.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:39 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Luck 100 monetary solutions provider, currently living my aspiration creating imagination and also sporting activities wagering content regarding the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and also Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. possessed excellent NFL debuts, but many various other very promoted rookies didn't meet high-rise expectations.What statistical details should you recognize coming from the initial week of activity, and which rookies need to you view closely from here on out?Let's look at the largest takeaways coming from the rookies in their NFL debuts.QuarterbacksTop performerJayden Daniels moved the round by means of the sky but was particularly solid on the ground vs. Tampa florida Bay. Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (86.3% rostered, 30.1% began) Daniels' 28.1 imagination points in his debut were impressive, thanks mainly to his hurrying capability. He wound up along with the second-most rushing gardens through a quarterback in an NFL debut considering that 1950 as well as came to be the 1st QB ever to rush for 80 lawns as well as pair of goals in his initial game. However, he performed have some difficulty as a passer against the Buccaneers, which was actually unpredicted offered his remarkable university statistics. He's the only gamer in FBS background along with 12,000 career passing gardens and 3,000 hurrying gardens. He hardly ever sought deep tosses, averaging just 2.0 air gardens per completion, compared with 8.4 air backyards every completion at LSU last time. For Full week 2 against the Giants, he's seeming like a low-end QB1.Keep 'em rosteredCaleb Williams, Chicago Bears (82.8% rostered, 23.3% began) It's opportunity to begin your fantasy regulation football seasonCreate a game and individualize organization size, slashing as well as guidelines to play in the game you desire to play in.Create a game today!This had not been the debut imagination supervisors were hoping for coming from Williams. He really did not toss a goal as well as his 3.2 yards every effort were the 2nd most competitive by a first-round choice in their launching (minimum required 15 attempts) in NFL background. And also, 31% of his tosses were off intended against the Titans. For situation, that is actually the worst through a Bears QB since Mitchell Trubisky's 39% off-target fee in Week 1 of the 2020 time. While Williams performed come along as the 2nd half took place, the Bears' offense do with merely 148 total backyards. That's the fewest by any type of group in a season-opening win since the 1999 Giants. Williams will likely strengthen with each video game, but for right now, he is actually additional of a QB2 than the QB1 we expected. The Bears journey to Houston to handle the Texans in Week 2, which need to confirm to be a complicated matchup.Others to watchBo Nix, Denver Broncos (13.4% rostered) Nix possessed an outlining against the Seahawks, along with his fantasy performance salvaged just through his rushing gardens. He averaged an unsatisfactory 6.2 air lawns per effort as well as simply 2.7 sky yards per completion. Certain, the Seahawks have an accomplished second, however Nix's worth is actually greater in deeper superflex games right now. For Week 2 versus the Steelers, he is actually looking like a low-end QB2.Drake Maye, New England Patriots (3.3% rostered) Maye checked out coming from the sidelines as the Patriots carried out a disturbed against the Bengals. Jacoby Brissett was a video game manager and also finished with 8.0 imagination factors. The Patriots' lengthiest play was simply 17 lawns. Keep Maye on your watch list as New England handles the Seahawks in Full week 2. Running backsBucky Irving opened eyes when he damaged free of cost for a 31-yard run in his NFL debut. Radiation Seebeck-Imagn ImagesTop performerBucky Irving, Tampa bay Bay Buccaneers (20.8% rostered, 0.5% started) Irving had 11 touches against the Leaders on Sunday, while Rachaad White saw 21. The rookie from Oregon's 31-yard operate showcased his explosiveness. White's strong suit is his obtaining capacity, and he operated 19 routes, compared with Irving's 7. It'll be interesting to view just how the rookie's duty progresses in the happening weeks, as both Irving and also White shrouded 75 backyards coming from scrimmage against Washington.Keep 'em rosteredTrey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (53.8% rostered, 0.7% started) Benson possessed just three rushing efforts versus the Bills. It is actually additionally worth keeping in mind that Emari Demercado functioned as the Cardinals' third-down back. However, there is actually a good side. James Conner finished with 19 flairs. If Conner skips time, Benson would instantly hop onto the RB2 radar. Our experts'll view if the rookie receives even more contacts 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 recovers coming from the torn ACL he went through final Nov at Texas. This implies he'll be actually out for at the very least the first 4 games. The Panthers had a sketching against the Saints on Sunday, dropping by 37 factors, the fifth-largest frame of success in a time opener in between department competitors in the last half a century. Chuba Hubbard had only 6 hurrying efforts during that activity. Along with the outburst appearing awful, it's certainly not fantastic updates for those tucking away Brooks on IR.Others to watchRay Davis, Buffalo Expenses (14.2% rostered) Publisher's PicksDavis possessed merely 4 contacts versus the Cardinals. He's not a big portion of the Bills' offense yet. But if James Cook, who possessed 22 contacts, skips opportunity, Davis could become even more pertinent in fantasy. The Expenses face the Dolphins in Week 2. Keep Davis on your watch list.Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (22.5% rostered) Wright was inactive (trainer's decision) for the Dolphins' Full week 1 game against the Jaguars. De'Von Achane and Raheem Mostert shared backfield roles. Achane finished the video game with 17 contacts and also 23.0 imagination points. For Wright to come to be imagination pertinent, he 'd require either Achane or even Mostert to miss time. We'll see if he creates his NFL launching Thursday night against the Buffalo Bills.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (59.9% rostered) It is actually shocking to observe Ronnie Rivers ahead of Corum on the Rams' deepness graph. Lots of presumed the Rams composed Corum 83rd overall to aid reduce Kyren Williams' tons, specifically due to the fact that they possess identical ability. Corum managed 505 rushing tries in his last pair of periods at Michigan, verifying he can take care of a hefty amount of work. Certainly a situation worth watching on, but it's protected to say this had not been a Full week 1 that Corum managers were actually expecting to see.MarShawn Lloyd, Veggie Gulf Packers (22.4% rostered) Lloyd entered Friday night's video game against the Eagles listed as dubious. He missed out on Tuesday's technique and also was restricted Wednesday as well as Thursday due to that irritating hamstring personal injury. Unless Josh Jacobs, who had 18 touches versus the Eagles, skips time, Lloyd perhaps won't have a lot fantasy significance. I am actually additionally concerned concerning the Packers' offensive product line. Jacobs was actually acquiring hit at or even behind the line of scrimmage way frequently on Friday evening. Always keep 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 hurrying yards are actually one of the most through a Chargers gamer since Austin Ekeler's 173 backyards in Full week 5 of the 2022 season against the Browns. And also he did it on merely 10 efforts! This actually highlights the capacity of what Vidal could give the table 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 relaxed in his expert launching, offering Trevor Lawrence an additional big-play option. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesTop performersXavier Worthy, Kansas Metropolitan Area Chiefs (89.0% rostered, 16.1% began) Worthy made the most of his three touches, finishing with 20.8 imagination aspects against the Ravens final Thursday. It's logical to question whether such creation may be sustained along with only 3 touches. While it is actually unexpected, there are actually some motivating signs. Worthy operated 23 courses, largely hitches, and participated in 36 pops, which are actually varieties not far off from Rashee Rice. Many of his pops arised from 11 employees, showing he was actually involved in the offense. Worthy may be thought about a WR4 along with WR3 upside until Noblewoman Brown profits coming from his shoulder accident. The Chiefs are actually readied to face the Bengals in Full week 2, thus watch on exactly how engaged Worthwhile resides in that matchup.Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.2% rostered, 4.3% began) Gabe Davis led the Jaguars in pops, options run and also getting gardens. yet Thomas had not been much behind. He delivered an excellent debut along with 14.7 dream aspects, featuring his 1st NFL touchdown. Last season at LSU, he led the FBS with 17 acquiring touchdowns. That is actually the 3rd most in university past history, right behind Ja'Marr Hunt (20) and Justin Jefferson (18) from 2019. Thomas looked so great, he might inevitably outperform Christian Kirk in the chain of command. He is actually strongly on the flex radar moving into Week 2 against the Browns.Malik Nabers, Nyc Giants (97.4% rostered, 71.8% began) Wan' Dale Robinson stunned lots of through do with more targets (12) as well as celebrations (6) than Nabers, that possessed simply 5 aim ats. Nabers carried out take care of to edge out Robinson in getting gardens, finishing with 66. In reality, this was actually the best getting yards through a Giants gamer creating his debut since Darius Slayton in 2019. Nonetheless, the much bigger concern is quarterback Daniel Jones, who balanced only 4.4 yards every pass try and also possessed his 20th video game with several turnovers. This might harm the newbie's potential. For Week 2, Nabers can be considered as a flex choice against a prone Commanders secondary.Keep 'em rosteredMarvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.5% rostered, 92.1% started) This isn't the launching fantasy managers were actually hoping for coming from the highest-drafted novice pass receiver in ESPN games over recent two decades. Harrison finished the activity with just 4 getting backyards, the fewest in a debut through a wide receiver absorbed the leading five since Desmond Howard in 1992. The silver lining? Harrison led the Cardinals skill setting gamers in both breaks as well as directs operate. Having Said That, Kyler Murray possessed an unusually hard game, balancing merely 2.9 air yards per completion. It is actually also worth taking note that Harrison managed just 11 paths against man insurance coverage as well as was certainly not targeted. A lot better times are on the horizon for this accomplished receiver. Harrison is firmly on the WR2 radar for Week 2 versus the Rams.Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (84.3% rostered, 5.9% began) Williams had a tough time associating with the Bears' much-hyped pass receiver team. Odunze possessed merely 4 intendeds, which was actually a frustration compared with Keenan Allen's 11 and DJ Moore's eight. However let's probe a little deeper. Allen (41 ), Moore (52 ), and Odunze (forty five) were really fairly close in breaks participated in. The same opts for courses operate: Allen (23 ), Moore (28 ), and also Odunze (26 ). Thus, while Odunze really did not get as numerous looks this time, he's still on the flex radar versus the Texans.Keon Coleman, Buffalo Costs (84.8% rostered, 10.2% began) Despite the fact that Coleman really did not rack up a touchdown like Khalil Shakir or even Mack Hollins, he still produced a solid feeling. The rookie led the group in pops, paths manage, targets, receivings as well as acquiring gardens against the Arizona Cardinals. One more trait to note is actually that when the Costs were in 11 staffs, Coleman, Hollins as well as Shakir performed the industry together a whole lot. In 12 employees, it was mainly Coleman as well as Hollins. This is undoubtedly promising for those that possess Coleman on their imagination staffs. He's a solid flex alternative in Full week 2 against the Dolphins.Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (82.4% rostered, 5.5% began) McConkey led the Chargers with 7 targets and also 39 acquiring yards against the Raiders on Sunday. He handled to restore his imagination time along with a late touchdown in Los Angeles' run-heavy outburst. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had not been asked to carry out much, averaging simply 5.5 backyards per successfully pass attempt. If this style continues, it could possibly confine McConkey's fantasy roof. However, he's still on the flex radar for Week 2, particularly due to the fact that the Panthers' self defense only obtained torched due to the Saints.Others to watchJalen McMillan, Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers (3.1% rostered) McMillan led the Buccaneers in snaps as well as transmits run, but he possessed only three targets. On the silver lining, he scored a 32-yard obtaining goal. McMillan has solidified his spot as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver, as well as he can come to be even more fantasy-relevant if Mike Evans or Chris Godwin overlook time.Ja' Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (32.5% rostered) The Patriots' pass receiver rotation is rather liquid, along with everybody seeing a similar number of pops against the Bengals on Sunday. Having said that, Polk had only one target. Keep him on your view list, however he shouldn't be in your lineups versus the Seahawks in Full week 2. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (29.1% rostered) There weren't a lot of positives for the Panthers on Sunday, however one was Legette leading the team in intendeds. He additionally participated in considerable snaps. The Panthers' pass receiver rotation is 5 deeper now, so it's tough to feel confident in any of them, particularly offered how Bryce Youthful executed versus the Saints.Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (33.5% rostered) Mitchell's snaps played and also courses operate show he had a minimal function, even with obtaining 5 targets. Michael Pittman Jr. is actually likely to keep a higher aim at allotment. Mitchell's role may reduce when Josh Downs gains from accident, thus he needs to remain on your view checklist. Bear 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 gave imagination supervisors really hope that McCaffrey could possibly step up as the Commanders' No. 2 recipient. Full week 1 presented that this won't hold true. The breaks as well as options have actually been expanded between McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and also Olamide Zaccheaus. It is actually not a perfect condition, as well as it's tough to view Daniels sustaining more than one fantasy-relevant receiver.Tight endBrock Bowers immediately revealed that he is just one of the Raiders' leading 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 targets (8 ), meaning a notable job in Sin city' offense this year. However, he is actually still dividing pops along with fellow tight end Michael Mayer. The excellent updates is that Bowers is actually operating nearly as several courses (26) as Davante Adams (34) as well as Jakobi Meyers (31 ). The novice may be viewed as a low-end TE1 in Week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens.