.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Luck 100 financial services company, right now residing my goal developing fantasy and also sports wagering content about the NFL, NBA, and also WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and also Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had impressive NFL debuts, but a number of various other very boasted novices didn't measure up to soaring expectations.What statistical tidbits should you understand coming from the very first week of activity, and which newbies ought to you check out carefully from here on out?Let's look at the most significant takeaways from the novices in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the round through 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 debut were impressive, thanks mostly to his hurrying capability. He wound up along with the second-most rushing lawns by a quarterback in an NFL debut because 1950 as well as came to be the very first QB ever to hurry for 80 yards and 2 goals in his first activity. However, he performed have some problem as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was unforeseen given his remarkable college statistics. He is actually the only player in FBS record along with 12,000 occupation passing backyards and 3,000 rushing yards. He hardly ever attempted deep-seated tosses, averaging simply 2.0 sky backyards every fulfillment, compared with 8.4 air backyards every fulfillment at LSU final season. For Week 2 against the Giants, he's resembling a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% began) It's opportunity to start your imagination regulation football seasonCreate a league and also customize league size, scoring and also regulations to play in the organization you wish to participate in in.Create a league today!This had not been the launching dream supervisors were actually expecting from Williams. He failed to throw a touchdown as well as his 3.2 yards every effort were actually the second cheapest through a first-round selection in their debut (minimum 15 attempts) in NFL record. And also, 31% of his throws were off target versus the Titans. For circumstance, that is actually the worst by a Bears QB due to the fact that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target rate in Week 1 of the 2020 time. While Williams carried out come along as the second half went on, the Bears' outburst do with merely 148 total backyards. That is actually the fewest by any type of team in a season-opening gain because the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely enhance with each game, but also for now, he is actually more of a QB2 than the QB1 we hoped for. The Bears travel to Houston to tackle the Texans in Full week 2, which should show to become a hard matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had an outlining against the Seahawks, with his imagination performance restored simply by his rushing yards. He averaged a bad 6.2 sky lawns every effort and simply 2.7 air backyards every completion. Sure, the Seahawks possess a gifted additional, but Nix's worth is actually higher in deeper superflex leagues right now. For Full week 2 against the Steelers, he is actually seeming like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye enjoyed coming from the subsidiaries as the Patriots pulled off a distressed versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was a video game manager and also do with 8.0 imagination points. The Patriots' lengthiest play was actually simply 17 gardens. Always keep Maye on your watch checklist as New England takes on the Seahawks in Full week 2. Operating backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he cracked free for a 31-yard jog in his NFL launching. Radiation Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving possessed 11 touches against the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White observed 21. The newbie from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his volatility. White's strong suit is his acquiring capability, and he ran 19 paths, compared with Irving's seven. It'll interest check out just how the novice's job progresses in the coming weeks, as each Irving and White eclipsed 75 lawns from scrimmage against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson possessed only three rushing attempts versus the Expenses. It is actually additionally worth taking note that Emari Demercado worked as the Cardinals' third-down spine. Having said that, there is actually a positive side. James Conner do with 19 styles. If Conner misses time, Benson will promptly jump onto the RB2 radar. Our team'll observe if the newbie receives even more 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 listing as he recuperates coming from the torn ACL he went through final Nov at Texas. This indicates he'll be out for at the very least the initial 4 activities. The Panthers had a sketching versus the Saints on Sunday, shedding by 37 factors, the fifth-largest frame of triumph in a time opener in between division competitors in the final 50 years. Chuba Hubbard had merely 6 rushing tries during that video game. With the offense looking terrible, it's certainly not fantastic news for those stowing away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Bills (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis possessed simply 4 touches versus the Cardinals. He's certainly not a significant aspect of the Bills' offense however. But if James Prepare, who had 22 contacts, overlooks time, Davis might come to be even more pertinent in dream. The Expenses experience the Dolphins in Full week 2. Always keep Davis on your check out list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (coach's selection) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 activity versus the Jaguars. De'Von Achane as well as Raheem Mostert shared backfield tasks. Achane finished the activity along with 17 contacts and also 23.0 dream ideas. For Wright to become imagination relevant, he 'd need to have either Achane or Mostert to miss out on time. Our experts'll observe if he makes his NFL launching Thursday evening versus the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It's shocking to see Ronnie Rivers in advance of Corum on the Rams' intensity chart. Several thought the Rams drafted Corum 83rd general to aid reduce Kyren Williams' bunch, especially since they possess identical capability. Corum managed 505 hurrying tries in his last two periods at Michigan, confirming he can easily take care of a massive amount of work. Undoubtedly a scenario worth keeping an eye on, however it is actually protected to say this wasn't a Full week 1 that Corum supervisors were wishing to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Eco-friendly Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered into Friday evening's game against the Eagles detailed as questionable. He skipped Tuesday's method as well as was actually restricted Wednesday as well as Thursday because of that nagging hamstring trauma. Unless Josh Jacobs, that had 18 touches versus the Eagles, misses opportunity, Lloyd possibly won't possess a lot fantasy importance. I am actually also regarded concerning the Packers' outrageous line. Jacobs was acquiring struck at or behind free throw line of scrimmage technique too often on Friday evening. Always keep Lloyd on your view list as the Packers organize the Colts in Full week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying backyards are the most by a Chargers player considering that Austin Ekeler's 173 backyards in Week 5 of the 2022 season against the Browns. And he did it on merely 10 tries! This truly highlights the ability of what Vidal can offer the desk if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards skips attend 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 comfy in his pro launching, giving Trevor Lawrence another big-play possibility. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% started) Worthy maximized his 3 contacts, do with 20.8 imagination points against the Ravens final Thursday. It's understandable to question whether such production could be preserved with just three touches. While it is actually unexpected, there are some reassuring signs. Worthwhile functioned 23 routes, largely drawbacks, as well as participated in 36 snaps, which are actually varieties stone's throw off coming from Rashee Rice. A lot of his pops arised from 11 workers, revealing he was associated with the offense. Deserving might be looked at a WR4 along with WR3 upside until Marquise Brown profits coming from his shoulder trauma. The Chiefs are set 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% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in snaps, courses run and getting backyards. but Thomas had not been much responsible for. He provided an excellent debut with 14.7 fantasy points, featuring his first NFL touchdown. Final period at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 getting goals. That's the 3rd most in university past, right behind Ja'Marr Hunt (twenty) as well as Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas looked therefore really good, he might inevitably surpass Christian Kirk in the position. He is actually securely on the flex radar moving in to Week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson startled numerous by do with even more intendeds (12) and also receptions (6) than Nabers, who possessed simply 5 targets. Nabers did take care of to nose out Robinson in obtaining yards, completed with 66. Actually, this was actually one of the most getting gardens through a Giants gamer creating his launching since Darius Slayton in 2019. Nonetheless, the greater problem is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, that balanced merely 4.4 backyards per pass try as well as possessed his 20th game with numerous turnovers. This can harm the novice's possibility. For Full week 2, Nabers could be considered as a flex possibility against a vulnerable Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the launching fantasy managers were actually wishing for from the highest-drafted rookie pass receiver in ESPN organizations over the past two decades. Harrison finished the video game with merely 4 acquiring gardens, the least in a debut through a wide receiver absorbed the best five due to the fact that Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals capability posture gamers in both snaps as well as transmits run. However, Kyler Murray possessed an unusually tough game, balancing merely 2.9 air lawns per completion. It is actually additionally worth noting that Harrison operated merely 11 courses against male protection as well as was not targeted. A lot better times are on the horizon for this talented recipient. Harrison is firmly on the WR2 radar for Week 2 against the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% started) Williams possessed a difficult time connecting with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver group. Odunze had merely 4 intendeds, which was actually a frustration compared with Keenan Allen's 11 and DJ Moore's eight. But allow's dig a little much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and Odunze (45) were really quite approach snaps participated in. The very same opts for paths manage: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and also Odunze (26 ). Thus, while Odunze failed to obtain as many appeals this time, he is actually still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Bills (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Even though Coleman didn't rack up a touchdown like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still produced a powerful feeling. The novice led the group in snaps, options operate, intendeds, receivings and also receiving yards versus the Arizona Cardinals. Another trait to details is that when the Expenses were in 11 workers, Coleman, Hollins and also Shakir performed the industry together a lot. In 12 staffs, it was actually mainly Coleman and Hollins. This is actually most definitely appealing for those that possess Coleman on their dream teams. He's a solid flex choice in Full week 2 versus the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% started) McConkey led the Chargers along with seven aim ats as well as 39 receiving gardens versus the Raiders on Sunday. He managed to recover his fantasy day along with an overdue touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't asked to carry out considerably, averaging simply 5.5 gardens every successfully pass attempt. If this fad proceeds, it can limit McConkey's fantasy ceiling. However, he is actually still on the flex radar for Full week 2, especially given that the Panthers' protection just acquired torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and also directs operate, but he had simply three intendeds. On the silver lining, he scored a 32-yard getting touchdown. McMillan has actually hardened his location as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, and he could come to be a lot 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 actually rather fluid, along with everyone observing a similar number of breaks against the Bengals on Sunday. Nonetheless, Polk had only one aim at. Keep him on your check out list, yet he shouldn't reside in your schedules against the Seahawks in Full week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't numerous positives for the Panthers on Sunday, however one was actually Legette leading the crew in targets. He likewise played substantial breaks. The Panthers' wide receiver rotation is five deep right now, so it's tough to feel great in any one of all of them, particularly offered just how Bryce Young conducted against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in and paths operate series he possessed a minimal duty, regardless of acquiring 5 targets. Michael Pittman Jr. is probably to maintain a high target portion. Mitchell's job could reduce when Josh Downs yields from personal injury, so he should remain on your check out listing. Bear in mind, the Colts aren't expected to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's profession gave fantasy supervisors wish that McCaffrey can step up as the Commanders' No. 2 recipient. Week 1 revealed that this will not hold true. The snaps as well as paths have been spread between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and also Olamide Zaccheaus. It's certainly not an excellent situation, and it's tough to observe Daniels assisting greater than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers quickly showed that he is among the Raiders' leading possibilities in the passing activity. 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 substantial role in Las Vegas' offense this year. Nonetheless, he's still dividing pops along with fellow tight side Michael Mayer. The fantastic updates is actually that Bowers is actually running nearly as numerous paths (26) as Davante Adams (34) and also Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The rookie may be considered as a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.