.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Luck one hundred monetary solutions business, now residing my dream creating dream as well as sports betting material about the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed exceptional NFL debuts, however a number of other extremely promoted novices really did not live up to lofty expectations.What statistical tidbits must you be aware of from the 1st full week of action, as well as which newbies should you see closely hence on out?Let's look at the most significant takeaways from the novices in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the ball by means of the sky but was specifically solid on the ground vs. Tampa Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 fantasy factors in his debut went over, many thanks mostly to his rushing potential. He found yourself along with the second-most rushing backyards by a quarterback in an NFL debut given that 1950 and came to be the first QB ever to hurry for 80 backyards and also pair of touchdowns in his initial game. Having said that, he carried out possess some difficulty as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was unforeseen given his impressive college statistics. He is actually the only player in FBS history with 12,000 profession passing gardens as well as 3,000 rushing lawns. He rarely attempted deep tosses, balancing only 2.0 sky yards every fulfillment, compared with 8.4 sky backyards per conclusion at LSU last period. For Week 2 versus the Giants, he is actually seeming like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% began) It's time to start your dream regulation football seasonCreate a game and customize game size, slashing and also policies to play in the organization you intend to participate in in.Create an organization today!This had not been the launching imagination managers were actually expecting from Williams. He didn't toss a goal and also his 3.2 backyards per effort were actually the second lowest through a first-round pick in their debut (minimum required 15 tries) in NFL record. Additionally, 31% of his tosses got out target versus the Titans. For circumstance, that's the most awful by a Bears QB because Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target fee in Full week 1 of the 2020 time. While Williams carried out show improvement as the 2nd one-half took place, the Bears' offense completed with just 148 complete yards. That's the fewest through any type of group in a season-opening win due to the fact that the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely boost with each activity, but also for now, he is actually additional of a QB2 than the QB1 we expected. The Bears journey to Houston to tackle the Texans in Week 2, which need to show to be a hard matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix had a drafting versus the Seahawks, with his fantasy performance saved only through his rushing yards. He averaged a poor 6.2 sky backyards per effort as well as only 2.7 air backyards every fulfillment. Certain, the Seahawks possess a talented additional, however Nix's value is much higher in much deeper superflex games immediately. For Week 2 versus the Steelers, he's appearing like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye watched from the subsidiaries as the Patriots managed a disturbed versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was a game supervisor as well as completed with 8.0 fantasy factors. The Patriots' longest play was only 17 backyards. Keep Maye on your watch listing as New England takes on the Seahawks in Full week 2. Operating backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he damaged free of charge for a 31-yard jog in his NFL debut. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving possessed 11 contacts against the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White observed 21. The newbie from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his explosiveness. White's strength is his receiving potential, as well as he operated 19 courses, compared to Irving's seven. It'll interest see exactly how the novice's part grows in the coming weeks, as both Irving as well as White darkened 75 backyards from skirmish against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson possessed simply 3 hurrying efforts versus the Expenses. It's additionally worth taking note that Emari Demercado worked as the Cardinals' third-down back. Nevertheless, there's a good side. James Conner finished with 19 touches. If Conner misses out on time, Benson would promptly hop onto the RB2 radar. Our experts'll observe if the newbie receives more contacts against the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is actually starting the period on the PUP/NFI checklist as he recovers coming from the torn ACL he endured last Nov at Texas. This indicates he'll be actually out for at the very least the very first four games. The Panthers had a sketching versus the Saints on Sunday, shedding by 37 factors, the fifth-largest scope of victory in a time opener in between branch competitors in the final half a century. Chuba Hubbard had simply six hurrying tries because activity. Along with the offense appearing distressing, it's not terrific information for those stashing Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Bills (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis had just 4 touches against the Cardinals. He is actually not a huge part of the Bills' outburst yet. Yet if James Chef, that possessed 22 contacts, misses opportunity, Davis could end up being even more appropriate in dream. The Expenses encounter the Dolphins in Full week 2. Always keep Davis on your check out list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (instructor's decision) for the Dolphins' Week 1 video game against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and Raheem Mostert shared backfield duties. Achane finished the video game with 17 touches as well as 23.0 fantasy points. For Wright to end up being dream appropriate, he would certainly need either Achane or Mostert to skip time. Our company'll find if he makes his NFL debut Thursday night versus the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually surprising to view Ronnie Rivers before Corum on the Rams' depth chart. Lots of thought the Rams drafted Corum 83rd overall to help make lighter Kyren Williams' bunch, specifically given that they have similar capability. Corum took care of 505 rushing efforts in his last two times at Michigan, verifying he may handle a heavy workload. Undoubtedly a scenario worth keeping an eye on, but it's secure to mention this wasn't a Full week 1 that Corum supervisors were actually expecting to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Eco-friendly Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd went into Friday evening's activity against the Eagles noted as dubious. He missed out on Tuesday's technique and was actually confined Wednesday as well as Thursday because of that troublesome hamstring injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, that had 18 contacts against the Eagles, misses out on opportunity, Lloyd most likely will not have much dream significance. I am actually likewise regarded about the Packers' offending series. Jacobs was actually acquiring reached at or even behind free throw line of skirmish means regularly on Friday night. Always keep Lloyd on your view checklist 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 one of the most through a Chargers gamer given that Austin Ekeler's 173 backyards in Full week 5 of the 2022 period versus the Browns. As well as he did it on simply 10 tries! This definitely highlights the possibility of what Vidal might bring to the table if either Dobbins or even Gus Edwards misses attend 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 pleasant in his expert debut, giving Trevor Lawrence an additional big-play choice. