.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Fortune 100 monetary services firm, now living my aspiration generating imagination and sports betting content about the NFL, NBA, and also WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels as well as Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed excellent NFL debuts, however numerous other very boasted newbies didn't meet high-rise expectations.What analytical pieces need to you know from the initial week of activity, and also which rookies should you view closely from here on out?Let's look at the greatest takeaways coming from the rookies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the ball via the air yet was actually especially strong on the ground vs. Tampa fl Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 fantasy factors in his launching were impressive, thanks greatly to his hurrying potential. He wound up along with the second-most rushing backyards through a quarterback in an NFL debut since 1950 as well as came to be the first QB ever to rush for 80 backyards and also 2 touchdowns in his first video game. However, he carried out possess some issue as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was actually unforeseen offered his excellent college stats. He is actually the only gamer in FBS past along with 12,000 profession passing gardens as well as 3,000 rushing lawns. He hardly ever sought deeper tosses, averaging merely 2.0 sky yards per completion, compared to 8.4 air backyards per finalization at LSU last time. For Week 2 against the Giants, he's seeming like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% started) It's time to start your dream football seasonCreate a game as well as customize game measurements, slashing as well as guidelines to play in the game you wish to participate in in.Create an organization today!This wasn't the launching fantasy managers were wishing for from Williams. He didn't throw a touchdown and also his 3.2 lawns per try were actually the second most reasonable by a first-round choice in their launching (minimum 15 attempts) in NFL past history. And also, 31% of his throws got out aim at against the Titans. For situation, that is actually the most awful through a Bears QB due to the fact that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target fee in Full week 1 of the 2020 season. While Williams performed come along as the 2nd fifty percent took place, the Bears' offense completed with merely 148 total lawns. That's the least through any sort of team in a season-opening win because the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely improve along with each activity, but for today, he's additional of a QB2 than the QB1 our experts anticipated. The Bears travel to Houston to take on the Texans in Full week 2, which should show to become a challenging matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had an outlining against the Seahawks, along with his imagination functionality salvaged merely by his hurrying lawns. He averaged a bad 6.2 sky yards per effort and also just 2.7 sky yards per fulfillment. Certain, the Seahawks have a proficient secondary, however Nix's value is much higher in much deeper superflex organizations today. For Week 2 against the Steelers, he is actually appearing like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye seen from the sidelines as the Patriots managed a disturbed versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was a game supervisor and also completed with 8.0 imagination points. The Patriots' longest play was actually only 17 gardens. Keep Maye on your check out listing as New England tackles the Seahawks in Full week 2. Operating backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he damaged complimentary for a 31-yard run in his NFL debut. Radiation Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa florida Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving had 11 contacts versus the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White viewed 21. The rookie coming from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his quickness. White's strong suit is his obtaining potential, and he managed 19 routes, compared to Irving's 7. It'll be interesting to watch exactly how the novice's role evolves in the happening full weeks, as both Irving and also White eclipsed 75 lawns coming from scrimmage versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson possessed simply three rushing tries against the Bills. It's likewise worth noting that Emari Demercado worked as the Cardinals' third-down back. However, there's a positive side. James Conner finished with 19 styles. If Conner skips time, Benson will promptly hop onto the RB2 radar. Our experts'll view if the rookie gets even more touches against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is actually beginning the period on the PUP/NFI checklist as he bounces back coming from the torn ACL he endured last November at Texas. This indicates he'll be actually out for at least the 1st 4 games. The Panthers had a rough outing against the Saints on Sunday, losing through 37 factors, the fifth-largest frame of success in a time opener between branch competitors in the last half a century. Chuba Hubbard possessed just 6 rushing tries during that video game. With the offense appearing dreadful, it's not wonderful information for those stowing away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Costs (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis possessed merely 4 touches versus the Cardinals. He's not a major portion of the Expenses' offense however. But if James Cook, who possessed 22 contacts, skips opportunity, Davis can end up being much more pertinent in imagination. The Bills experience the Dolphins in Week 2. Keep Davis on your check out list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (coach's selection) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 video game against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and also Raheem Mostert discussed backfield roles. Achane finished the activity with 17 contacts as well as 23.0 dream ideas. For Wright to end up being imagination pertinent, he will need either Achane or Mostert to skip time. Our company'll find if he makes his NFL launching Thursday evening versus the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually shocking to see Ronnie Rivers before Corum on the Rams' depth chart. Several thought the Rams composed Corum 83rd total to aid make lighter Kyren Williams' lots, particularly due to the fact that they possess comparable capability. Corum took care of 505 rushing tries in his last two seasons at Michigan, verifying he can handle a hefty work. Absolutely a situation worth watching on, yet it is actually safe to state this wasn't a Full week 1 that Corum managers were wanting to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Eco-friendly Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered into Friday night's game versus the Eagles provided as dubious. He missed Tuesday's technique as well as was limited Wednesday as well as Thursday as a result of that nagging hamstring personal injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, that possessed 18 contacts versus the Eagles, misses out on time, Lloyd most likely will not have much imagination relevance. I'm likewise worried regarding the Packers' outrageous line. Jacobs was obtaining reached at or behind the line of skirmish way frequently on Friday night. Always keep Lloyd on your watch list as the Packers organize the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 rushing lawns are the most through a Chargers gamer considering that Austin Ekeler's 173 gardens in Full week 5 of the 2022 period versus the Browns. And he performed it on merely 10 tries! This definitely highlights the possibility of what Vidal can bring to the table if either Dobbins or even Gus Edwards skips time in 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 pleasant in his professional launching, giving Trevor Lawrence yet another big-play possibility. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Metropolitan Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Worthwhile took advantage of his 3 touches, completed with 20.8 fantasy factors against the Ravens final Thursday. It is actually easy to understand to question whether such manufacturing can be preserved with merely three touches. While it's unexpected, there are actually some promoting signs. Worthy functioned 23 courses, mainly drawbacks, as well as played 36 breaks, which are varieties stone's throw off from Rashee Rice. Many of his breaks originated from 11 personnel, presenting he was actually involved in the outburst. Worthy can be taken into consideration a WR4 along with WR3 upside until Marquise Brown returns from his shoulder trauma. The Chiefs are actually readied to face the Bengals in Full week 2, so watch on exactly how involved Worthy resides 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 yards. but Thomas had not been much responsible for. He delivered an excellent debut along with 14.7 imagination factors, featuring his 1st NFL goal. Final time at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 acquiring goals. That's the third most in institution record, right behind Ja'Marr Hunt (20) as well as Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas looked thus really good, he can eventually outperform Christian Kirk in the position. He's strongly on the flex radar heading into Full week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, Nyc Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson surprised lots of by finishing with additional intendeds (12) and celebrations (6) than Nabers, that had merely 5 aim ats. Nabers performed manage to edge out Robinson in receiving lawns, completed with 66. In reality, this was the best getting gardens by a Giants gamer creating his launching given that Darius Slayton in 2019. Nonetheless, the bigger concern is quarterback Daniel Jones, that averaged just 4.4 backyards every elapsed effort and also possessed his 20th activity along with numerous turnovers. This could injure the newbie's possibility. For Full week 2, Nabers could be considered as a flex possibility against an at risk Leaders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the launching fantasy supervisors were hoping for coming from the highest-drafted rookie pass receiver in ESPN leagues over recent two decades. Harrison finished the game with just 4 acquiring backyards, the fewest in a launching by a wide receiver taken in the top 5 considering that Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals capability setting gamers in both snaps and routes run. However, Kyler Murray had an abnormally hard video game, balancing simply 2.9 sky lawns per finalization. It is actually also worth keeping in mind that Harrison ran simply 11 options versus male coverage and also was certainly not targeted. A lot better days are actually on the perspective for this gifted recipient. Harrison is firmly on the WR2 radar for Week 2 against the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% began) Williams possessed a difficult time connecting with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver group. Odunze possessed simply four targets, which was actually a frustration compared with Keenan Allen's 11 as well as DJ Moore's eight. But permit's probe a little much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and also Odunze (forty five) were really rather enclose snaps played. The exact same chooses courses run: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and also Odunze (26 ). So, while Odunze didn't receive as numerous looks this time around, he is actually still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Bills (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Although Coleman really did not rack up a goal like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still created a strong impact. The newbie led the staff in snaps, routes operate, intendeds, receivings and getting backyards versus the Arizona Cardinals. Yet another thing to keep in mind is actually that when the Bills resided in 11 workers, Coleman, Hollins as well as Shakir got on the field with each other a great deal. In 12 employees, it was mainly Coleman as well as Hollins. This is actually certainly promising for those that possess Coleman on their fantasy teams. He's a solid flex alternative in Full week 2 against the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% started) McConkey led the Chargers with 7 targets as well as 39 acquiring yards versus 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 inquired to do a lot, averaging only 5.5 lawns every elapsed effort. If this style proceeds, it could possibly restrict McConkey's dream ceiling. Nonetheless, he is actually still on the flex radar for Full week 2, specifically due to the fact that the Panthers' defense only acquired torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa florida Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and directs run, yet he had just 3 intendeds. On the bright side, he scored a 32-yard receiving goal. McMillan has actually hardened his location as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, and also he can end up being a lot 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 fairly fluid, along with every person viewing a comparable variety of snaps versus the Bengals on Sunday. However, Polk possessed only one intended. Keep him on your view checklist, however he should not be in your lineups against the Seahawks in Full week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't a lot of positives for the Panthers on Sunday, yet one was actually Legette leading the crew in aim ats. He additionally participated in notable pops. The Panthers' pass receiver rotation is five deep immediately, so it is difficult to feel confident in any one of all of them, especially offered how Bryce Youthful done versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in as well as courses manage program he had a restricted task, even with receiving 5 intendeds. Michael Pittman Jr. is probably to keep a higher aim at portion. Mitchell's role could shrink when Josh Downs returns from personal injury, so he should stay on your watch listing. Bear in mind, the Colts aren't counted on to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's business provided fantasy managers really hope that McCaffrey could possibly improve as the Leaders' No. 2 receiver. Full week 1 presented that this will not hold true. The pops as well as routes have been actually spread between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown as well as Olamide Zaccheaus. It's certainly not a best scenario, as well as it's tough to observe Daniels assisting more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers immediately demonstrated that he is among the Raiders' leading options in the passing away activity. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% began) Bowers led the Raiders in intendeds (8 ), mentioning a substantial job in Sin city' offense this year. Nonetheless, he's still dividing pops along with fellow tight end Michael Mayer. The great news is that Bowers is actually operating virtually as numerous options (26) as Davante Adams (34) as well as Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The rookie could be considered as a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.