.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Fortune 100 monetary solutions company, right now residing my goal creating imagination and sporting activities betting web content regarding the NFL, NBA, as well as WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed excellent NFL debuts, however several various other strongly boasted newbies failed to live up to lofty expectations.What analytical bits should you be aware of from the first full week of activity, as well as which newbies need to you watch closely from here on out?Let's take a look at the greatest takeaways coming from the newbies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the ball by means of the sky yet was actually especially sturdy on the ground vs. Tampa Bay. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 dream points in his launching were impressive, thanks mostly to his rushing capacity. He wound up along with the second-most rushing backyards through a quarterback in an NFL debut given that 1950 as well as became the 1st QB ever before to rush for 80 gardens as well as 2 goals in his initial game. Nevertheless, he did have some problem as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was actually unforeseen offered his remarkable college stats. He is actually the only gamer in FBS past history along with 12,000 occupation passing yards and also 3,000 rushing lawns. He hardly attempted deep-seated tosses, balancing simply 2.0 air lawns per finalization, compared with 8.4 air lawns every finalization at LSU last season. For Full 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 time to start your fantasy football seasonCreate a game as well as customize league size, slashing and also regulations to play in the game you want to play in.Create a game today!This had not been the debut imagination supervisors were actually wishing for from Williams. He failed to toss a goal and his 3.2 yards per effort were actually the second least expensive through a first-round choice in their debut (minimum 15 tries) in NFL background. And also, 31% of his tosses were off intended versus the Titans. For context, that is actually the most awful by a Bears QB given that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target fee in Full week 1 of the 2020 time. While Williams carried out come along as the second half happened, the Bears' offense finished with merely 148 total backyards. That is actually the least through any type of group in a season-opening succeed because the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely improve along with each activity, but also for right now, he is actually even more of a QB2 than the QB1 our team expected. The Bears journey to Houston to tackle the Texans in Full week 2, which should show to be a tough matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had an outlining versus the Seahawks, with his fantasy functionality recovered just by his hurrying yards. He averaged an inadequate 6.2 sky yards per effort and also just 2.7 air gardens every fulfillment. Certain, the Seahawks have an accomplished additional, but Nix's worth is higher in deeper superflex games right now. For Full week 2 against the Steelers, he is actually resembling a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye viewed from the side projects as the Patriots pulled off a distressed against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was a game supervisor as well as do with 8.0 fantasy aspects. The Patriots' longest play was only 17 yards. Maintain Maye on your check out list as New England tackles the Seahawks in Full week 2. Running backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he damaged free of cost for a 31-yard jog in his NFL launching. Radiation Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa fl Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving had 11 contacts against the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White saw 21. The novice coming from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his quickness. White's forte is his receiving capability, as well as he ran 19 paths, compared to Irving's 7. It'll interest enjoy how the novice's function advances in the coming weeks, as both Irving as well as White overshadowed 75 lawns from scrimmage against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson possessed simply 3 hurrying attempts versus the Expenses. It's additionally worth taking note that Emari Demercado functioned as the Cardinals' third-down spine. Nonetheless, there's a silver lining. James Conner finished with 19 flairs. If Conner skips opportunity, Benson will immediately leap onto the RB2 radar. Our company'll observe if the novice receives even more contacts against the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is starting the time on the PUP/NFI listing as he recuperates from the torn ACL he suffered last November at Texas. This suggests he'll be actually out for at the very least the very first 4 video games. The Panthers had an outlining versus the Saints on Sunday, dropping by 37 factors, the fifth-largest scope of victory in a season opener in between division competitors in the final half a century. Chuba Hubbard possessed merely six hurrying attempts because video game. With the outburst appearing distressing, it is actually not wonderful headlines for those stowing away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Costs (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis possessed only four touches versus the Cardinals. He is actually certainly not a significant aspect of the Expenses' outburst however. However if James Cook, who had 22 contacts, misses opportunity, Davis could possibly end up being extra pertinent in dream. The Expenses experience the Dolphins in Week 2. Keep Davis on your watch list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (trainer's decision) for the Dolphins' Week 1 video game versus the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and also Raheem Mostert shared backfield responsibilities. Achane ended the activity along with 17 touches as well as 23.0 imagination points. For Wright to come to be fantasy appropriate, he would certainly need either Achane or even Mostert to miss time. Our team'll find if he creates his NFL debut Thursday night versus the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It's unusual to see Ronnie Rivers in front of Corum on the Rams' intensity chart. Lots of assumed the Rams prepared Corum 83rd overall to aid lighten Kyren Williams' tons, particularly given that they possess similar ability. Corum handled 505 rushing efforts in his final 2 times at Michigan, proving he may take care of a hefty work. Certainly a circumstance worth keeping an eye on, but it is actually safe to state this wasn't a Full week 1 that Corum supervisors were actually hoping to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Eco-friendly Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd went into Friday night's video game versus the Eagles provided as doubtful. He missed Tuesday's technique and was actually limited Wednesday and also Thursday because of that troublesome hamstring personal injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, that had 18 touches versus the Eagles, overlooks opportunity, Lloyd possibly won't possess much fantasy relevance. I'm additionally worried about the Packers' repulsive series. Jacobs was actually getting struck at or behind free throw line of skirmish way frequently on Friday evening. Keep Lloyd on your view 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 one of the most by a Chargers player considering that Austin Ekeler's 173 yards in Week 5 of the 2022 period versus the Browns. And he did it on merely 10 efforts! This actually highlights the potential of what Vidal could possibly give the desk if either Dobbins or even Gus Edwards misses out on time in Greg Roman's run-heavy offense. The sixth-rounder out of Troy loafed in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. looked comfy in his pro debut, providing Trevor Lawrence an additional big-play alternative. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas City Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Worthwhile took advantage of his 3 touches, completed with 20.8 dream aspects versus the Ravens final Thursday. It's reasonable to question whether such development may be preserved along with merely three touches. While it's extremely unlikely, there are actually some promoting indicators. Deserving ran 23 paths, primarily snags, and played 36 snaps, which are numbers not far off from Rashee Rice. Most of his pops stemmed from 11 employees, showing he was associated with the offense. Deserving could be looked at a WR4 with WR3 upside until Noblewoman Brown come backs coming from his shoulder injury. The Chiefs are actually set to face the Bengals in Full week 2, therefore watch on how engaged Deserving remains in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in breaks, options operate as well as getting lawns. but Thomas wasn't far behind. He supplied an excellent debut with 14.7 fantasy points, including his 1st NFL goal. Final season at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 obtaining touchdowns. That is actually the third most in college past, right responsible for Ja'Marr Hunt (twenty) as well as Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas appeared so good, he could at some point go beyond Christian Kirk in the pecking order. He is actually firmly on the flex radar heading right into Week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson shocked many through do with more targets (12) and events (6) than Nabers, who had just 5 intendeds. Nabers performed manage to edge out Robinson in obtaining gardens, completed with 66. In reality, this was the best obtaining lawns by a Giants gamer making his debut given that Darius Slayton in 2019. However, the greater issue is quarterback Daniel Jones, that balanced just 4.4 backyards per elapsed attempt and also had his 20th activity along with a number of turnovers. This might harm the novice's ability. For Week 2, Nabers could be considered as 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 debut dream managers were actually hoping for coming from the highest-drafted rookie pass receiver in ESPN organizations over recent twenty years. Harrison finished the game with merely 4 obtaining backyards, the least in a launching through a wide receiver absorbed the top 5 considering that Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals capability posture players in both pops and also directs run. Nonetheless, Kyler Murray had an uncommonly tough game, averaging just 2.9 sky backyards per finalization. It's likewise worth taking note that Harrison operated only 11 routes versus guy protection as well as was actually not targeted. Much better times are on the perspective for this talented receiver. Harrison is securely 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 associating with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver group. Odunze had just four aim ats, which was a frustration compared to Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's eight. But permit's probe a little bit of much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and also Odunze (45) were in fact rather enclose pops played. The same goes with courses run: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and also Odunze (26 ). Thus, while Odunze didn't obtain as several appeals this time, he's still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Costs (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Despite the fact that Coleman really did not rack up a goal like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still produced a powerful feeling. The rookie led the group in breaks, options run, targets, receivings and also getting backyards versus the Arizona Cardinals. Another point to note is that when the Expenses remained in 11 personnel, Coleman, Hollins as well as Shakir were on the area together a lot. In 12 staffs, it was actually mostly Coleman as well as Hollins. This is actually undoubtedly appealing for those who possess Coleman on their imagination groups. He is actually a solid flex option in Full week 2 versus the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% started) McConkey led the Chargers along with 7 intendeds as well as 39 obtaining lawns against the Raiders on Sunday. He took care of to salvage his dream day along with a late touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been inquired to do much, averaging just 5.5 backyards every successfully pass attempt. If this fad continues, it can confine McConkey's imagination ceiling. However, he is actually still on the flex radar for Full week 2, especially considering that the Panthers' defense merely got torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and transmits run, yet he had just three intendeds. On the silver lining, he racked up a 32-yard obtaining goal. McMillan has actually thickened his location as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, and also he can come to be much more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or Chris Godwin overlook time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' wide receiver turning is pretty liquid, with everybody finding a comparable amount of breaks against the Bengals on Sunday. However, Polk possessed only one intended. Maintain him on your check out 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 a lot of positives for the Panthers on Sunday, however one was actually Legette leading the group in aim ats. He additionally played considerable snaps. The Panthers' wide receiver rotation is five deep at the moment, so it is difficult to feel great in some of them, specifically offered exactly how Bryce Young executed versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played and options manage series he possessed a limited role, in spite of receiving 5 aim ats. Michael Pittman Jr. is very likely to always keep a higher aim at reveal. Mitchell's job could diminish when Josh Downs profits from trauma, thus he must remain on your view list. Don't forget, the Colts aren't expected to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's profession offered fantasy managers hope that McCaffrey could step up as the Leaders' No. 2 recipient. Full week 1 showed that this will not be the case. The snaps and also routes have actually been actually expanded in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown as well as Olamide Zaccheaus. It's not an excellent situation, and also it is difficult to find Daniels supporting much more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers instantly revealed that he's one of the Raiders' top alternatives in the passing away video 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 notable function in Sin city' outburst this year. Nevertheless, he's still splitting pops with fellow tight end Michael Mayer. The great updates is that Bowers is actually running nearly as a lot of options (26) as Davante Adams (34) and also Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The rookie can be considered as a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.