.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Fortune 100 financial services provider, right now residing my goal generating imagination and sports betting information concerning the NFL, NBA, as well as WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had impressive NFL debuts, but many other very promoted rookies really did not live up to towering expectations.What statistical pieces should you know coming from the 1st full week of activity, and also which newbies ought to you watch very closely away on out?Let's have a look at the greatest takeaways coming from the rookies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the sphere through the air but was actually particularly tough on the ground vs. Tampa Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 dream factors in his launching were impressive, many thanks mostly to his hurrying potential. He wound up with the second-most hurrying yards by a quarterback in an NFL launching due to the fact that 1950 as well as ended up being the first QB ever to hurry for 80 backyards as well as 2 touchdowns in his very first game. Having said that, he performed have some problem as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was actually unforeseen given his outstanding college stats. He's the only gamer in FBS past with 12,000 profession passing gardens and also 3,000 rushing yards. He hardly ever attempted deep-seated throws, averaging merely 2.0 sky yards every finalization, compared to 8.4 sky gardens per completion at LSU final time. For Week 2 against the Giants, he is actually appearing like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% began) It's opportunity to begin your fantasy football seasonCreate a league and also individualize league dimension, scoring and also guidelines to play in the organization you intend to participate in in.Create a league today!This had not been the launching fantasy managers were expecting from Williams. He didn't throw a goal as well as his 3.2 lawns per effort were the 2nd cheapest through a first-round pick in their launching (minimum 15 attempts) in NFL background. Plus, 31% of his throws were off intended versus the Titans. For situation, that is actually the worst through a Bears QB given that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target rate in Full week 1 of the 2020 time. While Williams did show improvement as the 2nd one-half took place, the Bears' outburst completed with just 148 total yards. That is actually the least by any group in a season-opening succeed because the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely boost with each game, but also for right now, he is actually more of a QB2 than the QB1 we hoped for. The Bears travel to Houston to take on the Texans in Week 2, which must confirm to be a complicated matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had a rough outing versus the Seahawks, along with his fantasy efficiency salvaged merely through his hurrying backyards. He balanced a bad 6.2 air gardens per effort as well as simply 2.7 air lawns per conclusion. Certain, the Seahawks have a talented secondary, but Nix's market value is greater in deeper superflex games right now. 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 sidelines as the Patriots pulled off a disturbed against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually a game manager as well as completed with 8.0 dream aspects. The Patriots' lengthiest play was just 17 yards. Always keep Maye on your check out listing as New England takes on the Seahawks in Full week 2. Running backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he damaged free for a 31-yard run in his NFL launching. Radiation Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving possessed 11 contacts versus the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White found 21. The rookie from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his volatility. White's strong point is his obtaining ability, and he ran 19 paths, compared with Irving's 7. It'll interest see exactly how the rookie's role advances in the happening full weeks, as both Irving and White overshadowed 75 backyards coming from scrimmage versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson had just three rushing tries versus the Costs. It's likewise worth taking note that Emari Demercado operated as the Cardinals' third-down spine. Nonetheless, there's a positive side. James Conner finished with 19 styles. If Conner overlooks opportunity, Benson would right away jump onto the RB2 radar. Our experts'll find if the rookie obtains more contacts 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 checklist as he recoups from the torn ACL he endured final Nov at Texas. This implies he'll be actually out for at least the very first 4 video games. The Panthers possessed an outlining versus the Saints on Sunday, shedding through 37 aspects, the fifth-largest scope of success in a period opener between branch competitors in the last 50 years. Chuba Hubbard had just 6 hurrying efforts in that video game. Along with the offense looking awful, it's certainly not great updates for those stashing Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Expenses (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis had just four touches versus the Cardinals. He's certainly not a significant part of the Expenses' outburst however. Yet if James Cook, who possessed 22 contacts, skips time, Davis can end up being a lot more appropriate in imagination. The Bills experience the Dolphins in Week 2. Always keep Davis on your watch list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (coach's selection) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 video game versus the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and also Raheem Mostert discussed backfield roles. Achane finished the activity with 17 touches and 23.0 fantasy ideas. For Wright to become dream applicable, he will need to have either Achane or even Mostert to miss out on opportunity. Our team'll observe if he makes his NFL debut Thursday night versus the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually unusual to see Ronnie Rivers in front of Corum on the Rams' depth graph. Lots of presumed the Rams drafted Corum 83rd general to aid make lighter Kyren Williams' tons, especially since they have similar skill sets. Corum handled 505 hurrying attempts in his last 2 seasons at Michigan, verifying he may take care of a heavy amount of work. Definitely a situation worth keeping an eye on, but it's safe and secure to claim this had not been a Full week 1 that Corum supervisors were actually intending to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Eco-friendly Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered into Friday evening's activity versus the Eagles noted as questionable. He missed Tuesday's practice and was actually restricted Wednesday and Thursday because of that irritating hamstring accident. Unless Josh Jacobs, that had 18 contacts against the Eagles, overlooks opportunity, Lloyd probably won't have a lot fantasy relevance. I'm also regarded about the Packers' offending collection. Jacobs was getting reached at or responsible for the line of skirmish method regularly on Friday evening. Always keep Lloyd on your check out listing as the Packers plan for the Colts in Full week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying backyards are actually the best through a Chargers player because Austin Ekeler's 173 yards in Week 5 of the 2022 season against the Browns. And also he performed it on merely 10 efforts! This definitely highlights the possibility of what Vidal could possibly give the desk if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards misses out on attend Greg Roman's run-heavy outburst. The sixth-rounder out of Troy was inactive in the season-opener against the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. appeared comfortable in his pro launching, giving Trevor Lawrence another big-play choice. