing only 2.0 air backyards per fulfillment, compared with 8.4 sky gardens every fulfillment at LSU final period. For Week 2 against the Giants, he is actually looking like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% started) It's opportunity to begin your fantasy regulation football seasonCreate a game as well as tailor organization dimension, scoring and also policies to play in the league you want to participate in in.Create a league today!This had not been the debut imagination supervisors were expecting from Williams. He failed to toss a goal and his 3.2 lawns every attempt were the second least expensive by a first-round choice in their launching (minimum 15 tries) in NFL history. Additionally, 31% of his throws got out aim at versus the Titans. For situation, that is actually the most awful by a Bears QB because Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target cost in Week 1 of the 2020 period. While Williams did show improvement as the 2nd half took place, the Bears' offense do with only 148 complete yards. That is actually the fewest through any type of crew in a season-opening gain because the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely boost along with each video game, however, for now, he is actually even more of a QB2 than the QB1 our team anticipated. The Bears journey to Houston to tackle the Texans in Full week 2, which need to show to become a hard matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed a sketching against the Seahawks, with his fantasy functionality salvaged merely through his hurrying yards. He averaged an inadequate 6.2 air lawns every try and only 2.7 air backyards per fulfillment. Certain, the Seahawks have a proficient second, but Nix's market value is actually much higher in deeper superflex leagues immediately. For Week 2 versus the Steelers, he's resembling a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye seen coming from the sidelines as the Patriots managed a distressed versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually a game manager as well as finished with 8.0 fantasy aspects. The Patriots' lengthiest play was only 17 gardens. Maintain Maye on your view list as New England tackles the Seahawks in Full week 2. Operating backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he cracked cost-free for a 31-yard jog in his NFL launching. Radiation Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa bay Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving had 11 contacts against the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White found 21. The newbie from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his quickness. White's strong point is his receiving ability, and also he operated 19 options, compared with Irving's 7. It'll interest see just how the novice's part progresses in the coming full weeks, as both Irving as well as White shrouded 75 backyards coming from skirmish versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson had simply 3 rushing attempts versus the Costs. It is actually additionally worth noting that Emari Demercado functioned as the Cardinals' third-down spine. However, there is actually a break in the clouds. James Conner do with 19 styles. If Conner overlooks opportunity, Benson will right away dive onto the RB2 radar. We'll see if the novice acquires more touches against the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is actually beginning the season on the PUP/NFI checklist as he recovers coming from the torn ACL he went through final November at Texas. This indicates he'll be actually out for a minimum of the initial four games. The Panthers possessed an outlining versus the Saints on Sunday, losing by 37 aspects, the fifth-largest scope of triumph in a period opener between department rivals in the last 50 years. Chuba Hubbard had simply six rushing efforts during that game. With the outburst looking dreadful, it's certainly not fantastic updates for those tucking away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Expenses (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis possessed merely 4 touches versus the Cardinals. He is actually certainly not a huge part of the Expenses' outburst yet. But if James Chef, that possessed 22 contacts, misses opportunity, Davis could possibly become even more relevant in dream. The Costs encounter the Dolphins in Full week 2. Keep Davis on your view list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (trainer's decision) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 game against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane as well as Raheem Mostert shared backfield duties. Achane ended the game along with 17 touches as well as 23.0 dream ideas. For Wright to come to be dream pertinent, he would certainly require either Achane or even Mostert to skip time. Our team'll view if he creates his NFL debut Thursday evening versus the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It's unexpected to see Ronnie Rivers ahead of Corum on the Rams' intensity chart. Many presumed the Rams made Corum 83rd overall to help make lighter Kyren Williams' lots, particularly due to the fact that they have identical skill sets. Corum handled 505 hurrying tries in his final 2 seasons at Michigan, proving he can easily take care of a massive workload. Absolutely a condition worth watching on, yet it's secured to say this had not been a Week 1 that Corum supervisors were actually intending to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Environment-friendly Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered Friday evening's activity versus the Eagles specified as doubtful. He overlooked Tuesday's method and also was actually confined Wednesday and also Thursday due to that irritating hamstring personal injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, that possessed 18 touches versus the Eagles, misses time, Lloyd probably won't possess much fantasy significance. I'm likewise involved about the Packers' offensive series. Jacobs was actually getting hit at or even behind free throw line of scrimmage way regularly on Friday evening. Keep Lloyd on your check out checklist as the Packers plan for the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying lawns are the most by a Chargers player due to the fact that Austin Ekeler's 173 backyards in Full week 5 of the 2022 time against the Browns. As well as he performed it on simply 10 tries! This definitely highlights the potential of what Vidal can give the desk if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards misses out on time in 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 pleasant in his professional launching, offering Trevor Lawrence one more big-play option. