.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Luck one hundred economic solutions provider, now living my desire producing imagination and sporting activities betting content concerning the NFL, NBA, and also WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had exceptional NFL debuts, yet several other extremely touted newbies didn't meet high-rise expectations.What analytical pieces must you understand coming from the initial full week of action, and also which newbies should you enjoy carefully hence on out?Let's take a look at the biggest takeaways from the newbies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the round via the sky yet was particularly sturdy on the ground vs. Tampa fl Bay. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 dream aspects in his launching went over, many thanks mostly to his hurrying capability. He found yourself with the second-most rushing gardens through a quarterback in an NFL launching given that 1950 and also became the first QB ever to hurry for 80 gardens as well as pair of goals in his 1st video game. Nonetheless, he carried out have some problem as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was unexpected provided his impressive university statistics. He's the only gamer in FBS background with 12,000 occupation passing yards and also 3,000 hurrying gardens. He hardly sought deep-seated throws, averaging just 2.0 sky lawns per fulfillment, compared to 8.4 air gardens every conclusion at LSU final time. For Full week 2 against the Giants, he is actually appearing like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% began) It is actually opportunity to begin your dream football seasonCreate an organization and customize game dimension, scoring and also guidelines to play in the organization you would like to participate in in.Create a league today!This had not been the debut dream managers were actually expecting from Williams. He didn't throw a touchdown and his 3.2 lawns every effort were actually the second most competitive through a first-round choice in their debut (minimum 15 efforts) in NFL past. Additionally, 31% of his tosses got out target against the Titans. For situation, that's awful through a Bears QB since Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target price in Week 1 of the 2020 season. While Williams performed show improvement as the 2nd half went on, the Bears' offense do with only 148 complete lawns. That is actually the least by any type of group in a season-opening gain due to the fact that the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely boost along with each activity, but for today, he is actually more of a QB2 than the QB1 our company hoped for. The Bears journey to Houston to handle the Texans in Week 2, which should prove to become a tough matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had a rough outing against the Seahawks, with his imagination functionality recovered simply through his rushing backyards. He averaged an unsatisfactory 6.2 air backyards every effort as well as merely 2.7 air yards per conclusion. Sure, the Seahawks possess an accomplished second, however Nix's value is higher in deeper superflex games now. For Full week 2 against the Steelers, he's appearing like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye viewed coming from the side projects as the Patriots carried out a disturbed against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was an activity supervisor as well as finished with 8.0 fantasy factors. The Patriots' longest play was just 17 gardens. Always keep Maye on your check out listing as New England takes on the Seahawks in Full week 2. Managing backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he broke free of cost for a 31-yard jog in his NFL launching. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving possessed 11 contacts versus the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White viewed 21. The rookie coming from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his explosiveness. White's forte is his receiving ability, and he managed 19 routes, compared with Irving's 7. It'll be interesting to view exactly how the novice's duty evolves in the happening full weeks, as each Irving as well as White shrouded 75 lawns coming from skirmish against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson had just 3 rushing efforts versus the Expenses. It is actually likewise worth noting that Emari Demercado operated as the Cardinals' third-down back. Nevertheless, there is actually a silver lining. James Conner finished with 19 touches. If Conner overlooks time, Benson will promptly dive onto the RB2 radar. Our company'll view if the rookie receives even more touches versus the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is actually beginning the time on the PUP/NFI checklist as he recuperates from the torn ACL he suffered final November at Texas. This implies he'll be out for a minimum of the initial four video games. The Panthers had a sketching versus the Saints on Sunday, dropping by 37 aspects, the fifth-largest scope of triumph in a season opener in between department rivals in the final half a century. Chuba Hubbard had only 6 hurrying attempts during that game. Along with the offense appearing distressing, it is actually certainly not terrific updates for those stashing Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Costs (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis possessed merely 4 touches against the Cardinals. He's certainly not a big aspect of the Expenses' outburst however. Yet if James Prepare, that had 22 touches, misses out on opportunity, Davis might become more applicable in dream. The Expenses experience the Dolphins in Week 2. Always keep Davis on your view list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (train's selection) for the Dolphins' Week 1 video game against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and also Raheem Mostert shared backfield tasks. Achane ended the game along with 17 touches and 23.0 fantasy points. For Wright to become imagination pertinent, he will need to have either Achane or Mostert to miss out on opportunity. We'll see if he makes his NFL launching Thursday evening versus the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually shocking to see Ronnie Rivers before Corum on the Rams' deepness graph. A lot of presumed the Rams composed Corum 83rd general to aid make lighter Kyren Williams' lots, especially because they have identical ability. Corum handled 505 rushing tries in his last pair of times at Michigan, proving he may take care of a heavy workload. Most definitely a situation worth keeping an eye on, however it is actually protected to mention this wasn't a Week 1 that Corum managers were hoping to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Environment-friendly Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered Friday evening's video game versus the Eagles detailed as suspicious. He skipped Tuesday's practice and also was actually limited Wednesday and Thursday as a result of that bothersome hamstring injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, who had 18 contacts against the Eagles, skips opportunity, Lloyd most likely won't have much dream relevance. I am actually also involved regarding the Packers' objectionable series. Jacobs was receiving attacked at or behind free throw line of scrimmage way too often on Friday evening. Keep Lloyd on your watch listing as the Packers prepare for the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying gardens are actually one of the most by a Chargers gamer given that Austin Ekeler's 173 yards in Week 5 of the 2022 time versus the Browns. And he did it on simply 10 efforts! This really highlights the ability of what Vidal could bring to the table if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards misses attend Greg Roman's run-heavy outburst. The sixth-rounder away from Troy was inactive in the season-opener against the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. looked comfortable in his expert launching, providing Trevor Lawrence yet another big-play alternative. