.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Luck 100 monetary services business, currently residing my desire creating imagination and sporting activities betting material concerning the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels as well as Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had outstanding NFL debuts, but a number of other extremely boasted rookies didn't meet high-rise expectations.What analytical tidbits ought to you know from the very first full week of action, and which rookies need to you enjoy carefully from here on out?Let's look at the most significant takeaways coming from the rookies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the ball through the air yet 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 imagination aspects in his launching were impressive, many thanks mostly to his hurrying capacity. He wound up along with the second-most hurrying backyards by a quarterback in an NFL debut considering that 1950 and ended up being the very first QB ever to rush for 80 gardens and also pair of touchdowns in his very first game. However, he carried out have some issue as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was actually unanticipated given his impressive college statistics. He is actually the only gamer in FBS record along with 12,000 occupation passing yards and 3,000 hurrying lawns. He seldom tried deep tosses, averaging merely 2.0 air backyards every finalization, compared to 8.4 air backyards per fulfillment at LSU last season. For Week 2 against 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 customize organization dimension, scoring and also guidelines to play in the league you intend to play in.Create a league today!This wasn't the launching dream managers were hoping for from Williams. He didn't throw a touchdown and his 3.2 yards every effort were actually the second least expensive through a first-round selection in their debut (lowest 15 tries) in NFL record. Plus, 31% of his tosses got out intended versus the Titans. For circumstance, that is actually the most awful through a Bears QB considering that Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target fee in Week 1 of the 2020 time. While Williams did show improvement as the second fifty percent happened, the Bears' offense finished with only 148 complete backyards. That is actually the least by any kind of staff in a season-opening gain because the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely enhance with each activity, but also for right now, he is actually more of a QB2 than the QB1 our company expected. The Bears travel to Houston to handle the Texans in Week 2, which should confirm to be a complicated matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed a sketching versus the Seahawks, along with his fantasy performance recovered just by his hurrying yards. He balanced a bad 6.2 sky gardens every attempt as well as only 2.7 sky backyards every conclusion. Sure, the Seahawks have a gifted secondary, yet Nix's market value is actually higher in deeper superflex organizations at this moment. For Full week 2 against the Steelers, he's looking like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye enjoyed coming from the sidelines as the Patriots pulled off a distressed versus the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually a game manager and also completed with 8.0 imagination aspects. The Patriots' lengthiest play was actually just 17 yards. Maintain Maye on your watch listing as New England handles the Seahawks in Week 2. Managing backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he broke totally free for a 31-yard run in his NFL debut. Radiation Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving had 11 contacts versus the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White viewed 21. The rookie from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his explosiveness. White's strong point is his receiving capability, as well as he managed 19 courses, compared with Irving's 7. It'll be interesting to see just how the newbie's part develops in the happening full weeks, as both Irving as well as White eclipsed 75 yards from skirmish versus Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson had just 3 hurrying tries versus the Expenses. It's also worth taking note that Emari Demercado ran as the Cardinals' third-down spine. However, there is actually a silver lining. James Conner do with 19 styles. If Conner misses out on opportunity, Benson would promptly leap onto the RB2 radar. We'll view if the novice obtains even more touches versus the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is beginning the season on the PUP/NFI list as he recuperates from the torn ACL he endured last Nov at Texas. This implies he'll be actually out for a minimum of the first 4 video games. The Panthers possessed an outlining against the Saints on Sunday, losing by 37 points, the fifth-largest margin of victory in a season opener in between division opponents in the last 50 years. Chuba Hubbard had simply 6 rushing tries because video game. Along with the outburst looking awful, it is actually certainly not excellent updates for those stashing Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Bills (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis had simply 4 contacts versus the Cardinals. He's certainly not a large part of the Costs' offense however. But if James Cook, who had 22 touches, skips opportunity, Davis could come to be a lot more applicable in imagination. The Bills encounter the Dolphins in Week 2. Always keep Davis on your check out list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright loafed (instructor's choice) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 video game against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane as well as Raheem Mostert shared backfield responsibilities. Achane finished the activity along with 17 contacts and 23.0 dream points. For Wright to become fantasy relevant, he would certainly need either Achane or Mostert to miss out on opportunity. Our experts'll view 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 find Ronnie Rivers ahead of Corum on the Rams' intensity chart. Lots of believed the Rams composed Corum 83rd general to assist reduce Kyren Williams' lots, specifically since they possess similar skill sets. Corum dealt with 505 hurrying attempts in his last two times at Michigan, showing he can take care of a heavy amount of work. Absolutely a situation worth watching on, however it is actually secured to mention this had not been a Full week 1 that Corum managers were actually intending to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Eco-friendly Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered Friday night's game against the Eagles provided as doubtful. He missed out on Tuesday's practice and also was actually confined Wednesday as well as Thursday as a result of that unpleasant hamstring accident. Unless Josh Jacobs, that possessed 18 touches against the Eagles, misses out on opportunity, Lloyd probably will not have a lot imagination importance. I am actually also worried regarding the Packers' repulsive product line. Jacobs was actually receiving struck at or even behind free throw line of scrimmage way too often on Friday evening. Maintain Lloyd on your check out checklist as the Packers plan for the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying gardens are actually the best by a Chargers gamer since Austin Ekeler's 173 lawns in Week 5 of the 2022 time against the Browns. As well as he did it on simply 10 tries! This truly highlights the ability of what Vidal can give the desk if either Dobbins or 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. appeared pleasant in his expert debut, providing Trevor Lawrence yet another big-play choice. