.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Fortune 100 economic solutions provider, currently residing my goal creating imagination as well as sports wagering web content regarding the NFL, NBA, as well as WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels as well as Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had outstanding NFL debuts, but many various other very boasted newbies didn't live up to skyscraping expectations.What statistical pieces ought to you understand coming from the 1st week of action, as well as which newbies need to you watch carefully from here on out?Let's check out at the greatest takeaways from the newbies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the sphere by means of the sky yet was actually particularly strong on the ground vs. Tampa Bay. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 dream aspects in his launching were impressive, thanks mostly to his hurrying potential. He ended up with the second-most hurrying gardens by a quarterback in an NFL launching due to the fact that 1950 and came to be the very first QB ever before to rush for 80 gardens as well as pair of touchdowns in his very first activity. Nevertheless, he carried out possess some problem as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was actually unanticipated given his excellent university statistics. He is actually the only gamer in FBS background with 12,000 profession passing backyards and 3,000 hurrying lawns. He hardly ever sought deeper throws, averaging merely 2.0 air lawns every fulfillment, compared to 8.4 air backyards per finalization at LSU final season. 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% began) It is actually opportunity to start your fantasy football seasonCreate a game and customize organization dimension, slashing and also regulations to play in the organization you desire to play in.Create a game today!This had not been the debut imagination managers were anticipating from Williams. He really did not throw a touchdown and his 3.2 gardens every attempt were the second cheapest by a first-round choice in their launching (minimum 15 tries) in NFL past. Plus, 31% of his throws were off intended against the Titans. For circumstance, that's the worst through a Bears QB given that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target rate in Full week 1 of the 2020 period. While Williams carried out show improvement as the second one-half happened, the Bears' offense completed with simply 148 complete gardens. That's the fewest through any kind of crew in a season-opening succeed due to the fact that the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely boost with each activity, however, for right now, he's even more of a QB2 than the QB1 our team wished for. The Bears take a trip to Houston to take on the Texans in Week 2, which need to show to be a hard matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed a rough outing versus the Seahawks, with his dream efficiency saved just by his rushing lawns. He averaged a bad 6.2 sky yards every attempt and simply 2.7 sky yards every finalization. Certain, the Seahawks possess a skilled secondary, but Nix's market value is greater in much deeper superflex games immediately. For Week 2 versus the Steelers, he is actually looking like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye enjoyed coming from the subsidiaries as the Patriots pulled off a distressed versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was an activity supervisor as well as finished with 8.0 imagination aspects. The Patriots' longest play was actually only 17 lawns. Always keep Maye on your watch listing as New England takes on the Seahawks in Full week 2. Running backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he broke free of cost for a 31-yard run in his NFL launching. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa fl Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving had 11 contacts against the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White viewed 21. The novice from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his explosiveness. White's strong point is his obtaining capability, and also he managed 19 options, compared to Irving's seven. It'll interest watch how the rookie's job advances in the happening weeks, as each Irving and also White overshadowed 75 yards from scrimmage versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson possessed simply 3 hurrying tries against the Expenses. It's likewise worth noting that Emari Demercado operated as the Cardinals' third-down spine. Nonetheless, there's a break in the clouds. James Conner do with 19 touches. If Conner overlooks time, Benson will right away hop onto the RB2 radar. Our company'll observe if the novice gets more touches versus the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is actually starting the period on the PUP/NFI checklist as he bounces back from the torn ACL he went through final November at Texas. This means he'll be actually out for at the very least the first four video games. The Panthers had a drafting against the Saints on Sunday, dropping through 37 factors, the fifth-largest scope of success in a period opener between department rivals in the final half a century. Chuba Hubbard possessed simply 6 rushing efforts in that game. With the offense appearing distressing, it's not fantastic updates for those stashing Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Expenses (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis had just four contacts against the Cardinals. He is actually certainly not a major portion of the Expenses' offense yet. However if James Chef, who had 22 touches, skips time, Davis might come to be extra applicable in imagination. The Bills experience the Dolphins in Full week 2. Keep Davis on your view list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (coach's choice) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 activity versus the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and also Raheem Mostert discussed backfield roles. Achane ended the game with 17 touches and 23.0 dream ideas. For Wright to end up being imagination pertinent, he would certainly require either Achane or Mostert to miss opportunity. Our company'll see if he makes his NFL launching Thursday night against the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It's unusual to find Ronnie Rivers ahead of Corum on the Rams' depth chart. Numerous assumed the Rams composed Corum 83rd general to assist lighten Kyren Williams' tons, specifically due to the fact that they possess similar skill sets. Corum managed 505 rushing tries in his last two times at Michigan, verifying he may handle a hefty work. Certainly a circumstance worth keeping an eye on, however it is actually protected to state this wasn't a Full week 1 that Corum managers were planning to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Green Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered Friday evening's game versus the Eagles detailed as dubious. He missed Tuesday's technique as well as was actually restricted Wednesday and Thursday due to that troublesome hamstring accident. Unless Josh Jacobs, who had 18 contacts versus the Eagles, overlooks time, Lloyd perhaps won't have much imagination relevance. I'm also involved regarding the Packers' outrageous collection. Jacobs was obtaining reached at or responsible for the line of scrimmage technique frequently on Friday evening. Keep Lloyd on your view list as the Packers prepare for the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 rushing yards are actually the most through a Chargers gamer since Austin Ekeler's 173 backyards in Full week 5 of the 2022 period versus the Browns. As well as he did it on merely 10 attempts! This actually highlights the ability of what Vidal could possibly give the desk if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards skips attend Greg Roman's run-heavy outburst. The sixth-rounder away from Troy was inactive in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. appeared comfortable in his professional debut, giving Trevor Lawrence an additional big-play possibility. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Metropolitan Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Worthwhile took advantage of his three touches, completed with 20.8 dream aspects versus the Ravens final Thursday. It is actually easy to understand to examine whether such production could be preserved along with simply three touches. While it's unlikely, there are some promoting indications. Worthy operated 23 paths, largely troubles, as well as participated in 36 snaps, which are actually numbers stone's throw off coming from Rashee Rice. Most of his snaps stemmed from 11 employees, showing he was actually involved in the offense. Worthy might be thought about a WR4 with WR3 upside up until Noblewoman Brown come backs from his shoulder injury. The Chiefs are set to experience the Bengals in Full week 2, therefore watch on how engaged Worthy remains in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in breaks, routes run and also acquiring yards. but Thomas had not been far responsible for. He supplied an excellent debut with 14.7 fantasy factors, featuring his 1st NFL touchdown. Final period at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 acquiring goals. That's the third very most in school history, right behind Ja'Marr Hunt (twenty) and also Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas looked therefore really good, he could eventually surpass Christian Kirk in the hierarchy. He's securely on the flex radar heading into Week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson startled numerous through completed with even more targets (12) and also events (6) than Nabers, that had just 5 targets. Nabers carried out take care of to squeeze by Robinson in acquiring backyards, completed with 66. In fact, this was one of the most getting yards through a Giants gamer creating his launching considering that Darius Slayton in 2019. Nonetheless, the larger problem is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, who balanced only 4.4 backyards per elapsed attempt as well as possessed his 20th video game along with various turn overs. This can injure the novice's capacity. For Full week 2, Nabers could be viewed as a flex choice versus a prone Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the launching imagination managers were hoping for from the highest-drafted rookie wide receiver in ESPN leagues over recent two decades. Harrison ended the activity with simply 4 receiving lawns, the least in a launching by a wide receiver consumed the best 5 due to the fact that Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals ability posture players in each pops and also routes operate. Nevertheless, Kyler Murray possessed an abnormally tough video game, balancing just 2.9 sky yards per fulfillment. It is actually also worth noting that Harrison operated merely 11 courses versus male protection as well as was actually certainly not targeted. Much better times are on the horizon for this talented recipient. Harrison is strongly on the WR2 radar for Full week 2 against the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% started) Williams possessed a tough time connecting with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver team. Odunze had only four aim ats, which was a letdown compared to Keenan Allen's 11 and DJ Moore's 8. Yet let's probe a little bit of much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and Odunze (forty five) were really pretty approach snaps played. The exact same selects options manage: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), as well as Odunze (26 ). So, while Odunze really did not receive as lots of looks this time, he is actually still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Bills (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Even though Coleman didn't score a goal like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still made a tough impression. The newbie led the staff in breaks, paths manage, intendeds, receivings as well as obtaining backyards versus the Arizona Cardinals. Yet another thing to details is actually that when the Costs were in 11 staffs, Coleman, Hollins and Shakir got on the industry together a whole lot. In 12 workers, it was actually generally Coleman and also Hollins. This is actually certainly promising for those who possess Coleman on their imagination groups. He is actually a strong flex choice in Full week 2 versus the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% started) McConkey led the Chargers along with 7 intendeds and also 39 receiving yards versus the Raiders on Sunday. He took care of to salvage his imagination day with an overdue goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't asked to accomplish a lot, averaging merely 5.5 yards every pass attempt. If this pattern carries on, it might restrict McConkey's imagination ceiling. However, he is actually still on the flex radar for Full week 2, particularly due to the fact that the Panthers' defense only got torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa bay Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and routes run, but he possessed just three intendeds. On the silver lining, he scored a 32-yard acquiring goal. McMillan has hardened his place as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, and he might 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' wide receiver rotation is fairly fluid, with every person seeing a similar amount of snaps against the Bengals on Sunday. Nevertheless, Polk had just one aim at. Keep him on your watch checklist, however he should not remain in your schedules against the Seahawks in Week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't several positives for the Panthers on Sunday, but one was actually Legette leading the group in aim ats. He also played significant pops. The Panthers' wide receiver rotation is actually 5 deep immediately, so it is difficult to feel confident in some of all of them, especially offered just how Bryce Youthful carried out against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in as well as routes run show he possessed a minimal task, regardless of getting 5 intendeds. Michael Pittman Jr. is most likely to maintain a higher intended allotment. Mitchell's job might diminish when Josh Downs returns coming from personal injury, therefore he should remain on your view checklist. Always remember, the Colts may not be counted on to be a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's business provided dream supervisors wish that McCaffrey might boost as the Leaders' No. 2 recipient. Week 1 presented that this will not be the case. The breaks and options have actually been actually spread out in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and also Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually certainly not a perfect condition, as well as it is difficult to observe Daniels assisting much more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers instantly showed that he is among the Raiders' leading choices in the death activity. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Sin City Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% began) Bowers led the Raiders in aim ats (8 ), mentioning a significant duty in Sin city' outburst this year. Having said that, he is actually still splitting snaps along with fellow cramping end Michael Mayer. The great updates is that Bowers is actually managing nearly as lots of routes (26) as Davante Adams (34) and Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The novice may be considered as a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.