.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Fortune one hundred economic services company, now living my aspiration creating fantasy and also sporting activities wagering material about the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels as well as Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed exceptional NFL debuts, however a number of various other strongly proclaimed rookies didn't meet towering expectations.What statistical details need to you know from the 1st week of action, and also which newbies need to you check out carefully away on out?Let's have a look at the biggest takeaways coming from the rookies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the sphere via the air but was particularly powerful on the ground vs. Tampa bay Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 dream aspects in his launching were impressive, many thanks mainly to his rushing capacity. He ended up with the second-most rushing gardens through a quarterback in an NFL debut given that 1950 as well as ended up being the 1st QB ever before to rush for 80 backyards as well as 2 goals in his 1st activity. Having said that, he did have some difficulty as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was unforeseen provided his exceptional university statistics. He is actually the only player in FBS record along with 12,000 career passing lawns and also 3,000 hurrying backyards. He hardly ever tried deep tosses, balancing merely 2.0 sky lawns every fulfillment, compared to 8.4 sky gardens every conclusion at LSU final time. For Full 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 a game and customize game dimension, slashing and policies to play in the league you would like to participate in in.Create an organization today!This wasn't the debut imagination managers were actually anticipating coming from Williams. He really did not throw a goal as well as his 3.2 gardens every try were actually the second least expensive through a first-round choice in their launching (minimum required 15 attempts) in NFL past history. Plus, 31% of his throws got out target versus the Titans. For circumstance, that is actually awful through a Bears QB since Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target fee in Full week 1 of the 2020 period. While Williams did show improvement as the second fifty percent happened, the Bears' outburst completed with merely 148 total gardens. That's the fewest by any kind of team in a season-opening succeed since the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely boost along with each game, however, for right now, he's even more of a QB2 than the QB1 our company wished for. The Bears journey to Houston to tackle the Texans in Week 2, which must verify to become a difficult matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed an outlining versus the Seahawks, along with his imagination efficiency salvaged merely by his rushing yards. He balanced a bad 6.2 sky backyards every effort as well as only 2.7 sky yards per finalization. Certain, the Seahawks possess an accomplished secondary, yet Nix's worth is actually higher in deeper superflex leagues at this moment. 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 enjoyed coming from the subsidiaries as the Patriots carried out a disturbed against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually a video game manager as well as completed with 8.0 imagination points. The Patriots' lengthiest play was only 17 gardens. Keep Maye on your view checklist as New England tackles the Seahawks in Full week 2. Running backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he broke complimentary for a 31-yard jog in his NFL launching. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving had 11 touches versus the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White found 21. The newbie from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his quickness. White's strong point is his getting capability, as well as he operated 19 routes, compared to Irving's 7. It'll interest check out how the rookie's task grows in the happening weeks, as both Irving as well as White eclipsed 75 yards coming from scrimmage versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson had merely 3 hurrying efforts versus the Costs. It's also worth keeping in mind that Emari Demercado worked as the Cardinals' third-down spine. Nevertheless, there's a positive side. James Conner completed with 19 styles. If Conner overlooks time, Benson will instantly hop onto the RB2 radar. Our team'll see if the newbie gets more contacts against the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is actually starting the season on the PUP/NFI checklist as he recovers from the torn ACL he suffered final Nov at Texas. This suggests he'll be actually out for at the very least the very first four games. The Panthers possessed a sketching versus the Saints on Sunday, losing through 37 points, the fifth-largest scope of triumph in a time opener in between division competitors in the last half a century. Chuba Hubbard had just six rushing attempts because activity. With the offense appearing distressing, it's not terrific updates for those tucking away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Bills (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis possessed just 4 contacts versus the Cardinals. He is actually not a big component of the Bills' outburst however. However if James Chef, that possessed 22 touches, misses time, Davis could become extra applicable in fantasy. The Costs face the Dolphins in Week 2. Maintain Davis on your view list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (train's decision) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 game against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane as well as Raheem Mostert discussed backfield duties. Achane finished the activity with 17 touches as well as 23.0 imagination points. For Wright to come to be imagination pertinent, he 'd require either Achane or even Mostert to miss out on opportunity. Our company'll view if he creates his NFL launching Thursday night versus the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It's shocking to see Ronnie Rivers in front of Corum on the Rams' depth chart. A lot of thought the Rams made Corum 83rd overall to assist reduce Kyren Williams' load, especially because they possess similar capability. Corum managed 505 hurrying tries in his last pair of times at Michigan, confirming he can manage a hefty work. Certainly a situation worth keeping an eye on, yet it's safe to claim this had not been a Full week 1 that Corum managers were actually planning to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Environment-friendly Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered into Friday evening's video game versus the Eagles noted as doubtful. He missed out on Tuesday's method and also was confined Wednesday and also Thursday as a result of that bothersome hamstring personal injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, who possessed 18 contacts against the Eagles, misses out on time, Lloyd perhaps won't possess a lot imagination significance. I am actually also concerned concerning the Packers' annoying line. Jacobs was actually getting attacked at or behind free throw line of skirmish technique regularly on Friday night. Maintain Lloyd on your check out list as the Packers prepare for the Colts in Full week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying gardens are actually one of the most by a Chargers player given that Austin Ekeler's 173 lawns in Week 5 of the 2022 period versus the Browns. And he did it on simply 10 tries! This actually highlights the capacity of what Vidal could give the desk if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards overlooks time in Greg Roman's run-heavy offense. The sixth-rounder out of Troy loafed in the season-opener against the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. looked relaxed in his professional launching, providing Trevor Lawrence one more big-play choice. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Worthy made the most of his 3 contacts, completed with 20.8 fantasy points against the Ravens last Thursday. It's understandable to question whether such creation can be preserved with simply three touches. While it's unexpected, there are some encouraging signs. Deserving ran 23 courses, predominantly troubles, and participated in 36 pops, which are varieties not far off coming from Rashee Rice. Many of his breaks arised from 11 employees, revealing he was actually associated with the outburst. Deserving may be thought about a WR4 with WR3 upside until Marquise Brown profits from his shoulder personal injury. The Chiefs are actually set to experience the Bengals in Full week 2, therefore keep an eye on how involved Worthwhile is in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in breaks, paths run and also acquiring gardens. but Thomas had not been much responsible for. He provided an excellent debut with 14.7 dream factors, featuring his very first NFL touchdown. Last season at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 obtaining touchdowns. That's the third very most in school history, right behind Ja'Marr Pursuit (20) and Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas appeared thus great, he could inevitably surpass Christian Kirk in the position. He is actually strongly on the flex radar heading into Full week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York City Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson shocked numerous through finishing with even more aim ats (12) and also functions (6) than Nabers, that had merely 5 intendeds. Nabers carried out handle to slip by Robinson in getting gardens, do with 66. As a matter of fact, this was actually one of the most acquiring yards by a Giants player creating his launching since Darius Slayton in 2019. Nevertheless, the much bigger concern is quarterback Daniel Jones, that averaged simply 4.4 gardens every elapsed effort and also possessed his 20th game with a number of turnovers. This could possibly harm the rookie's potential. For Week 2, Nabers can be viewed as a flex alternative against a vulnerable Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the debut imagination supervisors were wishing for coming from the highest-drafted newbie pass receiver in ESPN games over recent twenty years. Harrison finished the game with only 4 obtaining lawns, the fewest in a launching by a wide receiver enjoyed the best 5 considering that Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals capability setting gamers in each breaks and also directs operate. Nevertheless, Kyler Murray possessed an uncommonly tough activity, averaging just 2.9 air gardens every fulfillment. It's likewise worth noting that Harrison managed only 11 options versus male insurance coverage and was certainly not targeted. Much better times are actually on the horizon for this talented receiver. Harrison is actually firmly on the WR2 radar for Week 2 versus the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% started) Williams had a bumpy ride connecting with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver group. Odunze had only 4 aim ats, which was actually a frustration compared with Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's eight. But let's probe a little much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), as well as Odunze (45) were in fact rather enclose snaps participated in. The very same goes with routes manage: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), as well as Odunze (26 ). So, while Odunze failed to receive as lots of appeals this moment, he's still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Expenses (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Although Coleman really did not rack up a touchdown like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still created a sturdy opinion. The rookie led the staff in breaks, options manage, aim ats, receptions and getting gardens against the Arizona Cardinals. Yet another point to details is that when the Bills resided in 11 employees, Coleman, Hollins as well as Shakir were on the industry all together a great deal. In 12 personnel, it was actually generally Coleman and also Hollins. This is actually absolutely encouraging for those who possess Coleman on their imagination crews. He's a strong flex choice in Full week 2 versus the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% began) McConkey led the Chargers with seven intendeds as well as 39 obtaining yards versus the Raiders on Sunday. He dealt with to salvage his fantasy time along with an overdue touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't inquired to do considerably, balancing just 5.5 lawns every pass effort. If this trend carries on, it could confine McConkey's fantasy roof. Having said that, he's still on the flex radar for Week 2, particularly because the Panthers' self defense merely obtained torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa bay Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and routes operate, yet he possessed simply three targets. On the bright side, he racked up a 32-yard obtaining goal. McMillan has thickened his place as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, as well as he could become even more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or even Chris Godwin skip time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' wide receiver turning is actually pretty fluid, with every person finding a comparable number of pops against the Bengals on Sunday. Having said that, Polk had just one target. Keep him on your view checklist, but he should not remain in your lineups 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 Legette leading the crew in intendeds. He additionally played substantial snaps. The Panthers' pass receiver turning is actually five deep-seated immediately, so it is difficult to feel confident in any of them, particularly offered just how Bryce Young done against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in and paths run series he possessed a restricted function, even with receiving five targets. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually probably to always keep a higher target allotment. Mitchell's function may reduce when Josh Downs gains coming from accident, so he needs to stay on your check out listing. Always remember, the Colts aren't expected to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's profession offered dream managers hope that McCaffrey could improve as the Leaders' No. 2 receiver. Week 1 presented that this won't be the case. The snaps and options have actually been spread out in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and also Olamide Zaccheaus. It's not a perfect circumstance, and it is difficult to see Daniels sustaining greater than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers promptly showed that he is just one of the Raiders' leading options in the death game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Sin City Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% began) Bowers led the Raiders in intendeds (8 ), hinting at a significant duty in Sin city' offense this year. Having said that, he's still breaking breaks with fellow cramping end Michael Mayer. The great information is that Bowers is actually running nearly as several options (26) as Davante Adams (34) as well as Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The novice can be deemed a low-end TE1 in Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.