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Metropolitan Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% started) Deserving took advantage of his three contacts, do with 20.8 dream factors against the Ravens last Thursday. It's easy to understand to examine whether such manufacturing could be sustained along with just 3 contacts. While it's improbable, there are actually some motivating indicators. Worthy operated 23 options, predominantly troubles, and also participated in 36 snaps, which are numbers not far off coming from Rashee Rice. A lot of his pops stemmed from 11 employees, revealing he was involved in the offense. Worthy might be thought about a WR4 with WR3 upside up until Marquee Brown returns coming from his shoulder personal injury. The Chiefs are set to face the Bengals in Week 2, so keep an eye on just how involved Worthy is in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in snaps, routes run and receiving yards. but Thomas wasn't much responsible for. He provided a stellar debut along with 14.7 dream factors, featuring his very first NFL touchdown. Final period at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 receiving touchdowns. That is actually the 3rd very most in school background, right responsible for Ja'Marr Chase (20) and also Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas looked thus excellent, he can inevitably outperform Christian Kirk in the chain of command. He is actually strongly on the flex radar moving right into Full week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York City Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson shocked several through do with more targets (12) as well as celebrations (6) than Nabers, that had only 5 intendeds. Nabers carried out take care of to squeeze by Robinson in getting yards, finishing with 66. Actually, this was the absolute most obtaining lawns by a Giants player making his debut because Darius Slayton in 2019. Having said that, the larger problem is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, who balanced simply 4.4 lawns every successfully pass attempt and possessed his 20th activity along with numerous turn overs. This can harm the newbie's possibility. For Week 2, Nabers can be viewed as a flex possibility versus a susceptible Leaders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the launching fantasy managers were anticipating from the highest-drafted newbie wide receiver in ESPN games over the past two decades. Harrison finished the game with simply 4 obtaining lawns, the fewest in a debut through a pass receiver enjoyed the top five because Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals skill posture players in each snaps and transmits run. However, Kyler Murray had an extraordinarily difficult video game, averaging merely 2.9 air backyards per conclusion. It is actually also worth taking note that Harrison operated only 11 paths against guy protection and was certainly not targeted. Much better times are on the perspective for this accomplished receiver. Harrison is actually securely on the WR2 radar for Week 2 versus the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% began) Williams possessed a bumpy ride getting in touch with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver group. Odunze possessed merely four intendeds, which was actually a frustration compared with Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's eight. Yet permit's dig a little bit of deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and also Odunze (forty five) were really quite close in breaks played. The same opts for paths operate: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and Odunze (26 ). Thus, while Odunze really did not get as a lot of appearances this time around, he's still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Expenses (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Even though Coleman really did not score a touchdown like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still created a powerful perception. The novice led the crew in pops, options manage, intendeds, receptions and acquiring backyards versus the Arizona Cardinals. Another factor to note is that when the Expenses remained in 11 workers, Coleman, Hollins and also Shakir were on the field with each other a lot. In 12 employees, it was actually mostly Coleman and Hollins. This is actually absolutely promising for those that have Coleman on their dream crews. He is actually a solid flex possibility in Week 2 against the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% began) McConkey led the Chargers along with seven targets and 39 getting yards versus the Raiders on Sunday. He took care of to salvage his imagination day with an overdue touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been asked to carry out a lot, balancing merely 5.5 backyards per successfully pass effort. If this pattern proceeds, it might limit McConkey's dream ceiling. Having said that, he is actually still on the flex radar for Full week 2, especially due to the fact that the Panthers' self defense only received torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa bay Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and directs operate, but he had only 3 aim ats. On the silver lining, he racked up a 32-yard obtaining touchdown. McMillan has actually thickened his place as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, as well as he could possibly end up being even 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 quite liquid, along with every person seeing an identical lot of pops against the Bengals on Sunday. However, Polk possessed just one intended. Maintain him on your watch list, but he should not be in your lineups against the Seahawks in Full week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't numerous positives for the Panthers on Sunday, but one was actually Legette leading the team in intendeds. He also played substantial breaks. The Panthers' wide receiver rotation is 5 deep at this moment, so it's tough to feel confident in some of all of them, especially provided how Bryce Youthful executed against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in and also courses manage show he possessed a minimal duty, in spite of receiving five intendeds. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually very likely to maintain a high target allotment. Mitchell's function might diminish when Josh Downs yields coming from injury, therefore he should stay on your watch checklist. Remember, the Colts may not be expected to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's field provided imagination managers really hope that McCaffrey could step up as the Commanders' No. 2 receiver. Week 1 showed that this won't be the case. The snaps and also options have actually been actually spread between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown as well as Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually certainly not an ideal circumstance, and also it is difficult to see Daniels supporting more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers immediately indicated that he's one of the Raiders' leading possibilities in the passing away game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Sin City Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% started) Bowers led the Raiders in intendeds (8 ), mentioning a substantial job in Sin city' offense this year. Nevertheless, he is actually still breaking snaps with fellow tight side Michael Mayer. The excellent information is that Bowers is actually operating almost as lots of paths (26) as Davante Adams (34) and also Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The newbie may be viewed as a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.