Fantasy Player Profile Derwin James
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DerwinJames
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@LV: #7 vs opposing DB - 18.55 FPA
| Tackles | Turnover | Fantasy | |||||
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| Wk | Opp | Tot | Sck | Int | Frc Fum | Fum Rec | Pts |
| 1 | LV, | 6 | 1 | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 2 | @KC, | 6 | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 3 | JAX, | 4 | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 4 | @HOU, | 3 | - | - | - | - | 7.00 |
| 5 | @CLE, | 9 | - | - | - | - | 11.50 |
| 6 | DEN, | 6 | 1 | - | - | - | 10.00 |
| 7 | SEA, | 4 | - | - | - | - | 6.00 |
| 8 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 9 | @ATL, | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | 8.50 |
| 10 | @SF, | 7 | - | - | 1 | - | 12.00 |
| 11 | KC, | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | 7.50 |
| 12 | @ARI, | 5 | - | 1 | 1 | - | 11.50 |
| 13 | @LV, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 14 | MIA, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 15 | TEN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | @IND, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | LA, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 18 | @DEN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
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- 30.00
- 47.00
- 511.50
- 610.00
- 76.00
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- 98.50
- 1012.00
- 117.50
- 1211.50
- 13
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- 8 Bye
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Full go Thursday
James (hip) was listed as a full participant on the Chargers' injury report Thursday.
Analysis: James popped up with a hip injury and did not practice Wednesday. However, this issue appears to have been minor given his ability to return for Thursday's session. James has recorded a team-high 100 tackles to go along with four sacks over 11 games this season, and he should continue to fill a role as one of the league's most versatile defenders against Las Vegas on Sunday.
Published: Thu, Dec 1 at 3:02pm by Rotowire.com
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Sidelined Wednesday
James (hip) did not participate during the Chargers' practice Wednesday.
Analysis: James recorded eight tackles, one interception and a forced fumble while playing every defensive snap Week 12 against Arizona, though he appears to have come away from this game with a hip issue. While his lack of participation in the first practice Week 13 is concerning, he will still have two more practices to increase his activity ahead of Sunday's game against Las Vegas. James has been the best all-around player in the Chargers' flawed defense this season, so his potential absence would be…read more
Published: Wed, Nov 30 at 7:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Forces two turnovers in win
James recorded eight tackles (five solo), one interception and a forced fumble during Sunday's 25-24 win versus the Cardinals.
Analysis: James notched his second and third forced turnovers of the season, as he caused running back James Conner to fumble in the first quarter before picking off quarterback Kyler Murray in the second quarter. The All-Pro strong safety also finished with the Chargers' third-most tackles behind linebacker Drue Tranquill (nine) and Alohi Gilman (10). James has once again been a massive contributor at every level of the Bolts' defense, totaling 100 tackles, four sacks and four passes defended over 11…read more
Published: Tue, Nov 29 at 7:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Notches sack in tough loss
James recorded seven tackles (four solo), including one sack, in Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Chiefs.
Analysis: James logged the Chargers' lone sack against star quarterback Patrick Mahomes in this tight loss to the division-rival Chiefs. The All-Pro safety also tied starting linebacker Drue Tranquill for a team high in tackles while being assigned to cover tight end Travis Kelce for much of the night. James has now recorded 92 tackles (53 solo), four sacks and three passes defended over 10 games this season, and, barring injury, he should easily set a new career high in stops this season. The Chargers…read more
Published: Tue, Nov 22 at 8:04pm by Rotowire.com
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Logs double-digit tackles again
James recorded 13 tackles (seven solo) and a forced fumble during Sunday's 22-16 defeat versus San Francisco.
Analysis: James fell one tackle shy of tying his season high from Week 5 against Cleveland. After forcing five total turnovers last year, the safety rammed the ball out of wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk's hands in the first quarter, marking his first forced fumble of the season. With a team-leading 85 stops (49 solo) over nine games, James is on pace to comfortably set a new career high in tackles this season.
Published: Tue, Nov 15 at 8:33pm by Rotowire.com
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Records third sack of 2022
James recorded nine tackles (four solo), including a sack, in the Chargers' 20-17 win over the Falcons in Week 9.
Analysis: James finished one tackle behind Drue Tranquill for the team lead on Sunday, also recording his third sack of the campaign in the victory. The safety has yet to intercept a pass over eight games this year, but he's compiled 72 tackles while deflecting three passes to this point in 2022. James remains one of the best strong safeties in the league and is a valuable IDP option moving forward.
Published: Mon, Nov 7 at 9:48am by Rotowire.com
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Team-high eight tackles in loss
James recorded eight tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 37-23 loss to the Seahawks.
Analysis: James finished with a team-high eight stops. The 2018 first-round pick continues to lead the Chargers in tackles and has totaled 63 stops, three pass defenses and two sacks across seven appearances. Following Los Angeles' Week 8 bye, James will look to continue his strong play against the Falcons on Nov. 6.
Published: Tue, Oct 25 at 2:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Team-high 14 tackles
James recorded 14 tackles (10 solo), including one for loss, during Sunday's 30-28 win over the Browns.
Analysis: James notched his first double-digit tackle performance of the season and has totaled 45 stops through the first five games, giving him a solid fantasy floor in IDP formats. The fourth-year safety will look to build off his season-high performance against the Broncos on Monday night in Week 6.
