.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Fortune one hundred financial solutions provider, right now living my aspiration generating fantasy and sports wagering content concerning the NFL, NBA, and also WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels as well as Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed impressive NFL debuts, but a number of other very touted novices didn't measure up to high-rise expectations.What analytical bits need to you be aware of from the very first full week of action, and also which novices should you check out closely from here on out?Let's take a look at the biggest takeaways from the newbies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the round by means of the air but was particularly sturdy on the ground vs. Tampa bay Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 dream points in his debut were impressive, thanks greatly to his rushing potential. He found yourself along with the second-most rushing yards by a quarterback in an NFL debut given that 1950 as well as became the initial QB ever before to hurry for 80 lawns as well as 2 touchdowns in his very first video game. However, he did have some difficulty as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was actually unanticipated offered his impressive college stats. He's the only gamer in FBS past with 12,000 job passing lawns as well as 3,000 rushing backyards. He rarely tried deep throws, averaging simply 2.0 air backyards per fulfillment, compared with 8.4 sky backyards every conclusion at LSU last period. For Week 2 versus the Giants, he is actually looking like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% started) It's time to begin your dream soccer seasonCreate a game and personalize game dimension, scoring as well as regulations to play in the organization you would like to participate in in.Create a game today!This had not been the launching imagination managers were actually expecting coming from Williams. He didn't throw a touchdown and also his 3.2 yards every effort were the second cheapest by a first-round choice in their debut (lowest 15 efforts) in NFL record. Plus, 31% of his tosses got out intended against the Titans. For context, that's awful by a Bears QB given that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target rate in Full week 1 of the 2020 period. While Williams carried out come along as the 2nd one-half went on, the Bears' outburst finished with simply 148 total gardens. That's the least through any sort of team in a season-opening succeed due to the fact that the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely strengthen with each activity, however, for today, he is actually more of a QB2 than the QB1 we anticipated. The Bears take a trip to Houston to take on the Texans in Week 2, which should verify to be a challenging matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had a drafting against the Seahawks, along with his imagination performance salvaged merely through his hurrying yards. He balanced a bad 6.2 sky gardens every attempt as well as only 2.7 sky lawns per finalization. Certain, the Seahawks have a proficient second, however Nix's market value is greater in much deeper superflex leagues at this moment. For Week 2 against the Steelers, he is actually seeming like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye seen from the side projects as the Patriots carried out an upset against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually a game manager and also finished with 8.0 fantasy points. The Patriots' lengthiest play was simply 17 gardens. Maintain Maye on your check out list as New England takes on the Seahawks in Full week 2. Running backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he cracked totally free for a 31-yard jog in his NFL debut. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving possessed 11 contacts against the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White observed 21. The novice coming from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his quickness. White's forte is his acquiring potential, and he operated 19 options, compared to Irving's 7. It'll be interesting to check out exactly how the newbie's duty progresses in the happening full weeks, as both Irving as well as White darkened 75 backyards from skirmish against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson possessed only three hurrying attempts versus the Bills. It is actually additionally worth taking note that Emari Demercado operated as the Cardinals' third-down spine. However, there is actually a break in the clouds. James Conner finished with 19 touches. If Conner overlooks opportunity, Benson will promptly leap onto the RB2 radar. We'll find if the novice receives additional touches versus the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is beginning the period on the PUP/NFI listing as he recovers from the torn ACL he endured last Nov at Texas. This indicates he'll be out for a minimum of the 1st four games. The Panthers possessed a drafting against the Saints on Sunday, shedding by 37 points, the fifth-largest margin of triumph in a time opener between division opponents in the final 50 years. Chuba Hubbard possessed just six rushing tries because game. Along with the offense looking distressing, it's certainly not great updates for those stashing Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Bills (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis possessed merely four touches versus the Cardinals. He's certainly not a big aspect of the Expenses' offense however. Yet if James Chef, that possessed 22 contacts, overlooks time, Davis can end up being extra appropriate in imagination. The Costs deal with the Dolphins in Full week 2. Maintain Davis on your check out list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (trainer's selection) for the Dolphins' Week 1 activity against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and Raheem Mostert shared backfield obligations. Achane ended the video game along with 17 touches and 23.0 fantasy points. For Wright to become dream pertinent, he would certainly need either Achane or even Mostert to miss time. Our experts'll find if he creates his NFL debut Thursday night against the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually unexpected to see Ronnie Rivers before Corum on the Rams' deepness graph. Numerous presumed the Rams drafted Corum 83rd overall to aid reduce Kyren Williams' tons, especially considering that they have similar capability. Corum dealt with 505 rushing tries in his final 2 seasons at Michigan, confirming he can manage a massive amount of work. Certainly a condition worth watching on, but it is actually secured to state this had not been a Week 1 that Corum managers were actually wanting to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Eco-friendly Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd went into Friday night's activity versus the Eagles listed as dubious. He missed out on Tuesday's practice and was restricted Wednesday and Thursday because of that bothersome hamstring personal injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, that had 18 touches against the Eagles, skips opportunity, Lloyd probably will not have much imagination importance. I'm likewise concerned regarding the Packers' annoying line. Jacobs was getting attacked at or even behind free throw line of skirmish way regularly on Friday evening. Keep Lloyd on your watch listing as the Packers prepare for the Colts in Full week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying backyards are actually the most by a Chargers player considering that Austin Ekeler's 173 backyards in Week 5 of the 2022 season against the Browns. And also he performed it on only 10 