.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Luck 100 economic solutions provider, currently residing my aspiration producing fantasy and sporting activities wagering information concerning the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed outstanding NFL debuts, but many various other strongly proclaimed newbies failed to live up to high-rise expectations.What statistical tidbits need to you understand coming from the initial full week of activity, and which novices ought to you watch carefully away on out?Let's look at the largest takeaways coming from the newbies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the sphere via the sky but was specifically tough on the ground vs. Tampa bay Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 fantasy aspects in his debut were impressive, thanks mainly to his hurrying potential. He ended up with the second-most rushing gardens by a quarterback in an NFL launching since 1950 and came to be the very first QB ever to hurry for 80 backyards as well as pair of goals in his very first video game. Nevertheless, he performed have some difficulty as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was actually unanticipated offered his remarkable college statistics. He's the only player in FBS past along with 12,000 occupation passing yards as well as 3,000 rushing yards. He rarely attempted deep-seated tosses, balancing simply 2.0 air backyards every conclusion, compared to 8.4 sky gardens per completion at LSU final season. For Week 2 against the Giants, he is actually looking like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% started) It's time to start your dream regulation football seasonCreate a game and tailor league size, slashing and also guidelines to play in the game you intend to play in.Create a game today!This had not been the debut dream managers were wishing for coming from Williams. He didn't toss a goal and his 3.2 yards every try were the 2nd cheapest by a first-round pick in their debut (minimum required 15 attempts) in NFL history. Plus, 31% of his tosses got out target against the Titans. For situation, that is actually awful by a Bears QB given that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target price in Week 1 of the 2020 period. While Williams did come along as the 2nd fifty percent took place, the Bears' outburst completed with just 148 overall lawns. That's the fewest by any kind of group in a season-opening win due to the fact that the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely enhance along with each activity, but for now, he's more of a QB2 than the QB1 we hoped for. The Bears journey to Houston to handle the Texans in Full week 2, which should confirm to be a challenging matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had an outlining against the Seahawks, with his dream functionality salvaged simply by his rushing lawns. He balanced an inadequate 6.2 sky gardens per attempt as well as merely 2.7 air lawns every conclusion. Certain, the Seahawks possess a talented additional, however Nix's worth is actually much higher in deeper superflex organizations immediately. For Full week 2 versus the Steelers, he is actually looking like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye viewed from the sidelines as the Patriots carried out a distressed versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was a game manager and completed with 8.0 imagination factors. The Patriots' longest play was actually only 17 backyards. Maintain Maye on your view list as New England takes on the Seahawks in Week 2. Running backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he cracked totally free for a 31-yard jog in his NFL launching. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa bay Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving had 11 contacts against the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White found 21. The rookie coming from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his quickness. White's strength is his acquiring ability, as well as he operated 19 options, compared with Irving's 7. It'll be interesting to check out how the novice's function advances in the happening weeks, as each Irving and also White eclipsed 75 backyards from scrimmage against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson had just 3 rushing efforts versus the Bills. It's additionally worth noting that Emari Demercado worked as the Cardinals' third-down back. Nonetheless, there's a silver lining. James Conner finished with 19 styles. If Conner skips time, Benson will quickly leap onto the RB2 radar. Our company'll observe if the newbie obtains additional 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 listing as he recoups coming from the torn ACL he suffered final November at Texas. This implies he'll be actually out for at the very least the very first 4 activities. The Panthers possessed a drafting against the Saints on Sunday, shedding through 37 aspects, the fifth-largest margin of victory in a season opener in between branch rivals in the final half a century. Chuba Hubbard possessed simply six rushing attempts in that video game. With the outburst looking horrific, it is actually not terrific updates for those tucking away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Costs (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis possessed just 4 touches versus the Cardinals. He is actually certainly not a big component of the Costs' offense yet. However if James Prepare, that possessed 22 touches, overlooks time, Davis could possibly become more applicable in dream. The Expenses face the Dolphins in Full week 2. Maintain Davis on your check out list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (trainer's selection) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 game versus the Jaguars. De'Von Achane as well as Raheem Mostert discussed backfield roles. Achane ended the video game with 17 contacts as well as 23.0 dream points. For Wright to come to be fantasy pertinent, he 'd need either Achane or Mostert to skip opportunity. Our team'll see if he makes his NFL debut Thursday night versus the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually astonishing to view Ronnie Rivers in advance of Corum on the Rams' depth chart. Numerous presumed the Rams composed Corum 83rd total to aid lighten Kyren Williams' load, especially considering that they have similar skill sets. Corum handled 505 rushing efforts in his final two times at Michigan, confirming he can easily deal with a heavy amount of work. Absolutely a situation worth keeping an eye on, yet it is actually safe and secure to mention this wasn't a Week 1 that Corum managers were hoping to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Green Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered Friday night's video game against the Eagles noted as suspicious. He overlooked Tuesday's strategy as well as was actually limited Wednesday as well as Thursday as a result of that irritating hamstring injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, that had 18 touches versus the Eagles, skips opportunity, Lloyd most likely won't have a lot fantasy significance. I am actually likewise regarded regarding the Packers' offensive series. Jacobs was actually receiving attacked at or responsible for the line of scrimmage technique too often on Friday night. Always keep Lloyd on your check out list as the Packers plan for the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying lawns are the best by a Chargers player because Austin Ekeler's 173 yards in Week 5 of the 2022 season against the Browns. And also he performed it on only 10 attempts! This actually highlights the capacity of what Vidal can bring to the desk if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards misses out on attend 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. looked pleasant in his pro debut, providing Trevor Lawrence one more big-play option. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Worthy made the most of his 3 touches, finishing with 20.8 dream aspects versus the Ravens final Thursday. It's understandable to examine whether such development could be maintained along with merely 3 touches. While it's extremely unlikely, there are some encouraging indicators. Deserving worked 23 options, predominantly troubles, and played 36 pops, which are numbers not far off coming from Rashee Rice. Many of his breaks originated from 11 employees, showing he was actually involved in the offense. Worthwhile can be considered a WR4 with WR3 upside up until Noblewoman Brown profits from his shoulder trauma. The Chiefs are set to experience the Bengals in Full week 2, therefore watch on 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, routes run as well as acquiring lawns. however Thomas had not been far behind. He provided an outstanding debut along with 14.7 imagination factors, including his initial NFL touchdown. Final period at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 receiving touchdowns. That is actually the third very most in school past history, right responsible for Ja'Marr Chase (20) and also Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas appeared therefore good, he could inevitably outperform Christian Kirk in the hierarchy. He is actually firmly on the flex radar moving right into Week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, The Big Apple Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson startled several by do with even more targets (12) and events (6) than Nabers, that possessed simply 5 targets. Nabers did take care of to squeeze by Robinson in receiving lawns, do with 66. In fact, this was the best acquiring backyards by a Giants gamer creating his debut since Darius Slayton in 2019. However, the greater concern is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, that averaged simply 4.4 gardens per pass try as well as possessed his 20th video game with several turnovers. This might harm the newbie's ability. For Week 2, Nabers may be deemed a flex alternative against a susceptible Leaders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the launching dream managers were actually anticipating from the highest-drafted newbie wide receiver in ESPN leagues over the past two decades. Harrison ended the activity with only 4 getting lawns, the least in a debut by a wide receiver enjoyed the top five because Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals ability setting gamers in both breaks as well as directs operate. However, Kyler Murray had an uncommonly difficult video game, balancing simply 2.9 sky gardens every conclusion. It's additionally worth taking note that Harrison managed merely 11 options against male coverage and was actually not targeted. A lot better days are actually on the perspective for this accomplished receiver. Harrison is actually strongly on the WR2 radar for Full week 2 against the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% began) Williams possessed a tough time associating with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver team. Odunze had simply 4 intendeds, which was a disappointment compared to Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's eight. However allow's probe a little bit of much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and Odunze (45) were actually pretty close in snaps participated in. The exact same goes for paths operate: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and also Odunze (26 ). So, while Odunze failed to receive as several appearances this moment, he's still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Bills (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Despite the fact that Coleman failed to score a touchdown like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still created a solid impact. The newbie led the staff in snaps, routes run, aim ats, receivings and getting backyards versus the Arizona Cardinals. One more point to keep in mind is actually that when the Costs remained in 11 employees, Coleman, Hollins and Shakir performed the area with each other a great deal. In 12 personnel, it was actually mostly Coleman and also Hollins. This is actually undoubtedly appealing for those that possess Coleman on their dream groups. He is actually a sound flex possibility in Full week 2 against the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% began) McConkey led the Chargers with seven aim ats and 39 receiving lawns against the Raiders on Sunday. He dealt with to recover his imagination time along with an overdue touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been inquired to accomplish much, balancing simply 5.5 backyards per elapsed effort. If this fad proceeds, it could possibly limit McConkey's imagination roof. Nonetheless, he is actually still on the flex radar for Week 2, especially given that the Panthers' self defense only received torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and directs run, yet he possessed only three targets. On the silver lining, he scored a 32-yard receiving touchdown. McMillan has strengthened his location as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, as well as he could come to be even more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or Chris Godwin skip time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' pass receiver turning is rather liquid, along with every person finding a comparable amount of snaps against the Bengals on Sunday. Nevertheless, Polk had only one target. Maintain him on your watch list, however he should not be 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, however one was Legette leading the crew in aim ats. He additionally participated in significant snaps. The Panthers' wide receiver rotation is actually 5 deep at this moment, so it's tough to feel great in any one of all of them, particularly offered just how Bryce Young conducted against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in as well as courses operate program he had a restricted part, even with acquiring five aim ats. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually most likely to always keep a high aim at portion. Mitchell's part could shrink when Josh Downs profits from injury, so he needs to remain on your view listing. Remember, 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 fantasy supervisors really hope that McCaffrey might improve as the Commanders' No. 2 recipient. Full week 1 revealed that this will not hold true. The breaks and also options have been spread in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and also Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually certainly not an excellent circumstance, and it's tough to view Daniels sustaining much more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers instantly indicated that he's one of the Raiders' top possibilities in the passing away video game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% began) Bowers led the Raiders in targets (8 ), meaning a considerable role in Sin city' outburst this year. Nevertheless, he's still splitting breaks along with fellow tight side Michael Mayer. The terrific updates is actually that Bowers is running virtually as many options (26) as Davante Adams (34) as well as Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The rookie can be considered as a low-end TE1 in Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.