.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Luck one hundred monetary solutions company, currently residing my desire making imagination and also sporting activities wagering content regarding the NFL, NBA, and also WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels as well as Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had exceptional NFL debuts, yet a number of various other very boasted novices didn't live up to soaring expectations.What analytical bits should you be aware of from the initial week of activity, as well as which newbies should you enjoy closely from here on out?Let's check out at the most significant takeaways from the novices in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the round via the sky but was actually especially solid on the ground vs. Tampa 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 greatly to his rushing capability. He ended up with the second-most rushing gardens through a quarterback in an NFL launching since 1950 and became the very first QB ever before to hurry for 80 gardens and pair of goals in his first game. Having said that, he carried out have some problem as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was unpredicted offered his outstanding college stats. He's the only player in FBS history with 12,000 occupation passing backyards and also 3,000 hurrying gardens. He seldom tried deep-seated throws, balancing merely 2.0 air lawns per conclusion, compared with 8.4 sky backyards per fulfillment 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 opportunity to begin your dream regulation football seasonCreate an organization and also individualize organization dimension, slashing and also policies to play in the game you desire to participate in in.Create a game today!This had not been the launching fantasy managers were actually hoping for from Williams. He didn't toss a touchdown and his 3.2 backyards per attempt were the 2nd most affordable by a first-round selection in their debut (minimum required 15 efforts) in NFL background. Plus, 31% of his throws got out aim at against the Titans. For circumstance, that's the most awful through a Bears QB since Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target price in Full week 1 of the 2020 time. While Williams did come along as the second half went on, the Bears' outburst finished with just 148 overall yards. That is actually the fewest by any sort of team in a season-opening win due to the fact that the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely enhance along with each game, but also for today, he is actually more of a QB2 than the QB1 our team wished for. The Bears journey to Houston to take on the Texans in Full week 2, which should verify to be a tough matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had a drafting versus the Seahawks, with his imagination functionality salvaged merely by his hurrying lawns. He averaged a poor 6.2 air gardens per try and also merely 2.7 sky lawns per finalization. Sure, the Seahawks possess a gifted secondary, yet Nix's market value is much higher in deeper superflex organizations now. For Week 2 against the Steelers, he's appearing like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye seen from the subsidiaries as the Patriots carried out a distressed versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually an activity manager and also completed with 8.0 imagination aspects. The Patriots' longest play was actually simply 17 gardens. Always keep Maye on your check out listing as New England takes on the Seahawks in Week 2. Running backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he cracked complimentary for a 31-yard jog in his NFL debut. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa fl Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving possessed 11 contacts versus the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White saw 21. The rookie from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his explosiveness. White's forte is his receiving potential, and also he managed 19 routes, compared with Irving's seven. It'll be interesting to view exactly how the newbie's duty grows in the coming full weeks, as both Irving and also White darkened 75 gardens coming from skirmish versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson had merely 3 rushing efforts versus the Expenses. It's likewise worth noting that Emari Demercado ran as the Cardinals' third-down spine. However, there is actually a break in the clouds. James Conner completed with 19 touches. If Conner misses out on time, Benson will quickly jump onto the RB2 radar. Our company'll find if the rookie acquires additional contacts against the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is starting the season on the PUP/NFI listing as he recuperates coming from the torn ACL he experienced final Nov at Texas. This suggests he'll be out for at the very least the 1st 4 video games. The Panthers had an outlining against the Saints on Sunday, shedding by 37 factors, the fifth-largest frame of success in a period opener between branch opponents in the final half a century. Chuba Hubbard possessed only six rushing tries during that video game. With the offense looking dreadful, it's not excellent news for those stashing Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Bills (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis had only 4 touches against the Cardinals. He is actually certainly not a big aspect of the Expenses' offense yet. However if James Chef, that possessed 22 touches, skips time, Davis could possibly come to be a lot more pertinent in fantasy. The Expenses face the Dolphins in Full week 2. Keep Davis on your view list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (train's decision) for the Dolphins' Week 1 activity against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane as well as Raheem Mostert discussed backfield responsibilities. Achane ended the video game along with 17 touches as well as 23.0 dream ideas. For Wright to end up being fantasy pertinent, he will need to have either Achane or Mostert to miss out on opportunity. Our company'll view if he makes his NFL debut Thursday night versus the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually unusual to find Ronnie Rivers in front of Corum on the Rams' deepness graph. Several assumed the Rams made Corum 83rd overall to aid reduce Kyren Williams' tons, specifically since they have identical capability. Corum handled 505 hurrying tries in his final pair of times at Michigan, showing he can manage a hefty workload. Absolutely a situation worth keeping an eye on, however it's secure to claim this wasn't a Week 1 that Corum managers were wanting to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Eco-friendly Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered into Friday evening's game versus the Eagles specified as suspicious. He overlooked Tuesday's method and also was actually restricted Wednesday as well as Thursday as a result of that unpleasant hamstring personal injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, that had 18 touches against the Eagles, misses time, Lloyd possibly won't have a lot fantasy relevance. I am actually likewise concerned concerning the Packers' objectionable line. Jacobs was obtaining attacked at or even behind free throw line of skirmish technique regularly on Friday night. Always keep Lloyd on your view list as the Packers get ready for the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 rushing yards are actually the absolute most by a Chargers player since Austin Ekeler's 173 lawns in Week 5 of the 2022 time versus the Browns. As well as he did it on only 10 tries! This truly highlights the ability of what Vidal might bring to the table if either Dobbins or even Gus Edwards overlooks time in Greg Roman's run-heavy outburst. The sixth-rounder out of Troy was inactive in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. appeared comfy in his pro debut, giving Trevor Lawrence one more big-play possibility. