.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Fortune 100 economic solutions firm, currently living my dream producing dream as well as sports wagering material concerning the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had outstanding NFL debuts, but a number of other highly boasted newbies failed to meet towering expectations.What statistical details should you know from the very first week of activity, as well as which novices need to you see very closely hence on out?Let's check out at the greatest takeaways from the novices in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the ball through the air however was actually especially powerful on the ground vs. Tampa fl Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 imagination factors in his debut were impressive, thanks mainly to his hurrying capability. He found yourself with the second-most hurrying lawns by a quarterback in an NFL launching because 1950 and became the first QB ever to rush for 80 yards and two goals in his very first game. However, he carried out have some issue as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was actually unexpected offered his outstanding university stats. He's the only player in FBS history with 12,000 career passing lawns and 3,000 hurrying lawns. He hardly ever attempted deep-seated tosses, balancing simply 2.0 air lawns per conclusion, compared with 8.4 air backyards every conclusion at LSU last time. For Full 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 is actually opportunity to begin your imagination soccer seasonCreate a game and also tailor organization dimension, slashing as well as guidelines to play in the organization you would like to play in.Create a league today!This had not been the debut dream managers were actually hoping for from Williams. He really did not throw a touchdown and his 3.2 yards every effort were actually the second most reasonable by a first-round pick in their launching (lowest 15 efforts) in NFL history. Plus, 31% of his throws were off target versus the Titans. For situation, that's the most awful by a Bears QB because Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target rate in Week 1 of the 2020 season. While Williams did come along as the 2nd half took place, the Bears' outburst completed with just 148 total lawns. That is actually the least through any team in a season-opening win considering that the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely enhance along with each activity, but also for today, he's even more of a QB2 than the QB1 our company expected. The Bears travel to Houston to handle the Texans in Full week 2, which ought to prove to become a challenging matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed a sketching versus the Seahawks, along with his dream performance restored simply through his hurrying lawns. He averaged an unsatisfactory 6.2 air backyards per try and merely 2.7 air yards per fulfillment. Sure, the Seahawks have a skilled secondary, however Nix's value is greater in deeper superflex games today. For Week 2 versus the Steelers, he is actually resembling a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye watched coming from the sidelines as the Patriots carried out a disturbed versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually a game supervisor and also finished with 8.0 dream factors. The Patriots' lengthiest play was just 17 gardens. Keep Maye on your view listing as New England tackles the Seahawks in Full week 2. Managing backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he broke free for a 31-yard jog in his NFL launching. Radiation Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving possessed 11 contacts versus the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White found 21. The newbie coming from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his volatility. White's strong point is his obtaining ability, and he operated 19 paths, compared with Irving's 7. It'll be interesting to watch just how the newbie's function progresses in the coming full weeks, as both Irving as well as White darkened 75 backyards coming from scrimmage versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson had just three hurrying efforts against the Costs. It's likewise worth keeping in mind that Emari Demercado functioned as the Cardinals' third-down spine. Nevertheless, there's a blue sky. James Conner do with 19 touches. If Conner skips time, Benson would promptly jump 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 starting the period on the PUP/NFI list as he recuperates coming from the torn ACL he endured last Nov at Texas. This means he'll be out for a minimum of the first four video games. The Panthers possessed a sketching versus the Saints on Sunday, dropping through 37 factors, the fifth-largest scope of triumph in a period opener in between branch opponents in the last 50 years. Chuba Hubbard possessed simply six hurrying efforts during that game. With the offense looking terrible, it's not terrific headlines for those tucking away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Costs (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis had simply four touches versus the Cardinals. He is actually not a significant part of the Costs' offense yet. Yet if James Chef, who possessed 22 touches, misses out on time, Davis might end up being even more appropriate in dream. The Bills deal with the Dolphins in Week 2. Always 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 responsibilities. Achane ended the activity along with 17 contacts and also 23.0 fantasy ideas. For Wright to come to be fantasy pertinent, he will need either Achane or Mostert to miss opportunity. We'll find if he makes his NFL launching Thursday night versus the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It's unexpected to observe Ronnie Rivers in advance of Corum on the Rams' depth graph. Many assumed the Rams made Corum 83rd general to assist make lighter Kyren Williams' bunch, especially since they have identical capability. Corum took care of 505 rushing tries in his last 2 periods at Michigan, showing he may handle a hefty amount of work. Most definitely a circumstance worth keeping an eye on, however it is actually safe to state this had not been a Full week 1 that Corum supervisors were actually wanting to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Eco-friendly Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd went into Friday night's video game against the Eagles listed as dubious. He missed out on Tuesday's practice as well as was limited Wednesday and Thursday as a result of that bothersome hamstring personal injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, who had 18 contacts against the Eagles, misses out on opportunity, Lloyd possibly will not possess a lot imagination significance. I'm additionally regarded concerning the Packers' offending collection. Jacobs was receiving attacked at or even behind the line of scrimmage method too often on Friday evening. Always keep Lloyd on your watch 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 yards are one of the most by a Chargers gamer given that Austin Ekeler's 173 lawns in Week 5 of the 2022 period against the Browns. And also he did it on only 10 tries! This truly highlights the potential of what Vidal can give the table if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards misses time in Greg Roman's run-heavy offense. The sixth-rounder away from Troy loafed in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. looked relaxed in his professional debut, providing Trevor Lawrence one more big-play choice. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas City Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Deserving maximized his 3 touches, do with 20.8 fantasy aspects against the Ravens last Thursday. It is actually understandable to question whether such production can be preserved with simply 3 contacts. While it's unexpected, there are some stimulating signs. Deserving operated 23 paths, largely troubles, as well as played 36 breaks, which are numbers stone's throw off from Rashee Rice. A lot of his snaps stemmed from 11 staffs, presenting he was actually involved in the offense. Worthy might be looked at a WR4 with WR3 upside up until Marquise Brown profits from his shoulder injury. The Chiefs are actually readied to encounter the Bengals in Full week 2, therefore keep an eye on just how engaged Worthwhile is in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% started) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in breaks, paths run and also getting yards. but Thomas wasn't much responsible for. He delivered an excellent debut along with 14.7 imagination aspects, including his 1st NFL goal. Last period at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 acquiring goals. That's the 3rd most in university background, right behind Ja'Marr Chase (twenty) and Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas appeared therefore really good, he can at some point surpass Christian Kirk in the position. He's firmly on the flex radar heading into Week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, Nyc Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson amazed numerous by completed with even more intendeds (12) as well as receptions (6) than Nabers, who had simply 5 aim ats. Nabers did handle to edge out Robinson in obtaining yards, do with 66. As a matter of fact, this was actually the best obtaining yards through a Giants player creating his launching since Darius Slayton in 2019. Nonetheless, the bigger issue is quarterback Daniel Jones, that averaged merely 4.4 gardens per elapsed attempt as well as possessed his 20th game with several turnovers. This might hurt the novice's possibility. For Week 2, Nabers may be considered 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 fantasy supervisors were actually hoping for from the highest-drafted rookie pass receiver in ESPN leagues over recent twenty years. Harrison finished the game along with just 4 acquiring gardens, the least in a debut by a pass receiver consumed the leading five due to the fact that Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals skill posture players in both pops and also transmits operate. Having Said That, Kyler Murray had an unusually difficult game, balancing merely 2.9 air backyards every conclusion. It is actually also worth taking note that Harrison operated simply 11 courses against guy insurance coverage and also was not targeted. Much better times are actually on the perspective for this accomplished recipient. Harrison is actually securely 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 getting in touch with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver group. Odunze had just four aim ats, which was actually a disappointment compared to Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's eight. But allow's dig a little bit of deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and also Odunze (45) were actually fairly enclose breaks played. The very same goes with routes manage: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and also Odunze (26 ). Thus, while Odunze didn't receive as several appeals this moment, he's still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Bills (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Although Coleman didn't rack up a touchdown like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still created a sturdy impression. The rookie led the staff in pops, paths operate, aim ats, receptions as well as getting gardens against the Arizona Cardinals. One more factor to details is actually that when the Bills remained in 11 employees, Coleman, Hollins and Shakir were on the area all together a whole lot. In 12 personnel, it was generally Coleman as well as Hollins. This is certainly encouraging for those who have Coleman on their imagination crews. He's a sound flex alternative in Week 2 against the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% started) McConkey led the Chargers with 7 aim ats and 39 receiving backyards versus the Raiders on Sunday. He took care of to restore his fantasy time along with a late touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been inquired to accomplish much, balancing merely 5.5 gardens per pass attempt. If this style continues, it can confine McConkey's dream ceiling. Having said that, he's still on the flex radar for Full week 2, specifically since the Panthers' defense simply acquired torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and also transmits run, but he possessed simply 3 aim ats. On the bright side, he racked up a 32-yard receiving touchdown. McMillan has solidified his place as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, and also 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' pass receiver rotation is quite fluid, with everybody seeing an identical lot of pops versus the Bengals on Sunday. Having said that, Polk possessed a single aim at. Maintain him on your check out list, but he shouldn't remain 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, but one was Legette leading the team in targets. He additionally played notable pops. The Panthers' pass receiver rotation is actually five deep at the moment, so it is difficult to feel great in any one of them, particularly provided just how Bryce Young carried out against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in as well as paths run show he possessed a restricted task, despite obtaining 5 intendeds. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually most likely to maintain a high aim at reveal. Mitchell's task might diminish when Josh Downs gains coming from trauma, therefore he should remain on your watch listing. Remember, the Colts aren't anticipated to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's field gave fantasy managers really hope that McCaffrey can improve as the Leaders' No. 2 recipient. Full week 1 revealed that this will not be the case. The pops and also courses have actually been actually spread out between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually not a perfect scenario, as well as it is difficult to find Daniels supporting much more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers right away showed that he's one of the Raiders' leading possibilities in the passing away activity. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Sin City Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% began) Bowers led the Raiders in intendeds (8 ), mentioning a significant duty in Las Vegas' offense this year. Nonetheless, he is actually still splitting breaks with fellow cramping end Michael Mayer. The excellent updates is actually that Bowers is actually operating virtually as lots of options (26) as Davante Adams (34) as well as Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The newbie can be deemed a low-end TE1 in Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.