.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Fortune 100 financial services provider, currently residing my goal creating fantasy and also sports betting web content regarding the NFL, NBA, and also WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed remarkable NFL debuts, but numerous other strongly promoted novices didn't measure up to high-rise expectations.What analytical details must you understand coming from the initial full week of activity, and which novices must you enjoy very closely away on out?Let's check out at the most significant takeaways from the novices in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the ball with the air however was especially strong on the ground vs. Tampa fl Bay. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 dream points in his debut went over, many thanks greatly to his rushing ability. He wound up along with the second-most hurrying backyards through a quarterback in an NFL launching since 1950 and came to be the 1st QB ever before to rush for 80 lawns and pair of goals in his 1st activity. However, he carried out have some trouble as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was actually unexpected offered his outstanding college stats. He's the only gamer in FBS record with 12,000 job passing lawns and also 3,000 rushing lawns. He seldom attempted deep tosses, averaging only 2.0 air backyards per conclusion, compared to 8.4 air backyards every finalization at LSU last time. For Week 2 versus the Giants, he's looking like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% began) It's opportunity to begin your fantasy soccer seasonCreate a game and also individualize organization measurements, scoring and guidelines to play in the organization you intend to play in.Create a game today!This wasn't the debut fantasy managers were actually anticipating from Williams. He really did not throw a goal as well as his 3.2 yards every effort were the second most affordable through a first-round pick in their launching (lowest 15 attempts) in NFL background. And also, 31% of his tosses got out intended versus the Titans. For situation, that's awful through a Bears QB since Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target rate in Full week 1 of the 2020 season. While Williams performed show improvement as the second fifty percent went on, the Bears' offense finished with only 148 total backyards. That's the fewest by any sort of crew in a season-opening gain since the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely strengthen along with each video game, however, for now, he is actually additional of a QB2 than the QB1 we expected. The Bears journey to Houston to tackle the Texans in Full week 2, which must verify to become a challenging matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had an outlining against the Seahawks, with his dream functionality recovered only through his rushing yards. He averaged a bad 6.2 sky yards every effort as well as only 2.7 sky yards every fulfillment. Certain, the Seahawks have a gifted additional, but Nix's value is much higher in deeper superflex leagues at this moment. For Week 2 versus the Steelers, he is actually appearing like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye seen coming from the side projects as the Patriots pulled off a distressed versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was a game supervisor and do with 8.0 dream aspects. The Patriots' lengthiest play was merely 17 gardens. Keep Maye on your check out list as New England handles the Seahawks in Full week 2. Running backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he cracked totally free for a 31-yard run in his NFL launching. Radiation Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa fl Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving possessed 11 contacts versus the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White viewed 21. The novice from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his explosiveness. White's strong point is his obtaining ability, as well as he ran 19 paths, compared to Irving's 7. It'll be interesting to see just how the rookie's duty progresses in the happening weeks, as each Irving and White shrouded 75 lawns coming from scrimmage against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson had just 3 rushing attempts versus the Costs. It is actually also worth taking note that Emari Demercado ran as the Cardinals' third-down spine. Having said that, there's a positive side. James Conner do with 19 touches. If Conner overlooks time, Benson would quickly dive onto the RB2 radar. We'll find if the novice obtains even more touches versus the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is beginning the period on the PUP/NFI checklist as he recovers coming from the torn ACL he suffered last November at Texas. This implies he'll be out for at the very least the very first four activities. The Panthers possessed a rough outing against the Saints on Sunday, dropping through 37 aspects, the fifth-largest scope of triumph in a period opener in between division rivals in the final 50 years. Chuba Hubbard possessed only 6 hurrying tries in that video game. Along with the outburst appearing awful, it's certainly not terrific information for those stowing away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Costs (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis possessed simply 4 touches against the Cardinals. He is actually not a significant aspect of the Costs' outburst however. But if James Cook, that had 22 touches, skips time, Davis might become more pertinent in fantasy. The Bills experience the Dolphins in Week 2. Always keep 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 also Raheem Mostert shared backfield obligations. Achane ended the video game with 17 touches as well as 23.0 imagination ideas. For Wright to come to be imagination relevant, he will need either Achane or Mostert to skip time. We'll find if he makes his NFL debut Thursday night versus the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It's shocking to find Ronnie Rivers in front of Corum on the Rams' intensity graph. Many believed the Rams drafted Corum 83rd total to assist lighten Kyren Williams' bunch, particularly due to the fact that they possess similar ability. Corum dealt with 505 hurrying tries in his final two seasons at Michigan, verifying he may manage a massive workload. Undoubtedly a situation worth watching on, yet it's safe to state this had not been a Full week 1 that Corum supervisors were wanting to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Green Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered into Friday night's activity against the Eagles detailed as dubious. He overlooked Tuesday's strategy as well as was actually limited Wednesday and also Thursday as a result of that bothersome hamstring trauma. Unless Josh Jacobs, who possessed 18 contacts against the Eagles, overlooks opportunity, Lloyd most likely will not possess a lot fantasy relevance. I am actually also worried regarding the Packers' offensive line. Jacobs was getting reached at or even responsible for the line of skirmish way frequently on Friday night. Maintain Lloyd on your check out list as the Packers organize the Colts in Full week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 rushing yards are actually the absolute most by a Chargers gamer considering that Austin Ekeler's 173 gardens in Week 5 of the 2022 time versus the Browns. As well as he did it on just 10 efforts! This definitely highlights the ability of what Vidal could possibly bring to the desk if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards misses attend Greg Roman's run-heavy outburst. The sixth-rounder out of Troy was inactive in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. looked pleasant in his pro debut, giving Trevor Lawrence yet another big-play choice. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Metropolitan Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Worthy took advantage of his three contacts, do with 20.8 imagination factors versus the Ravens final Thursday. It's logical to examine whether such development can be sustained with simply 3 touches. While it is actually not likely, there are some encouraging indicators. Worthy ran 23 options, predominantly hitches, and played 36 pops, which are actually varieties stone's throw off coming from Rashee Rice. Most of his snaps arised from 11 staffs, revealing he was actually involved in the offense. Worthy can be looked at a WR4 with WR3 upside up until Marquee Brown come backs coming from his shoulder personal injury. The Chiefs are actually set to encounter the Bengals in Week 2, therefore watch on just how engaged Deserving 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 receiving yards. however Thomas wasn't much behind. He provided a stellar launching with 14.7 fantasy points, featuring his first NFL touchdown. Last period at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 obtaining goals. That is actually the 3rd most in college history, right responsible for Ja'Marr Pursuit (twenty) and Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas looked so excellent, he might eventually surpass Christian Kirk in the hierarchy. He's strongly on the flex radar heading into Full week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, The Big Apple Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson surprised a lot of by finishing with additional intendeds (12) and also events (6) than Nabers, that had just 5 intendeds. Nabers carried out take care of to nose out Robinson in acquiring lawns, do with 66. Actually, this was the best getting yards through a Giants gamer creating his debut due to the fact that Darius Slayton in 2019. Having said that, the larger worry is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, that balanced merely 4.4 backyards per pass attempt as well as possessed his 20th game along with multiple turn overs. This could possibly injure the rookie's ability. For Week 2, Nabers could be considered as a flex possibility versus a prone Leaders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the debut imagination managers were wishing for coming from the highest-drafted rookie wide receiver in ESPN leagues over recent two decades. Harrison finished the activity with only 4 receiving gardens, the least in a debut by a pass receiver enjoyed the leading 5 given that Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals ability placement gamers in both snaps as well as transmits operate. Having Said That, Kyler Murray had an abnormally challenging activity, averaging just 2.9 sky lawns per finalization. It's additionally worth keeping in mind that Harrison operated just 11 options against man insurance coverage as well as was not targeted. Much better times are actually on the perspective for this skilled 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 pass receiver team. Odunze possessed only 4 targets, which was a setback compared with Keenan Allen's 11 as well as DJ Moore's 8. Yet permit's dig a little deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and also Odunze (45) were really rather approach snaps participated in. The same goes with paths operate: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), as well as Odunze (26 ). Therefore, while Odunze really did not get as many appearances this moment, he is actually still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Expenses (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Although Coleman really did not score a touchdown like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still produced a strong impression. The rookie led the staff in breaks, courses manage, aim ats, receivings and getting backyards against the Arizona Cardinals. Another thing to details is actually that when the Bills remained in 11 personnel, Coleman, Hollins as well as Shakir were on the area all together a great deal. In 12 staffs, it was actually generally Coleman and also Hollins. This is actually certainly encouraging for those who have Coleman on their fantasy crews. He's a strong flex possibility in Full week 2 versus the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% started) McConkey led the Chargers along with seven aim ats as well as 39 acquiring yards versus the Raiders on Sunday. He dealt with to recover his imagination day along with a late goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been inquired to do a lot, balancing simply 5.5 lawns every pass try. If this fad proceeds, it could possibly confine McConkey's imagination roof. Nonetheless, he's still on the flex radar for Full week 2, especially due to the fact that the Panthers' defense only received torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and also routes run, but he possessed just three targets. On the silver lining, he scored a 32-yard acquiring goal. McMillan has actually solidified his area as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, and he could possibly end up being 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 rotation is pretty fluid, along with everyone observing a similar lot of snaps against the Bengals on Sunday. Nevertheless, Polk had only one target. Maintain him on your view list, however he should not be in your lineups against the Seahawks in Full week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't several positives for the Panthers on Sunday, but one was Legette leading the group in aim ats. He additionally played notable pops. The Panthers' wide receiver rotation is five deeper today, so it is difficult to feel great in some of them, especially offered exactly how Bryce Youthful done against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played and routes manage program he had a minimal job, even with obtaining five aim ats. Michael Pittman Jr. is most likely to maintain a high target share. Mitchell's role may reduce when Josh Downs yields from personal injury, therefore he must stay on your watch 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 business gave dream managers wish that McCaffrey could possibly boost as the Commanders' No. 2 receiver. Week 1 presented that this will not hold true. The breaks and paths have been spread out in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and also Olamide Zaccheaus. It's not a best situation, and it is difficult to find Daniels sustaining greater than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers immediately revealed that he's one of the Raiders' best possibilities in the passing activity. 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 significant duty in Las Vegas' outburst this year. Having said that, he's still dividing breaks with fellow tight side Michael Mayer. The fantastic news is that Bowers is actually managing nearly as lots of paths (26) as Davante Adams (34) and Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The novice can be viewed as a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.