.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Luck 100 financial services business, currently living my aspiration creating dream and also sports wagering web content about the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and also Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had impressive NFL debuts, but several various other strongly proclaimed newbies didn't measure up to soaring expectations.What analytical tidbits should you know from the 1st full week of action, and also which newbies ought to you watch very closely hence on out?Let's have a look at the biggest takeaways from the novices in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the sphere through the sky but was specifically strong on the ground vs. Tampa fl Bay. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 dream factors in his launching went over, thanks greatly to his rushing capability. He wound up with the second-most hurrying yards through a quarterback in an NFL launching given that 1950 as well as came to be the first QB ever before to hurry for 80 lawns and also two goals in his initial game. Having said that, he carried out possess some difficulty as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was unforeseen offered his impressive college stats. He's the only player in FBS record with 12,000 profession passing backyards and also 3,000 rushing yards. He hardly tried deep throws, balancing merely 2.0 air yards per conclusion, compared to 8.4 air gardens every fulfillment at LSU last period. 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% began) It's time to start your dream soccer seasonCreate a league as well as individualize game measurements, slashing and regulations to play in the league you wish to play in.Create an organization today!This had not been the launching imagination supervisors were anticipating coming from Williams. He didn't throw a touchdown and also his 3.2 backyards every attempt were actually the second most competitive through a first-round choice in their launching (minimum 15 tries) in NFL past history. And also, 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 rate in Full week 1 of the 2020 period. While Williams did show improvement as the 2nd half went on, the Bears' offense finished with merely 148 overall gardens. That's the least through any kind of crew in a season-opening succeed considering that the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely strengthen with each video game, but for now, he's additional of a QB2 than the QB1 our experts wished for. The Bears travel to Houston to handle the Texans in Full week 2, which ought to prove to be a challenging matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed a drafting against the Seahawks, along with his dream functionality restored merely through his hurrying gardens. He balanced an unsatisfactory 6.2 air backyards per try as well as only 2.7 sky backyards every finalization. Sure, the Seahawks have a talented secondary, yet Nix's worth is higher in much deeper superflex leagues right now. For Week 2 against the Steelers, he is actually looking like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye enjoyed coming from the side projects as the Patriots managed an upset versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually a video game supervisor and also do with 8.0 imagination factors. The Patriots' lengthiest play was actually just 17 lawns. Maintain Maye on your check out listing as New England handles the Seahawks in Full week 2. Running backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he cracked free of charge for a 31-yard jog in his NFL debut. Radiation Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving possessed 11 contacts versus the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White found 21. The newbie coming from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his quickness. White's strength is his getting ability, and he operated 19 courses, compared with Irving's seven. It'll interest enjoy exactly how the rookie's job progresses in the coming weeks, as both Irving and White shrouded 75 yards coming from skirmish versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson possessed only 3 hurrying tries versus the Bills. It is actually additionally worth noting that Emari Demercado functioned as the Cardinals' third-down back. Nonetheless, there is actually a positive side. James Conner finished with 19 flairs. If Conner misses out on opportunity, Benson will promptly dive onto the RB2 radar. Our team'll find if the rookie gets even more contacts against the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is starting the period on the PUP/NFI list as he bounces back from the torn ACL he experienced last November at Texas. This implies he'll be actually out for a minimum of the first four video games. The Panthers possessed a drafting versus the Saints on Sunday, shedding through 37 aspects, the fifth-largest margin of triumph in a time opener in between division competitors in the final 50 years. Chuba Hubbard had only six rushing tries during that game. Along with the offense appearing dreadful, it's not excellent news for those stowing away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Bills (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis had only 4 contacts versus the Cardinals. He's certainly not a significant component of the Bills' outburst yet. However if James Chef, that possessed 22 contacts, misses out on opportunity, Davis could become even more applicable in dream. The Expenses face the Dolphins in Week 2. Keep Davis on your watch list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (coach's choice) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 game against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and Raheem Mostert shared backfield responsibilities. Achane ended the activity along with 17 contacts as well as 23.0 fantasy points. For Wright to become dream pertinent, he 'd need to have either Achane or even Mostert to overlook opportunity. Our company'll observe if he creates his NFL launching Thursday evening versus the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually unexpected to view Ronnie Rivers in advance of Corum on the Rams' intensity chart. Lots of presumed the Rams made Corum 83rd general to aid make lighter Kyren Williams' bunch, specifically since they possess similar ability. Corum handled 505 rushing efforts in his last pair of times at Michigan, proving he can handle a hefty workload. Definitely a situation worth watching on, but it is actually protected to say this wasn't a Week 1 that Corum supervisors were actually intending to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Green Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered into Friday evening's game versus the Eagles detailed as suspicious. He skipped Tuesday's method and also was limited Wednesday as well as Thursday because of that nagging hamstring injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, who possessed 18 touches versus the Eagles, skips opportunity, Lloyd perhaps won't possess a lot fantasy significance. I'm additionally involved concerning the Packers' outrageous line. Jacobs was actually receiving hit at or even responsible for the 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 hurrying backyards are actually one of the most through a Chargers player considering that Austin Ekeler's 173 backyards in Week 5 of the 2022 time versus the Browns. As well as he performed it on just 10 efforts! This definitely highlights the potential of what Vidal can offer the desk if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards skips time in Greg Roman's run-heavy offense. The sixth-rounder away from Troy loafed in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. appeared comfy in his expert launching, giving Trevor Lawrence yet another big-play alternative. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Metropolitan Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Worthy made the most of his 3 contacts, completed with 20.8 fantasy aspects versus the Ravens final Thursday. It is actually easy to understand to examine whether such development can be maintained along with only three touches. While it's unlikely, there are some motivating indications. Worthy operated 23 options, primarily snags, and played 36 pops, which are actually numbers not far off coming from Rashee Rice. A lot of his pops originated from 11 employees, revealing he was involved in the outburst. Worthwhile can be looked at a WR4 along with WR3 upside till Marquee Brown returns coming from his shoulder personal injury. The Chiefs are actually readied to experience the Bengals in Full week 2, thus keep an eye on how engaged Deserving remains in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in snaps, options operate and obtaining backyards. yet Thomas had not been far behind. He delivered a stellar launching with 14.7 dream points, including his 1st NFL touchdown. Final time at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 getting touchdowns. That's the third very most in college record, right behind Ja'Marr Pursuit (twenty) and also Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas looked therefore excellent, he could eventually outperform Christian Kirk in the chain of command. He's firmly on the flex radar heading into Full week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, The Big Apple Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson stunned lots of through finishing with even more aim ats (12) as well as receptions (6) than Nabers, who possessed only 5 aim ats. Nabers carried out manage to squeeze by Robinson in getting yards, do with 66. In fact, this was actually the absolute most getting gardens by a Giants gamer making his launching since Darius Slayton in 2019. Having said that, the greater issue is quarterback Daniel Jones, that balanced simply 4.4 lawns every successfully pass try and also had his 20th game along with numerous turn overs. This could hurt the novice's ability. For Full week 2, Nabers may 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 debut imagination managers were actually hoping for coming from the highest-drafted novice pass receiver in ESPN organizations over recent 20 years. Harrison ended the game with just 4 receiving yards, the fewest in a debut by a wide receiver taken in the leading 5 given that Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals skill placement gamers in each breaks as well as transmits operate. However, Kyler Murray had an abnormally challenging activity, averaging just 2.9 air yards per fulfillment. It is actually also worth taking note that Harrison ran merely 11 options against guy insurance coverage and also was actually not targeted. Better times are on the perspective for this proficient recipient. Harrison is actually strongly on the WR2 radar for Week 2 against the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% started) Williams possessed a difficult time connecting with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver team. Odunze possessed merely 4 intendeds, which was a disappointment compared with Keenan Allen's 11 as well as DJ Moore's 8. Yet allow's probe a little bit of much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and also Odunze (forty five) were actually pretty close in pops participated in. The same selects options operate: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and Odunze (26 ). So, while Odunze really did not receive as lots of appearances this time around, he is actually still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Costs (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Despite the fact that Coleman really did not rack up a touchdown like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still created a sturdy perception. The newbie led the staff in breaks, routes operate, aim ats, receptions and also acquiring yards against the Arizona Cardinals. An additional point to note is actually that when the Bills resided in 11 workers, Coleman, Hollins and Shakir were on the industry all together a great deal. In 12 staffs, it was actually mainly Coleman and Hollins. This is certainly appealing for those that possess Coleman on their fantasy groups. 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 also 39 receiving gardens against the Raiders on Sunday. He handled to recover his fantasy time along with a late touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been asked to perform much, balancing just 5.5 backyards per pass try. If this pattern continues, it can restrict McConkey's dream ceiling. Nonetheless, he is actually still on the flex radar for Full week 2, specifically because the Panthers' defense simply obtained torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa bay Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps as well as transmits run, however he had simply three aim ats. On the silver lining, he racked up a 32-yard getting goal. McMillan has strengthened his place as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, as well as he can become much more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or even Chris Godwin overlook time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' wide receiver rotation is actually fairly fluid, with everyone viewing an identical number of snaps against the Bengals on Sunday. Having said that, Polk had just one intended. Maintain him on your watch listing, however he shouldn't remain in your schedules versus the Seahawks in Week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't many positives for the Panthers on Sunday, however one was actually Legette leading the group in aim ats. He also played considerable snaps. The Panthers' wide receiver rotation is actually five deep now, so it is difficult to feel great in some of all of them, particularly offered how Bryce Youthful performed against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played and also courses manage show he possessed a minimal duty, in spite of receiving 5 targets. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually very likely to always keep a higher intended allotment. Mitchell's task might reduce when Josh Downs profits coming from accident, therefore he should stay on your view list. Remember, the Colts may not be expected to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's business gave fantasy managers hope that McCaffrey can step up as the Leaders' No. 2 receiver. Week 1 showed that this won't be the case. The pops as well as options have been actually expanded in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown as well as Olamide Zaccheaus. It's not an excellent condition, and it is difficult to find Daniels assisting much more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers quickly displayed to that he's one of the Raiders' top alternatives 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 ), meaning a notable function in Sin city' offense this year. Having said that, he is actually still dividing breaks along with fellow cramping end Michael Mayer. The great news is actually that Bowers is running nearly as a lot of options (26) as Davante Adams (34) as well as Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The newbie may be viewed as a low-end TE1 in Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.