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Worthy maximized his three touches, completed with 20.8 imagination points versus the Ravens last Thursday. It is actually easy to understand to examine whether such development may be sustained with simply 3 contacts. While it is actually extremely unlikely, there are some motivating indications. Worthwhile functioned 23 paths, mostly hitches, and participated in 36 breaks, which are actually numbers not far off coming from Rashee Rice. Many of his pops originated from 11 employees, presenting he was actually involved in the outburst. Worthy can be taken into consideration a WR4 along with WR3 upside up until Marquee Brown come backs coming from his shoulder trauma. The Chiefs are actually readied to encounter the Bengals in Full week 2, thus keep an eye on just how involved Worthy remains in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in snaps, courses operate as well as receiving gardens. yet Thomas wasn't much responsible for. He provided an outstanding launching along with 14.7 fantasy aspects, featuring his initial NFL goal. Last season at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 acquiring touchdowns. That's the 3rd very most in university background, right behind Ja'Marr Chase (20) and Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas looked so great, he can eventually surpass Christian Kirk in the chain of command. He's securely on the flex radar heading into Week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, The Big Apple Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson startled lots of by completed with more targets (12) and celebrations (6) than Nabers, who had simply 5 intendeds. Nabers carried out deal with to edge out Robinson in getting gardens, finishing with 66. As a matter of fact, this was the best getting backyards by a Giants gamer making his debut due to the fact that Darius Slayton in 2019. Nevertheless, the bigger worry is quarterback Daniel Jones, that averaged just 4.4 backyards per pass try and also possessed his 20th game along with a number of turn overs. This could possibly hurt the newbie's ability. For Full week 2, Nabers may be considered as a flex alternative against a vulnerable Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the launching fantasy managers were actually hoping for from the highest-drafted newbie wide receiver in ESPN games over recent twenty years. Harrison ended the game along with merely 4 receiving yards, the fewest in a debut by a pass receiver absorbed the leading 5 given that Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals ability position gamers in both pops and also directs operate. However, Kyler Murray possessed an unusually challenging game, balancing merely 2.9 air lawns every finalization. It's likewise worth keeping in mind that Harrison managed simply 11 paths versus guy insurance coverage as well as was not targeted. Much better times are on the horizon for this gifted receiver. Harrison is actually strongly on the WR2 radar for Week 2 versus the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% started) Williams had a bumpy ride associating with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver team. Odunze had just four aim ats, which was a setback 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 Odunze (45) were really fairly enclose pops participated in. The same goes for options operate: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), as well as Odunze (26 ). So, while Odunze didn't receive as many appeals this time around, he is actually still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Bills (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Although Coleman really did not score a touchdown like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still created a solid impression. The newbie led the crew in pops, routes manage, aim ats, receptions and receiving gardens versus the Arizona Cardinals. Yet another thing to keep in mind is actually that when the Expenses resided in 11 staffs, Coleman, Hollins and Shakir got on the field together a great deal. In 12 personnel, it was actually mostly Coleman and also Hollins. This is undoubtedly promising for those who have Coleman on their dream groups. He's a solid flex option in Full week 2 versus the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% began) McConkey led the Chargers with seven aim ats and also 39 obtaining yards against the Raiders on Sunday. He handled to recover his dream day with a late touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't asked to do much, balancing simply 5.5 yards every successfully pass attempt. If this trend continues, it can restrict McConkey's fantasy ceiling. Having said that, he is actually still on the flex radar for Week 2, especially given that the Panthers' protection simply got torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and routes operate, yet he possessed merely three aim ats. On the silver lining, he racked up a 32-yard receiving touchdown. McMillan has actually thickened his location as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, as well as he could end up being much more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or even Chris Godwin miss out on time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' pass receiver turning is actually fairly liquid, along with every person observing an identical lot of breaks against the Bengals on Sunday. Having said that, Polk had only one intended. Keep him on your watch checklist, however he shouldn't be in your schedules 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, however one was Legette leading the staff in intendeds. He likewise played significant breaks. The Panthers' pass receiver turning is actually 5 deeper today, so it is difficult to feel great in any one of them, particularly provided just how Bryce Young carried out against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in as well as paths manage series he had a limited function, in spite of acquiring five targets. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually very likely to keep a high aim at portion. Mitchell's function may reduce when Josh Downs gains from trauma, therefore he needs to stay on your watch listing. Bear in mind, the Colts may not be expected to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's profession offered imagination managers wish that McCaffrey might step up as the Commanders' No. 2 receiver. Full week 1 revealed that this will not be the case. The snaps as well as options have been actually expanded in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and also Olamide Zaccheaus. It's not a best condition, and it is difficult to find Daniels assisting greater than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers promptly revealed that he is just one of the Raiders' leading options in the passing away game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% started) Bowers led the Raiders in aim ats (8 ), mentioning a notable role in Las Vegas' offense this year. However, he's still breaking breaks with fellow cramping side Michael Mayer. The great news is actually that Bowers is actually running almost as numerous courses (26) as Davante Adams (34) and Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The newbie could be deemed a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.