.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Luck 100 financial services company, now living my aspiration making fantasy as well as sports wagering information about the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had outstanding NFL debuts, yet many various other extremely promoted newbies didn't live up to soaring expectations.What analytical pieces must you recognize from the very first week of action, and which novices should you watch very closely from here on out?Let's have a look at the largest takeaways coming from the newbies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the sphere via the air yet was actually specifically sturdy on the ground vs. Tampa fl Bay. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 imagination aspects in his debut went over, thanks greatly to his rushing capacity. He ended up with the second-most rushing backyards through a quarterback in an NFL launching since 1950 and also came to be the initial QB ever to hurry for 80 gardens as well as pair of goals in his very first video game. However, he carried out possess some issue as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was actually unanticipated provided his impressive college stats. He's the only player in FBS background along with 12,000 career passing yards and 3,000 hurrying gardens. He hardly ever attempted deep throws, balancing simply 2.0 sky yards per fulfillment, compared to 8.4 air gardens every conclusion at LSU last period. For Week 2 against the Giants, he's resembling a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% started) It's time to start your fantasy football seasonCreate a game and also tailor league dimension, slashing and guidelines to play in the organization you wish to play in.Create a game today!This had not been the launching fantasy supervisors were expecting coming from Williams. He didn't throw a goal as well as his 3.2 lawns every effort were actually the second least expensive through a first-round choice in their launching (minimum 15 tries) in NFL past. Plus, 31% of his throws were off target against the Titans. For circumstance, that's the most awful through a Bears QB due to the fact that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target rate in Week 1 of the 2020 period. While Williams did come along as the 2nd one-half took place, the Bears' outburst completed with only 148 complete gardens. That's the least through any sort of crew in a season-opening gain because the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely enhance along with each video game, but also for now, he's more of a QB2 than the QB1 we expected. The Bears journey to Houston to tackle the Texans in Full week 2, which should show to be a complicated matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed a drafting versus the Seahawks, with his fantasy performance saved simply through his rushing backyards. He averaged a poor 6.2 air gardens every try as well as simply 2.7 air gardens every completion. Sure, the Seahawks have an accomplished second, however Nix's worth is actually greater in much deeper superflex leagues at the moment. For Full week 2 against the Steelers, he's resembling a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye seen coming from the subsidiaries as the Patriots managed a distressed versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was a video game supervisor and also completed with 8.0 fantasy factors. The Patriots' longest play was actually merely 17 backyards. Maintain Maye on your view list as New England tackles the Seahawks in Week 2. Running backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he cracked free of charge for a 31-yard run in his NFL launching. Radiation Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa fl Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving possessed 11 contacts versus the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White observed 21. The rookie from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his volatility. White's forte is his acquiring capacity, and also he ran 19 options, compared with Irving's 7. It'll be interesting to enjoy how the rookie's task advances in the coming weeks, as both Irving and White overshadowed 75 yards from skirmish against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson had merely three rushing tries versus the Bills. It's likewise worth keeping in mind that Emari Demercado functioned as the Cardinals' third-down spine. However, there's a positive side. James Conner completed with 19 touches. If Conner skips time, Benson will right away hop onto the RB2 radar. Our experts'll see if the rookie receives more contacts against the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is actually beginning the period on the PUP/NFI checklist as he recuperates from the torn ACL he suffered last Nov at Texas. This implies he'll be out for at the very least the initial four video games. The Panthers had a rough outing versus the Saints on Sunday, dropping by 37 aspects, the fifth-largest margin of victory in a season opener in between branch opponents in the last half a century. Chuba Hubbard possessed just six hurrying efforts because activity. With the outburst looking horrific, it's not wonderful information for those stashing Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Costs (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis had merely four contacts versus the Cardinals. He is actually not a huge component of the Bills' outburst yet. But if James Prepare, who possessed 22 contacts, skips opportunity, Davis could possibly end up being a lot more pertinent in imagination. The Bills encounter the Dolphins in Full week 2. Keep Davis on your watch list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (instructor's selection) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 game versus the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and also Raheem Mostert shared backfield tasks. Achane ended the activity along with 17 contacts and 23.0 imagination ideas. For Wright to come to be dream appropriate, he will need either Achane or Mostert to miss out on opportunity. Our company'll observe if he makes his NFL launching Thursday night against the Buffalo grass 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. Many assumed the Rams made Corum 83rd overall to help lighten Kyren Williams' load, specifically given that they have similar ability. Corum managed 505 rushing tries in his last two times at Michigan, proving he may manage a hefty workload. Undoubtedly a condition worth watching on, yet it's secured to claim this had not been a Full week 1 that Corum managers were wanting to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Eco-friendly Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered into Friday evening's activity against the Eagles provided as dubious. He missed Tuesday's strategy and also was confined Wednesday as well as Thursday due to that unpleasant hamstring accident. Unless Josh Jacobs, that possessed 18 touches against the Eagles, misses out on opportunity, Lloyd probably won't possess a lot dream importance. I'm also regarded about the Packers' offending line. Jacobs was actually acquiring hit at or even responsible for the line of scrimmage means regularly on Friday evening. Keep Lloyd on your view 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 gamer due to the fact that Austin Ekeler's 173 yards in Week 5 of the 2022 time against the Browns. And also he performed it on only 10 efforts! This actually highlights the possibility of what Vidal might bring to the desk if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards misses out on 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. appeared comfortable in his expert launching, giving Trevor Lawrence an additional big-play option. