.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Fortune one hundred monetary services provider, currently residing my goal creating fantasy and sports betting material about the NFL, NBA, as well as WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels as well as Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed outstanding NFL debuts, however numerous other extremely promoted novices didn't measure up to skyscraping expectations.What analytical tidbits need to you understand coming from the first full week of activity, and which novices ought to you enjoy closely from here on out?Let's take a look at the biggest takeaways coming from the novices in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the ball via the air however was actually particularly tough on the ground vs. Tampa Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 dream points in his debut were impressive, many thanks mostly to his hurrying potential. He wound up with the second-most hurrying yards through a quarterback in an NFL debut given that 1950 and ended up being the first QB ever to rush for 80 gardens as well as pair of goals in his first activity. Having said that, he performed possess some problem as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was actually unforeseen provided his outstanding university stats. He's the only player in FBS record along with 12,000 career passing gardens and 3,000 hurrying backyards. He hardly sought deeper throws, balancing merely 2.0 sky backyards every finalization, compared with 8.4 sky gardens per completion at LSU last period. For Week 2 against the Giants, he's appearing like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% began) It is actually time to begin your fantasy soccer seasonCreate an organization and also tailor organization size, slashing and regulations to play in the game you would like to play in.Create an organization today!This had not been the launching dream supervisors were expecting coming from Williams. He failed to toss a touchdown as well as his 3.2 yards per effort were the second most reasonable through a first-round selection in their debut (lowest 15 tries) in NFL past. And also, 31% of his tosses were off aim at versus the Titans. For circumstance, that's awful by a Bears QB given that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target price in Week 1 of the 2020 time. While Williams performed come along as the second one-half happened, the Bears' outburst do with only 148 total yards. That is actually the fewest by any sort of crew in a season-opening succeed given that the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely improve along with each activity, but also for now, he is actually even more of a QB2 than the QB1 our experts hoped for. The Bears travel to Houston to take on the Texans in Full week 2, which should show to become a difficult matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had a rough outing against the Seahawks, along with his fantasy performance saved simply by his rushing gardens. He balanced an inadequate 6.2 air yards every attempt as well as just 2.7 air gardens per completion. Sure, the Seahawks possess a proficient additional, but Nix's worth is actually much higher in deeper superflex leagues at the moment. For Week 2 against the Steelers, he's seeming like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye seen coming from the subsidiaries as the Patriots carried out a distressed versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually a video game supervisor as well as do with 8.0 fantasy factors. The Patriots' lengthiest play was actually simply 17 gardens. Maintain Maye on your check out checklist as New England handles the Seahawks in Week 2. Operating backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he cracked free of charge 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 against the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White viewed 21. The newbie coming from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his explosiveness. White's strength is his obtaining capacity, as well as he ran 19 routes, compared to Irving's 7. It'll interest enjoy exactly how the novice's function evolves in the happening full weeks, as both Irving and also White eclipsed 75 yards coming from skirmish versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson possessed simply three hurrying efforts versus the Costs. It is actually additionally worth noting that Emari Demercado functioned as the Cardinals' third-down back. Nonetheless, there is actually a positive side. James Conner do with 19 touches. If Conner misses out on time, Benson will instantly dive onto the RB2 radar. Our experts'll observe if the novice gets more contacts against the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is starting the period on the PUP/NFI checklist as he recuperates from the torn ACL he went through final November at Texas. This suggests he'll be out for a minimum of the very first 4 games. The Panthers had a rough outing against the Saints on Sunday, losing through 37 aspects, the fifth-largest margin of victory in a period opener in between branch opponents in the last 50 years. Chuba Hubbard had only six hurrying tries during that game. With the offense appearing horrific, it's not wonderful information for those stashing Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Bills (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis had just 4 contacts versus the Cardinals. He is actually certainly not a significant portion of the Costs' outburst yet. Yet if James Chef, who possessed 22 touches, overlooks time, Davis could end up being extra applicable in dream. The Bills experience the Dolphins in Full week 2. Maintain Davis on your watch list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (coach's decision) for the Dolphins' Week 1 game against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and also Raheem Mostert shared backfield responsibilities. Achane ended the game along with 17 contacts and also 23.0 fantasy points. For Wright to become imagination appropriate, he will need to have either Achane or even Mostert to miss opportunity. Our experts'll observe if he makes his NFL launching Thursday evening against the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It's surprising to view Ronnie Rivers ahead of Corum on the Rams' deepness chart. Lots of assumed the Rams made Corum 83rd total to assist reduce Kyren Williams' load, specifically since they have comparable ability. Corum took care of 505 hurrying tries in his last two times at Michigan, verifying he can easily manage a hefty work. Undoubtedly a condition worth keeping an eye on, yet it's safe and secure to state this wasn't a Week 1 that Corum managers were intending to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Veggie Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered Friday night's video game versus the Eagles specified as questionable. He overlooked Tuesday's technique and was actually restricted Wednesday as well as Thursday as a result of that irritating hamstring injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, who possessed 18 contacts versus the Eagles, overlooks opportunity, Lloyd perhaps won't possess much imagination significance. I am actually additionally regarded regarding the Packers' repulsive product line. Jacobs was actually getting struck at or even responsible for free throw line of scrimmage way regularly on Friday night. Keep Lloyd on your watch listing as the Packers plan for the Colts in Full week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying backyards are actually the best by a Chargers gamer because Austin Ekeler's 173 backyards in Full week 5 of the 2022 period against the Browns. And also he did it on only 10 efforts! This definitely highlights the potential of what Vidal could give the desk if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards misses out on time in Greg Roman's run-heavy outburst. The sixth-rounder away from Troy was inactive in the season-opener against the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. appeared comfortable in his expert launching, providing Trevor Lawrence yet another big-play alternative. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Worthy made the most of his three contacts, finishing with 20.8 fantasy points against the Ravens last Thursday. It is actually easy to understand to question whether such production can be preserved along with merely 3 touches. While it's improbable, there are actually some encouraging indicators. Worthy worked 23 routes, predominantly troubles, as well as participated in 36 breaks, which are varieties stone's throw off coming from Rashee Rice. A lot of his pops originated from 11 workers, presenting he was involved in the offense. Worthy could be considered a WR4 along with WR3 upside till Noblewoman Brown come backs coming from his shoulder trauma. The Chiefs are readied to face the Bengals in Full week 2, thus keep an eye on how engaged Worthy is in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% started) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in snaps, options operate as well as receiving gardens. yet Thomas had not been much behind. He supplied an outstanding launching along with 14.7 dream aspects, including his first NFL goal. Final time at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 acquiring goals. That's the third most in institution background, right behind Ja'Marr Hunt (twenty) and also Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas appeared so good, he might ultimately go beyond Christian Kirk in the chain of command. He's securely on the flex radar moving in to Full week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, The Big Apple Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson surprised several by completed with more targets (12) and events (6) than Nabers, that possessed merely 5 targets. Nabers did manage to nose out Robinson in acquiring yards, do with 66. In reality, this was the best getting lawns through a Giants gamer making his debut given that Darius Slayton in 2019. However, the larger issue is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, who balanced only 4.4 yards every pass attempt as well as had his 20th game along with a number of turnovers. This could injure the rookie's possibility. For Full week 2, Nabers could be viewed as a flex possibility against a vulnerable Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the launching imagination supervisors were actually expecting coming from the highest-drafted rookie wide receiver in ESPN organizations over the past 20 years. Harrison finished the video game along with merely 4 receiving yards, the least in a launching by a wide receiver enjoyed the leading 5 due to the fact that Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals skill placement gamers in each snaps and routes operate. Having Said That, Kyler Murray had an unusually hard activity, averaging simply 2.9 air gardens per conclusion. It is actually also worth keeping in mind that Harrison operated merely 11 paths against man insurance coverage as well as was certainly not targeted. Much better times are on the horizon for this talented recipient. Harrison is firmly on the WR2 radar for Full week 2 against the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% started) Williams possessed a tough time associating with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver team. Odunze had simply 4 intendeds, which was actually a disappointment compared to Keenan Allen's 11 as well as DJ Moore's 8. Yet permit's dig a little bit of much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and Odunze (forty five) were actually pretty close in pops played. The very same goes for paths run: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and Odunze (26 ). So, while Odunze didn't obtain as lots of looks this moment, he is actually still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Costs (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Although Coleman failed to rack up a goal like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still made a strong opinion. The newbie led the team in breaks, routes run, targets, receivings and getting lawns versus the Arizona Cardinals. One more point to note is that when the Costs were in 11 staffs, Coleman, Hollins and also Shakir were on the industry together a great deal. In 12 staffs, it was actually primarily Coleman as well as Hollins. This is actually undoubtedly encouraging for those who have Coleman on their imagination groups. He's a strong flex choice in Full week 2 versus the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% began) McConkey led the Chargers with seven targets as well as 39 obtaining lawns versus the Raiders on Sunday. He dealt with to salvage his imagination day with a late touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't asked to perform considerably, balancing simply 5.5 backyards every pass try. If this pattern continues, it can confine McConkey's dream ceiling. However, he is actually still on the flex radar for Full week 2, specifically because the Panthers' protection only got torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa fl Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and transmits operate, but he possessed only 3 intendeds. On the silver lining, he racked up a 32-yard acquiring goal. McMillan has strengthened his spot as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, as well as he could possibly come to be a lot 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 quite fluid, along with everybody viewing an identical number of snaps versus the Bengals on Sunday. However, Polk possessed only one intended. Keep him on your watch checklist, yet he should not be in your schedules versus the Seahawks in Week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't many positives for the Panthers on Sunday, yet one was actually Legette leading the team in intendeds. He also played significant pops. The Panthers' wide receiver turning is actually five deeper now, so it's tough to feel confident in any one of them, particularly given just how Bryce Youthful carried out against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in as well as options manage program he had a restricted function, despite receiving 5 aim ats. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually very likely to maintain a higher aim at share. Mitchell's function might reduce when Josh Downs profits from injury, therefore he should stay on your watch list. Don't forget, the Colts may not be counted on to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's field offered dream supervisors wish that McCaffrey could possibly improve as the Leaders' No. 2 receiver. Full week 1 showed that this won't be the case. The pops as well as paths have been expanded between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and also Olamide Zaccheaus. It's certainly not a best scenario, and it's tough to view Daniels assisting much more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers immediately displayed to that he is among the Raiders' leading possibilities in the death activity. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Sin City Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% started) Bowers led the Raiders in intendeds (8 ), hinting at a significant role in Sin city' outburst this year. Nevertheless, he is actually still dividing breaks along with fellow tight end Michael Mayer. The fantastic news is actually that Bowers is managing almost as a lot of paths (26) as Davante Adams (34) as well as Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The rookie may be viewed as a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.