.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Luck one hundred monetary solutions business, currently living my dream producing dream and sporting activities betting material about the NFL, NBA, and also WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed excellent NFL debuts, however a number of various other highly touted newbies didn't meet lofty expectations.What analytical pieces must you recognize from the initial week of action, as well as which novices must you enjoy very closely hence on out?Let's have a look at the biggest takeaways from the newbies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the sphere with the air but was specifically solid on the ground vs. Tampa Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 dream points in his debut were impressive, many thanks largely to his rushing ability. He wound up along with the second-most hurrying gardens by a quarterback in an NFL debut considering that 1950 and also came to be the very first QB ever to rush for 80 backyards as well as pair of goals in his first game. However, he did have some trouble as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was unexpected given his remarkable college stats. He's the only gamer in FBS background along with 12,000 job passing backyards and also 3,000 rushing yards. He hardly sought deeper throws, balancing merely 2.0 sky lawns every fulfillment, compared with 8.4 air backyards per fulfillment at LSU final time. For Week 2 versus the Giants, he's resembling a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% started) It is actually time to begin your fantasy football seasonCreate a game and tailor organization dimension, slashing and also guidelines to play in the league you intend to participate in in.Create a league today!This had not been the debut dream supervisors were actually wishing for from Williams. He didn't throw a touchdown as well as his 3.2 backyards every attempt were actually the second least expensive through a first-round selection in their debut (minimum 15 attempts) in NFL past history. Plus, 31% of his throws got out target against the Titans. For circumstance, that is actually the most awful by a Bears QB since Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target cost in Full week 1 of the 2020 time. While Williams carried out show improvement as the 2nd half happened, the Bears' outburst do with simply 148 total gardens. That's the fewest through any staff in a season-opening succeed because the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely boost with each video game, but for right now, he's more of a QB2 than the QB1 our experts expected. The Bears take a trip to Houston to take on the Texans in Week 2, which ought to verify to be a hard matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had a rough outing versus the Seahawks, with his fantasy performance recovered only by his hurrying lawns. He balanced a poor 6.2 air gardens per effort and also just 2.7 air yards every completion. Sure, the Seahawks possess an accomplished secondary, however Nix's market value is actually higher in deeper superflex organizations at this moment. For Full week 2 against the Steelers, he is actually resembling a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye enjoyed from the sidelines as the Patriots pulled off a distressed against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually an activity manager and also do with 8.0 dream factors. The Patriots' longest play was merely 17 yards. Keep Maye on your view listing as New England takes on the Seahawks in Full week 2. Operating backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he broke cost-free for a 31-yard run in his NFL launching. Radiation Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa florida Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving had 11 touches against the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White observed 21. The newbie coming from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his explosiveness. White's forte is his getting ability, and also he managed 19 options, compared to Irving's 7. It'll interest view exactly how the rookie's function develops in the coming full weeks, as both Irving as well as White darkened 75 backyards coming from skirmish against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson possessed only 3 hurrying efforts versus the Bills. It is actually additionally worth taking note that Emari Demercado operated as the Cardinals' third-down back. However, there is actually a silver lining. James Conner do with 19 touches. If Conner overlooks time, Benson would instantly hop onto the RB2 radar. Our company'll find if the novice acquires additional contacts against the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is beginning the season on the PUP/NFI list as he recoups from the torn ACL he endured final Nov at Texas. This indicates he'll be out for at least the first four activities. The Panthers possessed a drafting versus the Saints on Sunday, losing through 37 points, the fifth-largest scope of success in a period opener between department opponents in the final half a century. Chuba Hubbard possessed simply 6 hurrying tries in that game. Along with the outburst appearing terrible, it is actually not excellent information for those stashing Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Expenses (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis possessed simply 4 touches against the Cardinals. He is actually not a significant part of the Expenses' outburst however. But if James Chef, that possessed 22 contacts, overlooks time, Davis could come to be much more pertinent in dream. The Costs encounter the Dolphins in Week 2. Always keep Davis on your check out list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (coach's decision) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 game versus the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and Raheem Mostert discussed backfield responsibilities. Achane ended the game with 17 touches and also 23.0 fantasy points. For Wright to end up being imagination pertinent, he will need to have either Achane or Mostert to overlook time. We'll view if he makes his NFL debut Thursday night versus the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually surprising to find Ronnie Rivers in advance of Corum on the Rams' depth graph. Several assumed the Rams composed Corum 83rd overall to aid reduce Kyren Williams' tons, specifically given that they have similar skill sets. Corum took care of 505 rushing efforts in his last 2 periods at Michigan, proving he may take care of a hefty work. Definitely a circumstance worth keeping an eye on, but it's secure to mention this wasn't a Full week 1 that Corum supervisors were actually intending to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Green Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered into Friday evening's game against the Eagles listed as doubtful. He overlooked Tuesday's strategy and also was actually restricted Wednesday and also Thursday due to that unpleasant hamstring injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, who possessed 18 contacts against the Eagles, skips time, Lloyd possibly won't possess a lot fantasy significance. I am actually also concerned about the Packers' outrageous line. Jacobs was receiving struck at or even responsible for the line of skirmish means too often on Friday night. Keep Lloyd on your check out listing 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 absolute most through a Chargers player because Austin Ekeler's 173 backyards in Week 5 of the 2022 season against the Browns. As well as he did it on merely 10 efforts! This actually highlights the possibility of what Vidal can bring to the desk if either Dobbins or even Gus Edwards misses out on time in 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 pleasant in his expert launching, giving Trevor Lawrence another big-play possibility. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Metropolitan Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Worthwhile made the most of his three contacts, do with 20.8 fantasy aspects against the Ravens last Thursday. It is actually understandable to examine whether such manufacturing could be sustained with only 3 touches. While it's not likely, there are actually some motivating indications. Worthwhile ran 23 paths, mainly hitches, and also played 36 snaps, which are varieties not far off from Rashee Rice. Most of his snaps came from 11 employees, showing he was actually involved in the offense. Worthwhile may be thought about a WR4 with WR3 upside until Marquise Brown profits from his shoulder accident. The Chiefs are set to experience the Bengals in Full week 2, therefore watch on how engaged Worthy resides in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% started) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in pops, paths operate as well as acquiring gardens. yet Thomas wasn't far behind. He supplied a stellar debut along with 14.7 dream aspects, including his 1st NFL goal. Last time at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 getting goals. That is actually the third most in institution background, right responsible for Ja'Marr Pursuit (twenty) and also Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas appeared so excellent, he might eventually surpass Christian Kirk in the pecking order. He's securely on the flex radar heading into Full week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York City Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson stunned lots of by finishing with more targets (12) and also events (6) than Nabers, that possessed merely 5 aim ats. Nabers did deal with to nose out Robinson in receiving backyards, finishing with 66. In fact, this was actually the most acquiring backyards by a Giants player making his debut because Darius Slayton in 2019. Having said that, the larger problem is quarterback Daniel Jones, that averaged simply 4.4 backyards per pass attempt and possessed his 20th activity along with a number of turnovers. This might harm the newbie's capacity. For Full week 2, Nabers could be viewed as a flex option against a susceptible Leaders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the launching imagination supervisors were actually hoping for coming from the highest-drafted rookie wide receiver in ESPN leagues over recent twenty years. Harrison ended the video game along with just 4 obtaining backyards, the least in a launching through a pass receiver consumed the leading five because Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals capability placement players in each pops as well as directs operate. Having Said That, Kyler Murray had an uncommonly difficult video game, balancing just 2.9 air yards every finalization. It's additionally worth taking note that Harrison ran just 11 routes versus guy coverage and also was actually certainly not targeted. Better days are on the perspective for this skilled recipient. Harrison is actually securely on the WR2 radar for Full week 2 versus the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% started) Williams possessed a difficult time connecting with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver team. Odunze possessed simply four aim ats, which was actually a letdown compared to Keenan Allen's 11 as well as DJ Moore's 8. However permit's dig a little much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and also Odunze (forty five) were in fact pretty approach pops participated in. The very same goes with options manage: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and also Odunze (26 ). Thus, while Odunze really did not receive as a lot of looks this moment, he is actually still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Expenses (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Even though Coleman failed to rack up a touchdown like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still produced a powerful feeling. The rookie led the team in breaks, paths run, aim ats, receptions and acquiring backyards versus the Arizona Cardinals. An additional thing to note is actually that when the Bills were in 11 workers, Coleman, Hollins as well as Shakir performed the area together a great deal. In 12 personnel, it was primarily Coleman as well as Hollins. This is most definitely appealing for those who possess Coleman on their imagination crews. He's a strong flex possibility in Full week 2 against the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% started) McConkey led the Chargers along with 7 intendeds as well as 39 obtaining backyards versus the Raiders on Sunday. He took care of to save his fantasy time along with a late touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been asked to do much, balancing only 5.5 backyards per elapsed attempt. If this pattern proceeds, it could possibly restrict McConkey's imagination ceiling. However, he is actually still on the flex radar for Week 2, specifically given that the Panthers' defense only obtained torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and also routes operate, yet he had only 3 aim ats. On the silver lining, he racked up a 32-yard getting goal. McMillan has actually thickened his area as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, and also he could possibly come to be much more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or even Chris Godwin overlook time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' pass receiver rotation is actually rather fluid, with everyone viewing a comparable lot of pops against the Bengals on Sunday. Nonetheless, Polk had a single intended. Maintain him on your watch list, but he should not be in your schedules versus the Seahawks in Full week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't lots of positives for the Panthers on Sunday, but one was Legette leading the staff in targets. He also participated in substantial pops. The Panthers' wide receiver rotation is 5 deep right now, so it is difficult to feel confident in some of all of them, particularly provided how Bryce Youthful carried out versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in and routes operate series he had a limited duty, in spite of receiving 5 aim ats. Michael Pittman Jr. is very likely to keep a higher target reveal. Mitchell's role might shrink when Josh Downs yields coming from personal injury, thus he should remain on your view list. Remember, the Colts aren't expected to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's profession gave dream managers wish that McCaffrey might boost as the Leaders' No. 2 receiver. Full week 1 showed that this will not be the case. The breaks and also routes have been spread out between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and also Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually certainly not a perfect condition, and it is difficult to see Daniels supporting much more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers immediately revealed that he's one of the Raiders' leading possibilities in the death game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% began) Bowers led the Raiders in intendeds (8 ), hinting at a significant duty in Sin city' offense this year. Nonetheless, he's still splitting pops with fellow cramping side Michael Mayer. The terrific updates is actually that Bowers is actually running nearly as many paths (26) as Davante Adams (34) as well as Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The newbie can be viewed as a low-end TE1 in Week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.