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Metropolitan Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Deserving made the most of his 3 contacts, do with 20.8 dream aspects versus the Ravens last Thursday. It's understandable to examine whether such production could be sustained with merely three contacts. While it's extremely unlikely, there are actually some encouraging signs. Worthy functioned 23 courses, predominantly snags, as well as participated in 36 breaks, which are actually varieties stone's throw off from Rashee Rice. Most of his snaps came from 11 staffs, showing he was associated with the offense. Worthy can be taken into consideration a WR4 with WR3 upside up until Noblewoman Brown returns from his shoulder trauma. The Chiefs are readied to encounter the Bengals in Full week 2, therefore keep an eye on exactly how involved Worthwhile resides in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in snaps, paths operate and getting backyards. however Thomas wasn't much behind. He supplied an excellent launching along with 14.7 dream factors, including his first NFL goal. Last time at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 obtaining goals. That's the third most in institution background, right behind Ja'Marr Chase (20) as well as Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas appeared therefore excellent, he can at some point outperform Christian Kirk in the chain of command. He is actually strongly on the flex radar moving into Full week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, Nyc Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson startled many by do with even more aim ats (12) and functions (6) than Nabers, who possessed just 5 targets. Nabers carried out deal with to slip by Robinson in receiving lawns, finishing with 66. In reality, this was actually the best getting gardens by a Giants gamer making his launching considering that Darius Slayton in 2019. Having said that, the greater issue is quarterback Daniel Jones, who balanced just 4.4 gardens every successfully pass try and also had his 20th activity along with several turnovers. This might hurt the novice's potential. For Week 2, Nabers may be deemed a flex option versus a prone Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the launching fantasy supervisors were expecting from the highest-drafted novice pass receiver in ESPN organizations over recent 20 years. Harrison ended the game with simply 4 receiving backyards, the fewest in a launching by a wide receiver consumed the top 5 since Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals ability placement gamers in each snaps and also transmits operate. Nonetheless, Kyler Murray had an abnormally difficult activity, averaging just 2.9 air backyards every fulfillment. It's likewise worth keeping in mind that Harrison ran merely 11 routes against male insurance coverage as well as was actually certainly not targeted. Much better times are actually on the perspective for this proficient recipient. Harrison is strongly on the WR2 radar for Week 2 against the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% started) Williams possessed a bumpy ride connecting with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver group. Odunze possessed merely 4 intendeds, which was a setback compared to Keenan Allen's 11 as well as DJ Moore's eight. But allow's dig a little bit of much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and also Odunze (forty five) were really pretty approach snaps participated in. The same goes for routes manage: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), as well as Odunze (26 ). Therefore, while Odunze really did not get as a lot of appeals this time around, he is actually still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Expenses (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Despite the fact that Coleman didn't score a goal like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still made a strong opinion. The novice led the crew in snaps, routes run, intendeds, receptions and also obtaining yards against the Arizona Cardinals. One more point to details is actually that when the Bills resided in 11 personnel, Coleman, Hollins and Shakir were on the industry together a whole lot. In 12 staffs, it was actually primarily Coleman and Hollins. This is actually certainly encouraging for those who possess Coleman on their dream teams. He's a solid flex possibility in 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 acquiring gardens versus the Raiders on Sunday. He dealt with to restore his imagination time along with an overdue goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't inquired to carry out considerably, balancing simply 5.5 lawns per successfully pass effort. If this trend proceeds, it could possibly limit McConkey's imagination ceiling. Nonetheless, he's still on the flex radar for Week 2, specifically since the Panthers' defense only acquired torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa fl Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and routes operate, yet he had simply three intendeds. On the bright side, he racked up a 32-yard acquiring goal. McMillan has strengthened his location as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, and also he can become much more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or Chris Godwin miss time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' wide receiver turning is fairly liquid, with every person observing an identical amount of pops versus the Bengals on Sunday. Having said that, Polk possessed only one target. Maintain him on your view listing, but he should not be in your lineups against the Seahawks in Week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't a lot of positives for the Panthers on Sunday, yet one was actually Legette leading the team in intendeds. He also participated in considerable pops. The Panthers' pass receiver turning is actually 5 deeper now, so it is difficult to feel confident in any one of all of them, particularly offered how Bryce Youthful executed against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played and courses manage show he had a limited task, regardless of acquiring five intendeds. Michael Pittman Jr. is very likely to maintain a higher aim at portion. Mitchell's job might shrink when Josh Downs profits coming from personal injury, so he should stay on your check out list. Always remember, the Colts may not be anticipated to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's profession gave imagination supervisors hope that McCaffrey might step up as the Commanders' No. 2 receiver. Week 1 presented that this will not hold true. The breaks as well as options have actually been spread out in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually certainly not an ideal scenario, as well as it is difficult to view Daniels sustaining greater than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers instantly displayed to that he is among the Raiders' top alternatives in the passing video game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Sin City Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% started) Bowers led the Raiders in targets (8 ), hinting at a substantial job in Las Vegas' outburst this year. Nonetheless, he's still breaking breaks with fellow tight side Michael Mayer. The fantastic information is that Bowers is operating almost as a lot of paths (26) as Davante Adams (34) and Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The novice could be deemed a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.