.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Fortune 100 financial services business, right now living my dream making dream and sporting activities betting information regarding the NFL, NBA, as well as WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels as well as Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had exceptional NFL debuts, yet several other strongly touted newbies really did not measure up to skyscraping expectations.What analytical bits should you know from the 1st full week of activity, and also which novices should you view very closely from here on out?Let's have a look at the largest takeaways coming from the newbies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the sphere via the sky however was specifically tough on the ground vs. Tampa florida Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 imagination points in his launching went over, thanks mostly to his hurrying potential. He ended up along with the second-most hurrying lawns by a quarterback in an NFL debut considering that 1950 and also became the initial QB ever before to hurry for 80 backyards and also pair of touchdowns in his very first activity. Having said that, he carried out possess some difficulty as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was actually unpredicted provided his exceptional university statistics. He's the only player in FBS background with 12,000 job passing lawns as well as 3,000 hurrying yards. He rarely attempted deeper tosses, averaging only 2.0 sky gardens per finalization, compared with 8.4 air gardens every completion at LSU final time. For 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's time to begin your dream football seasonCreate an organization and tailor league measurements, scoring and policies to play in the organization you desire to participate in in.Create a game today!This wasn't the launching dream supervisors were actually expecting from Williams. He really did not throw a goal and his 3.2 gardens every attempt were actually the 2nd least expensive through a first-round selection in their debut (lowest 15 efforts) in NFL history. And also, 31% of his throws were off target versus the Titans. For circumstance, that is actually the worst through a Bears QB given that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target price in Full week 1 of the 2020 time. While Williams did show improvement as the 2nd one-half happened, the Bears' outburst do with just 148 complete backyards. That's the least through any type of crew in a season-opening gain given that the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely improve with each video game, but also for now, he is actually more of a QB2 than the QB1 our team wished for. The Bears travel to Houston to take on the Texans in Week 2, which must prove to become a complicated matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed an outlining versus the Seahawks, along with his imagination performance saved simply through his hurrying backyards. He averaged an inadequate 6.2 sky gardens per effort and only 2.7 air gardens per completion. Certain, the Seahawks have a skilled second, but Nix's worth is greater in much deeper superflex leagues immediately. 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 managed a disturbed against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually a video game manager as well as finished with 8.0 dream points. The Patriots' longest play was simply 17 gardens. Maintain Maye on your check out list as New England takes on the Seahawks in Week 2. Managing backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he damaged free of charge for a 31-yard jog in his NFL launching. Radiation Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa bay Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving had 11 contacts versus the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White observed 21. The rookie from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his quickness. White's strength is his obtaining ability, and also he managed 19 options, compared to Irving's seven. It'll interest see how the rookie's function grows in the coming weeks, as both Irving and also White shrouded 75 gardens coming from skirmish versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson had merely three rushing attempts versus the Expenses. It's likewise worth noting that Emari Demercado worked as the Cardinals' third-down spine. Nonetheless, there is actually a blue sky. James Conner completed with 19 styles. If Conner misses opportunity, Benson will quickly jump onto the RB2 radar. Our company'll observe if the newbie receives additional touches versus the Los Angeles Rams in 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 experienced last Nov at Texas. This suggests he'll be actually out for at the very least the initial 4 games. The Panthers possessed an outlining versus the Saints on Sunday, dropping through 37 points, the fifth-largest scope of triumph in a time opener in between branch competitors in the last 50 years. Chuba Hubbard possessed just six hurrying efforts in that game. Along with the offense looking awful, it's not wonderful updates for those stowing away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Bills (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis had just four contacts versus the Cardinals. He's not a major component of the Costs' offense yet. Yet if James Prepare, who possessed 22 touches, misses out on opportunity, Davis can end up being extra pertinent in imagination. The Expenses face the Dolphins in Week 2. Always keep Davis on your check out list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (coach's choice) for the Dolphins' Week 1 video game versus the Jaguars. De'Von Achane as well as Raheem Mostert discussed backfield responsibilities. Achane ended the video game with 17 contacts as well as 23.0 imagination ideas. For Wright to end up being dream relevant, he will need either Achane or Mostert to skip opportunity. We'll find if he makes his NFL debut Thursday evening against the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually surprising to view Ronnie Rivers in front of Corum on the Rams' deepness chart. Several presumed the Rams composed Corum 83rd overall to aid make lighter Kyren Williams' load, specifically since they have similar ability. Corum took care of 505 hurrying efforts in his final pair of seasons at Michigan, confirming he can take care of a massive work. Certainly a situation worth keeping an eye on, however it's protected to mention this wasn't a Full week 1 that Corum managers were actually intending to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Green Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered into Friday night's video game against the Eagles provided as dubious. He missed out on Tuesday's strategy as well as was actually restricted Wednesday as well as Thursday as a result of that nagging hamstring personal injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, who possessed 18 touches versus the Eagles, misses time, Lloyd perhaps won't possess much fantasy importance. I am actually also concerned concerning the Packers' repulsive line. Jacobs was getting reached at or responsible for free throw line of skirmish technique too often on Friday night. Maintain Lloyd on your view listing as the Packers plan for the Colts in Full week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 rushing yards are actually the best by a Chargers gamer given that Austin Ekeler's 173 lawns in Full week 5 of the 2022 period versus the Browns. And he performed it on simply 10 efforts! This really highlights the possibility of what Vidal could bring to the table if either Dobbins or even Gus Edwards overlooks attend Greg Roman's run-heavy offense. The sixth-rounder out of Troy loafed in the season-opener against the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. appeared comfy in his professional debut, providing Trevor Lawrence another big-play option. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Urban Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Worthy took advantage of his three touches, finishing with 20.8 dream aspects against the Ravens final Thursday. It's logical to question whether such production may be maintained along with just 3 contacts. While it is actually unlikely, there are some stimulating signs. Deserving operated 23 courses, primarily snags, and also participated in 36 snaps, which are actually varieties stone's throw off coming from Rashee Rice. A lot of his pops arised from 11 employees, presenting he was involved in the outburst. Deserving can be thought about a WR4 with WR3 upside up until Noblewoman Brown returns coming from his shoulder injury. The Chiefs are set to deal with the Bengals in Full week 2, thus keep an eye on exactly how engaged Deserving resides in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in snaps, paths run as well as obtaining gardens. yet Thomas had not been much responsible for. He supplied an outstanding debut along with 14.7 dream factors, featuring his first NFL touchdown. Last period at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 acquiring touchdowns. That is actually the third most in college background, right behind Ja'Marr Pursuit (20) and Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas looked thus really good, he can ultimately exceed Christian Kirk in the position. He's strongly on the flex radar heading into Full week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson shocked lots of by completed with even more intendeds (12) and functions (6) than Nabers, that had just 5 targets. Nabers carried out manage to nose out Robinson in obtaining lawns, finishing with 66. As a matter of fact, this was actually one of the most getting backyards through a Giants gamer making his debut given that Darius Slayton in 2019. Nonetheless, the bigger problem is quarterback Daniel Jones, that averaged merely 4.4 lawns per pass effort and possessed his 20th game with several turn overs. This could harm the novice's ability. For Week 2, Nabers could be deemed a flex option versus a susceptible Leaders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the debut fantasy supervisors were expecting coming from the highest-drafted rookie wide receiver in ESPN games over the past 20 years. Harrison ended the activity with only 4 getting gardens, the least in a launching through a wide receiver absorbed the top 5 because Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals skill setting players in both pops and also routes operate. Nevertheless, Kyler Murray possessed an unusually hard game, averaging simply 2.9 sky gardens every completion. It is actually additionally worth keeping in mind that Harrison ran merely 11 routes versus guy insurance coverage and was actually certainly not targeted. Better times are actually on the horizon for this proficient recipient. Harrison is firmly on the WR2 radar for Week 2 versus the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% started) Williams possessed a bumpy ride associating with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver group. Odunze had only four targets, which was a letdown compared with Keenan Allen's 11 as well as DJ Moore's eight. Yet let's dig a little bit of much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and Odunze (45) were really fairly approach pops played. The very same chooses courses operate: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), as well as Odunze (26 ). Therefore, while Odunze failed to obtain as several appeals this time around, he is actually still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass 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 created a sturdy impact. The novice led the team in pops, paths operate, intendeds, receivings and also receiving backyards versus the Arizona Cardinals. One more point to details is actually that when the Bills were in 11 staffs, Coleman, Hollins as well as Shakir performed the field together a great deal. In 12 employees, it was actually primarily Coleman and also Hollins. This is actually undoubtedly promising for those who have Coleman on their imagination crews. He is actually a solid flex choice in Week 2 against the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% began) McConkey led the Chargers along with seven targets and also 39 acquiring backyards against the Raiders on Sunday. He handled to salvage his fantasy time along with an overdue goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't asked to carry out a lot, averaging only 5.5 gardens every elapsed attempt. If this pattern proceeds, it might confine McConkey's fantasy ceiling. Nonetheless, he's still on the flex radar for Full week 2, particularly given that the Panthers' protection just acquired torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa florida Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and directs operate, yet he had merely three targets. On the silver lining, he scored a 32-yard getting touchdown. McMillan has hardened his spot as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, as well as he could become much more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or Chris Godwin overlook time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' wide receiver turning is fairly liquid, with everyone finding an identical lot of pops versus the Bengals on Sunday. Nonetheless, Polk had just one intended. Maintain him on your watch listing, but he shouldn't reside in your lineups versus the Seahawks in Full week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't several positives for the Panthers on Sunday, but one was Legette leading the group in aim ats. He likewise played considerable snaps. The Panthers' pass receiver turning is five deep at this moment, so it is difficult to feel confident in any of them, specifically provided just how Bryce Youthful executed versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in as well as courses manage show he had a restricted part, regardless of acquiring 5 intendeds. Michael Pittman Jr. is most likely to always keep a higher intended share. Mitchell's function might reduce when Josh Downs gains coming from trauma, so he must remain on your check out listing. Remember, the Colts may not be expected to be a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's field gave dream managers hope that McCaffrey can step up as the Commanders' No. 2 recipient. Week 1 showed that this will not hold true. The snaps as well as routes have been expanded between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus. It's not an optimal condition, and it's tough to view Daniels assisting much more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers immediately indicated that he is among the Raiders' leading choices in the passing away game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% started) Bowers led the Raiders in targets (8 ), meaning a notable role in Sin city' offense this year. Nevertheless, he's still breaking pops along with fellow cramping end Michael Mayer. The wonderful headlines is actually that Bowers is actually operating virtually as a lot of options (26) as Davante Adams (34) and Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The newbie can be deemed a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.