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas City Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Worthwhile took advantage of his three contacts, completed with 20.8 fantasy points versus the Ravens final Thursday. It is actually easy to understand to examine whether such development could be preserved along with just three contacts. While it's unexpected, there are actually some stimulating indicators. Worthwhile worked 23 courses, largely hitches, and participated in 36 snaps, which are actually amounts stone's throw off from Rashee Rice. Many of his breaks arised from 11 staffs, showing he was involved in the offense. Deserving may be considered a WR4 with WR3 upside up until Noblewoman Brown come backs coming from his shoulder injury. The Chiefs are actually readied to experience the Bengals in Full week 2, therefore keep an eye on just how involved Worthy remains in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% started) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in pops, routes run and also obtaining lawns. however Thomas wasn't far behind. He supplied a stellar debut along with 14.7 fantasy aspects, including his first NFL goal. Last season at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 acquiring goals. That is actually the 3rd very most in school past, right responsible for Ja'Marr Hunt (twenty) and also Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas looked so good, he could eventually outperform Christian Kirk in the position. He's firmly on the flex radar moving in to Week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, Nyc Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson amazed numerous through finishing with additional intendeds (12) and also events (6) than Nabers, who possessed merely 5 aim ats. Nabers did manage to edge out Robinson in obtaining gardens, completed with 66. Actually, this was the best getting yards through a Giants gamer making his launching because Darius Slayton in 2019. However, the greater concern is quarterback Daniel Jones, that balanced just 4.4 lawns per pass effort and had his 20th activity along with multiple turnovers. This could hurt the novice's ability. For Full week 2, Nabers could be viewed as a flex choice versus an at risk Leaders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the launching fantasy managers were actually hoping for coming from the highest-drafted rookie wide receiver in ESPN leagues over the past two decades. Harrison finished the video game with merely 4 receiving lawns, the least in a launching through a pass receiver taken in the top 5 since Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals skill posture gamers in both pops and also routes run. However, Kyler Murray possessed an extraordinarily tough activity, balancing only 2.9 sky gardens every fulfillment. It is actually also worth noting that Harrison managed merely 11 options versus man insurance coverage and was actually not targeted. Better days are actually on the horizon for this skilled receiver. Harrison is actually firmly on the WR2 radar for Full week 2 against the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% started) Williams possessed a difficult time associating with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver team. Odunze had just 4 targets, which was a frustration compared with Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's 8. Yet allow's dig a little bit of deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and Odunze (forty five) were actually fairly enclose breaks participated in. The exact same chooses routes run: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), as well as Odunze (26 ). Thus, while Odunze didn't acquire as many looks this moment, he is actually still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Expenses (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Even though Coleman failed to rack up a goal like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still made a strong impact. The newbie led the group in snaps, options run, targets, receptions and getting backyards against the Arizona Cardinals. One more point to keep in mind is actually that when the Expenses resided in 11 staffs, Coleman, Hollins and Shakir got on the area with each other a great deal. In 12 employees, it was primarily Coleman and also Hollins. This is actually absolutely promising for those that have Coleman on their fantasy groups. He is actually a sound flex option in Full week 2 against the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% began) McConkey led the Chargers along with seven targets and 39 obtaining backyards against the Raiders on Sunday. He handled to salvage his imagination time along with an overdue goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't inquired to perform a lot, averaging just 5.5 yards per elapsed effort. If this trend continues, it could possibly restrict McConkey's dream roof. Having said that, he's still on the flex radar for Week 2, particularly since the Panthers' defense just acquired torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa florida Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps as well as directs run, yet he had only three aim ats. On the bright side, he racked up a 32-yard receiving touchdown. McMillan has solidified his place as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, as well as he might become 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 actually pretty liquid, with everybody seeing a comparable lot of snaps versus the Bengals on Sunday. Nevertheless, Polk possessed only one target. Maintain him on your view list, however he shouldn't be in your schedules versus the Seahawks in Full week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't many positives for the Panthers on Sunday, but one was actually Legette leading the group in targets. He additionally participated in considerable pops. The Panthers' pass receiver turning is actually 5 deep immediately, so it is difficult to feel confident in some of them, specifically provided exactly how Bryce Youthful done against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played and courses operate series he had a restricted task, despite obtaining 5 targets. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually likely to maintain a high intended allotment. Mitchell's part might reduce when Josh Downs gains from injury, therefore he ought to remain on your watch listing. Always remember, the Colts may not be expected to be a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's business provided dream supervisors really hope that McCaffrey could possibly step up as the Leaders' No. 2 recipient. Full week 1 revealed that this will not be the case. The breaks as well as courses have been spread in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually certainly not an excellent situation, and also it is difficult to find Daniels supporting more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers quickly revealed that he is among the Raiders' best alternatives in the death video game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Sin City Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% began) Bowers led the Raiders in targets (8 ), hinting at a significant task in Sin city' offense this year. Nevertheless, he's still dividing snaps with fellow cramping end Michael Mayer. The terrific updates is actually that Bowers is actually operating almost as many courses (26) as Davante Adams (34) and also Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The rookie can be deemed a low-end TE1 in Week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.