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Urban Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Worthwhile took advantage of his three contacts, completed with 20.8 imagination points versus the Ravens last Thursday. It is actually understandable to examine whether such development could be preserved along with only 3 touches. While it is actually extremely unlikely, there are actually some motivating indicators. Worthwhile functioned 23 courses, predominantly drawbacks, and participated in 36 snaps, which are varieties not far off coming from Rashee Rice. Many of his snaps originated from 11 staffs, revealing he was associated with the outburst. Worthwhile can be looked at a WR4 along with WR3 upside until Marquee Brown returns from his shoulder accident. The Chiefs are set to experience the Bengals in Week 2, thus watch on just how engaged Worthy is in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in pops, options operate and acquiring backyards. yet Thomas wasn't far responsible for. He delivered an excellent launching with 14.7 imagination aspects, featuring his initial NFL goal. Last period at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 getting goals. That's the third very most in college record, right behind Ja'Marr Pursuit (20) and also Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas appeared thus really good, he might at some point exceed Christian Kirk in the hierarchy. He is actually 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 shocked several through finishing with even more intendeds (12) and receptions (6) than Nabers, that possessed merely 5 aim ats. Nabers carried out handle to nose out Robinson in acquiring yards, do with 66. In fact, this was the best acquiring yards through a Giants player making his debut because Darius Slayton in 2019. Nonetheless, the greater problem is quarterback Daniel Jones, that balanced merely 4.4 lawns every successfully pass attempt as well as had his 20th game along with numerous turn overs. This might injure the rookie's ability. For Week 2, Nabers can be viewed as a flex choice versus an at risk Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the launching imagination managers were expecting from the highest-drafted newbie pass receiver in ESPN leagues over recent two decades. Harrison ended the activity along with just 4 getting lawns, the least in a debut through a wide receiver enjoyed the leading 5 since Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals ability position gamers in both breaks as well as routes operate. Having Said That, Kyler Murray possessed an abnormally challenging activity, balancing only 2.9 sky lawns per fulfillment. It's additionally worth noting that Harrison managed simply 11 courses against man protection and also was not targeted. A lot better times are on the perspective for this skilled recipient. Harrison is securely on the WR2 radar for Full week 2 against the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% began) Williams possessed a tough time connecting with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver team. Odunze had simply four targets, which was actually a setback compared to Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's eight. Yet permit's dig a little much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), as well as Odunze (forty five) were actually quite enclose pops played. The same goes for courses operate: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), as well as Odunze (26 ). Therefore, while Odunze failed to receive as many appearances this moment, he's still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Expenses (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Despite the fact that Coleman didn't rack up a goal like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still made a strong opinion. The newbie led the team in pops, courses operate, targets, receivings as well as acquiring gardens versus the Arizona Cardinals. Another point to details is actually that when the Costs remained in 11 employees, Coleman, Hollins as well as Shakir were on the area all together a whole lot. In 12 employees, it was primarily Coleman and also Hollins. This is actually certainly encouraging for those who have Coleman on their imagination staffs. He is actually a solid flex alternative in 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 lawns against the Raiders on Sunday. He handled to save his imagination day along with a late goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been inquired to carry out considerably, balancing just 5.5 backyards per elapsed attempt. If this trend continues, it might restrict McConkey's dream ceiling. However, he's still on the flex radar for Full week 2, specifically because the Panthers' protection merely obtained torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa bay Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and also routes operate, yet he possessed merely 3 intendeds. On the bright side, he racked up a 32-yard receiving goal. McMillan has strengthened his place as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, as well as 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' wide receiver turning is pretty liquid, with every person seeing an identical lot of pops against the Bengals on Sunday. Nevertheless, Polk possessed a single intended. Maintain him on your view listing, however he shouldn't be in your schedules against the Seahawks in Week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't many positives for the Panthers on Sunday, but one was Legette leading the crew in aim ats. He additionally participated in substantial snaps. The Panthers' pass receiver turning is actually five deep at this moment, so it is difficult to feel great in any of them, specifically provided just how Bryce Youthful performed against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played and also options manage series he possessed a restricted job, regardless of obtaining 5 aim ats. Michael Pittman Jr. is likely to maintain a high aim at portion. Mitchell's job could shrink when Josh Downs gains coming from trauma, therefore he should remain on your check out list. Bear in mind, the Colts aren't expected to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's profession offered dream managers really hope that McCaffrey could boost as the Commanders' No. 2 receiver. Week 1 revealed that this will not be the case. The snaps and also paths have been actually expanded in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually certainly not an ideal circumstance, and it is difficult to observe Daniels assisting more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers quickly indicated that he's one of the Raiders' leading alternatives in the passing activity. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% began) Bowers led the Raiders in aim ats (8 ), mentioning a considerable duty in Sin city' outburst this year. However, he's still breaking pops along with fellow tight end Michael Mayer. The fantastic information is that Bowers is operating almost as several options (26) as Davante Adams (34) and Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The newbie can be considered as a low-end TE1 in Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.