attempts! This actually highlights the ability of what Vidal can offer the table if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards overlooks time in 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 comfy in his professional launching, providing Trevor Lawrence an additional 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 touches, finishing with 20.8 fantasy factors against the Ravens final Thursday. It is actually easy to understand to question whether such manufacturing could be preserved with simply 3 touches. While it's unexpected, there are actually some reassuring indications. Worthwhile functioned 23 routes, mainly hitches, and participated in 36 breaks, which are numbers not far off coming from Rashee Rice. Most of his snaps stemmed from 11 workers, showing he was actually associated with the offense. Deserving may be looked at a WR4 along with WR3 upside until Marquise Brown profits coming from his shoulder trauma. The Chiefs are actually readied to experience the Bengals in Full week 2, therefore keep an eye on how engaged Worthwhile is in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% started) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in breaks, options operate and also obtaining gardens. but Thomas wasn't much responsible for. He supplied an excellent launching with 14.7 dream aspects, featuring his first NFL goal. Final time at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 acquiring touchdowns. That's the third most in school record, right behind Ja'Marr Chase (20) and Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas appeared therefore really good, he can at some point surpass Christian Kirk in the hierarchy. He is actually securely on the flex radar moving right into Full week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, Nyc Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson amazed numerous through completed with more targets (12) and events (6) than Nabers, who had just 5 targets. Nabers performed handle to slip by Robinson in acquiring lawns, finishing with 66. In fact, this was the best obtaining backyards by a Giants player creating his debut since Darius Slayton in 2019. Having said that, the bigger issue is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, that averaged only 4.4 backyards per elapsed try and also had his 20th video game with numerous turnovers. This can hurt the rookie's ability. For Week 2, Nabers may be considered as a flex alternative versus a prone Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the launching fantasy managers were actually anticipating coming from the highest-drafted newbie wide receiver in ESPN games over the past 20 years. Harrison ended the activity with just 4 getting yards, the least in a debut by a pass receiver taken in the leading five given that Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals skill posture players in both breaks and routes operate. Nevertheless, Kyler Murray had an extraordinarily challenging activity, averaging only 2.9 sky gardens per finalization. It is actually additionally worth taking note that Harrison operated just 11 routes versus male insurance coverage as well as was actually not targeted. A lot better times are actually on the horizon for this proficient recipient. Harrison is actually securely on the WR2 radar for Full week 2 versus the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% began) Williams possessed a difficult time connecting with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver team. Odunze possessed merely 4 intendeds, which was a disappointment compared to Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's eight. But allow's probe a little deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and Odunze (45) were really fairly approach pops participated in. The same selects courses manage: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and Odunze (26 ). Thus, while Odunze failed to get as a lot of appeals this moment, he is actually still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Expenses (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Even though Coleman failed to score a goal like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still produced a solid impression. The novice led the crew in snaps, routes run, intendeds, receptions and acquiring backyards against the Arizona Cardinals. Yet another factor to keep in mind is actually that when the Expenses resided in 11 workers, Coleman, Hollins and also Shakir were on the field with each other a great deal. In 12 staffs, it was primarily Coleman and also Hollins. This is actually definitely appealing for those who have Coleman on their fantasy groups. He's a solid flex choice in 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 lawns against the Raiders on Sunday. He handled to salvage his dream time with an overdue goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been inquired to do a lot, averaging merely 5.5 backyards every pass attempt. If this trend continues, it could restrict McConkey's fantasy roof. However, he's still on the flex radar for Full week 2, specifically considering that the Panthers' protection simply got torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa florida Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and routes operate, but he had only 3 intendeds. On the silver lining, he racked up a 32-yard obtaining touchdown. McMillan has actually strengthened his area as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, and he could come to be even more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or even Chris Godwin skip time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' pass receiver turning is quite liquid, along with everyone seeing a comparable lot of snaps against the Bengals on Sunday. Having said that, Polk had only one aim at. Maintain him on your view list, but he should not remain in your lineups against the Seahawks in Full week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't many positives for the Panthers on Sunday, yet one was actually Legette leading the crew in intendeds. He likewise played considerable breaks. The Panthers' wide receiver turning is actually five deep-seated immediately, so it's tough to feel great in any of all of them, particularly provided how Bryce Youthful conducted versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played as well as options run program he possessed a limited role, regardless of acquiring five targets. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually most likely to keep a higher aim at allotment. Mitchell's task might shrink when Josh Downs yields coming from personal injury, thus he should stay on your check out list. Always remember, the Colts may not be counted on to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's trade gave dream managers wish that McCaffrey can boost as the Commanders' No. 2 recipient. Full week 1 presented that this won't hold true. The snaps as well as paths have actually been actually expanded in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus. It's not an optimal scenario, and it is difficult to see Daniels sustaining much more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers instantly indicated that he's one of the Raiders' leading alternatives in the passing away game. 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 substantial function in Sin city' outburst this year. Nonetheless, he is actually still breaking breaks along with fellow tight side Michael Mayer. The wonderful news is that Bowers is actually managing virtually as numerous paths (26) as Davante Adams (34) as well as Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The newbie could be deemed a low-end TE1 in Week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.