.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Fortune 100 financial services business, currently residing my desire generating dream and sports wagering material regarding the NFL, NBA, and also WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had exceptional NFL debuts, however a number of other extremely boasted newbies failed to measure up to soaring expectations.What statistical pieces need to you know coming from the first week of activity, and also which novices ought to you enjoy carefully hence on out?Let's check out at the most significant takeaways coming from the novices in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the round with the air but 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 imagination points in his debut went over, many thanks mainly to his rushing ability. He wound up with the second-most rushing yards through a quarterback in an NFL debut considering that 1950 and became the very first QB ever to rush for 80 gardens and also two touchdowns in his very first activity. Nevertheless, he performed possess some issue as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was unpredicted given his excellent college statistics. He's the only player in FBS past with 12,000 job passing yards and also 3,000 hurrying yards. He seldom attempted deeper throws, balancing simply 2.0 sky lawns per finalization, compared to 8.4 sky lawns every fulfillment at LSU final period. For Week 2 versus 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 regulation football seasonCreate a league and also tailor organization measurements, scoring and also regulations to play in the game you desire to participate in in.Create a game today!This wasn't the debut fantasy supervisors were actually hoping for from Williams. He failed to throw a goal as well as his 3.2 lawns every try were the 2nd lowest through a first-round pick in their launching (minimum required 15 attempts) in NFL record. And also, 31% of his throws got out aim at versus the Titans. For context, that is actually awful by a Bears QB since Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target rate in Week 1 of the 2020 time. While Williams performed show improvement as the second one-half happened, the Bears' outburst finished with just 148 complete gardens. That is actually the least through any kind of staff in a season-opening succeed considering that the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely enhance with each video game, however, for today, he is actually more of a QB2 than the QB1 our experts expected. The Bears take a trip to Houston to handle the Texans in Full week 2, which need to prove to be a difficult matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had a drafting against the Seahawks, with his imagination performance saved only by his rushing backyards. He balanced an unsatisfactory 6.2 air gardens every effort and also simply 2.7 sky gardens every completion. Sure, the Seahawks have an accomplished secondary, however Nix's value is actually much higher in deeper superflex leagues today. For Week 2 versus the Steelers, he's looking like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye checked out from the sidelines as the Patriots pulled off an upset against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually a game manager and also finished with 8.0 imagination aspects. The Patriots' lengthiest play was simply 17 gardens. Maintain Maye on your view checklist as New England handles the Seahawks in Full week 2. Managing backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he damaged free of charge for a 31-yard run in his NFL debut. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving possessed 11 touches versus the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White saw 21. The novice from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his explosiveness. White's forte is his receiving potential, and also he ran 19 courses, compared to Irving's 7. It'll interest watch exactly how the newbie's duty develops in the coming weeks, as each Irving as well as White shrouded 75 backyards from skirmish versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson possessed just three hurrying tries against the Bills. It's additionally worth noting that Emari Demercado worked as the Cardinals' third-down back. Nonetheless, there is actually a silver lining. James Conner finished with 19 styles. If Conner misses time, Benson will immediately dive onto the RB2 radar. Our team'll observe if the novice acquires additional contacts versus the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is beginning the time on the PUP/NFI listing as he recovers coming from the torn ACL he went through final Nov at Texas. This means he'll be actually out for at the very least the initial 4 video games. The Panthers possessed a rough outing versus the Saints on Sunday, losing through 37 aspects, the fifth-largest margin of victory in a time opener in between branch opponents in the final 50 years. Chuba Hubbard had only six rushing tries because activity. With the outburst looking terrible, it is actually certainly not fantastic updates for those tucking away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Costs (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis possessed merely four contacts against the Cardinals. He is actually certainly not a big portion of the Costs' outburst yet. However if James Cook, who had 22 contacts, misses out on opportunity, Davis might become a lot more relevant in fantasy. The Bills encounter the Dolphins in Full week 2. Keep Davis on your check out list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (instructor's choice) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 video game against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and Raheem Mostert discussed backfield responsibilities. Achane ended the activity along with 17 touches as well as 23.0 fantasy points. For Wright to come to be dream pertinent, he will need to have either Achane or even Mostert to miss out on opportunity. We'll find if he makes his NFL debut Thursday evening against the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It's unexpected to see Ronnie Rivers before Corum on the Rams' intensity graph. Numerous assumed the Rams prepared Corum 83rd total to assist make lighter Kyren Williams' lots, particularly because they possess identical capability. Corum took care of 505 rushing efforts in his final pair of periods at Michigan, proving he may handle a hefty work. Undoubtedly a scenario worth keeping an eye on, yet it's secure to state this had not been a Full week 1 that Corum supervisors were intending to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Environment-friendly Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered Friday night's game against the Eagles listed as suspicious. He overlooked Tuesday's practice and was actually confined Wednesday and also Thursday due to that nagging hamstring trauma. Unless Josh Jacobs, who possessed 18 contacts versus the Eagles, overlooks time, Lloyd probably will not have much imagination significance. I am actually additionally involved regarding the Packers' outrageous product line. Jacobs was actually receiving struck at or even behind free throw line of skirmish method frequently on Friday night. Keep Lloyd on your view list as the Packers organize the Colts in Full week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 rushing lawns are actually the best through a Chargers gamer since Austin Ekeler's 173 lawns in Full week 5 of the 2022 time against the Browns. And also he performed it on only 10 attempts! This really highlights the potential of what Vidal could offer the table if either Dobbins or even Gus Edwards skips attend Greg Roman's run-heavy offense. The sixth-rounder away from Troy loafed in the season-opener against the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. appeared comfy in his pro launching, providing Trevor Lawrence an additional big-play choice. