.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Fortune one hundred financial solutions provider, currently living my dream making imagination and also sporting activities wagering web content about the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had impressive NFL debuts, yet numerous various other very promoted novices really did not measure up to soaring expectations.What statistical pieces must you be aware of from the 1st week of action, and also which rookies ought to you check out carefully from here on out?Let's look at the biggest takeaways coming from the rookies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the ball by means of the air however was specifically sturdy on the ground vs. Tampa bay Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 imagination points in his launching went over, thanks largely to his hurrying potential. He wound up with the second-most rushing backyards through a quarterback in an NFL debut considering that 1950 as well as became the first QB ever to hurry for 80 yards and pair of goals in his 1st game. Nonetheless, he did have some issue as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was unexpected offered his remarkable university statistics. He is actually the only gamer in FBS past history along with 12,000 job passing yards and also 3,000 rushing lawns. He hardly sought deep-seated tosses, balancing simply 2.0 air backyards every conclusion, compared to 8.4 sky lawns every completion at LSU last period. For Week 2 against the Giants, he's looking like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% began) It's time to begin your imagination football seasonCreate a league as well as individualize league measurements, scoring and rules to play in the organization you want to play in.Create a league today!This had not been the launching fantasy supervisors were wishing for from Williams. He didn't throw a touchdown as well as his 3.2 yards per attempt were actually the 2nd lowest by a first-round pick in their launching (lowest 15 tries) in NFL past history. Additionally, 31% of his tosses were off intended versus the Titans. For situation, that is actually the most awful through a Bears QB since Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target rate in Week 1 of the 2020 season. While Williams performed come along as the 2nd fifty percent went on, the Bears' offense do with only 148 complete lawns. That's the fewest through any crew in a season-opening win given that the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely improve along with each activity, but for today, he is actually even more of a QB2 than the QB1 our experts hoped for. The Bears take a trip to Houston to handle the Texans in Week 2, which must prove to become a challenging matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had a rough outing against the Seahawks, with his fantasy performance salvaged simply through his hurrying lawns. He averaged a bad 6.2 sky backyards per try as well as merely 2.7 air lawns per finalization. Certain, the Seahawks possess a talented second, yet Nix's value is greater in much deeper superflex leagues today. For Full week 2 against the Steelers, he is actually looking like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye checked out coming from the subsidiaries as the Patriots carried out an upset versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was a game manager and completed with 8.0 fantasy points. The Patriots' longest play was simply 17 gardens. Maintain Maye on your watch checklist as New England takes on the Seahawks in Full week 2. Managing backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he broke free of charge for a 31-yard run in his NFL debut. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa florida Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving had 11 touches against the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White viewed 21. The rookie coming from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his volatility. White's strength is his acquiring capacity, and also he managed 19 routes, compared with Irving's seven. It'll interest view just how the newbie's duty grows in the happening full weeks, as both Irving as well as White eclipsed 75 yards from scrimmage versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson had simply three hurrying efforts versus the Expenses. It is actually also worth noting that Emari Demercado ran as the Cardinals' third-down spine. Having said that, there's a silver lining. James Conner do with 19 flairs. If Conner skips opportunity, Benson would promptly hop onto the RB2 radar. Our team'll view if the rookie obtains more touches against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is actually beginning the period on the PUP/NFI list as he bounces back coming from the torn ACL he experienced last Nov at Texas. This indicates he'll be actually out for at the very least the very first four games. The Panthers possessed an outlining versus the Saints on Sunday, dropping by 37 points, the fifth-largest scope of success in a period opener between department rivals in the final 50 years. Chuba Hubbard possessed just 6 rushing efforts during that video game. Along with the offense appearing terrible, it is actually not excellent headlines for those stowing away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Bills (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis possessed only four touches against the Cardinals. He is actually not a major portion of the Costs' outburst yet. However if James Chef, that possessed 22 contacts, skips time, Davis might come to be much more applicable in fantasy. The Expenses encounter the Dolphins in Full week 2. Always keep Davis on your check out list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (instructor's choice) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 activity against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and also Raheem Mostert discussed backfield duties. Achane ended the game with 17 contacts as well as 23.0 dream points. For Wright to become dream appropriate, he will need to have either Achane or Mostert to skip opportunity. Our experts'll find if he makes his NFL launching Thursday night against the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually astonishing to see Ronnie Rivers in advance of Corum on the Rams' depth chart. Numerous believed the Rams composed Corum 83rd total to assist make lighter Kyren Williams' bunch, specifically due to the fact that they possess comparable capability. Corum managed 505 hurrying efforts in his last pair of periods at Michigan, confirming he can easily handle a massive work. Most definitely a condition worth watching on, however it is actually secure to mention this wasn't a Week 1 that Corum managers were actually planning to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Green Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered Friday night's video game versus the Eagles provided as doubtful. He overlooked Tuesday's technique and also was limited Wednesday as well as Thursday as a result of that troublesome hamstring trauma. Unless Josh Jacobs, that had 18 touches against the Eagles, misses out on opportunity, Lloyd possibly won't possess a lot dream importance. I'm additionally worried regarding the Packers' repulsive collection. Jacobs was actually acquiring hit at or responsible for free throw line of scrimmage means regularly on Friday evening. Keep Lloyd on your view checklist as the Packers prepare for the Colts in Full week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying lawns are actually the most by a Chargers player considering that Austin Ekeler's 173 gardens in Week 5 of the 2022 period against the Browns. And also he did it on simply 10 efforts! This really highlights the capacity of what Vidal could offer the desk if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards misses time in Greg Roman's run-heavy offense. The sixth-rounder out of Troy was inactive in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. looked comfy in his pro launching, offering Trevor Lawrence yet another big-play possibility. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas City Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% started) Worthy made the most of his three contacts, completed with 20.8 dream points against the Ravens last Thursday. It is actually logical to examine whether such production could be maintained along with only 3 touches. While it's extremely unlikely, there are actually some stimulating indicators. Deserving functioned 23 routes, primarily drawbacks, as well as participated in 36 snaps, which are actually amounts stone's throw off coming from Rashee Rice. A lot of his pops arised from 11 personnel, revealing he was actually associated with the outburst. Deserving might be looked at a WR4 along with WR3 upside until Marquee Brown come backs coming from his shoulder injury. The Chiefs are readied to deal with the Bengals in Week 2, so keep an eye on exactly how involved Worthwhile resides in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in pops, paths operate and obtaining lawns. however Thomas had not been much responsible for. He supplied an outstanding launching along with 14.7 fantasy aspects, featuring his first NFL goal. Last period at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 acquiring touchdowns. That is actually the 3rd most in school record, right behind Ja'Marr Pursuit (20) as well as Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas appeared thus great, he might at some point go beyond Christian Kirk in the pecking order. He's strongly on the flex radar moving right into Full week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York City Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson surprised lots of through completed with even more intendeds (12) and also functions (6) than Nabers, who had simply 5 aim ats. Nabers did manage to slip by Robinson in acquiring yards, completed with 66. In reality, this was actually the most receiving yards by a Giants gamer creating his launching given that Darius Slayton in 2019. Nonetheless, the larger concern is quarterback Daniel Jones, that averaged just 4.4 lawns every pass try and also possessed his 20th game along with multiple turnovers. This could possibly harm the rookie's ability. For Full week 2, Nabers can be considered as a flex choice against a prone Leaders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the debut imagination supervisors were actually anticipating from the highest-drafted novice pass receiver in ESPN games over the past two decades. Harrison finished the activity along with merely 4 obtaining gardens, the fewest in a launching by a pass receiver enjoyed the leading 5 considering that Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals ability position players in each breaks and routes run. Nevertheless, Kyler Murray had an extraordinarily challenging video game, balancing only 2.9 air gardens per finalization. It's additionally worth noting that Harrison ran simply 11 paths versus male protection and also was certainly not targeted. A lot better times are on the perspective for this skilled receiver. Harrison is securely on the WR2 radar for Week 2 against the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% started) Williams had a tough time getting in touch with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver group. Odunze possessed merely 4 intendeds, which was a setback compared with Keenan Allen's 11 and DJ Moore's eight. However let's dig a little deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and Odunze (45) were in fact fairly approach breaks played. The exact same opts for paths operate: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), as well as Odunze (26 ). Thus, while Odunze really did not get as several appeals this moment, he's still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Bills (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Even though Coleman really did not score a goal like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still created a sturdy impression. The newbie led the crew in pops, options run, intendeds, receptions as well as acquiring backyards versus the Arizona Cardinals. One more trait to note is actually that when the Costs were in 11 staffs, Coleman, Hollins and Shakir got on the industry with each other a whole lot. In 12 personnel, it was actually mostly Coleman as well as Hollins. This is definitely appealing for those that possess Coleman on their dream teams. He is actually a solid flex alternative in Week 2 versus the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% started) McConkey led the Chargers with seven intendeds as well as 39 obtaining backyards versus the Raiders on Sunday. He dealt with to recover his dream day with a late goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been inquired to accomplish considerably, balancing just 5.5 gardens per pass try. If this trend carries on, it might limit McConkey's fantasy roof. Nonetheless, he is actually still on the flex radar for Week 2, especially given that the Panthers' protection just obtained torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa florida Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and directs run, yet he had just three aim ats. On the bright side, he racked up a 32-yard getting goal. McMillan has actually solidified his place as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, and he could end up being even more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or Chris Godwin miss out on time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' wide receiver rotation is rather fluid, along with everyone seeing a similar lot of pops versus the Bengals on Sunday. Nevertheless, Polk possessed a single aim at. Maintain him on your watch list, however he shouldn't reside in your schedules versus the Seahawks in Week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't lots of positives for the Panthers on Sunday, yet one was actually Legette leading the staff in intendeds. He additionally participated in substantial breaks. The Panthers' pass receiver rotation is five deep-seated right now, so it's tough to feel great in any one of them, particularly given exactly how Bryce Youthful done against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played as well as courses operate series he had a limited role, in spite of acquiring 5 aim ats. Michael Pittman Jr. is very likely to maintain a high aim at allotment. Mitchell's duty could reduce when Josh Downs returns from personal injury, so he should remain on your watch list. Don't forget, the Colts may not be counted on to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's business gave fantasy supervisors wish that McCaffrey can step up as the Leaders' No. 2 receiver. Full week 1 presented that this won't be the case. The breaks and courses have been spread between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown as well as Olamide Zaccheaus. It's certainly not a best scenario, and it's tough to see Daniels assisting much more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers instantly revealed that he is just one of the Raiders' leading options in the death game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% began) Bowers led the Raiders in aim ats (8 ), mentioning a substantial duty in Las Vegas' outburst this year. Nevertheless, he's still breaking breaks with fellow cramping end Michael Mayer. The terrific information is that Bowers is running nearly as several paths (26) as Davante Adams (34) and Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The newbie may be considered as a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.