.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Luck 100 economic solutions provider, currently living my desire developing fantasy as well as sports betting material about the NFL, NBA, as well as WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed impressive NFL debuts, however several various other very promoted novices failed to live up to high-rise expectations.What statistical pieces need to you recognize coming from the initial full week of activity, and also which novices must you enjoy carefully hence on out?Let's look at the biggest takeaways from the novices in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the round through the air but was actually especially solid on the ground vs. Tampa bay Bay. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 fantasy points in his debut went over, many thanks greatly to his rushing ability. He ended up with the second-most rushing gardens through a quarterback in an NFL debut considering that 1950 and also ended up being the 1st QB ever before to hurry for 80 yards and also pair of goals in his first game. Nonetheless, he performed possess some difficulty as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was actually unexpected given his outstanding college stats. He is actually the only gamer in FBS past history with 12,000 occupation passing backyards and 3,000 hurrying backyards. He seldom attempted deep tosses, averaging simply 2.0 sky backyards per completion, compared with 8.4 air lawns per completion at LSU last season. For Week 2 versus 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 dream regulation football seasonCreate a game and also customize game dimension, slashing and guidelines to play in the league you want to participate in in.Create a game today!This had not been the launching dream supervisors were actually wishing for coming from Williams. He failed to throw a touchdown and his 3.2 lawns every attempt were the 2nd lowest by a first-round selection in their launching (lowest 15 attempts) in NFL record. And also, 31% of his throws got out aim at against the Titans. For situation, that's the most awful through a Bears QB due to the fact that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target price in Full week 1 of the 2020 season. While Williams carried out show improvement as the second half happened, the Bears' offense do with simply 148 overall backyards. That is actually the least by any sort of team in a season-opening succeed since the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely strengthen with each game, but also for now, he is actually more of a QB2 than the QB1 we wished for. The Bears take a trip to Houston to handle the Texans in Week 2, which should prove to be a complicated matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed an outlining versus the Seahawks, with his imagination functionality recovered merely through his rushing gardens. He averaged an unsatisfactory 6.2 sky yards every effort and also just 2.7 air gardens every finalization. Sure, the Seahawks possess a skilled additional, however Nix's worth is higher in deeper superflex organizations at this moment. For Full week 2 against the Steelers, he is actually appearing like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye checked out coming from the subsidiaries as the Patriots pulled off a disturbed versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually an activity supervisor as well as finished with 8.0 dream points. The Patriots' longest play was actually only 17 gardens. Always keep Maye on your view list as New England takes on the Seahawks in Week 2. Running backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he cracked free for a 31-yard jog in his NFL debut. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa bay Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving had 11 contacts versus the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White observed 21. The novice coming from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his volatility. White's strong point is his receiving capacity, and he managed 19 courses, compared to Irving's seven. It'll be interesting to check out just how the rookie's duty evolves in the coming weeks, as both Irving and also White darkened 75 lawns from skirmish versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson had merely three rushing attempts versus the Bills. It is actually additionally worth keeping in mind that Emari Demercado functioned as the Cardinals' third-down spine. Nevertheless, there's a break in the clouds. James Conner finished with 19 touches. If Conner skips opportunity, Benson will instantly jump onto the RB2 radar. Our company'll view if the rookie obtains additional touches versus the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is actually beginning the time on the PUP/NFI listing as he bounces back coming from the torn ACL he suffered final Nov at Texas. This means he'll be out for at the very least the first 4 activities. The Panthers had a sketching against the Saints on Sunday, shedding by 37 points, the fifth-largest margin of triumph in a season opener between department opponents in the final 50 years. Chuba Hubbard possessed merely six hurrying efforts in that activity. Along with the offense appearing dreadful, it is actually certainly not excellent headlines for those tucking away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Costs (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis had merely four touches against the Cardinals. He's certainly not a large aspect of the Expenses' offense however. However if James Cook, that possessed 22 contacts, overlooks time, Davis might become even more applicable in fantasy. 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 (train's selection) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 activity against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and Raheem Mostert discussed backfield duties. Achane finished the game along with 17 touches and also 23.0 fantasy points. For Wright to end up being fantasy relevant, he 'd require either Achane or Mostert to overlook opportunity. Our company'll view if he makes his NFL debut Thursday evening against the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually unusual to see Ronnie Rivers in front of Corum on the Rams' depth chart. Many assumed the Rams composed Corum 83rd overall to aid make lighter Kyren Williams' bunch, specifically given that they have comparable ability. Corum managed 505 hurrying tries in his final 2 periods at Michigan, showing he may take care of a hefty amount of work. Definitely a circumstance worth watching on, however it is actually safe to mention this wasn't a Week 1 that Corum supervisors were actually wishing to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Eco-friendly Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered into Friday evening's video game versus the Eagles detailed as questionable. He skipped Tuesday's practice and also was actually limited Wednesday as well as Thursday because of that irritating hamstring trauma. Unless Josh Jacobs, that possessed 18 touches against the Eagles, misses out on time, Lloyd most likely will not possess a lot dream significance. I'm also worried concerning the Packers' outrageous collection. Jacobs was acquiring attacked at or even responsible for free throw line of scrimmage technique regularly on Friday night. Maintain Lloyd on your watch checklist as the Packers plan for the Colts in Full week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 rushing yards are actually the most through a Chargers gamer given that Austin Ekeler's 173 gardens in Full week 5 of the 2022 period versus the Browns. And he did it on simply 10 tries! This really highlights the ability of what Vidal might bring to the desk if either Dobbins or even Gus Edwards misses out on attend Greg Roman's run-heavy outburst. The sixth-rounder out of Troy was inactive in the season-opener against the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. looked relaxed in his expert debut, offering Trevor Lawrence an additional big-play alternative. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Urban Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Deserving maximized his 3 touches, do with 20.8 dream aspects against the Ravens final Thursday. It's easy to understand to question whether such creation can be maintained along with simply 3 contacts. While it is actually unlikely, there are some stimulating signs. Deserving ran 23 options, mostly snags, and also played 36 snaps, which are actually amounts not far off from Rashee Rice. The majority of his breaks came from 11 personnel, showing he was associated with the outburst. Deserving might be thought about a WR4 with WR3 upside until Marquise Brown profits coming from his shoulder accident. The Chiefs are set to experience the Bengals in Full week 2, so watch on just how involved Worthy resides in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in pops, options operate as well as obtaining gardens. yet Thomas had not been far behind. He delivered an outstanding debut with 14.7 dream aspects, featuring his very first NFL goal. Last period at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 getting goals. That's the third most in university record, right responsible for Ja'Marr Pursuit (twenty) and Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas appeared so great, he might ultimately surpass Christian Kirk in the hierarchy. He's firmly on the flex radar heading in to Week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, The Big Apple Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson stunned a lot of through completed with more targets (12) and functions (6) than Nabers, that had simply 5 targets. Nabers carried out deal with to edge out Robinson in receiving yards, finishing with 66. Actually, this was the most receiving gardens through a Giants gamer making his debut due to the fact that Darius Slayton in 2019. Having said that, the greater issue is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, who averaged merely 4.4 backyards every elapsed try and possessed his 20th video game along with various turn overs. This can injure the newbie's ability. For Full week 2, Nabers may be viewed as a flex option versus a vulnerable Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the launching fantasy supervisors were actually anticipating from the highest-drafted newbie wide receiver in ESPN organizations over recent 20 years. Harrison finished the game with only 4 receiving lawns, the fewest in a debut by a pass receiver enjoyed the leading 5 due to the fact that Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals skill-set placement gamers in both snaps and also routes operate. However, Kyler Murray possessed an abnormally challenging video game, balancing merely 2.9 air gardens every conclusion. It is actually likewise worth keeping in mind that Harrison operated merely 11 paths against guy insurance coverage and also was not targeted. Much better times are actually on the horizon for this accomplished receiver. Harrison is actually securely on the WR2 radar for Week 2 against the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% started) Williams possessed a tough time connecting with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver team. Odunze had just four aim ats, which was actually a letdown compared to Keenan Allen's 11 and DJ Moore's eight. Yet permit's probe a little bit of deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and also Odunze (forty five) were actually pretty approach snaps played. The exact same opts for options manage: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and also Odunze (26 ). So, while Odunze didn't get as lots of 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 didn't score a touchdown like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still produced a powerful impression. The rookie led the team in pops, paths manage, targets, receivings and obtaining gardens against the Arizona Cardinals. An additional thing to details is actually that when the Costs remained in 11 staffs, Coleman, Hollins and Shakir got on the field with each other a great deal. In 12 staffs, it was primarily Coleman as well as Hollins. This is actually certainly appealing for those that have Coleman on their fantasy groups. He's a strong flex option in Full week 2 versus the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% began) McConkey led the Chargers with 7 intendeds and also 39 getting yards versus the Raiders on Sunday. He dealt with to salvage his fantasy time with a late touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been asked to accomplish a lot, averaging merely 5.5 backyards every pass try. If this style continues, it can limit McConkey's imagination ceiling. Nonetheless, he is actually still on the flex radar for Week 2, especially since the Panthers' defense simply got torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa fl Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and transmits run, but he possessed only 3 aim ats. On the silver lining, he scored a 32-yard acquiring touchdown. McMillan has solidified his location as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, and also he might come to be a lot more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or Chris Godwin miss time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' wide receiver turning is fairly liquid, with everyone finding a comparable number of breaks against the Bengals on Sunday. However, Polk had just one target. Maintain him on your view checklist, however he should not reside in your schedules against the Seahawks in Full week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't several positives for the Panthers on Sunday, yet one was Legette leading the team in aim ats. He additionally played substantial pops. The Panthers' wide receiver rotation is actually five deep at this moment, so it's tough to feel great in any one of them, particularly offered just how Bryce Young conducted versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played as well as options manage program he had a limited task, despite acquiring five aim ats. Michael Pittman Jr. is probably to always keep a high target share. Mitchell's job could reduce when Josh Downs returns from accident, so he ought to stay on your watch listing. Bear in mind, the Colts may not be expected to be a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's profession offered fantasy supervisors really hope that McCaffrey could step up as the Leaders' No. 2 recipient. Week 1 showed that this won't be the case. The snaps as well as options have actually been expanded between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and also Olamide Zaccheaus. It's certainly not a best situation, as well as it is difficult to observe Daniels assisting more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers instantly displayed to that he is just one of the Raiders' top possibilities in the death video game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Sin City Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% started) Bowers led the Raiders in aim ats (8 ), hinting at a notable task in Sin city' outburst this year. Having said that, he is actually still dividing snaps along with fellow tight side Michael Mayer. The wonderful headlines is that Bowers is actually managing virtually as lots of options (26) as Davante Adams (34) and also Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The rookie may be viewed as a low-end TE1 in Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.