.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Luck one hundred monetary services firm, right now living my desire making fantasy and sporting activities betting content about the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels as well as Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had remarkable NFL debuts, yet a number of various other very promoted newbies failed to measure up to towering expectations.What statistical tidbits must you recognize from the 1st week of action, and which newbies ought to you see very closely away on out?Let's have a look at the largest takeaways coming from the novices in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the round through the air but was specifically powerful on the ground vs. Tampa florida Bay. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 imagination factors in his launching were impressive, many thanks largely to his hurrying capability. He found yourself along with the second-most rushing gardens through a quarterback in an NFL debut due to the fact that 1950 as well as came to be the 1st QB ever before to rush for 80 backyards as well as pair of goals in his very first game. However, he carried out have some issue as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was actually unforeseen given his exceptional college stats. He is actually the only gamer in FBS background along with 12,000 career passing backyards as well as 3,000 hurrying backyards. He rarely sought deep throws, balancing merely 2.0 sky gardens every completion, compared with 8.4 sky gardens every finalization at LSU final time. For Full week 2 against the Giants, he's appearing like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% started) It is actually opportunity to start your dream regulation football seasonCreate a game as well as customize organization size, slashing as well as regulations to play in the league you wish to participate in in.Create a game today!This had not been the debut fantasy managers were actually wishing for from Williams. He failed to toss a touchdown and also his 3.2 yards every effort were the second most affordable through a first-round pick in their launching (minimum required 15 efforts) in NFL past history. Plus, 31% of his throws were off intended versus the Titans. For context, that is actually the most awful through a Bears QB due to the fact that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target fee in Week 1 of the 2020 period. While Williams carried out come along as the second one-half took place, the Bears' offense completed with simply 148 overall gardens. That's the fewest by any group in a season-opening win due to the fact that the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely boost along with each video game, but also for today, he is actually more of a QB2 than the QB1 our company wished for. The Bears take a trip to Houston to tackle the Texans in Full week 2, which need to prove to be a tough matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed a rough outing against the Seahawks, with his fantasy performance recovered only by his rushing gardens. He averaged a bad 6.2 sky yards every try and merely 2.7 sky gardens every finalization. Certain, the Seahawks have a gifted additional, yet Nix's value is actually much higher in much deeper superflex leagues now. For Full week 2 versus the Steelers, he is actually appearing like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye watched from the side projects as the Patriots carried out an upset versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually an activity manager as well as finished with 8.0 dream factors. The Patriots' longest play was only 17 lawns. Maintain Maye on your watch list as New England tackles the Seahawks in Week 2. Operating backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he damaged totally free for a 31-yard jog in his NFL launching. Radiation Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa bay Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving possessed 11 contacts versus the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White observed 21. The novice from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his quickness. White's strong suit is his acquiring capacity, and he operated 19 options, compared with Irving's 7. It'll interest check out how the novice's function progresses in the coming weeks, as both Irving and also White darkened 75 lawns coming from skirmish against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson had just three hurrying efforts versus the Expenses. It is actually also worth noting that Emari Demercado ran as the Cardinals' third-down back. Nevertheless, there is actually a break in the clouds. James Conner finished with 19 touches. If Conner skips opportunity, Benson will immediately jump onto the RB2 radar. Our team'll see if the rookie acquires more touches versus the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is starting the period on the PUP/NFI listing as he bounces back coming from the torn ACL he experienced last Nov at Texas. This suggests he'll be out for at the very least the first 4 video games. The Panthers possessed an outlining versus the Saints on Sunday, dropping by 37 aspects, the fifth-largest margin of triumph in a season opener in between branch competitors in the final 50 years. Chuba Hubbard possessed simply 6 rushing efforts because game. With the outburst appearing horrific, it is actually certainly not excellent headlines for those stowing away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Expenses (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis had just 4 contacts against the Cardinals. He's certainly not a huge part of the Costs' outburst however. Yet if James Cook, that possessed 22 contacts, overlooks opportunity, Davis might become much more appropriate in dream. The Costs deal with the Dolphins in Week 2. Always keep Davis on your watch list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (instructor's choice) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 activity against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and Raheem Mostert discussed backfield responsibilities. Achane ended the video game with 17 contacts and also 23.0 fantasy ideas. For Wright to end up being imagination relevant, he 'd need to have either Achane or Mostert to miss time. Our company'll see if he creates his NFL debut Thursday evening versus the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually astonishing to find Ronnie Rivers in advance of Corum on the Rams' depth graph. A lot of assumed the Rams composed Corum 83rd overall to assist make lighter Kyren Williams' tons, specifically given that they possess similar skill sets. Corum managed 505 rushing efforts in his final 2 times at Michigan, showing he can manage a hefty work. Certainly a circumstance worth watching on, but it's safe and secure to say this had not been a Full week 1 that Corum supervisors were actually intending to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Veggie Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered into Friday night's video game versus the Eagles listed as dubious. He missed Tuesday's method and was actually restricted Wednesday and Thursday because of that troublesome hamstring accident. Unless Josh Jacobs, who possessed 18 contacts against the Eagles, overlooks time, Lloyd possibly won't possess a lot imagination significance. I am actually likewise concerned regarding the Packers' outrageous line. Jacobs was receiving attacked at or behind free throw line of scrimmage way frequently on Friday evening. Always keep Lloyd on your check out list as the Packers prepare for the Colts in Full week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying yards are actually the absolute most by a Chargers gamer due to the fact that Austin Ekeler's 173 backyards in Full week 5 of the 2022 period against the Browns. And he did it on only 10 tries! This definitely highlights the ability of what Vidal can give the desk if either Dobbins or even Gus Edwards skips 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 launching, providing Trevor Lawrence one more big-play option. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Worthy took advantage of his three touches, completed with 20.8 imagination aspects versus the Ravens final Thursday. It's logical to question whether such creation may be preserved along with just 3 contacts. While it is actually not likely, there are some promoting signs. Worthy worked 23 routes, mainly drawbacks, and also played 36 pops, which are actually varieties not far off coming from Rashee Rice. Most of his snaps stemmed from 11 staffs, revealing he was actually involved in the outburst. Worthy could be considered a WR4 with WR3 upside until Marquee Brown returns from his shoulder injury. The Chiefs are actually set to deal with the Bengals in Week 2, therefore watch on how engaged Worthy resides in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in pops, courses operate and also receiving lawns. but Thomas had not been much responsible for. He supplied an outstanding launching along with 14.7 imagination factors, including his very first NFL goal. Last period at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 getting touchdowns. That is actually the 3rd most in institution past, right behind Ja'Marr Chase (20) as well as Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas appeared so really good, he can inevitably exceed Christian Kirk in the chain of command. He is actually strongly on the flex radar heading right into Full week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York City Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson startled several through finishing with even more intendeds (12) as well as receptions (6) than Nabers, that possessed only 5 intendeds. Nabers carried out take care of to slip by Robinson in receiving backyards, completed with 66. In fact, this was actually the most getting gardens by a Giants player creating his debut given that Darius Slayton in 2019. Nonetheless, the larger concern is quarterback Daniel Jones, that averaged merely 4.4 lawns per successfully pass effort as well as possessed his 20th activity with various turn overs. This could harm the newbie's capacity. For Full week 2, Nabers could be deemed a flex option against a vulnerable Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the debut imagination supervisors were expecting from the highest-drafted newbie pass receiver in ESPN organizations over the past two decades. Harrison finished the activity along with only 4 acquiring lawns, the least in a launching through a pass receiver absorbed the leading 5 since Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals capability setting players in each snaps and routes run. Nevertheless, Kyler Murray had an abnormally challenging game, balancing only 2.9 air gardens every completion. It's also worth taking note that Harrison operated just 11 paths against male coverage as well as was actually certainly not targeted. Much better times are on the horizon for this skilled receiver. Harrison is 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 wide receiver group. Odunze possessed simply four targets, which was a disappointment compared to Keenan Allen's 11 as well as DJ Moore's 8. However allow's dig a little bit of much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and also Odunze (forty five) were really pretty enclose breaks participated in. The same chooses courses run: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and also Odunze (26 ). So, while Odunze really did not receive as numerous looks this moment, he is actually still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Bills (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Even though Coleman didn't rack up a goal like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still created a sturdy perception. The newbie led the staff in breaks, routes operate, targets, receivings and getting yards versus the Arizona Cardinals. Yet another point to details is that when the Costs resided in 11 workers, Coleman, Hollins and also Shakir were on the area all together a whole lot. In 12 staffs, it was primarily Coleman and Hollins. This is actually absolutely promising for those who have Coleman on their imagination teams. He's a solid flex choice in Full week 2 against the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% began) McConkey led the Chargers with seven targets and 39 acquiring gardens against the Raiders on Sunday. He handled to recover his imagination time along with a late touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been inquired to accomplish a lot, balancing only 5.5 backyards every elapsed try. If this style carries on, it could limit McConkey's imagination ceiling. Having said that, he is actually still on the flex radar for Full week 2, particularly given that the Panthers' protection just acquired torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa florida Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and also routes run, yet he possessed just three targets. On the bright side, he racked up a 32-yard receiving touchdown. McMillan has strengthened his place as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, and he can 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' pass receiver turning is fairly fluid, along with every person viewing a comparable number of breaks against the Bengals on Sunday. Nevertheless, Polk had only one target. Maintain him on your watch listing, yet he should not be in your lineups against the Seahawks in Week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't several positives for the Panthers on Sunday, yet one was actually Legette leading the staff in intendeds. He also participated in considerable snaps. The Panthers' wide receiver rotation is actually 5 deep-seated now, so it is difficult to feel confident in some of all of them, particularly offered just how Bryce Young conducted versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in and routes manage program he had a limited job, in spite of obtaining 5 intendeds. Michael Pittman Jr. is probably to always keep a high intended share. Mitchell's duty may shrink when Josh Downs yields from accident, therefore he needs to stay on your check out listing. Remember, the Colts may not be expected to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's profession offered imagination managers hope that McCaffrey might improve as the Commanders' No. 2 recipient. Full week 1 showed that this will not hold true. The pops and also courses have actually been actually expanded in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus. It's not a suitable circumstance, and it's tough to find Daniels supporting much more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers immediately demonstrated that he's one of the Raiders' top 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 targets (8 ), meaning a significant duty in Sin city' outburst this year. Having said that, he's still dividing snaps along with fellow tight side Michael Mayer. The wonderful news is that Bowers is actually running virtually as a lot of courses (26) as Davante Adams (34) and also Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The novice could be deemed a low-end TE1 in Week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.