.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Fortune 100 monetary services provider, right now living my aspiration creating imagination and also sports wagering content regarding the NFL, NBA, as well as WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and also Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had remarkable NFL debuts, yet a number of various other highly boasted newbies really did not meet towering expectations.What analytical details should you understand coming from the initial full week of action, and which newbies must you see carefully hence on out?Let's have a look at the most significant takeaways coming from the novices in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the sphere via the sky but was specifically sturdy on the ground vs. Tampa florida Bay. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 fantasy aspects in his launching were impressive, many thanks largely to his hurrying capacity. He ended up along with the second-most rushing lawns through a quarterback in an NFL debut due to the fact that 1950 as well as came to be the 1st QB ever to rush for 80 lawns and also two touchdowns in his first activity. Having said that, he did have some problem as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was unforeseen offered his remarkable university stats. He's the only player in FBS background with 12,000 profession passing yards as well as 3,000 rushing backyards. He seldom attempted deep-seated tosses, balancing simply 2.0 air gardens every fulfillment, compared to 8.4 air backyards every completion at LSU last time. For Week 2 against the Giants, he is actually seeming like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% began) It's time to begin your fantasy football seasonCreate an organization as well as tailor organization dimension, slashing and rules to play in the organization you wish to play in.Create an organization today!This had not been the launching fantasy supervisors were actually wishing for coming from Williams. He really did not throw a goal as well as his 3.2 lawns per attempt were actually the 2nd most affordable by a first-round choice in their launching (lowest 15 attempts) in NFL record. Additionally, 31% of his tosses were off target against the Titans. For context, that's the most awful through a Bears QB because Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target cost in Week 1 of the 2020 period. While Williams did come along as the second half happened, the Bears' offense do with simply 148 complete yards. That is actually the fewest by any type of staff in a season-opening succeed considering that the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely boost with each game, but for now, he's even more of a QB2 than the QB1 our team expected. The Bears journey to Houston to take on the Texans in Full week 2, which must show to be a complicated matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had a drafting versus the Seahawks, with his imagination functionality restored merely through his rushing yards. He balanced an inadequate 6.2 air lawns per try and also just 2.7 sky yards every conclusion. Certain, the Seahawks have an accomplished second, but Nix's market value is actually higher in deeper superflex leagues right now. For Full week 2 against the Steelers, he is actually looking like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye watched from the side projects as the Patriots pulled off a disturbed versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually a video game supervisor as well as finished with 8.0 dream factors. The Patriots' longest play was merely 17 backyards. Always keep Maye on your check out listing as New England handles the Seahawks in Full week 2. Running backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he damaged free of cost for a 31-yard jog in his NFL launching. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa fl Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving possessed 11 contacts against the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White observed 21. The newbie coming from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his explosiveness. White's strong point is his receiving potential, and also he operated 19 routes, compared to Irving's 7. It'll be interesting to watch just how the rookie's job progresses in the coming weeks, as each Irving and White shrouded 75 gardens coming from skirmish versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson possessed simply 3 hurrying attempts versus the Expenses. It is actually additionally worth noting that Emari Demercado ran as the Cardinals' third-down back. Having said that, there is actually a break in the clouds. James Conner finished with 19 flairs. If Conner skips time, Benson will immediately dive onto the RB2 radar. Our experts'll find if the newbie gets even more touches against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is beginning the season on the PUP/NFI listing as he recoups coming from the torn ACL he experienced last November at Texas. This implies he'll be out for a minimum of the 1st four activities. The Panthers possessed a sketching versus the Saints on Sunday, losing through 37 aspects, the fifth-largest scope of victory in a period opener in between division opponents in the last half a century. Chuba Hubbard possessed only six rushing efforts during that video game. Along with the offense appearing dreadful, it's not great updates for those stowing away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Expenses (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis possessed only four touches versus the Cardinals. He is actually not a huge part of the Bills' offense yet. However if James Prepare, that had 22 touches, misses opportunity, Davis could become more applicable in fantasy. The Costs encounter the Dolphins in Full week 2. Maintain Davis on your watch list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (train's decision) for the Dolphins' Week 1 video game against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane as well as Raheem Mostert discussed backfield responsibilities. Achane finished the video game along with 17 touches and 23.0 fantasy points. For Wright to become fantasy appropriate, he 'd need to have either Achane or even Mostert to miss time. Our company'll observe if he makes his NFL launching Thursday night against the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually unexpected to find Ronnie Rivers before Corum on the Rams' depth chart. Several presumed the Rams drafted Corum 83rd total to assist make lighter Kyren Williams' bunch, especially since they possess comparable ability. Corum managed 505 rushing attempts in his last two seasons at Michigan, proving he can easily take care of a heavy work. Most definitely a scenario worth watching on, however it's safe and secure to state this wasn't a Week 1 that Corum supervisors were hoping to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Green Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered Friday night's activity versus the Eagles detailed as suspicious. He skipped Tuesday's technique and also was actually confined Wednesday as well as Thursday due to that troublesome hamstring trauma. Unless Josh Jacobs, who had 18 touches against the Eagles, overlooks time, Lloyd perhaps won't possess much fantasy significance. I'm additionally concerned about the Packers' repulsive series. Jacobs was actually receiving reached at or behind free throw line of scrimmage means regularly on Friday night. Always keep Lloyd on your check out listing as the Packers prepare for the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 rushing gardens are actually one of the most by a Chargers gamer considering that Austin Ekeler's 173 backyards in Week 5 of the 2022 time against the Browns. And he performed it on just 10 efforts! This actually highlights the potential of what Vidal can give the table if either Dobbins or even Gus Edwards misses out on attend Greg Roman's run-heavy offense. The sixth-rounder away from Troy was inactive in the season-opener against the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. looked comfy in his pro debut, giving Trevor Lawrence yet another big-play possibility. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Urban Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Worthy maximized his three contacts, finishing with 20.8 imagination points against the Ravens final Thursday. It's logical to question whether such development could be maintained with merely 3 touches. While it is actually improbable, there are actually some stimulating signs. Deserving ran 23 routes, predominantly troubles, and also played 36 pops, which are varieties stone's throw off from Rashee Rice. Most of his pops stemmed from 11 workers, showing he was involved in the offense. Worthwhile can be looked at a WR4 with WR3 upside up until Noblewoman Brown come backs coming from his shoulder trauma. The Chiefs are readied to face the Bengals in Full week 2, thus watch on just how engaged Worthwhile is in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in pops, options run and getting gardens. but Thomas had not been much responsible for. He provided a stellar debut with 14.7 imagination factors, featuring his very first NFL touchdown. Final season at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 receiving goals. That is actually the 3rd most in university record, right responsible for Ja'Marr Hunt (twenty) and also Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas looked thus really good, he might inevitably exceed Christian Kirk in the pecking order. He's strongly on the flex radar heading right into Full week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York City Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson startled lots of through do with more targets (12) as well as functions (6) than Nabers, who had merely 5 aim ats. Nabers carried out deal with to squeeze by Robinson in acquiring lawns, finishing with 66. As a matter of fact, this was actually the best getting yards by a Giants player creating his launching due to the fact that Darius Slayton in 2019. Nevertheless, the much bigger worry is quarterback Daniel Jones, who balanced simply 4.4 yards per elapsed effort and had his 20th game with multiple turn overs. This could possibly injure the rookie's possibility. For Week 2, Nabers may be deemed a flex choice against an at risk Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the debut fantasy managers were expecting coming from the highest-drafted rookie wide receiver in ESPN games over recent two decades. Harrison ended the video game with just 4 getting gardens, the fewest in a debut through a pass receiver taken in the top five because Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals capability posture gamers in each pops and also transmits operate. Having Said That, Kyler Murray possessed an extraordinarily challenging video game, balancing only 2.9 sky gardens every fulfillment. It's additionally worth taking note that Harrison operated merely 11 routes against man insurance coverage and also was actually certainly not targeted. Much better times are actually on the perspective for this talented receiver. Harrison is actually securely on the WR2 radar for Full week 2 against the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% started) Williams had a tough time connecting with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver group. Odunze had merely four intendeds, which was a letdown compared to Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's 8. But permit's dig a little deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), as well as Odunze (45) were in fact fairly close in pops played. The very same opts for routes manage: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and Odunze (26 ). Thus, while Odunze didn't get as lots of looks this time, he's still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Costs (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Despite the fact that Coleman didn't score a goal like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still produced a tough perception. The newbie led the crew in snaps, paths manage, targets, receptions and also obtaining backyards against the Arizona Cardinals. One more factor to keep in mind is actually that when the Bills were in 11 employees, Coleman, Hollins and also Shakir performed the field all together a whole lot. In 12 employees, it was actually generally Coleman and also Hollins. This is undoubtedly encouraging for those who possess Coleman on their fantasy staffs. He is actually a sound flex alternative in Week 2 against the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% started) McConkey led the Chargers along with seven aim ats as well as 39 getting yards versus the Raiders on Sunday. He took care of to salvage his imagination day along with an overdue goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been inquired to do a lot, balancing just 5.5 lawns every successfully pass try. If this trend carries on, it could possibly confine McConkey's dream ceiling. Nonetheless, he's still on the flex radar for Week 2, specifically considering that the Panthers' defense only received torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa bay Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and also transmits run, yet he had only three aim ats. On the silver lining, he scored a 32-yard acquiring goal. McMillan has actually solidified his area as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, as well as he could possibly become much more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or even Chris Godwin miss out on time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' wide receiver turning is pretty liquid, along with everybody finding an identical amount of pops against the Bengals on Sunday. However, Polk possessed just one target. Keep him on your check out list, yet he should not reside in your lineups against the Seahawks in 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 team in intendeds. He additionally participated in substantial breaks. The Panthers' wide receiver rotation is actually five deep-seated today, so it is difficult to feel great in some of all of them, specifically given exactly how Bryce Youthful executed versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played and options operate program he had a minimal role, in spite of getting 5 aim ats. Michael Pittman Jr. is very likely to always keep a higher target reveal. Mitchell's role could diminish when Josh Downs returns from accident, thus he needs to remain on your check out list. Always remember, the Colts may not be expected to be a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's business gave dream supervisors wish that McCaffrey can boost as the Leaders' No. 2 receiver. Week 1 revealed that this won't be the case. The pops and also courses have actually been actually expanded between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown as well as Olamide Zaccheaus. It's certainly not an excellent condition, as well as it's tough to observe Daniels supporting much more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers instantly showed that he is among the Raiders' best options in the passing game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Sin City Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% started) Bowers led the Raiders in aim ats (8 ), meaning a substantial part in Las Vegas' offense this year. However, he's still breaking breaks with fellow tight side Michael Mayer. The excellent headlines is actually that Bowers is running almost as lots of options (26) as Davante Adams (34) and Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The novice could be deemed a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.