.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Fortune 100 financial services provider, currently living my goal producing dream and also sporting activities wagering information about the NFL, NBA, and also WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and also Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had excellent NFL debuts, but several various other extremely promoted rookies didn't meet lofty expectations.What analytical tidbits ought to you understand from the initial full week of action, as well as which rookies should you enjoy closely hence on out?Let's look at the largest takeaways from the rookies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the ball by means of the sky yet was particularly sturdy on the ground vs. Tampa Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 imagination factors in his debut were impressive, thanks greatly to his rushing ability. He found yourself along with the second-most hurrying yards through a quarterback in an NFL launching due to the fact that 1950 and ended up being the initial QB ever before to hurry for 80 lawns as well as pair of touchdowns in his very first activity. Having said that, he did possess some problem as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was unpredicted given his outstanding college statistics. He is actually the only gamer in FBS record with 12,000 profession passing yards and 3,000 hurrying gardens. He rarely tried deep-seated throws, balancing merely 2.0 sky lawns every completion, compared with 8.4 sky backyards every fulfillment at LSU final 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 is actually time to start your dream soccer seasonCreate a league and individualize league dimension, scoring and policies to play in the game you want to play in.Create an organization today!This had not been the launching fantasy managers were actually wishing for coming from Williams. He didn't toss a touchdown as well as his 3.2 backyards every try were actually the 2nd most reasonable through a first-round pick in their launching (minimum 15 tries) in NFL record. Plus, 31% of his tosses got out intended against the Titans. For context, that is actually awful by a Bears QB given that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target price in Full week 1 of the 2020 period. While Williams performed show improvement as the second half went on, the Bears' outburst finished with merely 148 overall gardens. That is actually the fewest by any kind of group in a season-opening succeed considering that the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely improve along with each game, but also for now, he is actually even more of a QB2 than the QB1 we anticipated. The Bears take a trip to Houston to take on the Texans in Full week 2, which must show to become a difficult matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed a rough outing against the Seahawks, along with his fantasy functionality restored simply by his rushing backyards. He averaged an unsatisfactory 6.2 air yards every effort and only 2.7 air yards every fulfillment. Certain, the Seahawks have an accomplished second, however Nix's value is higher in deeper superflex organizations immediately. For Full week 2 against the Steelers, he's appearing like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye watched coming from the side projects as the Patriots managed an upset against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually a game supervisor and finished with 8.0 dream points. The Patriots' longest play was just 17 backyards. Always keep Maye on your view list 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 run in his NFL debut. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa florida Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving had 11 contacts versus the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White found 21. The novice from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his volatility. White's strong point is his obtaining capability, and he operated 19 routes, compared with Irving's 7. It'll be interesting to see exactly how the newbie's job evolves in the happening full weeks, as both Irving and also White eclipsed 75 yards from scrimmage versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson possessed only three rushing attempts versus the Bills. It's likewise worth keeping in mind that Emari Demercado functioned as the Cardinals' third-down back. However, there's a blue sky. James Conner do with 19 styles. If Conner misses opportunity, Benson will promptly dive onto the RB2 radar. Our company'll view if the novice obtains even more touches versus the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is starting the period on the PUP/NFI listing as he bounces back from the torn ACL he endured final November at Texas. This means he'll be out for at the very least the first four activities. The Panthers possessed an outlining versus the Saints on Sunday, losing by 37 points, the fifth-largest frame of victory in a time opener in between branch opponents in the last 50 years. Chuba Hubbard possessed only six rushing attempts during that video game. With the offense looking dreadful, it's not excellent headlines for those stashing Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Bills (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis had only 4 contacts against the Cardinals. He's not a huge aspect of the Expenses' offense however. But if James Cook, who had 22 contacts, skips time, Davis can come to be more relevant in imagination. The Bills encounter the Dolphins in Full week 2. Always keep Davis on your view list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (trainer's selection) for the Dolphins' Week 1 activity versus the Jaguars. De'Von Achane as well as Raheem Mostert discussed backfield duties. Achane ended the activity along with 17 touches as well as 23.0 dream ideas. For Wright to become imagination relevant, he will need to have either Achane or Mostert to miss time. Our team'll view if he makes his NFL debut Thursday evening against the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It's unexpected to see Ronnie Rivers in advance of Corum on the Rams' intensity chart. A lot of presumed the Rams prepared Corum 83rd general to assist make lighter Kyren Williams' load, especially given that they have similar ability. Corum managed 505 hurrying efforts in his last 2 periods at Michigan, verifying he can take care of a massive work. Definitely a scenario worth watching on, however it is actually secure to say this wasn't a Week 1 that Corum managers were expecting to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Environment-friendly Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd went into Friday night's activity versus the Eagles provided as doubtful. He overlooked Tuesday's technique and also was actually limited Wednesday and Thursday as a result of that bothersome hamstring trauma. Unless Josh Jacobs, that possessed 18 touches versus the Eagles, misses opportunity, Lloyd most likely won't possess much imagination significance. I am actually likewise regarded about the Packers' outrageous product line. Jacobs was actually getting hit at or even behind free throw line of scrimmage way too often on Friday evening. Always keep Lloyd on your watch list as the Packers get ready for the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying lawns are the best through a Chargers player because Austin Ekeler's 173 backyards in Full week 5 of the 2022 season against the Browns. As well as he performed it on merely 10 attempts! This truly highlights the capacity of what Vidal might give the desk if either Dobbins or Gus Edwards overlooks attend Greg Roman's run-heavy offense. The sixth-rounder out of Troy was inactive in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. looked comfy in his pro debut, providing Trevor Lawrence another big-play possibility. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas City Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Deserving took advantage of his three touches, finishing with 20.8 fantasy points against the Ravens final Thursday. It's reasonable to question whether such development may be maintained with merely three contacts. While it's not likely, there are actually some stimulating signs. Worthy worked 23 options, primarily troubles, as well as played 36 snaps, which are numbers stone's throw off from Rashee Rice. Many of his snaps stemmed from 11 staffs, revealing he was involved in the outburst. Worthwhile could be considered a WR4 with WR3 upside up until Noblewoman Brown come backs coming from his shoulder injury. The Chiefs are actually set to deal with the Bengals in Week 2, thus watch on how involved Worthwhile 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 acquiring gardens. but Thomas wasn't far responsible for. He supplied an excellent debut with 14.7 fantasy aspects, including his very first NFL touchdown. Final period at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 acquiring touchdowns. That is actually the third very most in college background, right behind Ja'Marr Hunt (20) as well as Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas appeared thus good, he might inevitably exceed Christian Kirk in the hierarchy. He's firmly on the flex radar heading right into Week 2 versus the Browns.Malik Nabers, Nyc Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson shocked several by do with more intendeds (12) and functions (6) than Nabers, who possessed simply 5 targets. Nabers performed deal with to squeeze by Robinson in acquiring yards, completed with 66. Actually, this was the most getting lawns by a Giants gamer creating his debut due to the fact that Darius Slayton in 2019. Nevertheless, the greater concern is quarterback Daniel Jones, that balanced simply 4.4 yards per successfully pass try and had his 20th activity along with a number of turnovers. This could possibly hurt the rookie's ability. For Week 2, Nabers can be considered as a flex possibility against a vulnerable Leaders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the launching dream managers were hoping for coming from the highest-drafted rookie wide receiver in ESPN games over the past 20 years. Harrison ended the video game with simply 4 obtaining yards, the fewest in a launching by a pass receiver consumed the leading five due to the fact that Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals skill position players in each snaps as well as routes operate. Having Said That, Kyler Murray possessed an abnormally difficult game, balancing just 2.9 air yards every finalization. It is actually also worth keeping in mind that Harrison operated merely 11 paths versus male coverage and was actually certainly not targeted. Much better days are on the horizon for this proficient recipient. Harrison is actually strongly on the WR2 radar for Week 2 against the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% started) Williams had a difficult time associating with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver team. Odunze possessed merely 4 targets, which was actually a frustration compared to Keenan Allen's 11 as well as DJ Moore's eight. However permit's dig a little deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and also Odunze (45) were in fact rather approach pops participated in. The same goes for paths run: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), as well as Odunze (26 ). Thus, while Odunze failed to obtain as a lot of appeals this moment, he is actually still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Costs (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Although Coleman didn't rack up a goal like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still produced a tough impact. The rookie led the team in pops, paths manage, targets, receptions and also getting gardens against the Arizona Cardinals. One more point to details is actually that when the Expenses resided in 11 staffs, Coleman, Hollins and Shakir got on the industry together a great deal. In 12 workers, it was actually mainly Coleman and Hollins. This is undoubtedly encouraging for those who have Coleman on their imagination groups. He is actually a solid flex alternative in Week 2 against the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% began) McConkey led the Chargers with 7 targets as well as 39 getting yards against the Raiders on Sunday. He took care of to salvage his imagination time with an overdue touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been inquired to do a lot, averaging only 5.5 gardens every pass attempt. If this style continues, it can restrict McConkey's dream ceiling. However, he's still on the flex radar for Week 2, especially since the Panthers' self defense only acquired torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa bay Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and also transmits operate, however he had simply 3 intendeds. On the bright side, he scored a 32-yard obtaining goal. McMillan has thickened his location as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, and also he could come to be 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' wide receiver rotation is actually fairly liquid, along with everybody viewing a similar amount of breaks versus the Bengals on Sunday. Nonetheless, Polk had only one target. Keep him on your check out listing, but he should not reside in your lineups against the Seahawks in Full week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't many positives for the Panthers on Sunday, yet one was actually Legette leading the staff in targets. He also participated in notable snaps. The Panthers' wide receiver turning is actually five deeper immediately, so it's tough to feel confident in some of them, especially provided just how Bryce Young performed versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in and also courses run show he possessed a minimal duty, despite obtaining 5 targets. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually very likely to maintain a high target share. Mitchell's job might reduce when Josh Downs yields coming from trauma, thus he should stay on your check out listing. Always remember, the Colts may not be anticipated to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's field gave imagination supervisors really hope that McCaffrey could possibly step up as the Leaders' No. 2 receiver. Full week 1 showed that this will not hold true. The breaks as well as courses have been actually spread in between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and also Olamide Zaccheaus. It's not a perfect condition, and it is difficult to observe Daniels assisting greater than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers quickly demonstrated that he is just one of the Raiders' leading alternatives in the death game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% began) Bowers led the Raiders in intendeds (8 ), hinting at a notable duty in Sin city' offense this year. Nevertheless, he is actually still breaking snaps along with fellow cramping side Michael Mayer. The wonderful information is actually that Bowers is actually operating almost as several options (26) as Davante Adams (34) and also Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The novice could be deemed a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.