.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Fortune one hundred economic services firm, currently living my aspiration creating imagination and also sports betting content concerning the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed outstanding NFL debuts, yet numerous other strongly boasted newbies failed to measure up to high-rise expectations.What statistical tidbits must you be aware of from the initial full week of action, and also which novices must you enjoy carefully from here on out?Let's have a look at the biggest takeaways from the novices in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the round by means of the sky but was actually 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 factors in his debut were impressive, thanks mostly to his hurrying potential. He found yourself along with the second-most rushing gardens through a quarterback in an NFL launching considering that 1950 and also ended up being the first QB ever before to rush for 80 lawns and two touchdowns in his initial video game. Nevertheless, he performed possess some trouble as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was actually unforeseen offered his exceptional university stats. He is actually the only player in FBS record along with 12,000 career passing yards and also 3,000 hurrying gardens. He hardly sought deeper tosses, balancing just 2.0 air backyards per conclusion, compared with 8.4 sky backyards per fulfillment at LSU final time. 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% began) It is actually time to start your fantasy regulation football seasonCreate a league as well as individualize game measurements, scoring as well as guidelines to play in the league you would like to participate in in.Create a game today!This wasn't the launching dream managers were wishing for from Williams. He didn't throw a touchdown as well as his 3.2 yards per try were actually the second most reasonable through a first-round pick in their launching (lowest 15 attempts) in NFL past history. Additionally, 31% of his throws were off intended against the Titans. For situation, that is actually the most awful through a Bears QB given that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target rate in Week 1 of the 2020 season. While Williams did show improvement as the second fifty percent happened, the Bears' outburst finished with simply 148 overall backyards. That is actually the fewest by any sort of team in a season-opening succeed because the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely improve with each video game, however, for today, he is actually even more of a QB2 than the QB1 our experts hoped for. The Bears travel to Houston to handle the Texans in Full week 2, which should confirm to be a challenging matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed an outlining versus the Seahawks, with his imagination efficiency recovered only through his rushing yards. He balanced an unsatisfactory 6.2 sky lawns per attempt and also merely 2.7 sky lawns per fulfillment. Sure, the Seahawks possess an accomplished additional, however Nix's worth is actually higher in much deeper superflex organizations now. For Full week 2 against the Steelers, he's resembling a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye enjoyed coming from the sidelines as the Patriots pulled off a distressed versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was a video game supervisor and do with 8.0 fantasy points. The Patriots' longest play was actually just 17 gardens. Keep Maye on your check out list as New England handles the Seahawks in Full week 2. Operating backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he broke free of charge for a 31-yard jog in his NFL debut. Radiation Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving possessed 11 touches versus the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White observed 21. The newbie coming from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his quickness. White's forte is his receiving ability, and also he ran 19 routes, compared to Irving's seven. It'll be interesting to enjoy how the novice's job advances in the happening full weeks, as each Irving as well as White overshadowed 75 backyards coming from skirmish against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson had merely 3 hurrying tries against the Expenses. It's likewise worth noting that Emari Demercado worked as the Cardinals' third-down back. However, there is actually a break in the clouds. James Conner do with 19 touches. If Conner misses out on time, Benson would right away jump onto the RB2 radar. Our company'll see if the newbie receives even more touches against the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is actually beginning the time on the PUP/NFI checklist as he recovers coming from the torn ACL he suffered final November at Texas. This indicates he'll be actually out for a minimum of the 1st four activities. The Panthers had a drafting versus the Saints on Sunday, shedding through 37 points, the fifth-largest margin of triumph in a period opener between branch opponents in the last half a century. Chuba Hubbard possessed simply six rushing attempts in that video game. With the outburst looking distressing, it is actually not excellent information for those stowing away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Bills (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis had just four touches versus the Cardinals. He's not a big aspect of the Bills' offense however. But if James Chef, that had 22 contacts, misses opportunity, Davis might become more relevant in fantasy. The Bills deal with the Dolphins in Week 2. Always keep Davis on your watch list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (instructor's choice) for the Dolphins' Week 1 game versus the Jaguars. De'Von Achane as well as Raheem Mostert shared backfield roles. Achane ended the activity with 17 contacts as well as 23.0 imagination points. For Wright to become dream relevant, he 'd need to have either Achane or Mostert to miss time. Our team'll find if he creates his NFL launching Thursday evening against the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It's unusual to observe Ronnie Rivers ahead of Corum on the Rams' depth graph. Numerous believed the Rams prepared Corum 83rd total to aid reduce Kyren Williams' tons, specifically given that they have comparable skill sets. Corum dealt with 505 rushing tries in his last two seasons at Michigan, verifying he can take care of a massive workload. Undoubtedly a circumstance worth keeping an eye on, however it's secured to claim this had not been a Week 1 that Corum managers were actually planning to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Environment-friendly Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered Friday evening's game against the Eagles noted as doubtful. He missed out on Tuesday's practice and was actually restricted Wednesday and also Thursday due to that nagging hamstring injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, who possessed 18 contacts against the Eagles, overlooks time, Lloyd most likely won't have a lot imagination importance. I'm also involved regarding the Packers' outrageous series. Jacobs was receiving hit at or responsible for the line of scrimmage means frequently on Friday evening. Keep Lloyd on your view list as the Packers plan for the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 rushing lawns are the absolute most by a Chargers player due to the fact that Austin Ekeler's 173 lawns in Week 5 of the 2022 time against the Browns. And he did it on only 10 tries! This truly highlights the potential of what Vidal can give the table if either Dobbins or even Gus Edwards overlooks attend Greg Roman's run-heavy outburst. The sixth-rounder out of Troy loafed in the season-opener against the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. looked comfortable in his pro launching, giving Trevor Lawrence yet another big-play choice. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% started) Worthy maximized his 3 touches, finishing with 20.8 fantasy aspects versus the Ravens last Thursday. It is actually reasonable to question whether such creation can be maintained with simply 3 touches. While it's not likely, there are some encouraging signs. Worthy operated 23 routes, largely snags, as well as played 36 pops, which are numbers not far off from Rashee Rice. The majority of his snaps arised from 11 workers, presenting he was actually associated with the outburst. Worthy might be thought about a WR4 along with WR3 upside until Noblewoman Brown come backs coming from his shoulder injury. The Chiefs are readied to encounter the Bengals in Week 2, therefore watch on just how engaged 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 and acquiring gardens. but Thomas wasn't much behind. He delivered a stellar debut with 14.7 imagination factors, including his very first NFL touchdown. Final time at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 getting goals. That's the third very most in college past, right responsible for Ja'Marr Hunt (twenty) as well as Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas looked so good, he could ultimately outperform Christian Kirk in the pecking order. He's strongly on the flex radar moving in to Week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, Nyc Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson amazed a lot of by do with even more targets (12) and also events (6) than Nabers, who possessed merely 5 intendeds. Nabers performed deal with to slip by Robinson in obtaining yards, do with 66. In reality, this was actually the most acquiring yards through a Giants gamer creating his debut due to the fact that Darius Slayton in 2019. Nevertheless, the greater issue is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, that averaged simply 4.4 gardens every elapsed try and also had his 20th game along with various turnovers. This could possibly harm the rookie's capacity. For Full week 2, Nabers can be deemed a flex option versus an at risk Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the debut dream supervisors were actually wishing for from the highest-drafted rookie wide receiver in ESPN games over recent 20 years. Harrison ended the game with just 4 getting gardens, the fewest in a launching through a wide receiver taken in the best 5 given that Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals capability position gamers in both pops and also routes run. Nevertheless, Kyler Murray had an extraordinarily hard game, balancing simply 2.9 air lawns every completion. It is actually additionally worth taking note that Harrison managed merely 11 routes versus male insurance coverage and was actually not targeted. Much better times are on the horizon for this proficient receiver. Harrison is securely on the WR2 radar for Full week 2 versus the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% began) Williams possessed a bumpy ride getting in touch with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver group. Odunze possessed only four aim ats, which was actually a frustration compared to Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's eight. But let's probe a little bit of much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and also Odunze (forty five) were actually rather close in breaks participated in. The same chooses options operate: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and also Odunze (26 ). Thus, while Odunze really did not acquire as several appeals this time around, he's still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Expenses (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Even though Coleman didn't rack up a goal like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still produced a solid opinion. The novice led the staff in pops, options run, aim ats, receivings and acquiring lawns versus the Arizona Cardinals. Another point to details is actually that when the Expenses were in 11 staffs, Coleman, Hollins as well as Shakir were on the industry with each other a lot. In 12 staffs, it was actually mostly Coleman as well as Hollins. This is certainly appealing for those who have Coleman on their fantasy staffs. He is actually a sound flex alternative in Week 2 against the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% began) McConkey led the Chargers along with seven intendeds and also 39 acquiring yards versus the Raiders on Sunday. He handled to salvage his imagination day along with a late goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been asked to carry out considerably, balancing merely 5.5 lawns every elapsed try. If this pattern carries on, it might limit McConkey's dream roof. Nonetheless, he's still on the flex radar for Week 2, especially because the Panthers' defense only acquired torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa florida Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and also routes run, yet he possessed simply 3 targets. On the bright side, he racked up a 32-yard receiving touchdown. McMillan has solidified his spot as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, and also he might come to be even more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or even Chris Godwin miss time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' wide receiver rotation is fairly liquid, with everyone seeing an identical number of breaks against the Bengals on Sunday. However, Polk had a single aim at. Keep him on your view listing, yet he should not reside 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 staff in targets. He also participated in notable breaks. The Panthers' pass receiver rotation is actually 5 deep-seated today, so it is difficult to feel confident in any one of all of them, particularly provided exactly how Bryce Youthful executed against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in and also routes operate series he had a limited role, even with acquiring 5 aim ats. Michael Pittman Jr. is probably to maintain a higher target allotment. Mitchell's task might diminish when Josh Downs gains coming from injury, so he must stay on your watch list. Don't forget, the Colts may not be counted on to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's trade gave fantasy managers wish that McCaffrey might boost as the Leaders' No. 2 receiver. Full week 1 showed that this will not hold true. The breaks as well as options have been spread in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus. It's certainly not an excellent condition, and it is difficult to observe Daniels assisting much more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers promptly demonstrated that he is just one of the Raiders' leading alternatives in the passing game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% started) Bowers led the Raiders in intendeds (8 ), hinting at a notable role in Sin city' offense this year. Having said that, he is actually still dividing snaps along with fellow cramping end Michael Mayer. The excellent updates is that Bowers is actually running nearly as a lot of paths (26) as Davante Adams (34) and Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The novice may be viewed as a low-end TE1 in Week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.