.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Fortune one hundred economic services business, now residing my dream producing fantasy and sports betting information regarding the NFL, NBA, as well as WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels as well as Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed impressive NFL debuts, however several other highly proclaimed novices didn't live up to towering expectations.What analytical tidbits ought to you understand from the 1st full week of action, and which novices must you see closely away on out?Let's look at the biggest takeaways from the novices in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the round through the sky yet was especially solid on the ground vs. Tampa florida Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 fantasy factors in his launching were impressive, thanks mostly to his hurrying capability. He ended up along with the second-most hurrying lawns by a quarterback in an NFL debut because 1950 and also became the 1st QB ever to rush for 80 backyards and 2 goals in his initial video game. However, he carried out have some trouble as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was actually unexpected provided his remarkable university statistics. He's the only gamer in FBS past along with 12,000 occupation passing backyards as well as 3,000 rushing lawns. He hardly ever attempted deeper tosses, balancing just 2.0 air lawns per fulfillment, compared to 8.4 air lawns per fulfillment at LSU last season. For Full week 2 versus the Giants, he's 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 regulation football seasonCreate a league and individualize league dimension, slashing and policies to play in the organization you wish to participate in in.Create a game today!This wasn't the debut dream supervisors were actually expecting from Williams. He really did not throw a goal and his 3.2 yards every effort were the second most competitive through a first-round choice in their launching (minimum required 15 attempts) in NFL past history. Additionally, 31% of his throws were off intended against the Titans. For context, that's the worst through a Bears QB due to the fact that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target cost in Week 1 of the 2020 time. While Williams did show improvement as the second one-half happened, the Bears' offense finished with simply 148 complete lawns. That's the least through any kind of staff in a season-opening gain considering that the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely boost along with each video game, however, for now, he is actually more of a QB2 than the QB1 our team hoped for. The Bears take a trip to Houston to take on the Texans in Full week 2, which should show to be a challenging matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed a rough outing versus the Seahawks, along with his dream efficiency recovered only through his hurrying gardens. He balanced a poor 6.2 sky backyards every attempt as well as only 2.7 sky yards every fulfillment. Certain, the Seahawks have a talented additional, however Nix's market value is actually higher in much deeper superflex leagues now. For Full week 2 against the Steelers, he is actually resembling a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye viewed coming from the side projects as the Patriots pulled off an upset against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually an activity supervisor and also completed with 8.0 dream factors. The Patriots' longest play was only 17 gardens. Always keep Maye on your view list as New England tackles the Seahawks in Week 2. Managing backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he cracked free of charge for a 31-yard run in his NFL launching. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving possessed 11 touches against the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White found 21. The newbie from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his quickness. White's strong suit is his receiving capacity, as well as he ran 19 courses, compared to Irving's seven. It'll be interesting to view just how the rookie's task progresses in the happening full weeks, as each Irving and also White shrouded 75 yards coming from scrimmage against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson had just three hurrying attempts versus the Costs. It's likewise worth noting that Emari Demercado ran as the Cardinals' third-down spine. Having said that, there's a blue sky. James Conner finished with 19 styles. If Conner skips time, Benson will promptly hop onto the RB2 radar. Our team'll view if the newbie receives additional 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 bounces back coming from the torn ACL he suffered last Nov at Texas. This suggests he'll be out for a minimum of the very first 4 activities. The Panthers possessed an outlining against the Saints on Sunday, losing through 37 factors, the fifth-largest frame of triumph in a season opener in between division competitors in the final half a century. Chuba Hubbard had merely six rushing attempts in that game. With the offense looking distressing, it is actually certainly not excellent news for those stowing away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Bills (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis had just 4 touches against the Cardinals. He is actually not a major portion of the Bills' offense yet. However if James Cook, who had 22 contacts, overlooks opportunity, Davis could possibly become much more appropriate in fantasy. The Costs experience the Dolphins in Full week 2. Maintain Davis on your view list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (trainer's choice) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 video game against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane as well as Raheem Mostert discussed backfield duties. Achane ended the activity along with 17 contacts and 23.0 dream ideas. For Wright to end up being imagination appropriate, he 'd need either Achane or Mostert to miss out on opportunity. Our company'll see if he makes his NFL debut Thursday night against the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It's unusual to find Ronnie Rivers ahead of Corum on the Rams' intensity chart. Numerous assumed the Rams prepared Corum 83rd total to help make lighter Kyren Williams' load, specifically due to the fact that they possess identical ability. Corum dealt with 505 rushing tries in his last two seasons at Michigan, proving he may take care of a massive workload. Absolutely a scenario worth keeping an eye on, however it's safe and secure to say this had not been a Full week 1 that Corum supervisors were actually planning to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Veggie Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd went into Friday evening's game versus the Eagles specified as suspicious. He overlooked Tuesday's method as well as was actually confined Wednesday and also Thursday as a result of that nagging hamstring injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, that possessed 18 contacts against the Eagles, misses out on opportunity, Lloyd perhaps will not possess a lot imagination significance. I am actually additionally regarded regarding the Packers' offensive series. Jacobs was receiving hit at or even responsible for the line of skirmish technique regularly on Friday evening. Keep Lloyd on your watch checklist as the Packers plan for the Colts in Full week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 rushing backyards are actually the best by a Chargers player given that Austin Ekeler's 173 gardens in Full week 5 of the 2022 season versus the Browns. And also he performed it on only 10 attempts! This truly highlights the potential of what Vidal can offer the table 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 against the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. looked pleasant in his professional debut, providing Trevor Lawrence yet another big-play choice. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas City Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Worthwhile made the most of his three touches, finishing with 20.8 dream points versus the Ravens final Thursday. It's easy to understand to examine whether such manufacturing can be preserved with only three touches. While it's extremely unlikely, there are actually some stimulating signs. Worthwhile functioned 23 options, predominantly snags, and also participated in 36 snaps, which are numbers not far off coming from Rashee Rice. Many of his snaps stemmed from 11 personnel, showing he was actually associated with the outburst. Worthy could be looked at a WR4 along with WR3 upside up until Noblewoman Brown come backs from his shoulder personal injury. The Chiefs are actually set to face the Bengals in Full week 2, thus keep an eye on 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, paths run and also getting gardens. but Thomas wasn't far behind. He supplied an outstanding debut along with 14.7 imagination factors, featuring his 1st NFL touchdown. Final season at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 receiving goals. That is actually the third very most in college past history, right behind Ja'Marr Chase (twenty) as well as Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas looked therefore excellent, he can inevitably exceed Christian Kirk in the hierarchy. He is actually firmly on the flex radar heading into Week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, Nyc Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson amazed a lot of by do with additional intendeds (12) and also events (6) than Nabers, who possessed just 5 intendeds. Nabers performed handle to slip by Robinson in obtaining gardens, completed with 66. Actually, this was the most obtaining gardens through a Giants gamer creating his debut given that Darius Slayton in 2019. Nevertheless, the bigger issue is quarterback Daniel Jones, that averaged just 4.4 yards every pass effort as well as had his 20th game with a number of turnovers. This could hurt the rookie's capacity. For Full week 2, Nabers can be viewed as a flex choice against a susceptible Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the debut dream supervisors were anticipating from the highest-drafted rookie wide receiver in ESPN organizations over recent two decades. Harrison finished the activity along with simply 4 acquiring yards, the least in a launching by a pass receiver taken in the top five due to the fact that Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals ability setting gamers in each snaps and also directs run. However, Kyler Murray had an abnormally challenging activity, balancing merely 2.9 air backyards per completion. It is actually also worth taking note that Harrison operated only 11 routes against guy insurance coverage as well as was actually not targeted. A lot better times are on the perspective for this skilled recipient. Harrison is firmly on the WR2 radar for Full week 2 against the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% began) Williams had a bumpy ride connecting with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver team. Odunze possessed just four targets, which was actually a setback compared to Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's eight. However allow's dig a little bit of much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), as well as Odunze (45) were in fact rather enclose pops played. The very same opts for paths run: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), as well as Odunze (26 ). So, while Odunze didn't get as many appearances this moment, he is actually still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Bills (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Although Coleman really did not rack up a goal like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still produced a sturdy impression. The newbie led the team in breaks, courses run, targets, receivings as well as acquiring yards against the Arizona Cardinals. Yet another factor to keep in mind is actually that when the Expenses were in 11 workers, Coleman, Hollins and Shakir performed the area with each other a great deal. In 12 personnel, it was generally Coleman and Hollins. This is actually certainly appealing for those that possess Coleman on their dream crews. He's a solid flex choice in Week 2 versus the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% began) McConkey led the Chargers with seven aim ats and also 39 acquiring gardens against the Raiders on Sunday. He handled to restore his imagination day along with a late touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't asked to perform much, averaging merely 5.5 gardens every pass try. If this pattern continues, it might restrict McConkey's fantasy roof. Nonetheless, he's still on the flex radar for Week 2, especially because the Panthers' protection merely received torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and routes run, however he had merely 3 intendeds. On the silver lining, he racked up a 32-yard receiving goal. McMillan has actually strengthened his spot as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, as well as he might end up being a lot more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or even Chris Godwin overlook time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' pass receiver rotation is pretty liquid, along with everybody viewing a similar amount of pops versus the Bengals on Sunday. However, Polk had a single aim at. Maintain him on your view listing, however he shouldn't reside in your lineups against the Seahawks in Full week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't lots of positives for the Panthers on Sunday, yet one was actually Legette leading the staff in targets. He also played considerable snaps. The Panthers' wide receiver rotation is 5 deeper at the moment, so it's tough to feel confident in any of all of them, particularly offered just how Bryce Young carried out versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played and options run program he possessed a minimal part, even with getting 5 targets. Michael Pittman Jr. is probably to keep a high target reveal. Mitchell's role might reduce when Josh Downs profits from accident, so he must stay on your watch listing. Always remember, the Colts aren't expected to be a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's field provided imagination supervisors hope that McCaffrey can step up as the Commanders' No. 2 recipient. Full week 1 showed that this will not be the case. The pops and paths have actually been spread between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and also Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually not a best condition, as well as it is difficult to find Daniels sustaining much more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers promptly demonstrated that he's one of the Raiders' best choices in the passing away game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% began) Bowers led the Raiders in intendeds (8 ), meaning a notable task in Las Vegas' outburst this year. Nonetheless, he's still breaking pops with fellow cramping end Michael Mayer. The fantastic updates is that Bowers is actually managing virtually as several paths (26) as Davante Adams (34) and also Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The rookie can be deemed a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.