.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Fortune one hundred economic solutions company, right now residing my desire developing imagination and also sports betting content regarding the NFL, NBA, and also WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels as well as Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed outstanding NFL debuts, but many other strongly touted novices didn't measure up to soaring expectations.What analytical bits must you understand coming from the 1st full week of activity, and which novices must you enjoy closely from here on out?Let's have a look at the largest takeaways coming from the novices in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the sphere by means of the air yet was actually specifically strong on the ground vs. Tampa florida Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 imagination factors in his debut went over, many thanks mainly to his rushing potential. He wound up with the second-most hurrying backyards through a quarterback in an NFL launching given that 1950 and also ended up being the 1st QB ever to rush for 80 gardens and pair of touchdowns in his 1st video game. However, he did possess some difficulty as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was actually unpredicted offered his outstanding university statistics. He is actually the only gamer in FBS record with 12,000 job passing gardens and also 3,000 rushing gardens. He hardly ever attempted deep-seated throws, averaging only 2.0 air gardens per completion, compared with 8.4 sky backyards per completion at LSU last time. For Full week 2 versus 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 dream regulation football seasonCreate a game and also tailor league dimension, slashing and also policies to play in the organization you want to participate in in.Create a game today!This wasn't the debut imagination managers were actually hoping for coming from Williams. He failed to toss a touchdown as well as his 3.2 backyards every attempt were the second cheapest through a first-round pick in their launching (minimum 15 tries) in NFL history. Additionally, 31% of his throws got out aim at versus the Titans. For circumstance, that's the worst by a Bears QB given that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target fee in Week 1 of the 2020 season. While Williams did show improvement as the second half took place, the Bears' outburst completed with simply 148 total gardens. That's the fewest through any type of staff in a season-opening gain given that the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely enhance with each game, but also for right now, he is actually more of a QB2 than the QB1 our experts anticipated. The Bears journey to Houston to handle the Texans in Full week 2, which must confirm to become a complicated matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed a sketching against the Seahawks, with his imagination performance recovered just by his rushing lawns. He averaged an inadequate 6.2 air lawns per attempt and only 2.7 sky gardens per finalization. Sure, the Seahawks possess a gifted additional, yet Nix's worth is much higher in deeper superflex leagues at this moment. For Week 2 against the Steelers, he's seeming like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye watched coming from the sidelines as the Patriots managed a distressed versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually an activity supervisor as well as finished with 8.0 fantasy factors. The Patriots' longest play was actually merely 17 backyards. Keep Maye on your watch listing as New England takes on the Seahawks in Full week 2. Operating backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he damaged free of charge for a 31-yard run in his NFL debut. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa bay Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving possessed 11 contacts versus the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White viewed 21. The rookie coming from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his explosiveness. White's strong point is his obtaining potential, and he ran 19 routes, compared to Irving's seven. It'll be interesting to check out just how the rookie's duty develops in the coming weeks, as both Irving as well as White eclipsed 75 lawns coming from scrimmage versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson had merely three rushing tries against the Bills. It's likewise worth noting that Emari Demercado operated as the Cardinals' third-down spine. Nevertheless, there's a break in the clouds. James Conner do with 19 styles. If Conner skips opportunity, Benson would right away leap onto the RB2 radar. We'll view if the novice gets more touches against the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is beginning the period on the PUP/NFI checklist as he recuperates from the torn ACL he endured last November at Texas. This means he'll be actually out for at least the first 4 activities. The Panthers possessed an outlining against the Saints on Sunday, shedding by 37 aspects, the fifth-largest scope of triumph in a season opener in between branch competitors in the final 50 years. Chuba Hubbard had merely six rushing efforts because video game. With the offense appearing distressing, it is actually certainly not fantastic headlines for those stowing away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Costs (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis had simply four touches versus the Cardinals. He's certainly not a huge component of the Bills' outburst yet. But if James Chef, that possessed 22 contacts, overlooks opportunity, Davis might become more appropriate in fantasy. The Bills deal with the Dolphins in Full week 2. Maintain Davis on your watch 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 video game along with 17 touches and also 23.0 imagination points. For Wright to end up being fantasy applicable, he will require either Achane or Mostert to miss out on time. We'll observe if he creates his NFL launching Thursday night versus the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually shocking to find Ronnie Rivers in advance of Corum on the Rams' depth chart. A lot of assumed the Rams composed Corum 83rd total to aid make lighter Kyren Williams' tons, specifically because they possess similar skill sets. Corum managed 505 rushing tries in his last 2 periods at Michigan, verifying he may deal with a hefty work. Absolutely a circumstance worth keeping an eye on, yet it is actually safe and secure to mention this had not been a Full week 1 that Corum managers were actually wishing to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Eco-friendly Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered Friday night's video game versus the Eagles listed as suspicious. He skipped Tuesday's method as well as was limited Wednesday and also Thursday as a result of that nagging hamstring trauma. Unless Josh Jacobs, who had 18 touches against the Eagles, overlooks time, Lloyd most likely won't have much imagination relevance. I am actually also worried concerning the Packers' repulsive line. Jacobs was getting reached at or even behind the line of skirmish means 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 rushing lawns are one of the most through a Chargers player given that Austin Ekeler's 173 lawns in Full week 5 of the 2022 time against the Browns. And also he did it on merely 10 attempts! This actually highlights the ability of what Vidal could give the table if either Dobbins or even Gus Edwards misses time in Greg Roman's run-heavy outburst. The sixth-rounder out of Troy was inactive in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. appeared comfy in his pro launching, providing Trevor Lawrence another big-play option. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas City Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Worthy made the most of his 3 touches, finishing with 20.8 dream aspects versus the Ravens final Thursday. It's logical to examine whether such manufacturing could be maintained with only 3 contacts. While it is actually improbable, there are actually some promoting indications. Worthy operated 23 courses, mainly troubles, as well as played 36 pops, which are numbers not far off coming from Rashee Rice. Most of his pops arised from 11 employees, showing he was actually associated with the outburst. Worthy could be thought about a WR4 along with WR3 upside until Noblewoman Brown come backs from his shoulder injury. The Chiefs are set to experience the Bengals in Week 2, so keep an eye on just how engaged Deserving resides in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in pops, courses operate and also receiving backyards. yet Thomas had not been much responsible for. He provided an excellent launching along with 14.7 fantasy aspects, featuring his 1st NFL goal. Last time at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 obtaining goals. That is actually the third most in university record, right responsible for Ja'Marr Hunt (20) and also Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas appeared so really good, he could ultimately exceed Christian Kirk in the chain of command. He's firmly on the flex radar moving right into Week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, The Big Apple Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson surprised lots of through do with even more intendeds (12) as well as events (6) than Nabers, that possessed only 5 targets. Nabers carried out deal with to nose out Robinson in receiving gardens, do with 66. Actually, this was the absolute most getting lawns by a Giants player making his debut given that Darius Slayton in 2019. Nonetheless, the bigger concern is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, who balanced just 4.4 gardens every successfully pass attempt and also possessed his 20th game along with multiple turnovers. This could possibly hurt the novice's potential. For Week 2, Nabers can be deemed a flex option against a prone Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the debut fantasy supervisors were wishing for coming from the highest-drafted rookie wide receiver in ESPN games over recent twenty years. Harrison ended the video game with just 4 receiving backyards, the fewest in a debut by a pass receiver consumed the best 5 considering that Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals skill placement players in both breaks and also directs operate. However, Kyler Murray had an unusually difficult activity, balancing simply 2.9 air lawns per conclusion. It is actually also worth keeping in mind that Harrison managed just 11 routes versus man insurance coverage and also was not targeted. Much better days are actually on the horizon for this skilled recipient. Harrison is actually strongly on the WR2 radar for Full week 2 against the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% started) Williams had a difficult time getting in touch with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver group. Odunze had simply four targets, which was actually a letdown compared to Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's eight. However permit's probe a little much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), as well as Odunze (forty five) were really fairly enclose breaks participated in. The same goes with paths run: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and Odunze (26 ). Therefore, while Odunze failed to acquire as numerous looks this time around, he's still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Costs (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Despite the fact that Coleman didn't score a goal like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still produced a powerful feeling. The newbie led the team in pops, options operate, aim ats, receivings and also acquiring yards versus the Arizona Cardinals. An additional factor to keep in mind is that when the Expenses were in 11 personnel, Coleman, Hollins as well as Shakir were on the field with each other a great deal. In 12 employees, it was primarily Coleman as well as Hollins. This is definitely encouraging for those who possess Coleman on their imagination teams. He is actually a strong flex alternative 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 and 39 obtaining yards against the Raiders on Sunday. He took care of to recover his dream time along with a late touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been asked to carry out a lot, balancing merely 5.5 yards every elapsed effort. If this pattern proceeds, it could restrict McConkey's dream roof. However, he is actually still on the flex radar for Full week 2, particularly given that the Panthers' protection only received torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa florida Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps as well as routes operate, but he possessed only three intendeds. On the silver lining, he racked up a 32-yard getting goal. McMillan has actually thickened his spot as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, and he could possibly become much 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 turning is pretty liquid, along with everyone seeing a comparable variety of breaks against the Bengals on Sunday. Nevertheless, Polk had only one intended. Keep him on your watch listing, however he shouldn't reside in your schedules 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, but one was actually Legette leading the group in intendeds. He also participated in considerable snaps. The Panthers' wide receiver turning is actually five deeper now, so it's tough to feel confident in any one of all of them, specifically provided how Bryce Youthful performed against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played and also options manage program he possessed a minimal task, even with receiving five targets. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually probably to always keep a high target portion. Mitchell's duty might diminish when Josh Downs yields from personal injury, thus he must remain on your check out checklist. Remember, 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 hope that McCaffrey can boost as the Leaders' No. 2 recipient. Week 1 showed that this will not be the case. The breaks and also courses have been actually spread out between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and also Olamide Zaccheaus. It's certainly not an ideal scenario, and also it is difficult to view Daniels assisting much more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers right away displayed to that he is just one of the Raiders' leading choices in the passing away video game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% began) Bowers led the Raiders in targets (8 ), meaning a considerable part in Las Vegas' outburst this year. Nonetheless, he's still dividing pops along with fellow cramping end Michael Mayer. The terrific information is that Bowers is running almost as many paths (26) as Davante Adams (34) and also Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The newbie could be considered as a low-end TE1 in Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.