.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Luck one hundred economic solutions firm, right now living my dream creating fantasy and also sports wagering content concerning the NFL, NBA, as well as WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels as well as Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had remarkable NFL debuts, yet numerous other very proclaimed novices really did not meet soaring expectations.What analytical details need to you be aware of from the 1st week of action, and which newbies should you see closely from here on out?Let's check out at the largest takeaways from the novices in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the ball through the air however was especially powerful on the ground vs. Tampa florida Bay. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 dream aspects in his debut went over, many thanks greatly to his rushing capacity. He found yourself with the second-most hurrying yards by a quarterback in an NFL launching given that 1950 and also came to be the very first QB ever to rush for 80 lawns and pair of touchdowns in his very first game. Nevertheless, he carried out have some problem as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was actually unanticipated offered his excellent college statistics. He's the only player in FBS past with 12,000 career passing lawns and also 3,000 hurrying backyards. He seldom sought deeper throws, averaging just 2.0 air gardens per completion, compared to 8.4 sky yards per completion at LSU final time. For Full 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 opportunity to begin your fantasy regulation football seasonCreate a league as well as customize organization measurements, slashing as well as rules to play in the league you desire to participate in in.Create an organization today!This had not been the debut imagination supervisors were expecting coming from Williams. He failed to toss a touchdown and his 3.2 yards per try were actually the second lowest by a first-round choice in their launching (lowest 15 tries) in NFL past history. Additionally, 31% of his tosses were off intended versus the Titans. For context, that is actually awful through a Bears QB given 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' outburst completed with merely 148 total backyards. That is actually the least by any crew in a season-opening gain since the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely enhance along with each game, however, for today, he's more of a QB2 than the QB1 our company expected. The Bears take a trip to Houston to take on the Texans in Week 2, which should confirm to become a complicated matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed an outlining against the Seahawks, along with his dream efficiency saved merely through his hurrying yards. He balanced a poor 6.2 sky backyards every attempt as well as simply 2.7 sky gardens per completion. Sure, the Seahawks have a talented secondary, but Nix's value is actually higher in much deeper superflex organizations immediately. For Full week 2 versus the Steelers, he's seeming 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 distressed versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually an activity manager and completed with 8.0 fantasy factors. The Patriots' longest play was only 17 gardens. Keep Maye on your watch listing as New England handles the Seahawks in Week 2. Running backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he damaged cost-free for a 31-yard run in his NFL debut. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving possessed 11 touches against the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White observed 21. The novice coming from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his explosiveness. White's strong suit is his getting potential, and he operated 19 options, compared to Irving's seven. It'll be interesting to see exactly how the novice's role evolves in the coming weeks, as each Irving as well as White darkened 75 yards coming from scrimmage versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson possessed just three hurrying attempts versus the Bills. It's additionally worth keeping in mind that Emari Demercado ran as the Cardinals' third-down back. However, there's a blue sky. James Conner do with 19 touches. If Conner misses out on time, Benson would immediately hop onto the RB2 radar. We'll observe if the novice gets even more contacts versus the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is starting the season on the PUP/NFI listing as he bounces back from the torn ACL he suffered final Nov at Texas. This means he'll be out for at the very least the very first 4 video games. The Panthers possessed a sketching against the Saints on Sunday, shedding through 37 aspects, the fifth-largest margin of triumph in a period opener in between branch opponents in the last half a century. Chuba Hubbard possessed only 6 hurrying tries during that activity. Along with the offense looking dreadful, it's not great updates for those stowing away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Bills (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis possessed merely 4 contacts against the Cardinals. He's certainly not a major part of the Expenses' outburst however. But if James Chef, that possessed 22 contacts, misses time, Davis might become a lot more pertinent in dream. The Bills face the Dolphins in Week 2. Keep Davis on your check out list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (train's choice) for the Dolphins' Week 1 game against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and also Raheem Mostert discussed backfield roles. Achane finished the activity along with 17 contacts and 23.0 fantasy points. For Wright to become imagination appropriate, he 'd need either Achane or even Mostert to overlook opportunity. Our experts'll find if he makes his NFL launching Thursday night versus the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually surprising to find Ronnie Rivers in front of Corum on the Rams' depth graph. Numerous assumed the Rams made Corum 83rd general to assist make lighter Kyren Williams' tons, specifically because they have similar skill sets. Corum managed 505 hurrying tries in his final pair of seasons at Michigan, showing he may handle a heavy workload. Definitely a condition worth keeping an eye on, but it is actually secured to state this had not been a Full week 1 that Corum supervisors were wanting to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Green Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered Friday night's game against the Eagles provided as questionable. He missed out on Tuesday's technique as well as was restricted Wednesday as well as Thursday because of that nagging hamstring trauma. Unless Josh Jacobs, that had 18 touches versus the Eagles, misses opportunity, Lloyd probably will not have much imagination significance. I'm also concerned about the Packers' repulsive product line. Jacobs was actually receiving attacked at or even behind free throw line of skirmish means too often on Friday night. Keep Lloyd on your watch list as the Packers prepare for the Colts in Full week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 rushing lawns are the best through a Chargers gamer since Austin Ekeler's 173 yards in Week 5 of the 2022 time versus the Browns. As well as he did it on only 10 attempts! This definitely highlights the possibility of what Vidal might give the desk if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards misses out on attend Greg Roman's run-heavy outburst. The sixth-rounder out of Troy loafed in the season-opener against the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. looked pleasant in his professional launching, giving Trevor Lawrence one more big-play choice. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Metropolitan Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% started) Worthwhile made the most of his three contacts, finishing with 20.8 fantasy points versus the Ravens last Thursday. It's reasonable to question whether such creation may be sustained with simply three contacts. While it's unexpected, there are actually some stimulating indicators. Worthwhile worked 23 routes, mostly troubles, as well as participated in 36 breaks, which are actually varieties stone's throw off from Rashee Rice. Most of his snaps came from 11 employees, showing he was involved in the outburst. Worthwhile can be thought about a WR4 along with WR3 upside till Marquise Brown come backs coming from his shoulder trauma. The Chiefs are readied to experience the Bengals in Week 2, thus watch on how engaged Worthy is in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in pops, paths operate and also acquiring backyards. yet Thomas had not been much responsible for. He delivered a stellar debut with 14.7 dream aspects, featuring his first NFL touchdown. Last period at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 acquiring touchdowns. That is actually the 3rd very most in university background, right responsible for Ja'Marr Hunt (20) and Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas appeared so really good, he could at some point outperform Christian Kirk in the hierarchy. He is actually securely on the flex radar heading into Week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, Nyc Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson shocked many by do with even more intendeds (12) and also functions (6) than Nabers, who possessed merely 5 aim ats. Nabers carried out manage to edge out Robinson in receiving lawns, completed with 66. In fact, this was the most acquiring lawns by a Giants player making his launching since Darius Slayton in 2019. However, the greater concern is quarterback Daniel Jones, that averaged merely 4.4 lawns every successfully pass attempt and also possessed his 20th video game with multiple turn overs. This could injure the rookie's potential. For Week 2, Nabers could be viewed as a flex possibility against an at risk Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the launching fantasy managers were actually expecting coming from the highest-drafted rookie pass receiver in ESPN leagues over recent two decades. Harrison ended the video game with simply 4 receiving yards, the fewest in a debut by a wide receiver absorbed the best 5 because Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals skill-set position players in each breaks as well as routes operate. Nonetheless, Kyler Murray had an extraordinarily challenging activity, balancing only 2.9 air yards per finalization. It is actually likewise worth taking note that Harrison managed merely 11 paths against man insurance coverage and also was not targeted. A lot better days are actually on the perspective for this accomplished recipient. Harrison is strongly on the WR2 radar for Week 2 versus the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% started) Williams had a tough time connecting with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver group. Odunze had only 4 targets, which was a letdown compared with Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's 8. But allow's dig a little bit of much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and also Odunze (forty five) were actually rather approach breaks played. The exact same goes with options manage: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and Odunze (26 ). So, while Odunze failed to receive as numerous looks this time around, he's still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Expenses (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Despite the fact that Coleman failed to rack up a goal like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still created a powerful perception. The novice led the staff in snaps, courses operate, aim ats, receptions and getting gardens versus the Arizona Cardinals. Another factor to note is actually that when the Costs were in 11 employees, Coleman, Hollins as well as Shakir got on the area all together a whole lot. In 12 staffs, it was generally Coleman and Hollins. This is actually undoubtedly appealing for those who possess Coleman on their imagination groups. 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 seven aim ats and also 39 acquiring yards versus the Raiders on Sunday. He handled to save his dream day along with an overdue goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been asked to carry out much, balancing just 5.5 lawns every successfully pass attempt. If this pattern continues, it could limit McConkey's imagination roof. However, he is actually still on the flex radar for Full week 2, especially since the Panthers' defense merely received torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps as well as routes run, yet he possessed just 3 intendeds. On the silver lining, he scored a 32-yard receiving goal. McMillan has solidified his spot as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, as well as he could end up being much more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or even Chris Godwin skip time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' wide receiver turning is actually fairly fluid, with everyone viewing an identical number of pops against the Bengals on Sunday. Nevertheless, Polk had a single aim at. Maintain him on your check out list, yet he should not be in your schedules against the Seahawks in Week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't a lot of positives for the Panthers on Sunday, yet one was Legette leading the team in aim ats. He also participated in considerable breaks. The Panthers' pass receiver rotation is actually 5 deep-seated today, so it is difficult to feel confident in any of all of them, particularly offered exactly how Bryce Young carried out versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played and also routes manage program he possessed a restricted role, despite obtaining five aim ats. Michael Pittman Jr. is likely to always keep a higher target reveal. Mitchell's duty might reduce when Josh Downs profits from accident, thus he ought to remain on your view listing. Bear in mind, the Colts aren't counted on to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's trade offered imagination managers really hope that McCaffrey could possibly improve as the Leaders' No. 2 receiver. Week 1 showed that this will not hold true. The pops and also courses have been expanded in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and also Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually not a perfect circumstance, as well as it is difficult to observe Daniels sustaining greater than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers instantly indicated that he is just one of the Raiders' leading alternatives in the passing away video game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% began) Bowers led the Raiders in aim ats (8 ), hinting at a significant function in Sin city' outburst this year. Nevertheless, he is actually still breaking pops along with fellow cramping side Michael Mayer. The great updates is actually that Bowers is running almost as several courses (26) as Davante Adams (34) and also Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The newbie may be deemed a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.