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas City Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% started) Deserving made the most of his 3 contacts, finishing with 20.8 fantasy points versus the Ravens final Thursday. It is actually easy to understand to question whether such development may be preserved along with just three contacts. While it's unlikely, there are some promoting indications. Worthy ran 23 courses, mainly drawbacks, as well as played 36 pops, which are actually varieties not far off coming from Rashee Rice. Most of his pops stemmed from 11 workers, showing he was actually involved in the outburst. Worthwhile may be taken into consideration a WR4 with WR3 upside up until Marquise Brown returns coming from his shoulder trauma. The Chiefs are actually readied to experience the Bengals in Week 2, thus keep an eye on just how involved Deserving is in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% started) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in breaks, courses run and getting backyards. but Thomas wasn't much behind. He provided an excellent debut along with 14.7 dream aspects, including his first NFL goal. Last season at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 getting goals. That's the 3rd most in school history, right responsible for Ja'Marr Chase (twenty) as well as Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas looked thus great, he could at some point exceed Christian Kirk in the position. He is actually firmly on the flex radar heading in to Full week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson amazed numerous through do with additional intendeds (12) and receptions (6) than Nabers, who had just 5 targets. Nabers carried out take care of to nose out Robinson in obtaining gardens, finishing with 66. As a matter of fact, this was one of the most receiving gardens by a Giants player making his debut considering that Darius Slayton in 2019. Having said that, the greater issue is quarterback Daniel Jones, who averaged simply 4.4 yards every elapsed attempt and possessed his 20th video game along with a number of turnovers. This could possibly harm the novice's potential. For Week 2, Nabers may be viewed as a flex option against a vulnerable Leaders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the debut fantasy managers were actually expecting coming from the highest-drafted novice pass receiver in ESPN games over recent twenty years. Harrison ended the video game with merely 4 obtaining gardens, the fewest in a launching by a pass receiver consumed the best five since Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals capability placement players in each breaks as well as routes operate. However, Kyler Murray had an abnormally hard activity, averaging merely 2.9 sky yards every fulfillment. It's likewise worth noting that Harrison managed just 11 options versus man coverage and was actually certainly not targeted. A lot better days are on the perspective for this proficient receiver. Harrison is actually firmly on the WR2 radar for Full week 2 against the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% began) Williams possessed a bumpy ride associating with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver group. Odunze possessed just 4 targets, which was actually a letdown compared to Keenan Allen's 11 as well as DJ Moore's eight. However allow's dig a little deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and also Odunze (45) were really quite enclose snaps played. The same goes with paths run: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), as well as Odunze (26 ). So, while Odunze really did not acquire as many appearances this time, he is actually still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Expenses (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Even though Coleman didn't score a touchdown like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still created a tough impact. The rookie led the staff in snaps, paths run, aim ats, receptions and obtaining backyards against the Arizona Cardinals. One more trait to keep in mind is actually that when the Costs resided in 11 employees, Coleman, Hollins and also Shakir got on the industry with each other a lot. In 12 personnel, it was actually mostly Coleman and also Hollins. This is actually most definitely encouraging for those that have Coleman on their dream staffs. He is actually a strong flex alternative in Full week 2 against the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% started) McConkey led the Chargers along with 7 intendeds and 39 receiving gardens versus the Raiders on Sunday. He managed to recover his dream day with an overdue touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't asked to accomplish much, balancing just 5.5 yards per successfully pass effort. If this fad proceeds, it could possibly confine McConkey's fantasy roof. Nonetheless, he's still on the flex radar for Week 2, particularly given that the Panthers' defense merely acquired torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa bay Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and also routes run, yet he possessed only three targets. On the bright side, he racked up a 32-yard getting goal. McMillan has actually hardened his area as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, as well as he could become 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 rotation is pretty fluid, with every person seeing an identical number of snaps against the Bengals on Sunday. Having said that, Polk possessed only one target. Maintain him on your watch listing, however he should not be in your lineups versus the Seahawks in Full week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't lots of positives for the Panthers on Sunday, but one was actually Legette leading the team in targets. He likewise participated in considerable snaps. The Panthers' pass receiver turning is actually five deeper at the moment, so it's tough to feel great in any one of all of them, particularly given exactly how Bryce Young executed versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played as well as options run program he possessed a minimal job, despite acquiring 5 aim ats. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually most likely to maintain a high intended allotment. Mitchell's task might shrink when Josh Downs gains from personal injury, so he ought to stay on your view list. Keep in mind, the Colts may not be anticipated to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's business offered dream managers hope that McCaffrey might boost as the Leaders' No. 2 recipient. Full week 1 presented that this won't be the case. The pops and also routes have been spread between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown as well as Olamide Zaccheaus. It's not an ideal condition, as well as it is difficult to view Daniels assisting greater than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers right away demonstrated that he is among the Raiders' leading alternatives in the passing activity. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% started) Bowers led the Raiders in aim ats (8 ), hinting at a significant duty in Las Vegas' offense this year. However, he is actually still breaking pops along with fellow cramping side Michael Mayer. The wonderful updates is that Bowers is running nearly as numerous routes (26) as Davante Adams (34) and Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The newbie could be considered as a low-end TE1 in Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.