.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Fortune one hundred monetary services business, currently living my dream producing fantasy and also sports wagering content about the NFL, NBA, and also WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels as well as Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had impressive NFL debuts, however a number of other very touted rookies really did not meet skyscraping expectations.What analytical details need to you understand from the initial week of activity, and also which novices need to you enjoy very closely away on out?Let's look at the greatest takeaways from the rookies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the ball with the sky yet was actually specifically tough on the ground vs. Tampa bay Bay. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 imagination points in his launching went over, thanks largely to his rushing capacity. He ended up with the second-most rushing backyards through a quarterback in an NFL launching given that 1950 and ended up being the very first QB ever before to rush for 80 gardens as well as pair of goals in his first game. Having said that, he performed possess some difficulty as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was actually unpredicted offered his excellent college statistics. He is actually the only gamer in FBS background with 12,000 occupation passing gardens as well as 3,000 rushing lawns. He rarely sought deep-seated throws, averaging just 2.0 sky yards per completion, compared with 8.4 air yards every fulfillment at LSU final period. For Week 2 versus the Giants, he's resembling a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% began) It is actually time to begin your dream soccer seasonCreate a league and also customize organization measurements, scoring as well as policies to play in the game you intend to play in.Create a game today!This had not been the launching dream managers were wishing for from Williams. He didn't toss a touchdown and his 3.2 backyards per effort were the 2nd most affordable through a first-round pick in their debut (lowest 15 efforts) in NFL record. Plus, 31% of his tosses got out target versus the Titans. For circumstance, that is actually the most awful through a Bears QB because Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target rate in Week 1 of the 2020 season. While Williams carried out show improvement as the 2nd fifty percent took place, the Bears' offense do with merely 148 total yards. That is actually the least through any kind of team in a season-opening win because the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely enhance along with each game, but for now, he's more of a QB2 than the QB1 we wished for. The Bears journey to Houston to take on the Texans in Week 2, which should confirm to be a difficult matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had a sketching versus the Seahawks, with his dream functionality saved simply through his rushing lawns. He balanced an inadequate 6.2 air yards per attempt and merely 2.7 sky gardens per finalization. Sure, the Seahawks possess a talented secondary, but Nix's value is much higher in much deeper superflex organizations now. For Full week 2 against the Steelers, he's resembling a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye watched from the side projects as the Patriots pulled off an upset versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually a game manager and also do with 8.0 imagination aspects. The Patriots' lengthiest play was only 17 gardens. Always keep Maye on your view list as New England takes on the Seahawks in Week 2. Operating backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he broke free for a 31-yard run in his NFL debut. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa florida Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving possessed 11 touches versus the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White saw 21. The rookie from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his explosiveness. White's forte is his obtaining ability, as well as he ran 19 routes, compared with Irving's seven. It'll be interesting to view just how the newbie's part grows in the happening weeks, as both Irving and also White shrouded 75 yards coming from skirmish versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson had simply three rushing efforts versus the Bills. It's additionally worth taking note that Emari Demercado ran as the Cardinals' third-down back. However, there is actually a break in the clouds. James Conner do with 19 flairs. If Conner skips opportunity, Benson would quickly dive onto the RB2 radar. Our company'll see if the newbie acquires additional touches versus the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is beginning the period on the PUP/NFI listing as he recoups from the torn ACL he experienced last Nov at Texas. This implies he'll be actually out for at least the 1st 4 games. The Panthers had a rough outing against the Saints on Sunday, shedding through 37 aspects, the fifth-largest frame of success in a season opener between department competitors in the last 50 years. Chuba Hubbard possessed simply 6 rushing tries because video game. With the offense appearing awful, it is actually not wonderful news for those stowing away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Bills (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis possessed simply four touches against the Cardinals. He is actually not a major portion of the Costs' offense however. However if James Cook, who possessed 22 touches, skips opportunity, Davis could possibly come to be extra pertinent in dream. The Expenses experience the Dolphins in Full week 2. Keep Davis on your view list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (trainer's choice) for the Dolphins' Week 1 activity against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane as well as Raheem Mostert discussed backfield responsibilities. Achane ended the game with 17 touches and 23.0 fantasy ideas. For Wright to end up being imagination appropriate, he will need to have either Achane or even Mostert to miss out on time. Our team'll see if he creates his NFL launching Thursday evening versus the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually astonishing to find Ronnie Rivers in front of Corum on the Rams' depth chart. Lots of believed the Rams composed Corum 83rd overall to assist reduce Kyren Williams' tons, particularly because they have similar capability. Corum handled 505 hurrying tries in his last two times at Michigan, showing he may manage a hefty work. Certainly a scenario worth keeping an eye on, however it's safe to mention this wasn't a Full week 1 that Corum supervisors were planning to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Green Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered into Friday night's video game versus the Eagles noted as suspicious. He missed out on Tuesday's method and was restricted Wednesday and Thursday due to that irritating hamstring personal injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, that had 18 contacts versus the Eagles, misses out on time, Lloyd probably won't possess a lot fantasy relevance. I'm also regarded regarding the Packers' annoying collection. Jacobs was obtaining struck at or responsible for the line of skirmish technique regularly on Friday night. Always keep Lloyd on your check out checklist as the Packers get ready for the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying backyards are the most through a Chargers player since Austin Ekeler's 173 gardens in Full week 5 of the 2022 period versus the Browns. And also he did it on just 10 attempts! This really highlights the capacity of what Vidal can give the desk if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards misses attend Greg Roman's run-heavy offense. The sixth-rounder out of Troy loafed in the season-opener against the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. looked relaxed in his pro debut, providing Trevor Lawrence one more big-play possibility. