.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Luck 100 economic services provider, right now residing my dream creating fantasy as well as sports betting web content about the NFL, NBA, as well as WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and also Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had remarkable NFL debuts, yet several various other strongly boasted novices really did not measure up to lofty expectations.What statistical bits must you recognize from the initial week of action, and which newbies need to you check out closely from here on out?Let's have a look at the biggest takeaways from the newbies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the round via the sky but was actually especially solid on the ground vs. Tampa fl Bay. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 fantasy points in his debut were impressive, many thanks mainly to his hurrying capability. He ended up along with the second-most hurrying gardens through a quarterback in an NFL launching considering that 1950 and also ended up being the very first QB ever before to hurry for 80 backyards as well as 2 goals in his very first game. However, he carried out possess some difficulty as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was unforeseen provided his exceptional college statistics. He's the only player in FBS background along with 12,000 profession passing gardens as well as 3,000 rushing backyards. He hardly ever attempted deeper tosses, balancing merely 2.0 air lawns every conclusion, compared to 8.4 air lawns per conclusion at LSU final period. For Full week 2 against 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 start your imagination regulation football seasonCreate a league and customize league dimension, scoring as well as guidelines to play in the organization you want to participate in in.Create an organization today!This had not been the debut imagination supervisors were expecting from Williams. He failed to throw a goal and also his 3.2 backyards every attempt were actually the second most competitive through a first-round pick in their debut (lowest 15 efforts) in NFL history. Additionally, 31% of his throws got out intended versus the Titans. For situation, that's the most awful by a Bears QB because Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target cost in Week 1 of the 2020 period. While Williams did come along as the 2nd half took place, the Bears' outburst do with just 148 complete yards. That's the least through any group in a season-opening succeed considering that the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely boost along with each game, but also for now, he's even more of a QB2 than the QB1 our team anticipated. The Bears take a trip to Houston to tackle the Texans in Week 2, which should confirm to become a challenging matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed an outlining versus the Seahawks, along with his dream efficiency saved simply through his rushing lawns. He balanced a bad 6.2 air backyards per attempt and also only 2.7 sky yards per conclusion. Sure, the Seahawks possess an accomplished second, yet Nix's market value is greater in much 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 enjoyed coming from the side projects as the Patriots pulled off a disturbed versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually a video game supervisor and do with 8.0 dream aspects. The Patriots' longest play was actually merely 17 gardens. Maintain Maye on your watch list as New England tackles the Seahawks in Week 2. Managing backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he damaged free for a 31-yard run in his NFL debut. Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa florida Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving possessed 11 contacts against the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White observed 21. The newbie from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his explosiveness. White's strong point is his acquiring ability, and also he ran 19 routes, compared with Irving's seven. It'll interest view how the newbie's job develops in the happening full weeks, as each Irving and White overshadowed 75 lawns from skirmish versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson had only three hurrying attempts versus the Costs. It's additionally worth keeping in mind that Emari Demercado functioned as the Cardinals' third-down back. However, there is actually a silver lining. James Conner do with 19 flairs. If Conner overlooks time, Benson would promptly hop onto the RB2 radar. Our company'll see if the newbie gets additional touches versus the Los Angeles Rams in Full Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is actually beginning the season on the PUP/NFI list as he recuperates coming from the torn ACL he went through final November at Texas. This suggests he'll be out for at the very least the 1st 4 activities. The Panthers had a rough outing versus the Saints on Sunday, dropping by 37 points, the fifth-largest margin of victory in a season opener in between division opponents in the final half a century. Chuba Hubbard possessed simply 6 rushing tries because activity. Along with the outburst appearing horrific, it's certainly not great news for those tucking away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Expenses (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis possessed just 4 touches versus the Cardinals. He is actually not a large part of the Costs' outburst yet. Yet if James Prepare, who had 22 contacts, misses out on time, Davis could possibly become extra appropriate in fantasy. The Costs encounter the Dolphins in Full week 2. Keep Davis on your view list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (train's selection) for the Dolphins' Week 1 activity versus the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and Raheem Mostert shared backfield roles. Achane ended the game with 17 contacts as well as 23.0 dream ideas. For Wright to end up being imagination relevant, he would certainly require either Achane or even Mostert to miss out on time. Our experts'll view if he creates his NFL launching Thursday night against the Buffalo grass Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually shocking to observe Ronnie Rivers in advance of Corum on the Rams' deepness graph. Lots of assumed the Rams made Corum 83rd general to aid reduce Kyren Williams' lots, particularly since they have identical ability. Corum dealt with 505 hurrying efforts in his last 2 times at Michigan, confirming he can easily handle a hefty workload. Most definitely a circumstance worth watching on, but it's secure to state this had not been a Week 1 that Corum supervisors were expecting to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Green Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered into Friday night's activity against the Eagles provided as questionable. He overlooked Tuesday's technique as well as was actually limited Wednesday and Thursday due to that irritating hamstring trauma. Unless Josh Jacobs, that possessed 18 touches versus the Eagles, misses time, Lloyd perhaps won't have much imagination significance. I'm also involved regarding the Packers' objectionable line. Jacobs was receiving hit at or even responsible for the line of skirmish way regularly on Friday night. Maintain Lloyd on your check out checklist as the Packers prepare for the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 rushing lawns are actually the most through a Chargers gamer considering that Austin Ekeler's 173 lawns in Full week 5 of the 2022 season versus the Browns. As well as he performed it on simply 10 attempts! This definitely highlights the ability of what Vidal might offer the desk if either Dobbins or even Gus Edwards overlooks attend Greg Roman's run-heavy outburst. The sixth-rounder out of Troy loafed in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. looked comfortable in his pro debut, giving Trevor Lawrence an additional big-play alternative. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Worthwhile made the most of his 3 touches, do with 20.8 fantasy aspects against the Ravens final Thursday. It is actually understandable to question whether such manufacturing could be maintained with merely three touches. While it's not likely, there are some motivating signs. Worthwhile operated 23 options, mostly troubles, as well as participated in 36 breaks, which are actually numbers stone's throw off from Rashee Rice. The majority of his breaks arised from 11 personnel, revealing he was associated with the outburst. Worthy may be thought about a WR4 with WR3 upside up until Marquise Brown returns from his shoulder personal injury. The Chiefs are set to experience the Bengals in Full week 2, so watch 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 pops, routes operate and getting gardens. however Thomas had not been far behind. He delivered an excellent debut with 14.7 imagination factors, featuring his first NFL goal. Last time at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 getting touchdowns. That is actually the 3rd most in university history, right responsible for Ja'Marr Pursuit (20) as well as Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas appeared therefore really good, he could inevitably surpass Christian Kirk in the chain of command. He is actually strongly on the flex radar moving in to Week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson surprised a lot of through finishing with additional intendeds (12) and also functions (6) than Nabers, who had merely 5 aim ats. Nabers performed handle to squeeze by Robinson in receiving gardens, completed with 66. As a matter of fact, this was actually the absolute most getting lawns through a Giants player creating his launching considering that Darius Slayton in 2019. Nonetheless, the bigger concern is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, that averaged only 4.4 backyards every elapsed effort and also had his 20th activity with numerous turnovers. This might injure the rookie's possibility. For Week 2, Nabers could be considered as a flex alternative against a susceptible Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the debut dream supervisors were actually expecting from the highest-drafted newbie pass receiver in ESPN organizations over the past two decades. Harrison ended the activity with only 4 acquiring lawns, the fewest in a launching through a pass receiver consumed the best 5 because Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals skill setting gamers in each breaks as well as routes run. However, Kyler Murray possessed an abnormally challenging activity, averaging just 2.9 air lawns every finalization. It is actually likewise worth taking note that Harrison operated simply 11 routes versus guy protection as well as was actually certainly not targeted. Much better days are on the perspective for this skilled recipient. Harrison is securely on the WR2 radar for Week 2 versus the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% started) Williams possessed a difficult time connecting with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver group. Odunze had only 4 intendeds, which was actually a setback compared with Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's eight. However permit's probe a little much deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), as well as Odunze (45) were actually pretty approach breaks played. The very same goes with courses manage: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and also Odunze (26 ). So, while Odunze didn't receive as a lot of appearances this time around, he is actually still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Costs (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Although Coleman really did not score a touchdown like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still produced a sturdy impact. The novice led the team in snaps, paths manage, targets, receptions and also obtaining backyards versus the Arizona Cardinals. One more thing to keep in mind is that when the Expenses resided in 11 staffs, Coleman, Hollins and also Shakir got on the field all together a great deal. In 12 personnel, it was mostly Coleman as well as Hollins. This is definitely encouraging for those that possess Coleman on their imagination staffs. He's a strong flex alternative in Full week 2 versus the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% started) McConkey led the Chargers with seven intendeds as well as 39 receiving lawns against the Raiders on Sunday. He handled to save his dream day with an overdue goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't asked to accomplish considerably, balancing simply 5.5 backyards per successfully pass try. If this fad continues, it could restrict McConkey's dream roof. Having said that, he is actually still on the flex radar for Week 2, especially considering that the Panthers' self defense merely received torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and directs run, yet he possessed merely three aim ats. On the bright side, he racked up a 32-yard obtaining goal. McMillan has actually solidified his place as the Buccaneers' No. 3 recipient, as well as he might come to be a lot more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or even Chris Godwin miss time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' pass receiver rotation is quite fluid, with everybody viewing a comparable amount of pops against the Bengals on Sunday. Nevertheless, Polk possessed a single aim at. Keep him on your watch listing, yet he shouldn't remain in your schedules versus the Seahawks in Week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't a lot of positives for the Panthers on Sunday, yet one was actually Legette leading the crew in targets. He likewise played notable breaks. The Panthers' wide receiver rotation is actually five deeper immediately, so it is difficult to feel confident in some of all of them, specifically given exactly how Bryce Young conducted versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps participated in as well as routes manage series he possessed a minimal function, despite receiving five aim ats. Michael Pittman Jr. is likely to keep a high intended allotment. Mitchell's role may diminish when Josh Downs profits from trauma, thus he ought to stay on your watch listing. Bear in mind, the Colts aren't expected to be a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's trade provided imagination managers wish that McCaffrey can step up as the Leaders' No. 2 receiver. Week 1 showed that this won't hold true. The snaps as well as routes have been actually spread between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually certainly not a best circumstance, as well as it's tough to view Daniels sustaining greater than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers instantly displayed to that he is just one of the Raiders' top alternatives in the death game. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers, Sin City Raiders (85.0% rostered, 31.8% began) Bowers led the Raiders in aim ats (8 ), meaning a considerable task in Las Vegas' outburst this year. Having said that, he is actually still splitting breaks along with fellow cramping end Michael Mayer. The wonderful updates is actually that Bowers is operating almost as numerous routes (26) as Davante Adams (34) and Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The novice may be deemed a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.