.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Fortune one hundred monetary services firm, now residing my desire generating imagination and sports betting information concerning the NFL, NBA, as well as WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and also Jacksonville Jaguars pass receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed impressive NFL debuts, yet numerous various other strongly touted novices didn't measure up to skyscraping expectations.What analytical pieces must you be aware of from the very first full week of activity, and which newbies need to you view carefully hence on out?Let's take a look at the greatest takeaways from the newbies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the sphere through the sky but was specifically strong on the ground vs. Tampa Gulf. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 imagination aspects in his launching were impressive, thanks greatly to his hurrying capability. He wound up along with the second-most rushing gardens by a quarterback in an NFL debut given that 1950 as well as ended up being the first QB ever to rush for 80 gardens as well as 2 goals in his initial video game. Having said that, he performed possess some issue as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was actually unpredicted given his impressive university stats. He is actually the only gamer in FBS past with 12,000 career passing lawns as well as 3,000 rushing backyards. He seldom tried deeper throws, averaging only 2.0 sky gardens per completion, compared with 8.4 air lawns per finalization at LSU last season. For Week 2 versus the Giants, he's resembling a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% began) It is actually opportunity to start your dream regulation football seasonCreate a league and also tailor game dimension, scoring and also regulations to play in the league you would like to play in.Create an organization today!This had not been the debut imagination supervisors were actually hoping for from Williams. He didn't throw a goal and also his 3.2 backyards every effort were the 2nd most affordable by a first-round choice in their launching (minimum 15 efforts) in NFL history. Additionally, 31% of his throws were off aim at versus the Titans. For context, that's 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 performed show improvement as the 2nd half took place, the Bears' offense do with just 148 overall gardens. That is actually the least through any sort of group in a season-opening gain due to the fact that the 1999 Giants. Williams is going to likely improve along with each activity, but also for today, he's even more of a QB2 than the QB1 our team anticipated. The Bears take a trip to Houston to take on the Texans in Full week 2, which must confirm to be a complicated matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed a sketching against the Seahawks, with his fantasy functionality recovered simply through his rushing yards. He averaged an inadequate 6.2 sky lawns every attempt as well as simply 2.7 sky gardens per fulfillment. Sure, the Seahawks have an accomplished second, yet Nix's market value is actually much higher in deeper superflex leagues immediately. For Full week 2 against the Steelers, he is actually appearing like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye seen coming from the side projects as the Patriots carried out a disturbed against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was actually a game manager as well as completed with 8.0 fantasy points. The Patriots' lengthiest play was simply 17 backyards. Keep Maye on your view checklist as New England handles the Seahawks in Full week 2. Managing backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he damaged free of cost for a 31-yard run in his NFL debut. Radiation Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa bay Gulf Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving possessed 11 touches versus the Commanders on Sunday, while Rachaad White viewed 21. The newbie from Oregon's 31-yard run showcased his quickness. White's strong point is his getting ability, as well as he ran 19 routes, compared to Irving's 7. It'll interest check out how the novice's job progresses in the coming full weeks, as each Irving and also White darkened 75 gardens from scrimmage against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson possessed just 3 hurrying attempts versus the Expenses. It is actually also worth keeping in mind that Emari Demercado ran as the Cardinals' third-down back. However, there is actually a silver lining. James Conner finished with 19 flairs. If Conner misses out on opportunity, Benson will right away jump onto the RB2 radar. Our experts'll observe if the newbie receives more contacts against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (74.7% rostered) Brooks is actually beginning the period on the PUP/NFI listing as he recoups coming from the torn ACL he suffered final November at Texas. This suggests he'll be actually out for a minimum of the 1st 4 activities. The Panthers possessed a drafting versus the Saints on Sunday, shedding by 37 aspects, the fifth-largest scope of victory in a time opener in between department competitors in the final half a century. Chuba Hubbard possessed only 6 hurrying tries during that video game. Along with the offense looking horrific, it is actually certainly not excellent headlines for those stashing Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Costs (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis possessed only four touches versus the Cardinals. He is actually not a major part of the Expenses' outburst however. But if James Cook, that had 22 contacts, misses time, Davis could possibly come to be even more applicable in imagination. The Expenses deal with the Dolphins in Week 2. Maintain Davis on your check out list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (coach's choice) for the Dolphins' Week 1 activity against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane as well as Raheem Mostert shared backfield obligations. Achane finished the video game with 17 contacts and 23.0 imagination points. For Wright to come to be dream appropriate, he will need either Achane or even Mostert to overlook time. Our experts'll see if he makes his NFL launching Thursday night against the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually surprising to see Ronnie Rivers in front of Corum on the Rams' depth graph. Lots of thought the Rams made Corum 83rd overall to aid make lighter Kyren Williams' tons, particularly since they have comparable capability. Corum handled 505 rushing efforts in his last 2 times at Michigan, showing he may manage a heavy work. Absolutely a circumstance worth watching on, but it's safe and secure to say this wasn't a Week 1 that Corum managers were wishing to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Eco-friendly Bay Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered into Friday night's activity against the Eagles listed as questionable. He overlooked Tuesday's technique and also was actually confined Wednesday as well as Thursday as a result of that unpleasant hamstring injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, that possessed 18 contacts versus the Eagles, misses out on time, Lloyd most likely will not have a lot imagination importance. I am actually additionally concerned concerning the Packers' repulsive series. Jacobs was actually receiving attacked at or behind free throw line of skirmish way frequently on Friday night. Maintain Lloyd on your watch listing as the Packers plan for the Colts in Full week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying lawns are one of the most by a Chargers gamer due to the fact that Austin Ekeler's 173 backyards in Week 5 of the 2022 season versus the Browns. And he did it on only 10 efforts! This truly highlights the ability of what Vidal can bring to the desk if either Dobbins or even Gus Edwards misses out on time in Greg Roman's run-heavy offense. The sixth-rounder away from Troy loafed in the season-opener versus the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. looked pleasant in his expert debut, giving Trevor Lawrence yet another big-play possibility. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Deserving made the most of his 3 touches, completed with 20.8 imagination points versus the Ravens last Thursday. It's reasonable to examine whether such development could be maintained with just 3 touches. While it's unlikely, there are actually some stimulating indicators. Deserving worked 23 courses, predominantly snags, as well as played 36 pops, which are numbers stone's throw off from Rashee Rice. A lot of his pops stemmed from 11 staffs, presenting he was actually associated with the outburst. Deserving may be looked at a WR4 along with WR3 upside until Noblewoman Brown profits coming from his shoulder trauma. The Chiefs are readied to deal with the Bengals in Full week 2, therefore keep an eye on just how engaged Worthwhile resides in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% started) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in pops, routes operate as well as obtaining yards. but Thomas wasn't much behind. He delivered an excellent launching with 14.7 fantasy points, including his very first NFL goal. Last season at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 receiving goals. That's the third most in university history, right behind Ja'Marr Hunt (twenty) and also Justin Jefferson (18) coming from 2019. Thomas appeared thus really good, he might eventually go beyond Christian Kirk in the pecking order. 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 startled numerous by completed with even more intendeds (12) and also celebrations (6) than Nabers, that possessed simply 5 targets. Nabers carried out deal with to edge out Robinson in obtaining gardens, completed with 66. In reality, this was the best receiving backyards by a Giants gamer creating his debut due to the fact that Darius Slayton in 2019. However, the greater problem is actually quarterback Daniel Jones, who balanced only 4.4 backyards every successfully pass attempt and also possessed his 20th game with numerous turn overs. This could hurt the novice's capacity. For Week 2, Nabers could be viewed as a flex option versus an at risk Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the launching imagination supervisors were wishing for from the highest-drafted newbie wide receiver in ESPN organizations over recent two decades. Harrison finished the game with just 4 getting gardens, the fewest in a launching through a pass receiver absorbed the top five given that Desmond Howard in 1992. The bright side? Harrison led the Cardinals skill-set placement players in both snaps as well as routes operate. Having Said That, Kyler Murray possessed an uncommonly difficult activity, balancing just 2.9 sky gardens per fulfillment. It is actually additionally worth keeping in mind that Harrison ran simply 11 routes against man protection as well as was not targeted. Better days are actually on the horizon for this proficient recipient. 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 had a tough time getting in touch with the Bears' much-hyped wide receiver team. Odunze possessed just 4 targets, which was a letdown compared to Keenan Allen's 11 as well as DJ Moore's eight. But allow's probe a little bit of deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), as well as Odunze (45) were really pretty close in pops participated in. The same goes for courses manage: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), as well as Odunze (26 ). So, while Odunze didn't obtain as many appeals this moment, he is actually still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Costs (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Despite the fact that Coleman failed to rack up a goal like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still produced a solid feeling. The newbie led the team in pops, courses operate, aim ats, receivings as well as acquiring gardens against the Arizona Cardinals. Another trait to note is that when the Expenses remained in 11 employees, Coleman, Hollins and also Shakir were on the area all together a great deal. In 12 employees, it was mostly Coleman as well as Hollins. This is actually definitely encouraging for those who have Coleman on their dream groups. He is actually a sound flex option in Week 2 versus the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% started) McConkey led the Chargers with seven aim ats and 39 acquiring lawns against the Raiders on Sunday. He handled to restore his imagination day with an overdue goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy offense. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't asked to carry out considerably, averaging only 5.5 gardens per elapsed attempt. If this pattern continues, it could limit McConkey's fantasy ceiling. However, he is actually still on the flex radar for Week 2, particularly because the Panthers' defense just obtained torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps and routes run, however he had simply 3 targets. On the bright side, he racked up a 32-yard acquiring goal. McMillan has solidified his location as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, as well as he could become 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 quite liquid, along with every person finding a similar number of breaks versus the Bengals on Sunday. Nevertheless, Polk possessed only one target. Maintain him on your watch checklist, however he shouldn't be in your schedules against the Seahawks in Full week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't many positives for the Panthers on Sunday, but one was actually Legette leading the group in intendeds. He also participated in considerable pops. The Panthers' wide receiver turning is 5 deeper right now, so it is difficult to feel confident in any of all of them, especially given exactly how Bryce Youthful executed against the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played as well as paths run show he had a restricted duty, in spite of obtaining five intendeds. Michael Pittman Jr. is likely to maintain a higher target share. Mitchell's role may diminish when Josh Downs yields from accident, therefore he should stay on your watch list. Keep in mind, the Colts aren't expected to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's business provided dream supervisors wish that McCaffrey might step up as the Leaders' No. 2 receiver. Week 1 presented that this will not hold true. The breaks and also courses have been actually spread out between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus. It's not a best circumstance, as well as it is difficult to view Daniels supporting more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers promptly indicated that he is just one of the Raiders' best choices in the passing activity. 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 significant job in Las Vegas' offense this year. Nonetheless, he's still breaking snaps with fellow cramping end Michael Mayer. The excellent headlines is that Bowers is running nearly as numerous options (26) as Davante Adams (34) as well as Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The novice could be viewed as a low-end TE1 in Week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.