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Metropolitan Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% started) Worthy took advantage of his 3 contacts, completed with 20.8 fantasy factors versus the Ravens final Thursday. It's understandable to question whether such manufacturing may be sustained along with just 3 contacts. While it's extremely unlikely, there are actually some reassuring indicators. Worthwhile functioned 23 routes, mainly hitches, and played 36 snaps, which are actually amounts stone's throw off from Rashee Rice. Many of his breaks stemmed from 11 staffs, revealing he was actually involved in the outburst. Deserving can be thought about a WR4 along with WR3 upside till Marquise Brown returns coming from his shoulder personal injury. The Chiefs are set to experience the Bengals in Full week 2, therefore watch on just how engaged Worthwhile remains in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% started) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in pops, courses run as well as acquiring gardens. however Thomas wasn't much responsible for. He supplied an outstanding debut along with 14.7 fantasy aspects, including his first NFL touchdown. Final time at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 receiving touchdowns. That's the third very most in school record, right responsible for Ja'Marr Pursuit (20) and Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas appeared therefore good, he might ultimately go beyond Christian Kirk in the pecking order. He's strongly on the flex radar moving into Full week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, The Big Apple Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson stunned numerous by finishing with even more targets (12) and receptions (6) than Nabers, that had simply 5 aim ats. Nabers did take care of to squeeze by Robinson in obtaining yards, completed with 66. In fact, this was actually one of the most getting lawns through a Giants player making his debut because Darius Slayton in 2019. Having said that, the much bigger concern is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, that averaged merely 4.4 yards per successfully pass effort as well as had his 20th game with multiple turn overs. This could possibly injure the novice's possibility. For Week 2, Nabers may be deemed a flex option versus a vulnerable Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the debut dream supervisors were actually wishing for coming from the highest-drafted novice pass receiver in ESPN organizations over recent two decades. Harrison finished the video game with simply 4 receiving yards, the fewest in a launching through a pass receiver consumed the leading five because Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals capability posture players in both breaks as well as directs run. Nonetheless, Kyler Murray possessed an uncommonly hard game, averaging merely 2.9 air gardens every fulfillment. It is actually additionally worth taking note that Harrison ran merely 11 courses against man insurance coverage as well as was not targeted. Better days are on the perspective for this gifted receiver. Harrison is actually firmly on the WR2 radar for Full week 2 versus the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% began) Williams had a difficult time getting in touch with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver team. Odunze had merely four aim ats, which was a letdown compared with Keenan Allen's 11 and DJ Moore's 8. However let's dig a little bit of deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and Odunze (forty five) were actually quite approach breaks participated in. The same goes with options manage: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), as well as Odunze (26 ). Thus, while Odunze really did not acquire as lots of appearances this time, he's still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Costs (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Although Coleman really did not rack up a touchdown like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still made a powerful opinion. The novice led the crew in breaks, courses run, intendeds, receivings as well as obtaining gardens against the Arizona Cardinals. Yet another point to details is actually that when the Bills remained in 11 personnel, Coleman, Hollins and also Shakir performed the industry all together a whole lot. In 12 workers, it was generally Coleman and Hollins. This is actually most definitely encouraging for those that possess Coleman on their imagination crews. He's a solid flex option in Full week 2 against the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% started) McConkey led the Chargers with 7 aim ats and also 39 receiving backyards versus the Raiders on Sunday. He dealt with to restore his dream day with an overdue goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't inquired to accomplish much, balancing simply 5.5 gardens per successfully pass try. If this trend carries on, it could limit McConkey's fantasy roof. Nonetheless, he's still on the flex radar for Week 2, especially due to the fact that the Panthers' defense merely got torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa bay Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and transmits operate, yet he possessed simply 3 aim ats. On the bright side, he scored a 32-yard receiving touchdown. McMillan has actually solidified his location as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, as well as he could possibly end up being much more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or even Chris Godwin miss time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' pass receiver rotation is actually quite fluid, with every person finding a comparable lot of snaps against the Bengals on Sunday. Nevertheless, Polk had only one target. Keep him on your view checklist, but he should not be in your lineups versus 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 intendeds. He likewise participated in notable pops. The Panthers' pass receiver rotation is 5 deep today, so it's tough to feel confident in any one of them, specifically given exactly how Bryce Young performed versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played and routes run show he had a minimal function, despite obtaining five targets. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually likely to always keep a high intended allotment. Mitchell's role could diminish when Josh Downs yields coming from trauma, therefore he should remain on your view checklist. Bear in mind, the Colts may not be expected to be a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's field gave fantasy managers really hope that McCaffrey could boost as the Leaders' No. 2 recipient. Full week 1 revealed that this will not hold true. The snaps and also routes have been spread in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and also Olamide Zaccheaus. It's not a perfect scenario, as well as it is difficult to see Daniels assisting more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers immediately demonstrated that he is just one of the Raiders' best possibilities 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 intendeds (8 ), hinting at a substantial duty in Las Vegas' offense this year. Nevertheless, he's still dividing breaks with fellow tight end Michael Mayer. The excellent updates is actually that Bowers is managing almost as lots of courses (26) as Davante Adams (34) and Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The rookie may be deemed a low-end TE1 in Week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.