.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Luck one hundred monetary solutions business, now living my dream developing imagination and sporting activities wagering content concerning the NFL, NBA, as well as WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed exceptional NFL debuts, however several other extremely touted newbies didn't measure up to soaring expectations.What analytical bits need to you be aware of from the first week of action, and also which novices should you watch very closely from here on out?Let's take a look at the greatest takeaways from the novices in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the ball via the air yet was specifically sturdy 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 were impressive, many thanks largely to his rushing capability. He ended up along with the second-most hurrying yards by a quarterback in an NFL debut since 1950 as well as ended up being the initial QB ever before to hurry for 80 backyards as well as two touchdowns in his first video game. Nonetheless, he performed have some trouble as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was unexpected given his exceptional college stats. He is actually the only gamer in FBS record along with 12,000 career passing gardens and 3,000 hurrying gardens. He rarely tried deeper throws, averaging merely 2.0 sky gardens every fulfillment, compared to 8.4 air gardens every conclusion at LSU last period. For Full week 2 against the Giants, he's resembling a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% began) It's time to begin your dream soccer seasonCreate a game as well as personalize league measurements, scoring and also rules to play in the game you would like to participate in in.Create a game today!This had not been the debut imagination supervisors were actually expecting coming from Williams. He really did not toss a goal and his 3.2 yards every try were the second least expensive by a first-round choice in their debut (minimum 15 tries) in NFL background. Plus, 31% of his throws were off aim at versus the Titans. For situation, that's the worst by a Bears QB because Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target fee in Week 1 of the 2020 period. While Williams performed show improvement as the 2nd one-half happened, the Bears' outburst finished with only 148 total gardens. That is actually the fewest through any type of group in a season-opening gain given that the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely enhance along with each activity, however, for now, he's even more of a QB2 than the QB1 we wished for. The Bears travel to Houston to take on the Texans in Full week 2, which must prove to become a tough matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had an outlining versus the Seahawks, along with his fantasy efficiency restored only through his rushing yards. He balanced an inadequate 6.2 sky backyards every attempt as well as only 2.7 air lawns per completion. Sure, the Seahawks possess a gifted additional, however Nix's value is much higher in much deeper superflex organizations at this 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 watched coming from the side projects as the Patriots pulled off a disturbed versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually a video game manager as well as do with 8.0 dream aspects. The Patriots' lengthiest play was actually just 17 gardens. Maintain Maye on your watch list as New England handles the Seahawks in Week 2. Operating backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he damaged free for a 31-yard run in his NFL debut. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving had 11 touches against the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White saw 21. The newbie from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his explosiveness. White's strong suit is his acquiring potential, and also he operated 19 routes, compared to Irving's 7. It'll interest see just how the rookie's job grows in the coming weeks, as both Irving as well as White overshadowed 75 yards from scrimmage against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson had merely three rushing tries versus the Expenses. It is actually additionally worth taking note that Emari Demercado ran as the Cardinals' third-down back. However, there's a good side. James Conner completed with 19 flairs. If Conner misses out on opportunity, Benson would quickly dive onto the RB2 radar. We'll find if the newbie acquires even more touches versus the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is actually beginning the season on the PUP/NFI listing as he recuperates from the torn ACL he experienced final Nov at Texas. This indicates he'll be actually out for a minimum of the first 4 video games. The Panthers possessed an outlining versus the Saints on Sunday, shedding by 37 aspects, the fifth-largest frame of triumph in a period opener between department competitors in the last half a century. Chuba Hubbard possessed only six hurrying efforts during that game. Along with the offense appearing dreadful, it's not terrific updates for those stowing away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Bills (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis had only 4 contacts versus the Cardinals. He's certainly not a significant aspect of the Expenses' offense however. However if James Prepare, who possessed 22 touches, misses out on time, Davis might come to be even more applicable in imagination. The Costs face the Dolphins in Full week 2. Maintain Davis on your view list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (coach's selection) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 game versus the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and also Raheem Mostert discussed backfield duties. Achane ended the video game with 17 contacts as well as 23.0 fantasy ideas. For Wright to come to be fantasy relevant, he 'd need to have either Achane or Mostert to skip time. Our experts'll see if he makes his NFL launching Thursday evening versus the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually surprising to observe Ronnie Rivers in advance of Corum on the Rams' depth chart. Numerous presumed the Rams made Corum 83rd overall to assist lighten Kyren Williams' bunch, particularly given that they possess similar ability. Corum managed 505 hurrying efforts in his final pair of times at Michigan, confirming he can handle a heavy workload. Certainly a condition worth watching on, yet it is actually protected to mention this wasn't a Week 1 that Corum supervisors were actually hoping to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Green Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered Friday evening's game against the Eagles noted as suspicious. He missed Tuesday's technique and also was actually confined Wednesday as well as Thursday due to that troublesome hamstring trauma. Unless Josh Jacobs, that possessed 18 touches against the Eagles, skips time, Lloyd perhaps will not possess much imagination significance. I'm likewise involved regarding the Packers' outrageous collection. Jacobs was receiving attacked at or even responsible for free throw line of skirmish means too often on Friday evening. Maintain 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 rushing backyards are actually the best through a Chargers player given that Austin Ekeler's 173 backyards in Week 5 of the 2022 time versus the Browns. And he performed it on merely 10 tries! This really highlights the potential of what Vidal could offer the desk if either Dobbins or even Gus Edwards skips attend Greg Roman's run-heavy outburst. The sixth-rounder out of Troy loafed in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. appeared pleasant in his expert launching, offering Trevor Lawrence an additional big-play alternative. