.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Luck 100 monetary services provider, now living my desire generating dream as well as sporting activities betting content about the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and also Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed outstanding NFL debuts, however numerous other extremely touted newbies really did not measure up to lofty expectations.What analytical pieces ought to you recognize coming from the very first full week of action, and which rookies need to you view closely from here on out?Let's look at the largest takeaways coming from the rookies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the ball via the air yet was particularly powerful on the ground vs. Tampa Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 fantasy aspects in his debut went over, many thanks largely to his rushing potential. He wound up along with the second-most rushing yards through a quarterback in an NFL debut considering that 1950 and also came to be the 1st QB ever to rush for 80 lawns and also two goals in his first game. Having said that, he performed possess some issue as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was unforeseen offered his remarkable university stats. He's the only player in FBS past history along with 12,000 occupation passing lawns and also 3,000 hurrying backyards. He seldom sought deep throws, balancing simply 2.0 sky lawns per completion, compared with 8.4 sky yards per completion at LSU final time. For Week 2 versus the Giants, he is actually resembling a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% began) It's time to start your fantasy soccer seasonCreate a league and tailor league size, slashing as well as policies to play in the game you want to participate in in.Create a league today!This wasn't the debut imagination managers were expecting from Williams. He didn't toss a touchdown and his 3.2 backyards every try were actually the 2nd least expensive by a first-round choice in their launching (minimum 15 efforts) in NFL history. Plus, 31% of his throws got out intended versus the Titans. For context, that's awful by a Bears QB given that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target cost in Week 1 of the 2020 season. While Williams performed come along as the 2nd one-half took place, the Bears' outburst do with merely 148 complete backyards. That's the fewest by any type of crew in a season-opening win because the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely boost with each game, however, for today, he is actually more of a QB2 than the QB1 our experts wished for. The Bears travel to Houston to take on the Texans in Full week 2, which must confirm to be a complicated matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed a rough outing against the Seahawks, along with his fantasy efficiency saved only by his hurrying yards. He balanced a poor 6.2 sky lawns per effort and also only 2.7 sky gardens every fulfillment. Certain, the Seahawks have a gifted second, but Nix's value is actually much higher in much deeper superflex games at this moment. For Week 2 against the Steelers, he is actually appearing like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye viewed coming from the sidelines as the Patriots carried out an upset versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was a video game manager and also do with 8.0 dream aspects. The Patriots' longest play was actually only 17 backyards. Maintain Maye on your watch listing as New England takes on the Seahawks in Week 2. Operating backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he damaged free for a 31-yard jog in his NFL launching. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa florida Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving possessed 11 contacts against the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White observed 21. The rookie coming from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his volatility. White's forte is his receiving potential, and he operated 19 courses, compared with Irving's seven. It'll interest check out exactly how the rookie's job evolves in the happening weeks, as both Irving and also White darkened 75 yards coming from skirmish versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson possessed just 3 hurrying efforts against the Expenses. It is actually additionally worth taking note that Emari Demercado operated as the Cardinals' third-down spine. Nevertheless, there's a good side. James Conner finished with 19 touches. If Conner skips opportunity, Benson will immediately leap onto the RB2 radar. Our experts'll observe if the novice obtains more contacts versus the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is beginning the season on the PUP/NFI list as he recuperates coming from the torn ACL he endured last November at Texas. This means he'll be out for at the very least the 1st 4 video games. The Panthers possessed an outlining versus the Saints on Sunday, dropping by 37 factors, the fifth-largest frame of triumph in a time opener between division competitors in the final 50 years. Chuba Hubbard possessed merely six hurrying attempts because game. With the outburst looking awful, it's certainly not great news for those stashing Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Bills (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis possessed merely 4 contacts versus the Cardinals. He's certainly not a big aspect of the Costs' outburst yet. But if James Chef, that had 22 touches, overlooks opportunity, Davis could become more applicable in dream. The Bills experience the Dolphins in Week 2. Maintain Davis on your check out list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (instructor's selection) for the Dolphins' Week 1 video game versus the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and Raheem Mostert discussed backfield obligations. Achane ended the game with 17 touches as well as 23.0 dream points. For Wright to become fantasy pertinent, he will need to have either Achane or even Mostert to miss opportunity. Our company'll view if he makes his NFL debut Thursday evening against the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually astonishing to view Ronnie Rivers in advance of Corum on the Rams' intensity chart. Numerous thought the Rams drafted Corum 83rd overall to aid lighten Kyren Williams' tons, particularly considering that they possess comparable skill sets. Corum took care of 505 hurrying efforts in his final two periods at Michigan, showing he can deal with a hefty workload. Certainly a scenario worth watching on, but it's secure to state this wasn't a Week 1 that Corum managers were intending to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Veggie Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered into Friday night's game against the Eagles specified as questionable. He missed Tuesday's technique and also was actually limited Wednesday and also Thursday as a result of that unpleasant hamstring accident. Unless Josh Jacobs, who had 18 touches versus the Eagles, overlooks opportunity, Lloyd most likely will not possess a lot fantasy importance. I'm also involved regarding the Packers' offending line. Jacobs was acquiring attacked at or even responsible for free throw line of skirmish means frequently on Friday evening. Always keep Lloyd on your view list as the Packers get ready for the Colts in Full week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying backyards are actually the absolute most by a Chargers gamer because Austin Ekeler's 173 gardens in Week 5 of the 2022 season against the Browns. As well as he did it on only 10 attempts! This definitely 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. appeared comfy in his expert launching, providing Trevor Lawrence an additional big-play possibility. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas City Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% started) Worthwhile maximized his three touches, do with 20.8 dream points versus the Ravens final Thursday. It is actually easy to understand to question whether such development could be maintained along with simply 3 contacts. While it is actually not likely, there are actually some promoting indications. Deserving operated 23 routes, primarily hitches, and also participated in 36 snaps, which are amounts stone's throw off from Rashee Rice. Many of his pops arised from 11 staffs, showing he was involved in the outburst. Worthwhile might be thought about a WR4 along with WR3 upside until Noblewoman Brown profits coming from his shoulder accident. The Chiefs are readied to encounter the Bengals in Week 2, therefore keep an eye on just how involved Worthwhile is in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in breaks, paths operate and also getting gardens. yet Thomas wasn't far responsible for. He provided an excellent debut with 14.7 imagination points, featuring his first NFL goal. Last time at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 receiving goals. That is actually the third very most in university record, right responsible for Ja'Marr Hunt (20) as well as Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas appeared so good, he could eventually outperform Christian Kirk in the position. He's strongly on the flex radar moving right into Full week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, The Big Apple Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson startled a lot of through do with additional intendeds (12) as well as events (6) than Nabers, that possessed only 5 intendeds. Nabers performed take care of to slip by Robinson in acquiring yards, completed with 66. Actually, this was one of the most obtaining yards through a Giants gamer making his debut given that Darius Slayton in 2019. Nevertheless, the bigger concern is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, that averaged just 4.4 backyards every pass effort as well as possessed his 20th activity with several turn overs. This can injure the novice's potential. For Week 2, Nabers can be deemed a flex choice versus a vulnerable Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the launching dream managers were wishing for from the highest-drafted rookie wide receiver in ESPN leagues over recent 20 years. Harrison ended the video game along with only 4 receiving gardens, the least in a debut by a pass receiver absorbed the best five given that Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals capability posture players in each pops and also transmits operate. Having Said That, Kyler Murray had an extraordinarily challenging game, averaging merely 2.9 air backyards per conclusion. It's likewise worth noting that Harrison managed merely 11 routes versus male insurance coverage and also was actually certainly not targeted. A lot better days are on the horizon for this skilled recipient. Harrison is actually firmly on the WR2 radar for Week 2 versus the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% started) Williams possessed a difficult time connecting with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver group. Odunze possessed only 4 aim ats, which was actually a setback compared with Keenan Allen's 11 as well as DJ Moore's eight. However let's dig a little bit of much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and also Odunze (forty five) were in fact pretty approach breaks participated in. The very same goes for paths run: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and Odunze (26 ). Thus, while Odunze failed to acquire as a lot of appearances this time around, he's still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Expenses (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Despite the fact that Coleman really did not rack up a goal like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still produced a sturdy perception. The rookie led the crew in snaps, courses operate, intendeds, receivings and also acquiring lawns versus the Arizona Cardinals. An additional thing to note is actually that when the Costs were in 11 employees, Coleman, Hollins and Shakir performed the area all together a whole lot. In 12 employees, it was mostly Coleman as well as Hollins. This is actually undoubtedly appealing for those who possess Coleman on their dream crews. He is actually a solid 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 targets and 39 receiving lawns against the Raiders on Sunday. He took care of to recover his dream day with a late touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't inquired to do much, averaging just 5.5 gardens every pass attempt. If this fad carries on, it could confine McConkey's fantasy ceiling. Having said that, he's still on the flex radar for Week 2, particularly due to the fact that the Panthers' protection merely obtained torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and also routes operate, but he had merely three aim ats. On the bright side, he racked up a 32-yard obtaining touchdown. McMillan has thickened his area as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, and also he could become a lot more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or Chris Godwin miss time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' wide receiver rotation is actually rather liquid, with everyone finding an identical variety of pops against the Bengals on Sunday. Having said that, Polk had only one target. Keep him on your view listing, but he should not reside in your lineups versus the Seahawks in Full week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't many positives for the Panthers on Sunday, but one was actually Legette leading the staff in intendeds. He additionally played notable breaks. The Panthers' wide receiver rotation is five deep-seated immediately, so it is difficult to feel great in some of all of them, especially provided just how Bryce Youthful carried out against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in and routes manage series he had a minimal part, regardless of getting 5 aim ats. Michael Pittman Jr. is probably to keep a high target allotment. Mitchell's duty may diminish when Josh Downs gains coming from accident, so he must remain on your view listing. Always remember, the Colts aren't expected to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's trade offered dream supervisors wish that McCaffrey could step up as the Commanders' No. 2 recipient. Full week 1 revealed that this will not be the case. The breaks and courses have actually been spread out between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and also Olamide Zaccheaus. It's not an optimal situation, as well as it's tough to see Daniels assisting much more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers instantly displayed to that he is among the Raiders' top alternatives in the death game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% started) Bowers led the Raiders in targets (8 ), hinting at a significant task in Sin city' outburst this year. Nevertheless, he is actually still dividing breaks along with fellow tight end Michael Mayer. The wonderful headlines is actually that Bowers is actually running virtually as numerous options (26) as Davante Adams (34) and also Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The novice may be viewed as a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.