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Urban Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% started) Worthy took advantage of his 3 contacts, completed with 20.8 imagination factors versus the Ravens last Thursday. It is actually logical to examine whether such development could be sustained with merely three contacts. While it is actually unexpected, there are some motivating indications. Worthwhile ran 23 courses, predominantly drawbacks, and also played 36 snaps, which are amounts stone's throw off from Rashee Rice. Many of his breaks arised from 11 workers, presenting he was actually associated with the outburst. Worthy could be taken into consideration a WR4 with WR3 upside till Marquise Brown returns from his shoulder injury. The Chiefs are set to deal with the Bengals in Week 2, so watch on exactly how engaged Deserving is in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in snaps, paths run and also getting lawns. but Thomas had not been far behind. He supplied an excellent debut with 14.7 fantasy factors, including his 1st NFL goal. Final period at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 getting goals. That's the third very most in institution past history, right behind Ja'Marr Chase (twenty) and Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas looked so great, he can inevitably surpass Christian Kirk in the hierarchy. He's strongly on the flex radar moving in to Week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, The Big Apple Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson stunned a lot of through do with more targets (12) as well as celebrations (6) than Nabers, who had just 5 targets. Nabers did deal with to nose out Robinson in obtaining backyards, do with 66. As a matter of fact, this was the absolute most acquiring yards through a Giants player creating his launching because Darius Slayton in 2019. Nevertheless, the greater problem is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, that balanced merely 4.4 yards per pass try and possessed his 20th video game along with several turnovers. This can harm the rookie's potential. For Full week 2, Nabers may be deemed a flex option against a prone Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the launching imagination managers were actually anticipating from the highest-drafted novice pass receiver in ESPN games over the past 20 years. Harrison finished the game along with just 4 getting gardens, the least in a debut through a pass receiver taken in the leading 5 considering that Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals ability placement players in each snaps and also transmits run. Nonetheless, Kyler Murray had an uncommonly tough video game, averaging just 2.9 air yards every fulfillment. It is actually likewise worth keeping in mind that Harrison ran simply 11 options against man coverage as well as was not targeted. Better days are on the horizon for this gifted receiver. Harrison is actually strongly on the WR2 radar for Week 2 versus the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% began) Williams had a difficult time associating with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver team. Odunze possessed simply four intendeds, which was a frustration compared with Keenan Allen's 11 and DJ Moore's eight. But let's probe a little deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), as well as Odunze (forty five) were actually fairly close in pops participated in. The same opts for paths manage: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and also Odunze (26 ). Therefore, while Odunze didn't acquire as many appearances this time around, he is actually still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Expenses (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Even though Coleman really did not score a touchdown like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still produced a strong feeling. The rookie led the group in breaks, options manage, aim ats, receptions as well as obtaining backyards against the Arizona Cardinals. Another point to details is that when the Costs were in 11 personnel, Coleman, Hollins and also Shakir were on the area with each other a whole lot. In 12 employees, it was actually mainly Coleman and also Hollins. This is most definitely promising for those that have Coleman on their imagination teams. He is actually a solid flex alternative in Full week 2 versus the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% started) McConkey led the Chargers along with 7 targets as well as 39 acquiring yards against the Raiders on Sunday. He managed to salvage his imagination time along with an overdue goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't asked to accomplish considerably, averaging simply 5.5 yards every pass try. If this fad carries on, it could confine McConkey's imagination ceiling. Having said that, he's still on the flex radar for Week 2, especially given that the Panthers' self defense only acquired torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa fl Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps as well as directs operate, however he had merely 3 intendeds. On the silver lining, he racked up a 32-yard obtaining goal. McMillan has actually strengthened his place as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, and also he could possibly come to be even more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or Chris Godwin miss time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' wide receiver turning is fairly fluid, with everyone seeing an identical variety of pops versus the Bengals on Sunday. Nevertheless, Polk possessed a single intended. Keep him on your view checklist, however he should not reside in your schedules against the Seahawks in Full week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't several positives for the Panthers on Sunday, yet one was Legette leading the crew in targets. He additionally participated in notable snaps. The Panthers' pass receiver turning is five deeper now, so it's tough to feel confident in some of all of them, specifically provided just how Bryce Youthful done versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in and options run show he had a restricted job, despite getting five intendeds. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually likely to keep a higher aim at portion. Mitchell's duty could reduce when Josh Downs profits coming from injury, so he should remain on your view checklist. Don't forget, the Colts may not be counted on to be a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's business provided imagination supervisors really hope that McCaffrey can boost as the Commanders' No. 2 receiver. Full week 1 showed that this won't be the case. The snaps as well as courses have been actually spread in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown as well as Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually certainly not a best scenario, and also it is difficult to see Daniels sustaining greater than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers immediately demonstrated that he's one of the Raiders' leading possibilities 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 ), mentioning a substantial function in Sin city' offense this year. Nonetheless, he is actually still dividing snaps along with fellow cramping end Michael Mayer. The excellent information is actually that Bowers is operating almost as a lot of routes (26) as Davante Adams (34) and also Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The rookie can be deemed a low-end TE1 in Week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.