.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Luck 100 monetary solutions provider, right now residing my dream making imagination and also sporting activities wagering content about the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and also Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed remarkable NFL debuts, however numerous various other strongly boasted rookies really did not live up to towering expectations.What analytical bits must you know from the first full week of action, as well as which novices ought to you watch closely away on out?Let's look at the largest takeaways coming from the rookies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the sphere through the sky yet was actually especially strong on the ground vs. Tampa bay Bay. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 dream points in his debut were impressive, many thanks greatly to his rushing potential. He found yourself with the second-most hurrying gardens through a quarterback in an NFL debut due to the fact that 1950 and ended up being the first QB ever to rush for 80 gardens and pair of touchdowns in his very first game. Nonetheless, he did possess some trouble as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was unforeseen provided his exceptional university statistics. He is actually the only gamer in FBS background with 12,000 occupation passing lawns as well as 3,000 hurrying lawns. He seldom tried deep-seated throws, averaging merely 2.0 air backyards per completion, compared with 8.4 air backyards per completion at LSU final time. For Full week 2 against the Giants, he's looking like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% began) It is actually opportunity to begin your dream football seasonCreate an organization as well as individualize organization measurements, scoring and also regulations to play in the game you want to play in.Create an organization today!This had not been the launching dream supervisors were expecting from Williams. He failed to throw a goal as well as his 3.2 lawns every attempt were the 2nd lowest by a first-round selection in their launching (minimum required 15 attempts) in NFL past history. Additionally, 31% of his throws got out intended versus the Titans. For situation, that's awful by a Bears QB since Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target cost in Week 1 of the 2020 period. While Williams performed come along as the second one-half went on, the Bears' offense do with simply 148 complete yards. That is actually the least through any kind of group in a season-opening gain due to the fact that the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely enhance with each video game, but for right now, he is actually more of a QB2 than the QB1 our team wished for. The Bears take a trip to Houston to tackle the Texans in Full week 2, which should prove to become a hard matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had a sketching versus the Seahawks, along with his fantasy functionality restored only through his hurrying gardens. He averaged an unsatisfactory 6.2 sky backyards per attempt as well as simply 2.7 air lawns every completion. Sure, the Seahawks have a proficient additional, yet Nix's value is actually much higher in deeper superflex organizations at the moment. For Week 2 against the Steelers, he's looking like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye seen from the side projects as the Patriots pulled off an upset against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually an activity manager as well as completed with 8.0 dream points. The Patriots' longest play was actually just 17 yards. Always keep Maye on your check out listing as New England tackles the Seahawks in Week 2. Running backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he damaged free of cost for a 31-yard jog in his NFL debut. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa florida Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving had 11 contacts against the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White saw 21. The newbie coming from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his volatility. White's strength is his receiving capacity, as well as he ran 19 paths, compared with Irving's seven. It'll interest watch just how the novice's part evolves in the coming full weeks, as both Irving as well as White shrouded 75 lawns coming from skirmish versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson had merely three hurrying efforts versus the Costs. It's additionally worth taking note that Emari Demercado operated as the Cardinals' third-down spine. Nevertheless, there's a silver lining. James Conner finished with 19 touches. If Conner misses time, Benson will immediately leap onto the RB2 radar. Our experts'll view if the rookie receives even more touches against the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is starting the time on the PUP/NFI list as he bounces back from the torn ACL he went through last November at Texas. This suggests he'll be actually out for a minimum of the very first 4 activities. The Panthers possessed a sketching versus the Saints on Sunday, losing by 37 points, the fifth-largest scope of success in a season opener in between branch rivals in the final 50 years. Chuba Hubbard had only 6 hurrying efforts in that video game. Along with the outburst looking awful, it's not fantastic information for those stowing away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Costs (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis had only 4 touches versus the Cardinals. He is actually not a large aspect of the Expenses' offense however. Yet if James Prepare, that possessed 22 touches, misses opportunity, Davis can become more applicable in imagination. The Bills face the Dolphins in Full week 2. Maintain Davis on your view list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (instructor's selection) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 game versus the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and Raheem Mostert shared backfield responsibilities. Achane ended the activity along with 17 contacts and also 23.0 imagination points. For Wright to become dream relevant, he 'd need either Achane or even Mostert to overlook opportunity. Our company'll view if he makes his NFL launching Thursday evening versus the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It's unusual to view Ronnie Rivers in front of Corum on the Rams' deepness chart. A lot of believed the Rams composed Corum 83rd general to assist reduce Kyren Williams' tons, particularly because they have similar capability. Corum handled 505 hurrying efforts in his final two periods at Michigan, proving he can manage a hefty work. Most definitely a circumstance worth keeping an eye on, but it is actually safe to say this had not been a Week 1 that Corum managers were planning to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Veggie Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered into Friday night's video game against the Eagles detailed as doubtful. He overlooked Tuesday's technique as well as was confined Wednesday as well as Thursday because of that nagging hamstring accident. Unless Josh Jacobs, who had 18 contacts against the Eagles, skips opportunity, Lloyd possibly will not have much fantasy importance. I am actually additionally worried concerning the Packers' repulsive collection. Jacobs was obtaining attacked at or responsible for the line of skirmish method frequently on Friday evening. Always keep Lloyd on your watch checklist as the Packers prepare for the Colts in Full week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying backyards are actually the most by a Chargers gamer since Austin Ekeler's 173 lawns in Week 5 of the 2022 time versus the Browns. And he did it on merely 10 tries! This definitely highlights the capacity of what Vidal can offer the table if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards skips attend Greg Roman's run-heavy offense. The sixth-rounder out of Troy was inactive in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. appeared pleasant in his expert launching, giving Trevor Lawrence an additional big-play possibility. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Deserving made the most of his three touches, completed with 20.8 imagination points versus the Ravens final Thursday. It is actually understandable to examine whether such creation could be sustained with merely 3 touches. While it is actually unexpected, there are some reassuring indicators. Deserving functioned 23 paths, predominantly snags, and played 36 snaps, which are actually varieties not far off coming from Rashee Rice. Many of his breaks arised from 11 personnel, showing he was actually involved in the offense. Worthwhile could be looked at a WR4 along with WR3 upside up until Marquise Brown come backs coming from his shoulder trauma. The Chiefs are readied to experience the Bengals in Week 2, so keep an eye on exactly how involved Worthwhile resides in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% started) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in pops, courses operate and also getting yards. but Thomas had not been much responsible for. He provided an excellent debut along with 14.7 imagination points, featuring his first NFL touchdown. Last period at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 getting goals. That's the 3rd most in institution past history, right behind Ja'Marr Pursuit (20) as well as Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas looked thus great, he can ultimately surpass Christian Kirk in the hierarchy. He's strongly on the flex radar moving in to Full week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson startled lots of through do with more aim ats (12) and events (6) than Nabers, that had just 5 intendeds. Nabers performed deal with to edge out Robinson in obtaining yards, finishing with 66. As a matter of fact, this was the best obtaining gardens through a Giants gamer making his debut because Darius Slayton in 2019. Nonetheless, the much bigger concern is quarterback Daniel Jones, that averaged merely 4.4 yards every pass try and also possessed his 20th video game with multiple turn overs. This might hurt the rookie's capacity. For Full week 2, Nabers can be deemed a flex possibility against an at risk Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the debut imagination managers were wishing for coming from the highest-drafted novice pass receiver in ESPN games over recent 20 years. Harrison ended the activity along with only 4 acquiring lawns, the fewest in a debut through a wide receiver absorbed the top 5 given that Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals skill-set position players in each snaps and also routes run. However, Kyler Murray had an abnormally difficult video game, averaging merely 2.9 sky gardens per fulfillment. It is actually also worth keeping in mind that Harrison ran just 11 paths versus guy insurance coverage and also was not targeted. Better days are actually on the perspective for this accomplished receiver. Harrison is actually securely on the WR2 radar for Week 2 versus the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% started) Williams had a difficult time connecting with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver team. Odunze possessed merely four aim ats, which was a frustration compared to Keenan Allen's 11 and DJ Moore's eight. Yet allow's dig a little much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and Odunze (45) were really quite close in pops participated in. The same chooses paths manage: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and also Odunze (26 ). Therefore, while Odunze failed to receive as a lot of appearances this time, he's still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Costs (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Despite the fact that Coleman failed to score a touchdown like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still created a tough opinion. The rookie led the crew in pops, paths manage, aim ats, receivings as well as obtaining backyards against the Arizona Cardinals. Another factor to note is actually that when the Costs remained in 11 personnel, Coleman, Hollins and also Shakir performed the field with each other a lot. In 12 staffs, it was mainly Coleman as well as Hollins. This is absolutely promising for those that have Coleman on their fantasy groups. He's a strong flex option in Week 2 versus the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% began) McConkey led the Chargers along with seven aim ats and also 39 getting lawns versus the Raiders on Sunday. He managed to save his fantasy time with a late goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't inquired to carry out considerably, averaging only 5.5 yards every pass effort. If this fad proceeds, it could possibly confine McConkey's imagination ceiling. Nonetheless, he is actually still on the flex radar for Full week 2, specifically because the Panthers' self defense only got torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and transmits run, but he possessed only 3 aim ats. On the silver lining, he racked up a 32-yard receiving touchdown. McMillan has actually solidified his area as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, and he can end up being much more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or Chris Godwin overlook time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' pass receiver turning is actually quite liquid, along with everyone viewing a comparable number of pops versus the Bengals on Sunday. Nonetheless, Polk possessed just one intended. Keep him on your watch list, but he should not be 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 additionally played substantial snaps. The Panthers' wide receiver turning is five deep at the moment, so it is difficult to feel confident in any of all of them, especially offered exactly how Bryce Young carried out against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in and routes manage series he had a minimal function, in spite of receiving 5 aim ats. Michael Pittman Jr. is very likely to keep a high intended share. Mitchell's role may shrink when Josh Downs yields coming from trauma, thus he ought to remain on your watch checklist. Bear in mind, the Colts may not be expected to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's profession gave dream supervisors really hope that McCaffrey could possibly improve as the Commanders' No. 2 recipient. Full week 1 showed that this will not be the case. The breaks and also paths have actually been actually spread between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown as well as Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually certainly not an ideal scenario, as well as it's tough to find Daniels sustaining much more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers promptly displayed to that he's one of the Raiders' leading alternatives in the death video game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% started) Bowers led the Raiders in intendeds (8 ), mentioning a notable job in Las Vegas' offense this year. Nevertheless, he's still breaking pops along with fellow tight end Michael Mayer. The terrific updates is that Bowers is operating nearly as a lot of courses (26) as Davante Adams (34) as well as Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The newbie could be considered as a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.