.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Fortune one hundred financial services company, right now living my dream creating fantasy and sports betting web content about the NFL, NBA, as well as WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had remarkable NFL debuts, however several various other highly proclaimed novices failed to meet lofty expectations.What analytical details need to you know from the 1st full week of action, as well as which newbies must you view carefully from here on out?Let's take a look at the biggest takeaways coming from the novices in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the ball through the air but was actually specifically powerful on the ground vs. Tampa bay Bay. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 dream points in his launching went over, many thanks largely to his rushing potential. He wound up along with the second-most hurrying yards by a quarterback in an NFL debut given that 1950 and became the very first QB ever before to rush for 80 backyards as well as pair of goals in his initial activity. However, he did possess some trouble as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was actually unexpected given his exceptional college statistics. He's the only gamer in FBS past along with 12,000 job passing yards as well as 3,000 rushing backyards. He hardly ever sought deep throws, averaging just 2.0 sky backyards every finalization, compared to 8.4 sky gardens every finalization at LSU final time. For Week 2 against the Giants, he is actually seeming like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% began) It is actually time to start your imagination soccer seasonCreate an organization as well as personalize league dimension, scoring as well as regulations to play in the game you would like to play in.Create a game today!This had not been the launching fantasy supervisors were actually hoping for coming from Williams. He failed to toss a touchdown as well as his 3.2 gardens every try were the 2nd most competitive through a first-round choice in their launching (minimum 15 attempts) in NFL history. Additionally, 31% of his throws were off target against the Titans. For context, that's the most awful through a Bears QB due to the fact that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target rate in Week 1 of the 2020 period. While Williams performed come along as the 2nd one-half took place, the Bears' outburst do with just 148 overall yards. That is actually the fewest through any sort of crew in a season-opening succeed due to the fact that the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely improve with each video game, but also for right now, he's even more of a QB2 than the QB1 our company wished for. The Bears travel to Houston to handle the Texans in Full week 2, which need to show to be a tough matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed a sketching versus the Seahawks, with his fantasy efficiency recovered simply by his hurrying yards. He balanced a bad 6.2 sky lawns per effort and merely 2.7 air gardens per fulfillment. Sure, the Seahawks have a skilled additional, yet Nix's worth is actually higher in deeper superflex organizations at this moment. For Full week 2 versus the Steelers, he's looking like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye viewed coming from the subsidiaries as the Patriots managed a distressed against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually a video game manager as well as do with 8.0 fantasy aspects. The Patriots' longest play was actually merely 17 lawns. Keep Maye on your view list as New England takes on the Seahawks in Week 2. Operating backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he cracked free for a 31-yard run in his NFL launching. Radiation Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving possessed 11 touches versus the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White found 21. The newbie coming from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his explosiveness. White's strength is his obtaining potential, and he ran 19 paths, compared to Irving's seven. It'll interest view exactly how the novice's part grows in the coming full weeks, as each Irving as well as White eclipsed 75 gardens coming from scrimmage versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson possessed merely 3 rushing efforts versus the Bills. It's likewise worth taking note that Emari Demercado ran as the Cardinals' third-down spine. Nevertheless, there is actually a positive side. James Conner do with 19 styles. If Conner misses opportunity, Benson would immediately hop onto the RB2 radar. Our company'll find if the newbie receives additional touches against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is beginning the period on the PUP/NFI list as he recovers from the torn ACL he endured final Nov at Texas. This suggests he'll be out for at least the 1st 4 games. The Panthers possessed a sketching against the Saints on Sunday, dropping by 37 points, the fifth-largest margin of success in a season opener in between department opponents in the last 50 years. Chuba Hubbard had just 6 hurrying tries in that game. Along with the outburst looking dreadful, it is actually not fantastic headlines for those stashing Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Costs (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis had only 4 touches versus the Cardinals. He is actually certainly not a significant part of the Costs' offense yet. But if James Prepare, who had 22 touches, misses time, Davis can become extra pertinent in imagination. The Expenses encounter the Dolphins in Week 2. Maintain Davis on your view list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (train's selection) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 game versus the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and also Raheem Mostert shared backfield roles. Achane ended the video game along with 17 touches and also 23.0 imagination ideas. For Wright to come to be dream pertinent, he will need to have either Achane or even Mostert to overlook time. Our company'll find if he makes his NFL debut Thursday evening against the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually unexpected to observe Ronnie Rivers in front of Corum on the Rams' intensity chart. Lots of assumed the Rams made Corum 83rd overall to help lighten Kyren Williams' tons, especially considering that they possess identical ability. Corum handled 505 rushing tries in his final 2 periods at Michigan, showing he may manage a hefty workload. Definitely a scenario worth watching on, but it's protected to state this wasn't a Week 1 that Corum supervisors were hoping to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Veggie Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered into Friday night's video game against the Eagles detailed as questionable. He overlooked Tuesday's method and was restricted Wednesday and also Thursday due to that irritating hamstring personal injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, that possessed 18 contacts versus the Eagles, misses time, Lloyd most likely won't possess a lot dream relevance. I'm also involved regarding the Packers' offensive product line. Jacobs was actually acquiring reached at or even behind the line of scrimmage way frequently on Friday night. Keep Lloyd on your check out list as the Packers organize the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying yards are actually the most by a Chargers player given that Austin Ekeler's 173 gardens in Full week 5 of the 2022 period against the Browns. And also he performed it on simply 10 tries! This truly highlights the capacity of what Vidal could offer the table if either Dobbins or even Gus Edwards overlooks attend Greg Roman's run-heavy outburst. The sixth-rounder out of Troy was inactive in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. appeared pleasant in his pro launching, providing Trevor Lawrence one more big-play choice. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas City Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Deserving made the most of his 3 contacts, completed with 20.8 dream aspects versus the Ravens last Thursday. It is actually understandable to question whether such production could be maintained with only 3 touches. While it is actually improbable, there are actually some reassuring indications. Deserving worked 23 courses, mainly drawbacks, and played 36 snaps, which are amounts not far off coming from Rashee Rice. Most of his pops came from 11 staffs, revealing he was actually associated with the offense. Worthwhile could be thought about a WR4 with WR3 upside up until Noblewoman Brown come backs from his shoulder accident. The Chiefs are actually readied to experience the Bengals in Week 2, so keep an eye on just how engaged Deserving is in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in breaks, courses run and acquiring yards. however Thomas had not been far behind. He supplied an excellent launching with 14.7 fantasy points, featuring his first NFL goal. Final period at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 receiving goals. That is actually the third most in university background, right responsible for Ja'Marr Pursuit (20) as well as Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas looked so excellent, he can eventually outperform Christian Kirk in the position. He is actually strongly on the flex radar moving in to Week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, Nyc Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson startled several by do with more intendeds (12) as well as receptions (6) than Nabers, who possessed simply 5 aim ats. Nabers performed manage to slip by Robinson in getting backyards, finishing with 66. In reality, this was actually the best receiving gardens through a Giants gamer creating his launching because Darius Slayton in 2019. However, the greater issue is quarterback Daniel Jones, that averaged simply 4.4 gardens per pass attempt as well as had his 20th video game with a number of turnovers. This could injure the rookie's capacity. For Week 2, Nabers can be viewed as a flex alternative versus a susceptible Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the debut dream managers were anticipating coming from the highest-drafted rookie wide receiver in ESPN leagues over recent 20 years. Harrison ended the game with only 4 obtaining yards, the least in a debut by a pass receiver enjoyed the top 5 since Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals capability setting gamers in both breaks as well as directs operate. Nevertheless, Kyler Murray had an extraordinarily tough game, averaging only 2.9 air yards per conclusion. It's additionally worth taking note that Harrison managed only 11 routes versus man protection as well as was not targeted. Better times are actually on the horizon for this gifted receiver. Harrison is actually strongly on the WR2 radar for 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 pass receiver group. Odunze had only 4 aim ats, which was actually a letdown compared with Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's eight. But allow's probe a little bit of deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and also Odunze (45) were in fact fairly enclose snaps played. The same goes for courses run: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and Odunze (26 ). Therefore, while Odunze really did not acquire as a lot of looks this time, he's still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Bills (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Although Coleman really did not rack up a goal like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still made a strong perception. The newbie led the staff in snaps, courses operate, aim ats, receptions and also getting gardens versus the Arizona Cardinals. Yet another factor to note is that when the Bills remained in 11 staffs, Coleman, Hollins and Shakir got on the field together a great deal. In 12 workers, it was mainly Coleman and Hollins. This is most definitely encouraging for those that possess Coleman on their imagination teams. He's 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 seven aim ats as well as 39 receiving gardens versus the Raiders on Sunday. He managed to salvage his fantasy day along with an overdue touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't inquired to do considerably, averaging just 5.5 gardens every pass try. If this trend carries on, it might restrict McConkey's dream roof. Nevertheless, he is actually still on the flex radar for Full week 2, particularly due to the fact that the Panthers' protection merely got torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and also routes run, however he possessed only three intendeds. On the bright side, he racked up a 32-yard obtaining touchdown. McMillan has actually hardened his location as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, as well as he could possibly come to be 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 turning is actually rather fluid, along with everybody observing an identical lot of breaks versus the Bengals on Sunday. Having said that, Polk had just one aim at. Keep him on your check out checklist, however he should not remain in your schedules versus the Seahawks in Full 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 intendeds. He additionally participated in considerable pops. The Panthers' pass receiver turning is actually 5 deeper today, so it is difficult to feel confident in any one of all of them, particularly offered exactly how Bryce Young performed versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played and options operate program he possessed a minimal duty, in spite of obtaining five intendeds. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually very likely to keep a higher target reveal. Mitchell's part could diminish when Josh Downs returns coming from trauma, therefore he should remain on your check out list. Always remember, the Colts may not be anticipated to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's business provided dream supervisors really hope that McCaffrey might improve as the Commanders' No. 2 receiver. Week 1 presented that this will not hold true. The breaks as well as routes have actually been spread between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually certainly not an ideal situation, and also it's tough to observe Daniels assisting more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers instantly revealed that he is just one of the Raiders' best choices in the passing video game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Sin City Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% started) Bowers led the Raiders in targets (8 ), mentioning a notable role in Sin city' outburst this year. Nonetheless, he's still splitting pops with fellow cramping end Michael Mayer. The excellent updates is that Bowers is actually running nearly as many courses (26) as Davante Adams (34) and also Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The novice can be considered as a low-end TE1 in Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.