.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Fortune one hundred economic services provider, right now living my goal generating fantasy and also sporting activities betting material 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 outstanding NFL debuts, yet a number of other extremely boasted newbies failed to measure up to skyscraping expectations.What statistical details need to you recognize coming from the very first week of activity, and also which newbies must you enjoy closely hence on out?Let's take a look at the greatest takeaways coming from the novices in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the ball via the sky yet was actually specifically solid on the ground vs. Tampa bay Bay. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 fantasy aspects in his launching went over, thanks largely to his rushing capability. He wound up along with the second-most hurrying gardens through a quarterback in an NFL launching since 1950 and ended up being the very first QB ever to hurry for 80 backyards and also pair of touchdowns in his first game. However, he performed possess some issue as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was unanticipated provided his outstanding university statistics. He is actually the only player in FBS background along with 12,000 job passing gardens and 3,000 rushing yards. He hardly ever attempted deeper throws, averaging merely 2.0 air lawns per completion, compared to 8.4 sky yards per fulfillment at LSU last season. 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% began) It is actually opportunity to start your dream regulation football seasonCreate an organization as well as tailor game dimension, scoring and also rules to play in the game you would like to play in.Create an organization today!This wasn't the launching imagination supervisors were hoping for coming from Williams. He didn't toss a touchdown and his 3.2 yards per try were actually the second cheapest through a first-round choice in their launching (lowest 15 efforts) in NFL record. And also, 31% of his tosses got out intended versus the Titans. For context, that is actually awful by a Bears QB given 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 went on, the Bears' outburst do with only 148 total yards. That's the fewest by any type of group in a season-opening gain since the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely strengthen with each game, but also for today, he is actually additional of a QB2 than the QB1 our company anticipated. The Bears travel to Houston to take on the Texans in Week 2, which should prove to become a tough matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had a drafting against the Seahawks, along with his fantasy performance saved just by his rushing lawns. He averaged a poor 6.2 sky gardens per attempt and merely 2.7 sky backyards per fulfillment. Certain, the Seahawks have a talented second, but Nix's worth is greater in much deeper superflex organizations today. For Full week 2 versus the Steelers, he's looking like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye seen from the subsidiaries as the Patriots managed a distressed against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was a video game manager and also completed with 8.0 imagination points. The Patriots' lengthiest play was simply 17 lawns. Maintain Maye on your watch list as New England tackles the Seahawks in Full week 2. Running backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he cracked free of cost for a 31-yard jog in his NFL debut. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa bay Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving possessed 11 contacts against the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White viewed 21. The newbie coming from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his explosiveness. White's forte is his obtaining capacity, and also he ran 19 routes, compared to Irving's seven. It'll interest enjoy how the novice's part grows in the happening weeks, as each Irving as well as White overshadowed 75 lawns coming from skirmish against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson possessed only three rushing attempts versus the Bills. It's likewise worth taking note that Emari Demercado operated as the Cardinals' third-down spine. However, there's a positive side. James Conner do with 19 styles. If Conner skips opportunity, Benson will promptly jump onto the RB2 radar. Our experts'll observe if the novice acquires even more touches versus the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is starting the time on the PUP/NFI checklist as he recoups coming from the torn ACL he endured last Nov at Texas. This indicates he'll be out for a minimum of the 1st 4 video games. The Panthers had an outlining against the Saints on Sunday, dropping through 37 factors, the fifth-largest frame of victory in a season opener between department rivals in the last 50 years. Chuba Hubbard had only 6 rushing attempts in that video game. Along with the outburst looking terrible, it's certainly not terrific headlines for those stowing away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Costs (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis possessed merely 4 contacts against the Cardinals. He is actually not a huge part of the Expenses' offense however. However if James Cook, that had 22 touches, misses opportunity, Davis could become extra pertinent in dream. The Costs deal with the Dolphins in Week 2. Keep Davis on your view list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (instructor's decision) for the Dolphins' Week 1 game against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane as well as Raheem Mostert shared backfield roles. Achane ended the game along with 17 touches and 23.0 fantasy points. For Wright to become imagination relevant, he will need either Achane or Mostert to overlook opportunity. Our team'll see if he creates his NFL launching Thursday evening versus the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually unusual to see Ronnie Rivers in advance of Corum on the Rams' deepness graph. Many thought the Rams composed Corum 83rd overall to assist reduce Kyren Williams' tons, particularly due to the fact that they possess comparable skill sets. Corum took care of 505 rushing efforts in his final two periods at Michigan, verifying he can manage a hefty work. Undoubtedly a situation worth keeping an eye on, yet it is actually secure to say this had not been a Full week 1 that Corum managers were wanting to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Eco-friendly Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered into Friday night's activity against the Eagles specified as questionable. He missed out on Tuesday's practice as well as was actually limited Wednesday and also Thursday because of that nagging hamstring trauma. Unless Josh Jacobs, that possessed 18 touches against the Eagles, misses time, Lloyd possibly will not possess much fantasy significance. I'm also involved about the Packers' annoying series. Jacobs was actually obtaining hit at or responsible for free throw line of scrimmage technique frequently on Friday evening. 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 gardens are the best by a Chargers gamer because Austin Ekeler's 173 lawns in Week 5 of the 2022 time versus the Browns. As well as he did it on merely 10 tries! This truly highlights the capacity of what Vidal might offer the desk if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards misses time in Greg Roman's run-heavy outburst. The sixth-rounder out of Troy loafed in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. appeared pleasant in his pro debut, providing Trevor Lawrence another big-play choice. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Metropolitan Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% started) Deserving made the most of his three touches, completed with 20.8 imagination factors against the Ravens final Thursday. It's easy to understand to examine whether such manufacturing may be preserved along with only 3 touches. While it is actually extremely unlikely, there are actually some motivating signs. Worthwhile operated 23 routes, largely hitches, and also played 36 pops, which are actually varieties stone's throw off from Rashee Rice. Many of his pops originated from 11 personnel, showing he was associated with the outburst. Worthy can be considered a WR4 along with WR3 upside until Noblewoman Brown returns from his shoulder accident. The Chiefs are actually set to deal with the Bengals in Week 2, thus keep an eye on exactly how involved Worthwhile is in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in pops, paths run as well as acquiring backyards. however Thomas had not been much responsible for. He provided an excellent debut with 14.7 imagination aspects, featuring his first NFL touchdown. Last period at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 acquiring goals. That is actually the third most in university background, right responsible for Ja'Marr Hunt (20) and also Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas appeared so great, he could at some point exceed Christian Kirk in the hierarchy. He's firmly on the flex radar moving in to Week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, The Big Apple Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson surprised numerous through finishing with even more targets (12) and also functions (6) than Nabers, who had simply 5 intendeds. Nabers did manage to squeeze by Robinson in acquiring gardens, do with 66. In fact, this was the most getting lawns by a Giants gamer making his launching since Darius Slayton in 2019. Having said that, the larger worry is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, who balanced only 4.4 yards per elapsed effort and had his 20th video game along with numerous turn overs. This could hurt the newbie's ability. For Week 2, Nabers may be viewed as a flex alternative against a susceptible Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the debut fantasy supervisors were actually wishing for from the highest-drafted rookie pass receiver in ESPN leagues over the past 20 years. Harrison finished the video game with just 4 acquiring backyards, the least in a debut by a pass receiver enjoyed the top 5 given that Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals ability placement players in both pops and routes run. Nonetheless, Kyler Murray had an uncommonly tough video game, averaging simply 2.9 sky lawns per finalization. It is actually additionally worth taking note that Harrison operated merely 11 courses against male insurance coverage as well as was certainly not targeted. Much better times are on the perspective for this gifted receiver. Harrison is actually securely on the WR2 radar for Full week 2 against the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% began) Williams had a difficult time getting in touch with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver team. Odunze had just 4 targets, which was actually a setback compared to Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's eight. Yet permit's dig a little deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and also Odunze (45) were actually pretty enclose pops played. The very same goes with routes operate: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and also Odunze (26 ). Therefore, while Odunze failed to acquire as numerous appearances this time, he is actually still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Bills (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Despite the fact that Coleman failed to rack up a goal like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still made a solid impression. The rookie led the team in breaks, routes run, intendeds, receptions as well as receiving lawns versus the Arizona Cardinals. An additional point to details is actually that when the Bills remained in 11 staffs, Coleman, Hollins as well as Shakir were on the field together a great deal. In 12 employees, it was actually generally Coleman and also Hollins. This is most definitely encouraging for those that have Coleman on their imagination staffs. He is actually a strong flex alternative in Week 2 against the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% started) McConkey led the Chargers with seven intendeds as well as 39 receiving lawns versus the Raiders on Sunday. He managed to salvage his fantasy time with a late touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been asked to carry out a lot, averaging merely 5.5 backyards every elapsed effort. If this trend continues, it can limit McConkey's imagination ceiling. Having said that, he's still on the flex radar for Week 2, particularly considering that the Panthers' defense merely got torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa fl Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and also routes operate, yet he possessed simply 3 intendeds. On the silver lining, he racked up a 32-yard obtaining touchdown. McMillan has solidified his place as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, and also he can come to be even more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or even Chris Godwin miss time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' pass receiver turning is pretty fluid, along with everybody viewing a comparable number of pops versus the Bengals on Sunday. Nonetheless, Polk had just one intended. Keep him on your check out listing, but he should not be in your schedules versus the Seahawks in Full week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't many positives for the Panthers on Sunday, however one was Legette leading the group in targets. He additionally played substantial breaks. The Panthers' wide receiver rotation is actually five deep at the moment, so it is difficult to feel confident in some of them, particularly offered how Bryce Young executed versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played and paths run show he possessed a limited function, despite receiving five targets. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually likely to keep a high target portion. Mitchell's job might reduce when Josh Downs profits from personal injury, so he should remain on your check out checklist. Bear in mind, the Colts may not be counted on to be a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's profession offered dream supervisors hope that McCaffrey could step up as the Commanders' No. 2 receiver. Full week 1 presented that this won't hold true. The snaps and also options have actually been actually spread out between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually not an excellent circumstance, and also it is difficult to view Daniels sustaining more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers instantly showed that he is just one of the Raiders' leading options in the passing game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Sin City Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% began) Bowers led the Raiders in aim ats (8 ), hinting at a substantial duty in Las Vegas' outburst this year. Nevertheless, he's still breaking pops with fellow cramping side Michael Mayer. The great news is actually that Bowers is actually running almost as a lot of options (26) as Davante Adams (34) and also Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The novice could be considered as a low-end TE1 in Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.