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Deserving maximized his 3 contacts, finishing with 20.8 fantasy points against the Ravens last Thursday. It is actually logical to examine whether such production could be sustained along with merely three touches. While it's unexpected, there are actually some motivating indications. Worthwhile worked 23 paths, primarily snags, and also played 36 snaps, which are actually amounts not far off from Rashee Rice. Most of his pops came from 11 employees, showing he was actually involved in the outburst. Worthwhile may be considered a WR4 with WR3 upside up until Marquee Brown profits from his shoulder personal injury. The Chiefs are readied to deal with the Bengals in Full week 2, thus watch on how involved Worthwhile is in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% started) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in snaps, courses operate and obtaining lawns. but Thomas had not been much responsible for. He supplied an outstanding debut along with 14.7 dream aspects, including his 1st NFL touchdown. Final period at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 acquiring touchdowns. That is actually the 3rd most in school past history, right responsible for Ja'Marr Pursuit (20) as well as Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas looked thus excellent, he can ultimately go beyond Christian Kirk in the chain of command. He is actually firmly on the flex radar heading into Week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, The Big Apple Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson shocked several by finishing with more aim ats (12) and also functions (6) than Nabers, who had merely 5 intendeds. Nabers performed deal with to squeeze by Robinson in obtaining yards, completed with 66. In fact, this was the most receiving yards by a Giants player making his debut considering that Darius Slayton in 2019. Nonetheless, the greater concern is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, who balanced only 4.4 backyards per elapsed attempt and had his 20th game along with multiple turnovers. This can harm the newbie's potential. For Week 2, Nabers could be viewed as a flex alternative against a prone Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the launching dream supervisors were actually anticipating coming from the highest-drafted novice wide receiver in ESPN games over the past twenty years. Harrison finished the activity with just 4 getting gardens, the least in a launching through a pass receiver consumed the leading five because Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals skill posture gamers in each breaks and directs run. However, Kyler Murray possessed an uncommonly tough activity, averaging just 2.9 sky lawns per fulfillment. It is actually additionally worth taking note that Harrison ran just 11 paths versus guy coverage and was actually certainly not targeted. A lot better days are on the horizon for this gifted receiver. Harrison is actually securely on the WR2 radar for 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 wide receiver team. Odunze possessed simply 4 targets, which was actually a letdown compared with Keenan Allen's 11 and DJ Moore's 8. However permit's dig a little bit of deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and Odunze (forty five) were actually rather approach breaks played. The very same opts for paths run: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), as well as Odunze (26 ). Therefore, while Odunze really did not receive as many appeals this time, he is actually still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Bills (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Although Coleman failed to score a touchdown like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still made a powerful feeling. The novice led the staff in pops, courses manage, targets, receptions as well as obtaining yards versus the Arizona Cardinals. Yet another point to details is that when the Expenses were in 11 personnel, Coleman, Hollins as well as Shakir got on the area together a great deal. In 12 workers, it was actually generally Coleman as well as Hollins. This is actually certainly promising for those who have Coleman on their dream groups. He is actually a strong 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 against the Raiders on Sunday. He took care of to salvage his dream time along with a late touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't inquired to do considerably, balancing simply 5.5 lawns per pass try. If this trend continues, it could possibly confine McConkey's dream roof. Nevertheless, he is actually still on the flex radar for Full week 2, specifically given that the Panthers' self defense only received torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa florida Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and routes run, yet he possessed only 3 targets. On the silver lining, he racked up a 32-yard getting goal. McMillan has actually hardened his location as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, as well as he could possibly become even more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or even Chris Godwin miss out on time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' wide receiver rotation is actually pretty liquid, with every person viewing an identical number of breaks versus the Bengals on Sunday. Nonetheless, Polk possessed a single aim at. Maintain him on your view listing, however he shouldn't reside in your schedules versus the Seahawks in Full week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't many positives for the Panthers on Sunday, however one was actually Legette leading the team in intendeds. He additionally played notable breaks. The Panthers' pass receiver turning is five deep now, so it is difficult to feel confident in some of them, specifically offered just how Bryce Young performed versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in and paths manage series he had a limited part, in spite of obtaining five targets. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually very likely to keep a higher aim at portion. Mitchell's job may reduce when Josh Downs returns coming from personal injury, so he should remain on your watch listing. Bear in mind, the Colts aren't expected to be a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's trade offered dream supervisors wish that McCaffrey might improve as the Commanders' No. 2 receiver. Full week 1 showed that this will not hold true. The pops as well as courses have actually been expanded between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually not a perfect situation, as well as it is difficult to view Daniels assisting much more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers right away showed that he's one of the Raiders' leading alternatives in the passing video game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Sin City Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% began) Bowers led the Raiders in targets (8 ), meaning a notable role in Sin city' offense this year. Having said that, he's still splitting snaps with fellow tight side Michael Mayer. The fantastic headlines is actually that Bowers is running virtually as lots of options (26) as Davante Adams (34) and also Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The novice could be viewed as a low-end TE1 in Week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.