.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Fortune 100 financial solutions business, right now residing my dream developing imagination and also sports wagering content about the NFL, NBA, and also WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed impressive NFL debuts, yet several other very touted newbies didn't meet high-rise expectations.What statistical tidbits ought to you recognize coming from the 1st week of activity, and which novices ought to you check out carefully from here on out?Let's take a look at the largest takeaways from the newbies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the round via the sky yet was specifically solid on the ground vs. Tampa bay Bay. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 dream points in his debut went over, thanks greatly to his rushing ability. He found yourself along with the second-most rushing gardens by a quarterback in an NFL launching considering that 1950 and came to be the first QB ever before to hurry for 80 lawns as well as 2 touchdowns in his initial activity. However, he carried out possess some trouble as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was actually unpredicted offered his outstanding college statistics. He's the only gamer in FBS history with 12,000 occupation passing yards as well as 3,000 hurrying gardens. He rarely sought deep-seated tosses, balancing only 2.0 sky yards every finalization, compared with 8.4 sky backyards per finalization at LSU last season. For Full week 2 versus the Giants, he is actually resembling a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% began) It's time to start your dream football seasonCreate a league and tailor game measurements, scoring and also guidelines to play in the league you would like to participate in in.Create a league today!This had not been the launching dream supervisors were expecting coming from Williams. He didn't throw a touchdown and also his 3.2 yards per effort were the 2nd lowest by a first-round choice in their debut (minimum required 15 efforts) in NFL background. Additionally, 31% of his tosses got out aim at against the Titans. For circumstance, that is actually the worst by a Bears QB because Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target rate in Full week 1 of the 2020 season. While Williams carried out come along as the 2nd fifty percent went on, the Bears' outburst do with only 148 total yards. That's the least through any kind of crew in a season-opening succeed due to the fact that the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely improve along with each game, however, for today, he is actually additional of a QB2 than the QB1 we expected. The Bears travel to Houston to tackle the Texans in Week 2, which must confirm to be a complicated matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed a rough outing against the Seahawks, along with his imagination efficiency saved only by his rushing gardens. He averaged a bad 6.2 sky backyards per attempt and also only 2.7 sky backyards per conclusion. Certain, the Seahawks possess an accomplished secondary, but Nix's market value is actually higher in deeper superflex leagues at the moment. 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 from the subsidiaries as the Patriots carried out a disturbed against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was a game supervisor as well as finished with 8.0 dream aspects. The Patriots' longest play was actually just 17 yards. Keep Maye on your check out checklist as New England tackles the Seahawks in Full week 2. Running backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he broke totally free for a 31-yard jog in his NFL debut. Radiation Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving had 11 contacts versus the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White saw 21. The novice from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his explosiveness. White's strong point is his receiving capacity, and also he ran 19 courses, compared to Irving's seven. It'll interest watch exactly how the newbie's role grows in the coming full weeks, as both Irving as well as White overshadowed 75 gardens coming from scrimmage versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson had simply 3 rushing attempts versus the Bills. It is actually also worth keeping in mind that Emari Demercado worked as the Cardinals' third-down back. Nevertheless, there's a blue sky. James Conner finished with 19 touches. If Conner skips opportunity, Benson would immediately dive onto the RB2 radar. We'll find if the novice obtains additional contacts against the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is starting the time on the PUP/NFI checklist as he recoups from the torn ACL he went through final November at Texas. This suggests he'll be actually out for a minimum of the initial four activities. The Panthers possessed a rough outing versus the Saints on Sunday, shedding through 37 factors, the fifth-largest frame of success in a period opener between department rivals in the final half a century. Chuba Hubbard had merely six rushing tries in that game. With the offense looking horrific, it's certainly not terrific headlines for those stashing Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Expenses (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis possessed merely 4 contacts against the Cardinals. He's not a big aspect of the Bills' offense however. Yet if James Cook, who had 22 contacts, misses opportunity, Davis can come to be extra relevant in dream. The Bills deal with the Dolphins in Week 2. Keep Davis on your watch list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (coach's choice) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 video game versus the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and also Raheem Mostert shared backfield roles. Achane finished the video game along with 17 contacts and 23.0 imagination points. For Wright to become imagination pertinent, he would certainly need to have either Achane or even Mostert to overlook time. Our experts'll view if he creates his NFL debut Thursday night against the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually unusual to observe Ronnie Rivers before Corum on the Rams' intensity graph. Many thought the Rams drafted Corum 83rd total to aid make lighter Kyren Williams' load, especially given that they possess similar capability. Corum took care of 505 hurrying attempts in his last 2 times at Michigan, confirming he may deal with a hefty amount of work. Most definitely a situation worth watching on, however it's safe and secure to mention this wasn't a Week 1 that Corum supervisors were planning to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Eco-friendly Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered into Friday evening's video game versus the Eagles specified as suspicious. He missed out on Tuesday's practice and was actually limited Wednesday and also Thursday as a result of that irritating hamstring trauma. Unless Josh Jacobs, that possessed 18 contacts against the Eagles, misses time, Lloyd most likely will not have a lot fantasy importance. I'm additionally regarded about the Packers' objectionable product line. Jacobs was actually receiving hit at or behind free throw line of skirmish technique frequently on Friday evening. Maintain Lloyd on your view checklist as the Packers plan for the Colts in Full week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 rushing lawns are actually the absolute most by a Chargers gamer given that Austin Ekeler's 173 backyards in Full week 5 of the 2022 season versus the Browns. As well as he performed it on only 10 tries! This definitely highlights the possibility of what Vidal could bring to the desk if either Dobbins or even Gus Edwards misses time in Greg Roman's run-heavy offense. The sixth-rounder away from Troy was inactive in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. appeared comfortable in his pro launching, providing Trevor Lawrence another big-play alternative. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% started) Worthwhile made the most of his three contacts, completed with 20.8 imagination points against the Ravens last Thursday. It is actually easy to understand to examine whether such production may be maintained along with simply 3 contacts. While it's unexpected, there are some reassuring indications. Deserving functioned 23 routes, mainly drawbacks, and also played 36 pops, which are actually numbers stone's throw off from Rashee Rice. A lot of his snaps originated from 11 employees, revealing he was actually associated with the offense. Deserving may be considered a WR4 with WR3 upside until Marquee Brown profits coming from his shoulder accident. The Chiefs are set to face the Bengals in Week 2, so watch on exactly how involved Deserving resides in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% started) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in snaps, courses operate as well as acquiring lawns. yet Thomas had not been far responsible for. He delivered an excellent debut along with 14.7 imagination factors, featuring his 1st NFL goal. Last time at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 acquiring touchdowns. That is actually the third very most in university background, right behind Ja'Marr Chase (twenty) as well as Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas appeared therefore excellent, he could inevitably go beyond Christian Kirk in the hierarchy. He is actually securely on the flex radar moving in to Week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, The Big Apple Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson startled several by do with even more intendeds (12) and also celebrations (6) than Nabers, that possessed simply 5 aim ats. Nabers performed handle to slip by Robinson in getting yards, finishing with 66. Actually, this was actually the most obtaining yards through a Giants gamer making his debut because Darius Slayton in 2019. Having said that, the much bigger concern is quarterback Daniel Jones, who balanced just 4.4 lawns every elapsed try and possessed his 20th activity along with several turnovers. This could possibly hurt the newbie's ability. For Full week 2, Nabers could be considered as a flex possibility versus a prone Leaders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the debut fantasy managers were actually expecting from the highest-drafted novice wide receiver in ESPN games over recent two decades. Harrison finished the activity with only 4 receiving yards, the least in a debut through a pass receiver taken in the best 5 due to the fact that Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals capability position gamers in both snaps as well as transmits operate. Nevertheless, Kyler Murray possessed an uncommonly difficult activity, averaging just 2.9 sky lawns every completion. It is actually additionally worth noting that Harrison operated simply 11 paths versus man insurance coverage as well as was actually not targeted. Better times are on the perspective for this talented receiver. Harrison is firmly on the WR2 radar for Full week 2 versus the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% began) Williams possessed a tough time getting in touch with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver team. Odunze possessed just 4 aim ats, which was actually a disappointment compared to Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's eight. However permit's probe a little deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and also Odunze (45) were really pretty approach breaks participated in. The same goes with routes manage: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), as well as Odunze (26 ). So, while Odunze failed to get as numerous looks this moment, he is actually still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Expenses (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Despite the fact that Coleman really did not rack up a touchdown like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still made a sturdy impression. The rookie led the crew in breaks, courses run, targets, receivings as well as obtaining gardens against the Arizona Cardinals. One more point to details is actually that when the Bills resided in 11 employees, Coleman, Hollins as well as Shakir were on the industry with each other a lot. In 12 employees, it was primarily Coleman and Hollins. This is undoubtedly encouraging for those who possess Coleman on their imagination staffs. He is actually a solid flex choice in Full week 2 versus the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% began) McConkey led the Chargers with seven intendeds as well as 39 getting gardens versus the Raiders on Sunday. He managed to salvage his fantasy day along with a late touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't asked to perform a lot, averaging merely 5.5 yards per successfully pass attempt. If this pattern continues, it might restrict McConkey's fantasy ceiling. Nonetheless, he is actually still on the flex radar for Week 2, specifically considering that the Panthers' protection just got torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and also directs run, yet he possessed simply 3 intendeds. On the silver lining, he racked up a 32-yard receiving touchdown. McMillan has actually hardened his area as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, and he can end up being even more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or Chris Godwin skip time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' wide receiver rotation is actually rather fluid, with everybody finding a similar number of pops against the Bengals on Sunday. Having said that, Polk possessed only one aim at. Keep him on your watch listing, but he shouldn't remain in your lineups against the Seahawks in Week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't several positives for the Panthers on Sunday, yet one was Legette leading the crew in targets. He also participated in considerable pops. The Panthers' pass receiver turning is 5 deep right now, so it's tough to feel confident in any of all of them, especially given exactly how Bryce Youthful done against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played and also paths manage series he possessed a minimal role, despite receiving five intendeds. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually very likely to always keep a higher intended reveal. Mitchell's job might shrink when Josh Downs yields coming from injury, thus he must stay on your watch list. Don't forget, the Colts may not be counted on to be a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's profession provided imagination managers really hope that McCaffrey can improve as the Leaders' No. 2 recipient. Full week 1 showed that this will not be the case. The snaps and courses have been spread in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually not an ideal condition, as well as it's tough to see Daniels supporting much more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers immediately indicated that he is just one of the Raiders' top options in the passing away video game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% started) Bowers led the Raiders in aim ats (8 ), mentioning a significant function in Las Vegas' offense this year. Nevertheless, he's still splitting pops with fellow cramping end Michael Mayer. The excellent news is that Bowers is running almost as a lot of paths (26) as Davante Adams (34) as well as Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The novice can be considered as a low-end TE1 in Week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.