.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Fortune 100 monetary solutions business, right now living my goal developing fantasy and also sports betting content regarding the NFL, NBA, and also WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and also Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed excellent NFL debuts, but a number of other very touted rookies didn't measure up to towering expectations.What analytical details ought to you be aware of coming from the very first week of action, and also which newbies should you see very closely away on out?Let's look at the biggest takeaways coming from the rookies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the ball with the sky yet was especially sturdy on the ground vs. Tampa bay Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 fantasy aspects in his debut were impressive, many thanks mostly to his rushing capability. He ended up with the second-most rushing gardens by a quarterback in an NFL debut considering that 1950 as well as ended up being the first QB ever before to rush for 80 lawns and pair of touchdowns in his 1st activity. Nonetheless, he performed have some issue as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was actually unforeseen provided his excellent university statistics. He's the only gamer in FBS record along with 12,000 occupation passing backyards and also 3,000 rushing yards. He rarely attempted deep throws, averaging just 2.0 air lawns every fulfillment, compared to 8.4 sky yards per finalization at LSU final time. For Full week 2 versus the Giants, he is actually looking like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% started) It is actually time to begin your fantasy regulation football seasonCreate a game and personalize league measurements, slashing as well as policies to play in the league you desire to participate in in.Create a league today!This had not been the launching imagination managers were anticipating coming from Williams. He failed to throw a goal and also his 3.2 lawns per effort were the 2nd least expensive through a first-round choice in their debut (minimum required 15 attempts) in NFL background. Plus, 31% of his throws were off intended versus the Titans. For context, that is actually the worst through a Bears QB since Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target price in Full week 1 of the 2020 period. While Williams did come along as the second half took place, the Bears' offense finished with just 148 complete gardens. That is actually the least by any kind of crew in a season-opening win since the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely improve with each game, however, for today, he is actually additional of a QB2 than the QB1 our company hoped for. The Bears take a trip to Houston to handle the Texans in Week 2, which need to confirm to be a challenging matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had an outlining against the Seahawks, along with his dream efficiency recovered merely through his rushing backyards. He balanced an unsatisfactory 6.2 air lawns every attempt and also just 2.7 air gardens per conclusion. Sure, the Seahawks have a gifted second, however Nix's worth is greater in much 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 from the subsidiaries as the Patriots pulled off an upset versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually an activity supervisor as well as completed with 8.0 dream aspects. The Patriots' lengthiest play was only 17 yards. Maintain Maye on your watch checklist as New England handles the Seahawks in Full week 2. Operating backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he broke complimentary for a 31-yard run in his NFL launching. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa bay Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving had 11 touches versus the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White viewed 21. The novice coming from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his explosiveness. White's strength is his getting ability, and he managed 19 paths, compared to Irving's 7. It'll be interesting to enjoy exactly how the newbie's function evolves in the happening weeks, as each Irving as well as White darkened 75 yards coming from scrimmage versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson possessed merely three hurrying efforts against the Bills. It's also worth noting that Emari Demercado functioned as the Cardinals' third-down back. Nevertheless, there's a positive side. James Conner completed with 19 styles. If Conner skips opportunity, Benson will immediately hop onto the RB2 radar. Our experts'll observe if the novice gets even more contacts against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is beginning the period on the PUP/NFI listing as he recuperates from the torn ACL he endured last November at Texas. This indicates he'll be out for at least the first 4 games. The Panthers possessed a sketching against the Saints on Sunday, dropping through 37 factors, the fifth-largest frame of victory in a time opener in between department rivals in the final 50 years. Chuba Hubbard had just six hurrying attempts during that activity. With the offense appearing awful, it is actually certainly not fantastic updates for those stowing away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Expenses (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis had merely four touches against the Cardinals. He's not a big part of the Expenses' offense however. But if James Prepare, who possessed 22 contacts, skips time, Davis could possibly end up being even more applicable in imagination. The Expenses face the Dolphins in Week 2. Maintain Davis on your watch list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (coach's selection) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 game versus the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and Raheem Mostert discussed backfield duties. Achane finished the game along with 17 touches as well as 23.0 imagination ideas. For Wright to come to be fantasy applicable, he 'd require either Achane or even Mostert to skip time. Our team'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 unexpected to observe Ronnie Rivers in advance of Corum on the Rams' depth chart. Lots of presumed the Rams composed Corum 83rd total to aid make lighter Kyren Williams' bunch, specifically since they possess similar capability. Corum took care of 505 rushing tries in his last two periods at Michigan, confirming he can handle a heavy amount of work. Certainly a circumstance worth watching on, but it's safe to mention this had not been a Week 1 that Corum managers were actually hoping to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Green Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd went into Friday night's activity versus the Eagles noted as dubious. He skipped Tuesday's strategy and was actually confined Wednesday and Thursday because of that troublesome hamstring accident. Unless Josh Jacobs, that possessed 18 touches versus the Eagles, skips time, Lloyd perhaps will not possess much fantasy importance. I am actually likewise concerned concerning the Packers' offensive collection. Jacobs was actually acquiring reached at or even behind free throw line of scrimmage way too often on Friday evening. Maintain Lloyd on your watch checklist as the Packers get ready for the Colts in Full week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying lawns are actually the best through a Chargers player given that Austin Ekeler's 173 gardens in Week 5 of the 2022 time versus the Browns. And also he performed it on simply 10 attempts! This definitely highlights the possibility of what Vidal can give the desk if either Dobbins or even 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 relaxed in his expert debut, giving Trevor Lawrence an additional big-play possibility. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Metropolitan Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Worthy took advantage of his 3 contacts, do with 20.8 dream factors versus the Ravens last Thursday. It is actually understandable to question whether such manufacturing may be preserved with just 3 touches. While it's extremely unlikely, there are actually some motivating signs. Worthwhile functioned 23 options, mainly snags, as well as participated in 36 breaks, which are varieties not far off from Rashee Rice. The majority of his breaks stemmed from 11 personnel, presenting he was actually involved in the offense. Worthwhile can be considered a WR4 along with WR3 upside till Marquee Brown come backs coming from his shoulder injury. The Chiefs are readied to deal with the Bengals in Week 2, therefore watch on exactly how involved Worthwhile remains in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% started) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in breaks, paths operate and also receiving yards. yet Thomas wasn't much behind. He delivered an outstanding launching along with 14.7 imagination aspects, including his first NFL touchdown. Final time at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 receiving goals. That's the 3rd very most in university record, right responsible for Ja'Marr Hunt (twenty) and Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas looked so excellent, he can eventually exceed Christian Kirk in the hierarchy. He is actually strongly on the flex radar moving in to Week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York City Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson stunned a lot of through do with more targets (12) and also receptions (6) than Nabers, that had just 5 intendeds. Nabers carried out deal with to squeeze by Robinson in receiving lawns, finishing with 66. Actually, this was actually one of the most acquiring yards through a Giants gamer creating his launching considering that Darius Slayton in 2019. Having said that, the larger worry is quarterback Daniel Jones, who averaged simply 4.4 backyards per elapsed effort as well as possessed his 20th activity along with several turn overs. This could injure the newbie's ability. For Week 2, Nabers can be considered as a flex option against a susceptible Leaders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the debut imagination managers were anticipating coming from the highest-drafted rookie pass receiver in ESPN organizations over recent two decades. Harrison ended the activity with simply 4 getting yards, the fewest in a debut by a pass receiver absorbed the top 5 considering that Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals skill posture players in each breaks and also directs operate. Having Said That, Kyler Murray possessed an extraordinarily hard video game, balancing only 2.9 air yards per finalization. It's likewise worth keeping in mind that Harrison managed just 11 options versus man protection as well as was not targeted. Better times are on the horizon for this skilled receiver. Harrison is strongly on the WR2 radar for Week 2 against the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% began) Williams had a tough time connecting with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver group. Odunze had merely four targets, which was actually a setback compared to Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's eight. Yet permit's probe a little deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and also Odunze (45) were actually quite enclose pops played. The same chooses options run: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and Odunze (26 ). So, while Odunze failed to obtain as many looks this moment, he's still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Bills (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Even though Coleman really did not score a goal like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still produced a strong impression. The novice led the team in breaks, routes operate, intendeds, receivings and receiving yards versus the Arizona Cardinals. Another trait to details is actually that when the Expenses remained in 11 personnel, Coleman, Hollins and also Shakir were on the area together a whole lot. In 12 workers, it was mostly Coleman and also Hollins. This is actually definitely appealing for those that possess Coleman on their fantasy staffs. He is actually a solid flex alternative in Week 2 versus the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% started) McConkey led the Chargers with seven intendeds and also 39 acquiring yards versus the Raiders on Sunday. He handled to restore his dream day along with an overdue goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't inquired to carry out a lot, averaging merely 5.5 gardens every pass attempt. If this pattern carries on, it could restrict McConkey's dream roof. Nonetheless, he's still on the flex radar for Full week 2, specifically due to the fact that the Panthers' self defense merely got torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa florida Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and directs run, but he possessed only 3 targets. On the silver lining, he racked up a 32-yard obtaining touchdown. McMillan has solidified his spot as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, as well as he could become much more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or Chris Godwin miss out on time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' pass receiver turning is fairly liquid, with everyone finding a similar variety of snaps against the Bengals on Sunday. Nonetheless, Polk had a single target. Keep him on your watch checklist, but he should not reside in your schedules against the Seahawks in Week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't numerous positives for the Panthers on Sunday, but one was Legette leading the crew in intendeds. He likewise played substantial breaks. The Panthers' pass receiver rotation is actually 5 deeper today, so it is difficult to feel great in some of all of them, specifically offered exactly how Bryce Youthful done against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played as well as paths manage program he possessed a minimal job, regardless of getting 5 intendeds. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually likely to maintain a higher target portion. Mitchell's role may reduce when Josh Downs gains coming from trauma, so he must stay on your view list. Remember, the Colts may not be expected to be a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's profession gave dream managers really hope that McCaffrey can improve as the Leaders' No. 2 recipient. Full week 1 showed that this won't hold true. The breaks as well as routes have actually been spread out between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and also Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually certainly not an excellent scenario, as well as it is difficult to find Daniels assisting more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers instantly showed that he's one of the Raiders' top options 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 intendeds (8 ), hinting at a significant task in Las Vegas' offense this year. Having said that, he's still dividing breaks with fellow cramping side Michael Mayer. The great information is that Bowers is running almost as lots of courses (26) as Davante Adams (34) and also Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The novice may be viewed as a low-end TE1 in Week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.