.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Luck one hundred financial services company, now residing my goal making imagination as well as sports betting web content about the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had remarkable NFL debuts, but many other highly touted rookies didn't measure up to skyscraping expectations.What statistical tidbits ought to you understand from the initial week of activity, and which rookies ought to you see closely hence on out?Let's take a look at the biggest takeaways coming from the novices in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the round through the sky but was particularly solid on the ground vs. Tampa fl Bay. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 imagination aspects in his launching went over, many thanks mostly to his rushing potential. He ended up along with the second-most hurrying lawns by a quarterback in an NFL launching given that 1950 and also came to be the initial QB ever before to hurry for 80 gardens and also two touchdowns in his initial video game. Having said that, he carried out possess some issue as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was actually unpredicted offered his impressive college stats. He is actually the only player in FBS history with 12,000 job passing lawns as well as 3,000 hurrying yards. He hardly ever sought deep-seated throws, balancing simply 2.0 air yards every finalization, compared with 8.4 sky yards every completion at LSU last period. For 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% started) It's time to start your imagination football seasonCreate an organization and individualize league dimension, slashing and guidelines to play in the game you would like to participate in in.Create a game today!This wasn't the launching dream supervisors were wishing for from Williams. He didn't throw a goal and his 3.2 gardens every attempt were actually the 2nd least expensive by a first-round pick in their launching (lowest 15 tries) in NFL background. Additionally, 31% of his throws were off target versus the Titans. For situation, that's the worst by a Bears QB given that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target cost in Week 1 of the 2020 time. While Williams performed come along as the second fifty percent took place, the Bears' outburst completed with simply 148 complete backyards. That is actually the fewest through any crew in a season-opening gain since the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely enhance with each activity, however, for now, he is actually more of a QB2 than the QB1 we anticipated. The Bears take a trip to Houston to handle the Texans in Full week 2, which need to verify to become a hard matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had a rough outing versus the Seahawks, along with his fantasy efficiency saved simply through his hurrying gardens. He balanced a poor 6.2 sky yards per try and also simply 2.7 air backyards every conclusion. Sure, the Seahawks possess a talented additional, yet Nix's market value is actually higher in much deeper superflex leagues immediately. For Full week 2 against the Steelers, he is actually appearing like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye viewed coming from the side projects as the Patriots carried out an upset against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was a game supervisor and finished with 8.0 imagination aspects. The Patriots' lengthiest play was simply 17 gardens. Keep Maye on your check out list as New England takes on the Seahawks in Full week 2. Managing backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he cracked free of charge for a 31-yard run in his NFL launching. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving had 11 touches against the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White found 21. The novice from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his quickness. White's forte is his receiving ability, as well as he operated 19 options, compared with Irving's 7. It'll interest see how the novice's duty grows in the coming weeks, as each Irving and also White eclipsed 75 backyards from scrimmage against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson possessed just three rushing attempts against the Bills. It is actually also worth noting that Emari Demercado ran as the Cardinals' third-down back. Nevertheless, there's a silver lining. James Conner completed with 19 flairs. If Conner overlooks opportunity, Benson would instantly leap onto the RB2 radar. Our experts'll find if the newbie receives even more touches versus the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is beginning the period on the PUP/NFI listing as he recuperates coming from the torn ACL he suffered final November at Texas. This means he'll be out for at least the first four games. The Panthers had an outlining versus the Saints on Sunday, dropping by 37 aspects, the fifth-largest margin of triumph in a time opener in between branch competitors in the last 50 years. Chuba Hubbard had just 6 hurrying attempts because game. Along with the outburst looking horrific, it's certainly not terrific news for those tucking away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Bills (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis had just 4 contacts against the Cardinals. He's certainly not a major portion of the Expenses' outburst yet. But if James Prepare, who possessed 22 touches, misses time, Davis could possibly become extra appropriate in imagination. The Bills deal with the Dolphins in Week 2. Maintain Davis on your watch list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (instructor's choice) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 activity against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane as well as Raheem Mostert shared backfield tasks. Achane ended the game along with 17 touches and 23.0 fantasy ideas. For Wright to end up being imagination appropriate, he would certainly require either Achane or even Mostert to miss out on time. Our company'll find if he makes his NFL launching Thursday evening against the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually surprising to see Ronnie Rivers in front of Corum on the Rams' deepness graph. Lots of presumed the Rams drafted Corum 83rd overall to assist make lighter Kyren Williams' tons, specifically due to the fact that they possess similar capability. Corum took care of 505 rushing efforts in his final pair of periods at Michigan, showing he may deal with a hefty amount of work. Most definitely a condition worth keeping an eye on, but it is actually secured to state this had not been a Week 1 that Corum supervisors were actually expecting to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Environment-friendly Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered Friday evening's activity versus the Eagles noted as dubious. He overlooked Tuesday's strategy as well as was restricted Wednesday and also Thursday as a result of that troublesome hamstring trauma. Unless Josh Jacobs, that had 18 contacts versus the Eagles, overlooks time, Lloyd probably won't have a lot dream relevance. I'm likewise concerned about the Packers' offensive product line. Jacobs was receiving struck at or responsible for the line of scrimmage means frequently on Friday night. 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 lawns are the absolute most through a Chargers player given that Austin Ekeler's 173 yards in Full week 5 of the 2022 period versus the Browns. As well as he did it on simply 10 attempts! This really highlights the potential of what Vidal might offer the table if either Dobbins or even Gus Edwards overlooks time in Greg Roman's run-heavy offense. The sixth-rounder away from Troy was inactive in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. looked pleasant in his professional launching, providing Trevor Lawrence an additional big-play alternative. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas City Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Worthwhile made the most of his 3 contacts, do with 20.8 dream factors against the Ravens final Thursday. It is actually easy to understand to question whether such production could be preserved along with merely three touches. While it is actually improbable, there are actually some stimulating indications. Worthy ran 23 routes, predominantly troubles, and participated in 36 breaks, which are actually numbers not far off coming from Rashee Rice. Many of his breaks stemmed from 11 staffs, revealing he was involved in the offense. Worthy can be looked at a WR4 along with WR3 upside until Noblewoman Brown profits from his shoulder personal injury. The Chiefs are actually readied to encounter the Bengals in Full week 2, therefore watch on 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, options operate and also receiving yards. however Thomas had not been far behind. He delivered a stellar debut with 14.7 imagination points, featuring his 1st NFL touchdown. Final season at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 getting goals. That's the third very most in institution past history, right behind Ja'Marr Hunt (twenty) and also Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas looked so excellent, he can ultimately outperform Christian Kirk in the hierarchy. He is actually securely on the flex radar moving into Week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson surprised a lot of through do with more intendeds (12) and receptions (6) than Nabers, that had only 5 intendeds. Nabers carried out deal with to squeeze by Robinson in getting yards, finishing with 66. As a matter of fact, this was actually one of the most getting gardens by a Giants player creating his debut considering that Darius Slayton in 2019. Nonetheless, the larger problem is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, who balanced simply 4.4 gardens per pass attempt as well as possessed his 20th activity along with multiple turnovers. This can harm the novice's potential. For Full week 2, Nabers may be deemed a flex choice against a prone Leaders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the launching imagination managers were expecting from the highest-drafted newbie wide receiver in ESPN games over the past two decades. Harrison ended the activity along with merely 4 obtaining gardens, the least in a debut by a pass receiver absorbed the leading five considering that Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals ability position players in both pops and also directs operate. Nonetheless, Kyler Murray had an extraordinarily hard game, averaging simply 2.9 sky lawns per finalization. It is actually also worth noting that Harrison ran simply 11 paths against male insurance coverage and also was actually not targeted. A lot better times are actually on the perspective for this gifted recipient. Harrison is firmly on the WR2 radar for Full week 2 versus the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% began) Williams possessed a tough time associating with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver group. Odunze had simply 4 intendeds, which was a letdown compared with Keenan Allen's 11 as well as DJ Moore's 8. Yet let's dig a little much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and Odunze (forty five) were really rather approach pops participated in. The very same goes with courses operate: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), as well as Odunze (26 ). Therefore, while Odunze failed to obtain as many appeals this time around, he's still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Bills (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Despite the fact that Coleman failed to score a goal like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still created a sturdy perception. The newbie led the staff in pops, options manage, targets, receptions and also acquiring lawns versus the Arizona Cardinals. An additional trait to keep in mind is that when the Expenses were in 11 personnel, Coleman, Hollins as well as Shakir performed the area all together a great deal. In 12 employees, it was actually mainly Coleman as well as Hollins. This is actually definitely appealing for those who have Coleman on their imagination teams. He is actually a sound flex alternative in Full week 2 against the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% began) McConkey led the Chargers with 7 targets and also 39 getting lawns against the Raiders on Sunday. He handled to salvage his imagination day along with an overdue touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been inquired to carry out considerably, averaging simply 5.5 yards per pass try. If this pattern proceeds, it might limit McConkey's fantasy roof. However, he is actually still on the flex radar for Full week 2, especially given that the Panthers' protection simply received torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa florida Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and routes operate, yet he had just three aim ats. On the silver lining, he scored a 32-yard obtaining goal. McMillan has actually thickened his location as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, and also he can come to be much more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or Chris Godwin skip time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' pass receiver turning is fairly liquid, along with everyone seeing a comparable variety of snaps against the Bengals on Sunday. Having said that, Polk had only one target. Keep him on your view checklist, however he shouldn't reside in your lineups against the Seahawks in Week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't many positives for the Panthers on Sunday, however one was Legette leading the group in intendeds. He also played considerable snaps. The Panthers' pass receiver turning is 5 deep now, so it's tough to feel confident in any one of all of them, especially given just how Bryce Youthful done against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played and also paths operate show he possessed a limited function, despite obtaining 5 aim ats. Michael Pittman Jr. is most likely to always keep a higher intended allotment. Mitchell's job might reduce when Josh Downs yields from injury, thus he must remain on your watch checklist. Always remember, the Colts aren't anticipated to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's field provided fantasy supervisors really hope that McCaffrey could possibly step up as the Commanders' No. 2 recipient. Full week 1 revealed that this won't be the case. The breaks and courses have been spread out between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus. It's not a perfect condition, and it's tough to view Daniels sustaining more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers quickly showed that he is just one of the Raiders' best choices 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 ), meaning a notable role in Las Vegas' offense this year. Nonetheless, he's still dividing breaks with fellow tight end Michael Mayer. The excellent updates is that Bowers is running virtually as lots of routes (26) as Davante Adams (34) as well as Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The rookie can be viewed as a low-end TE1 in Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.