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Urban Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Deserving maximized his 3 contacts, do with 20.8 fantasy aspects versus the Ravens final Thursday. It's logical to question whether such development could be sustained along with simply 3 contacts. While it is actually unlikely, there are some motivating signs. Deserving ran 23 paths, primarily drawbacks, and also played 36 breaks, which are actually amounts stone's throw off from Rashee Rice. Many of his snaps came from 11 staffs, presenting he was actually associated with the outburst. Deserving could be thought about a WR4 with WR3 upside up until Noblewoman Brown profits coming from his shoulder injury. The Chiefs are set to encounter the Bengals in Full week 2, so keep an eye on just how engaged Deserving is in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in breaks, routes run and also getting backyards. however Thomas had not been far responsible for. He supplied a stellar debut with 14.7 dream aspects, featuring his initial NFL touchdown. Last period at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 receiving touchdowns. That's the 3rd most in institution past, right responsible for Ja'Marr Pursuit (twenty) as well as Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas looked so excellent, he could at some point go beyond Christian Kirk in the hierarchy. He is actually securely on the flex radar heading right into Full week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson surprised many through finishing with more intendeds (12) and celebrations (6) than Nabers, that had merely 5 targets. Nabers carried out take care of to squeeze by Robinson in obtaining lawns, do with 66. In reality, this was actually one of the most receiving gardens through a Giants player making his launching because Darius Slayton in 2019. Having said that, the larger problem is quarterback Daniel Jones, that balanced merely 4.4 backyards per elapsed try and also possessed his 20th game with a number of turn overs. This could injure the newbie's possibility. For Week 2, Nabers may be viewed as a flex possibility versus a prone Leaders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the launching fantasy supervisors were actually wishing for from the highest-drafted rookie wide receiver in ESPN leagues over the past twenty years. Harrison finished the activity with simply 4 getting gardens, the fewest in a launching by a pass receiver consumed the top five given that Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals ability placement gamers in both breaks and directs operate. However, Kyler Murray had an extraordinarily hard activity, averaging only 2.9 air backyards every completion. It's also worth keeping in mind that Harrison managed simply 11 options versus guy coverage as well as was actually certainly not targeted. Better times are actually on the perspective for this gifted receiver. Harrison is actually firmly on the WR2 radar for Week 2 against the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% started) Williams possessed a tough time connecting with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver team. Odunze had just four intendeds, which was a setback compared to Keenan Allen's 11 and also DJ Moore's 8. But allow's probe a little bit of deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and Odunze (forty five) were actually pretty enclose breaks participated in. The same goes for options operate: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and Odunze (26 ). Therefore, while Odunze didn't receive as lots of appeals this time, he is actually still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Expenses (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Although Coleman didn't rack up a goal like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still produced a tough perception. The novice led the group in breaks, courses run, targets, receivings and acquiring yards versus the Arizona Cardinals. Yet another thing to note is actually that when the Bills remained in 11 employees, Coleman, Hollins and also Shakir were on the field all together a lot. In 12 staffs, it was primarily Coleman as well as Hollins. This is actually absolutely encouraging for those who have Coleman on their fantasy teams. He is actually a strong 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 7 aim ats and also 39 getting lawns versus the Raiders on Sunday. He managed to salvage his dream time along with an overdue touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't inquired to perform considerably, averaging simply 5.5 gardens per elapsed effort. If this trend proceeds, it can limit McConkey's fantasy roof. Nevertheless, he is actually still on the flex radar for Week 2, especially due to the fact that the Panthers' defense only obtained torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa bay Bay Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and transmits operate, yet he possessed just 3 targets. On the bright side, he scored a 32-yard acquiring goal. McMillan has thickened his spot as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, and he could possibly end up being a lot more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or even Chris Godwin skip time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' wide receiver rotation is actually pretty liquid, along with every person finding a comparable amount of breaks versus the Bengals on Sunday. Nevertheless, Polk had only one intended. Keep him on your view listing, yet he should not remain in your lineups versus the Seahawks in Full week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't numerous positives for the Panthers on Sunday, however one was actually Legette leading the group in aim ats. He additionally participated in considerable snaps. The Panthers' wide receiver rotation is five deeper at this moment, so it is difficult to feel confident in any one of all of them, specifically given how Bryce Youthful conducted against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played as well as routes operate series he possessed a minimal job, despite obtaining five targets. Michael Pittman Jr. is very likely to always keep a higher target reveal. Mitchell's task may reduce when Josh Downs gains from trauma, thus he ought to remain on your watch checklist. Keep in mind, the Colts may not be anticipated to be a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's trade offered fantasy managers really hope that McCaffrey might step up as the Commanders' No. 2 recipient. Week 1 presented that this won't be the case. The breaks and courses have actually been actually spread out between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus. It's certainly not an ideal scenario, as well as it's tough to observe Daniels sustaining much more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers right away demonstrated that he's one of the Raiders' leading possibilities 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 ), meaning a significant duty in Las Vegas' offense this year. Nonetheless, he's still breaking snaps with fellow cramping end Michael Mayer. The fantastic updates is actually that Bowers is actually managing virtually as numerous options (26) as Davante Adams (34) and also Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The rookie could be considered as a low-end TE1 in Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.