.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Fortune one hundred financial services company, currently living my dream developing dream and also sporting activities betting information about the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels as well as Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had excellent NFL debuts, however numerous various other very touted novices really did not measure up to skyscraping expectations.What analytical details should you know from the initial full week of action, and which novices need to you enjoy very closely from here on out?Let's have a look at the largest takeaways coming from the novices in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the round through the sky but was particularly sturdy on the ground vs. Tampa Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 imagination factors in his launching were impressive, many thanks mostly to his hurrying capability. He ended up along with the second-most hurrying yards by a quarterback in an NFL debut considering that 1950 and also came to be the very first QB ever to hurry for 80 lawns as well as 2 touchdowns in his initial video game. Having said that, he did possess some issue as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was unpredicted offered his exceptional university statistics. He's the only gamer in FBS record with 12,000 profession passing yards and 3,000 hurrying backyards. He seldom attempted deeper tosses, averaging only 2.0 sky lawns every conclusion, compared to 8.4 air lawns per conclusion at LSU last period. For Week 2 against the Giants, he's seeming like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% started) It's opportunity to begin your fantasy soccer seasonCreate an organization as well as tailor league measurements, slashing and also policies to play in the league you would like to participate in in.Create a league today!This wasn't the debut fantasy supervisors were wishing for coming from Williams. He really did not throw a goal and also his 3.2 backyards every effort were the second most competitive through a first-round choice in their launching (minimum required 15 attempts) in NFL history. Additionally, 31% of his tosses got out aim at against the Titans. For context, that's awful by a Bears QB considering that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target cost in Full week 1 of the 2020 time. While Williams performed show improvement as the second one-half happened, the Bears' offense completed with simply 148 total gardens. That's the fewest by any staff in a season-opening win due to the fact that the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely strengthen along with each activity, but also for today, he's additional of a QB2 than the QB1 our team hoped for. The Bears take a trip to Houston to tackle the Texans in Week 2, which need to verify to be a difficult matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had a rough outing against the Seahawks, along with his imagination performance saved just by his hurrying backyards. He averaged an inadequate 6.2 sky lawns every attempt and also merely 2.7 sky backyards per completion. Certain, the Seahawks possess an accomplished second, but Nix's value is actually much higher in deeper superflex leagues right now. For Full week 2 against the Steelers, he's looking like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye seen from the side projects as the Patriots pulled off a distressed versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was a game supervisor and finished with 8.0 imagination aspects. The Patriots' lengthiest play was actually simply 17 yards. Always keep Maye on your view list as New England handles the Seahawks in Week 2. Running backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he cracked cost-free for a 31-yard jog in his NFL debut. Radiation Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving possessed 11 contacts versus the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White observed 21. The rookie coming from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his explosiveness. White's strong suit is his receiving capacity, and also he ran 19 paths, compared to Irving's seven. It'll interest see exactly how the rookie's role evolves in the happening weeks, as each Irving and also White darkened 75 gardens from scrimmage against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson possessed merely 3 hurrying efforts against the Expenses. It is actually likewise worth keeping in mind that Emari Demercado ran as the Cardinals' third-down back. However, there is actually a good side. James Conner completed with 19 flairs. If Conner misses out on opportunity, Benson would immediately dive onto the RB2 radar. Our team'll view if the novice obtains even more touches versus the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is actually starting the time on the PUP/NFI list as he recoups coming from the torn ACL he experienced final November at Texas. This means he'll be actually out for a minimum of the very first four video games. The Panthers possessed an outlining against the Saints on Sunday, dropping by 37 aspects, the fifth-largest margin of victory in a period opener between branch rivals in the last half a century. Chuba Hubbard possessed simply six hurrying attempts because video game. With the outburst appearing awful, it's certainly not wonderful information for those stashing Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Costs (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis possessed merely 4 touches versus the Cardinals. He's certainly not a huge portion of the Bills' outburst yet. But if James Cook, who had 22 touches, misses out on time, Davis could possibly end up being even more relevant in imagination. The Costs face the Dolphins in Week 2. Always keep Davis on your watch list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (train's choice) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 game against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and Raheem Mostert shared backfield roles. Achane finished the game with 17 contacts and 23.0 imagination ideas. For Wright to become fantasy applicable, he 'd need either Achane or even Mostert to skip opportunity. 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 shocking to find Ronnie Rivers ahead of Corum on the Rams' intensity graph. Numerous presumed the Rams prepared Corum 83rd overall to aid lighten Kyren Williams' load, specifically because they possess similar skill sets. Corum managed 505 rushing tries in his final two periods at Michigan, showing he may take care of a massive amount of work. Absolutely a scenario worth keeping an eye on, however it's safe to say this had not been a Week 1 that Corum supervisors were actually planning to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Veggie Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered Friday night's video game against the Eagles detailed as questionable. He overlooked Tuesday's strategy and also was actually limited Wednesday as well as Thursday as a result of that nagging hamstring personal injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, who possessed 18 contacts against the Eagles, overlooks opportunity, Lloyd probably won't have a lot dream importance. I am actually additionally concerned regarding the Packers' annoying product line. Jacobs was getting hit at or even responsible for free throw line of scrimmage means frequently on Friday evening. Keep Lloyd on your watch list as the Packers prepare for the Colts in Full week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 rushing lawns are actually the best by a Chargers gamer because Austin Ekeler's 173 backyards in Week 5 of the 2022 season versus the Browns. And also he did it on only 10 tries! This truly highlights the potential of what Vidal can give the table if either Dobbins or even Gus Edwards skips time in Greg Roman's run-heavy outburst. The sixth-rounder away from Troy loafed in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. looked comfy in his pro launching, providing Trevor Lawrence one more big-play alternative. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Urban Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% started) Worthy made the most of his three contacts, completed with 20.8 fantasy factors against the Ravens last Thursday. It is actually logical to question whether such manufacturing may be preserved with simply 3 contacts. While it is actually unexpected, there are actually some stimulating signs. Deserving functioned 23 options, predominantly hitches, and played 36 snaps, which are numbers stone's throw off coming from Rashee Rice. Most of his breaks came from 11 workers, revealing he was involved in the offense. Deserving could be thought about a WR4 with WR3 upside until Noblewoman Brown profits from his shoulder accident. The Chiefs are set to deal with the Bengals in Week 2, thus watch on exactly how involved Worthy resides in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% started) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in snaps, courses operate and also obtaining gardens. yet Thomas wasn't far behind. He provided a stellar debut with 14.7 fantasy points, including his initial NFL goal. Last time at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 receiving goals. That is actually the third very most in school record, right behind Ja'Marr Pursuit (20) and also Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas appeared thus good, he might eventually outperform Christian Kirk in the chain of command. He's strongly on the flex radar heading right into Full week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, The Big Apple Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson shocked many by do with more intendeds (12) and receptions (6) than Nabers, that possessed just 5 aim ats. Nabers performed take care of to squeeze by Robinson in receiving yards, finishing with 66. In reality, this was the most obtaining backyards by a Giants player creating his debut considering that Darius Slayton in 2019. Nonetheless, the greater problem is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, that averaged merely 4.4 gardens every successfully pass effort and also had his 20th video game along with several turn overs. This could harm the novice's possibility. For Full week 2, Nabers can be deemed a flex possibility versus an at risk Leaders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the launching imagination managers were expecting from the highest-drafted newbie pass receiver in ESPN games over recent two decades. Harrison finished the activity with merely 4 getting gardens, the fewest in a debut by a pass receiver taken in the best 5 given that Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals capability setting players in each pops and transmits operate. Nevertheless, Kyler Murray had an extraordinarily tough video game, averaging merely 2.9 air backyards per finalization. It is actually likewise worth keeping in mind that Harrison ran merely 11 courses versus man insurance coverage and also was certainly not targeted. Better days are actually on the horizon for this skilled 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 bumpy ride connecting with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver group. Odunze had just four targets, which was a letdown compared to Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's 8. Yet let's dig a little bit of much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and also Odunze (45) were really quite enclose breaks participated in. The exact same goes for options operate: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and also Odunze (26 ). So, while Odunze failed to obtain as lots of looks this time around, he is actually still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Bills (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Despite the fact that Coleman failed to rack up a touchdown like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still made a solid feeling. The novice led the group in snaps, paths run, aim ats, receptions and obtaining lawns against the Arizona Cardinals. Another thing to details is that when the Costs resided in 11 personnel, Coleman, Hollins and Shakir got on the area all together a lot. In 12 employees, it was mostly Coleman as well as Hollins. This is most definitely promising for those who have Coleman on their dream crews. He is actually a sound flex possibility in Week 2 versus the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% began) McConkey led the Chargers along with seven intendeds as well as 39 receiving gardens against the Raiders on Sunday. He managed to salvage his imagination day along with an overdue goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't asked to do considerably, averaging only 5.5 backyards per successfully pass try. If this style proceeds, it could possibly restrict McConkey's fantasy roof. However, he's still on the flex radar for Week 2, particularly since the Panthers' self defense just obtained torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa bay Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and also directs operate, however he had just three targets. On the silver lining, he scored a 32-yard receiving touchdown. McMillan has hardened his area as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, as well as he could become a lot more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or even Chris Godwin skip time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' pass receiver turning is pretty liquid, along with everyone observing a comparable number of breaks versus the Bengals on Sunday. Nonetheless, Polk had just one intended. Keep him on your view list, yet he shouldn't reside in your schedules versus 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 staff in intendeds. He additionally played significant pops. The Panthers' wide receiver rotation is 5 deep today, so it is difficult to feel great in some of all of them, particularly provided just how Bryce Youthful carried out against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played and paths operate show he possessed a minimal duty, in spite of receiving five aim ats. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually likely to keep a higher target reveal. Mitchell's job could diminish when Josh Downs gains from accident, therefore he ought to remain on your check out checklist. Don't forget, the Colts may not be anticipated to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's business gave dream supervisors really hope that McCaffrey might boost as the Commanders' No. 2 receiver. Week 1 showed that this will not be the case. The pops and paths have been actually spread in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually certainly not an excellent circumstance, as well as it's tough to observe Daniels supporting more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers right away indicated that he is among the Raiders' top choices in the death game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Sin City Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% began) Bowers led the Raiders in intendeds (8 ), hinting at a considerable part in Sin city' outburst this year. Nonetheless, he is actually still splitting breaks along with fellow tight end Michael Mayer. The terrific headlines is that Bowers is running almost as many courses (26) as Davante Adams (34) as well as Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The novice may be viewed as a low-end TE1 in Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.