.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Fortune one hundred monetary services provider, now residing my desire developing imagination as well as sporting activities wagering content about the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and also Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had exceptional NFL debuts, but several other strongly proclaimed rookies didn't live up to lofty expectations.What analytical pieces ought to you understand from the initial full week of action, as well as which rookies must you watch carefully hence on out?Let's look at the most significant takeaways from the rookies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels relocated the ball through the air however was specifically sturdy on the ground vs. Tampa bay Bay. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% started) Daniels' 28.1 fantasy factors in his launching went over, many thanks mostly to his hurrying potential. He found yourself with the second-most rushing gardens through a quarterback in an NFL debut given that 1950 and ended up being the initial QB ever to rush for 80 lawns and pair of touchdowns in his initial activity. Nevertheless, he did possess some problem as a passer versus the Buccaneers, which was actually unforeseen provided his impressive college statistics. He is actually the only player in FBS history with 12,000 career passing lawns as well as 3,000 hurrying yards. He hardly sought deeper tosses, averaging merely 2.0 air backyards every finalization, compared to 8.4 sky gardens every finalization at LSU last period. For Full week 2 versus the Giants, he is actually looking like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% started) It is actually opportunity to begin your dream regulation football seasonCreate a game as well as customize league measurements, scoring as well as policies to play in the organization you wish to play in.Create an organization today!This had not been the debut dream supervisors were wishing for coming from Williams. He really did not throw a touchdown and also his 3.2 yards per try were the 2nd least expensive through a first-round pick in their debut (minimum 15 efforts) in NFL background. Additionally, 31% of his throws were off aim at against the Titans. For circumstance, that's the worst through a Bears QB because Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target rate in Full week 1 of the 2020 season. While Williams performed show improvement as the second half happened, the Bears' outburst do with simply 148 overall backyards. That is actually the least through any type of crew in a season-opening gain due to the fact that the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely strengthen along with each video game, but for today, he is actually additional of a QB2 than the QB1 we anticipated. The Bears journey to Houston to tackle the Texans in Full week 2, which must prove to become a tough matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed a sketching against the Seahawks, along with his fantasy efficiency recovered simply by his rushing lawns. He averaged a bad 6.2 sky gardens per try as well as just 2.7 air backyards every completion. Sure, the Seahawks possess a proficient additional, yet Nix's value is greater in deeper superflex games right now. For Week 2 versus the Steelers, he is actually resembling a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye watched from the sidelines as the Patriots managed a disturbed against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was a video game manager and do with 8.0 imagination aspects. The Patriots' lengthiest play was actually only 17 backyards. Always keep Maye on your check out listing as New England handles the Seahawks in Week 2. Managing backsBucky Irving opened up eyes when he broke cost-free for a 31-yard jog in his NFL launching. Radiation Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa florida Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% began) Irving had 11 contacts against the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White saw 21. The novice coming from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his quickness. White's strong suit is his acquiring ability, and also he ran 19 paths, compared to Irving's seven. It'll interest watch how the rookie's role advances in the happening weeks, as both Irving and White shrouded 75 lawns coming from scrimmage against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% began) Benson possessed just 3 rushing tries versus the Costs. It is actually likewise worth keeping in mind that Emari Demercado ran as the Cardinals' third-down spine. Nevertheless, there's a good side. James Conner completed with 19 styles. If Conner misses opportunity, Benson will promptly jump onto the RB2 radar. Our company'll observe if the novice obtains even more touches 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 list as he recovers from the torn ACL he suffered last November at Texas. This suggests he'll be actually out for at the very least the very first four games. The Panthers had an outlining versus the Saints on Sunday, shedding through 37 factors, the fifth-largest scope of success in a period opener in between division rivals in the final 50 years. Chuba Hubbard had simply six rushing efforts because activity. With the outburst looking horrific, it is actually not terrific headlines for those stowing away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo grass Expenses (14.2% rostered) Editor's PicksDavis had only four contacts against the Cardinals. He's not a major aspect of the Expenses' offense however. Yet if James Cook, that possessed 22 contacts, misses out on time, Davis can come to be more pertinent in dream. The Bills face the Dolphins in Full week 2. Keep Davis on your check out list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (train's selection) for the Dolphins' Week 1 video game against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and Raheem Mostert shared backfield obligations. Achane finished the video game with 17 touches and also 23.0 dream points. For Wright to become imagination relevant, he would certainly require either Achane or Mostert to overlook opportunity. Our experts'll see if he creates his NFL launching Thursday evening against the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It's shocking to see Ronnie Rivers in advance of Corum on the Rams' deepness chart. Many thought the Rams prepared Corum 83rd overall to help lighten Kyren Williams' tons, particularly since they have identical skill sets. Corum managed 505 hurrying attempts in his last 2 times at Michigan, verifying he may take care of a hefty workload. Certainly a situation worth keeping an eye on, yet it's secured to state this had not been a Full week 1 that Corum supervisors were expecting to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Eco-friendly Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd went into Friday evening's game against the Eagles listed as questionable. He skipped Tuesday's technique as well as was actually restricted Wednesday as well as Thursday because of that troublesome hamstring personal injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, that possessed 18 touches against the Eagles, overlooks opportunity, Lloyd possibly will not possess a lot dream significance. I'm also concerned regarding the Packers' annoying product line. Jacobs was getting reached at or behind the line of scrimmage method frequently on Friday night. Maintain Lloyd on your watch listing as the Packers prepare for the Colts in Week 2. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (3.2% rostered) J.K. Dobbins' 135 hurrying lawns are actually one of the most by a Chargers player considering that Austin Ekeler's 173 yards in Full week 5 of the 2022 time against the Browns. As well as he did it on just 10 attempts! This really highlights the potential of what Vidal can offer the desk if either Dobbins or even Gus Edwards skips time in Greg Roman's run-heavy offense. The sixth-rounder away from Troy was inactive in the season-opener against the Raiders.Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr. looked comfortable in his expert debut, offering Trevor Lawrence another big-play choice. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Urban Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% started) Worthy took advantage of his three touches, completed with 20.8 imagination factors against the Ravens last Thursday. It's reasonable to examine whether such development may be sustained with simply 3 touches. While it is actually improbable, there are some motivating indicators. Worthwhile ran 23 courses, predominantly drawbacks, and played 36 pops, which are varieties not far off from Rashee Rice. The majority of his breaks arised from 11 workers, presenting he was actually involved in the offense. Worthy may be looked at a WR4 with WR3 upside up until Marquee Brown returns coming from his shoulder accident. The Chiefs are set to experience the Bengals in Week 2, thus watch on how involved Deserving remains in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in pops, courses run and receiving gardens. yet Thomas had not been much responsible for. He supplied an excellent launching along with 14.7 fantasy factors, featuring his very first NFL touchdown. Last time at LSU, he led the FBS along with 17 obtaining goals. That's the third very most in school background, right behind Ja'Marr Chase (twenty) and also Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas looked therefore great, he can at some point exceed Christian Kirk in the position. He's strongly on the flex radar moving into Week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, New York City Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% started) Wan' Dale Robinson surprised many through finishing with more intendeds (12) and also celebrations (6) than Nabers, who possessed merely 5 intendeds. Nabers performed deal with to edge out Robinson in getting backyards, completed with 66. In fact, this was one of the most acquiring gardens by a Giants gamer making his debut given that Darius Slayton in 2019. Nonetheless, the larger problem is quarterback Daniel Jones, who averaged only 4.4 gardens per successfully pass effort and had his 20th video game with a number of turn overs. This could injure the rookie's possibility. For Week 2, Nabers can be viewed as a flex alternative versus a prone Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% began) This isn't the launching fantasy managers were wishing for coming from the highest-drafted rookie wide receiver in ESPN leagues over recent two decades. Harrison finished the activity along with merely 4 acquiring gardens, the least in a launching by a pass receiver absorbed the top five given that Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals skill-set posture players in both snaps as well as directs operate. However, Kyler Murray possessed an extraordinarily difficult game, balancing merely 2.9 air lawns per finalization. It's likewise worth noting that Harrison ran merely 11 courses versus male coverage and also was certainly not targeted. A lot better days are actually on the perspective for this talented recipient. Harrison is actually securely on the WR2 radar for Week 2 versus 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 group. Odunze possessed simply 4 intendeds, which was actually a letdown compared with Keenan Allen's 11 and DJ Moore's eight. But let's dig a little deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and Odunze (forty five) were in fact fairly enclose breaks played. The very same goes for options run: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), as well as Odunze (26 ). So, while Odunze didn't get as several appearances this moment, he's still on the flex radar against the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Grass Bills (84.8% rostered, 10.2% started) Even though Coleman failed to rack up a goal like Khalil Shakir or Mack Hollins, he still produced a sturdy perception. The rookie led the team in pops, paths run, targets, receptions and also getting backyards versus the Arizona Cardinals. Another point to note is actually that when the Costs were in 11 staffs, Coleman, Hollins as well as Shakir got on the field all together a great deal. In 12 personnel, it was actually primarily Coleman as well as Hollins. This is actually most definitely appealing for those that possess Coleman on their dream groups. He is actually a solid flex option in Week 2 versus the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% started) McConkey led the Chargers along with 7 aim ats and 39 receiving gardens against the Raiders on Sunday. He handled to save his dream time along with a late goal in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't asked to perform a lot, balancing simply 5.5 lawns every elapsed effort. If this fad proceeds, it can restrict McConkey's fantasy ceiling. Nevertheless, he's still on the flex radar for Full week 2, especially due to the fact that the Panthers' defense just acquired torched by the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa bay Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps as well as routes run, however he had just three targets. On the silver lining, he scored a 32-yard getting goal. McMillan has actually strengthened his place as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, as well as he might come to be much 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 turning is actually pretty fluid, along with every person observing a comparable amount of pops versus the Bengals on Sunday. Nevertheless, Polk possessed only one aim at. Maintain him on your watch list, yet he shouldn't remain in your schedules against the Seahawks in Full week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't several positives for the Panthers on Sunday, but one was Legette leading the group in intendeds. He also participated in substantial snaps. The Panthers' pass receiver rotation is actually 5 deep-seated today, so it is difficult to feel great in any one of them, particularly offered exactly how Bryce Youthful performed versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played and also paths manage series he had a minimal function, even with obtaining five aim ats. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually most likely to maintain a higher intended share. Mitchell's duty may diminish when Josh Downs yields from trauma, therefore he should remain on your watch listing. Always remember, the Colts may not be counted on to become a pass-heavy offense.Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders (6.0% rostered) Jahan Dotson's field provided fantasy managers really hope that McCaffrey could boost as the Commanders' No. 2 receiver. Full week 1 presented that this will not be the case. The pops and paths have been actually spread out between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually not an optimal scenario, and also it's tough to view Daniels sustaining greater than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers promptly demonstrated that he's one of the Raiders' top options 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 ), mentioning a considerable task in Sin city' outburst this year. Nonetheless, he is actually still splitting snaps along with fellow tight side Michael Mayer. The fantastic headlines is that Bowers is running almost as many paths (26) as Davante Adams (34) as well as Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The newbie could be deemed a low-end TE1 in Full week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.