Published: Tue, Oct 11 at 7:55am by Rotowire.com
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Modest production in win
James posted six tackles (three solo) and two pass defenses during Sunday's 34-24 win over the Texans.
Analysis: Through four games, James has totaled 30 tackles, three pass defenses and one sack. The dynamic playmaker appears on pace for another All-Pro season and will look to continue his strong play against the Browns in Week 5.
Published: Tue, Oct 4 at 8:49am by Rotowire.com
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Nine tackles in Week 3
James amassed nine tackles (four solo) and one pass defensed during Sunday's 38-10 loss to the Jaguars.
Analysis: James also registered one QB hit and played 99 percent of the team's defensive snaps, but it was an all-around poor performance from the Chargers' defensive unit which gave up 38 points to Jacksonville in Week 3. Through Los Angeles' first three games, the All-Pro safety has recorded 24 tackles, one sack and one pass defensed in that stretch. James' next opportunity to make an impact comes Sunday against the Texans.
Published: Tue, Sep 27 at 5:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Team-high nine stops in loss
James tallied nine tackles (six solo), including one for loss, during Thursday's 27-24 loss to the Chiefs.
Analysis: James drew the task of trying to slow down Travis Kelce in the passing game, which he did admirably, and he finished with a team-high nine tackles. If he can stay healthy, the fourth-year defensive back appears on his way to another 100-plus tackle season after recording 15 tackles and one sack through the first two games of the 2022 campaign.
Published: Fri, Sep 16 at 8:06am by Rotowire.com
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Starts season with sack
James recorded six solo tackles and one sack during Sunday's 24-19 win over Las Vegas.
Analysis: James played every single defensive snap versus the Raiders, and he's now facing a quick turnaround before Thursday's road matchup against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs. Whether or not cornerback J.C. Jackson (ankle), who is officially listed as questionable, manages to suit up Week 2, count on James operating as the pillar of Los Angeles' secondary.
Published: Thu, Sep 15 at 8:00am by Rotowire.com
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Signs four-year extension
James agreed Wednesday with the Chargers on a four-year contract extension, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: The new deal ends his hold-in and reportedly makes James the highest-paid safety in NFL history in terms of both average annual value ($19.1 million) and guaranteed money. The 2018 first-round pick has played only 36 of a possible 65 regular-season games (55.4 percent) through his first four seasons, but there's little doubt he's been among the best at his position when healthy. In the two seasons in which he played double-digit games (2018 and 2021), James ended with 100-plus tackles and…read more
Published: Wed, Aug 17 at 7:11am by Rotowire.com
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Still not practicing
James continues to sit out practice as he awaits a contract extension, and he isn't practicing Monday as a result, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Analysis: James is healthy but opting not to practice until he and the Chargers come to terms on an extension. With mutual interest in an extension from both sides, it's likely just a matter of time until a deal is finalized and James returns to practice.
Published: Mon, Aug 1 at 11:35am by Rotowire.com
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Aiming for new contract
Chargers head coach Brandon Staley said Wednesday that James will be held out of practice until his contract situation is resolved, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Analysis: James was arguably the Chargers' best defensive player in 2021, registering 118 tackles, five passes defensed and two interceptions on the way to his second career Pro Bowl selection. The safety is already on the books for $9.05 million in 2022 after the Chargers exercised the team option on his rookie deal last spring, but he and the team will still have the ability to negotiate a long-term deal. James underwent surgery in February to repair a torn left labrum, but he appears to be fully…read more
Published: Wed, Jul 27 at 11:07am by Rotowire.com
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Ready for camp
James reported to training camp Tuesday, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: As expected, the 2021 Pro Bowler made a timely recovery from the shoulder surgery he underwent early in the offseason and will participate in training camp. If he can replicate his production from last year, he'll once again be one of fantasy's best DB options in 2022 and should put himself in line for a big contract heading into 2023.
Published: Tue, Jul 26 at 8:56am by Rotowire.com
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Likely available for training camp
James (shoulder) likely will be ready for training camp after sitting out the team's minicamp in June, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
Analysis: James had labrum surgery following the conclusion of the 2021 campaign, but the issue isn't expected to impact the start of this season. The 2018 first-round pick finished last year with a career-best 118 tackles and will be looking to build on those numbers in 2022.
Published: Fri, Jul 22 at 10:04am by Rotowire.com
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Precautionary absence
James (shoulder) is sitting out minicamp as a precaution due to having shoulder surgery earlier in the offseason, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: James missed two games in 2021, both because of a hamstring injury, but he was also apparently suffering from a shoulder issue and had labrum surgery once the season ended. James is expected to be fully ready for training camp and will look to outdo his career-best 118 tackles last year.
Published: Tue, Jun 14 at 3:15pm by Rotowire.com
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Excellent after two-year absence
James finished the 2021 season with 118 tackles (75 solo), five passes defended, three fumbles forced, two sacks and two interceptions across 15 games.
Analysis: It took essentially two years, but the dynamic safety was finally able to make his presence felt in an emerging Chargers secondary after multiple injuries limited James to just five games played since the end of the 2018 season. The 25-year-old hardly lost a beat in his return as James finished second on the team in tackles and tied for first in interceptions. The star safety enters the offseason on the final year of his rookie contract and figures to receive a lucrative extension in the near…read more
Published: Sat, Jan 15 at 11:05am by Rotowire.com
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Good to go Sunday
James (hamstring) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register reports.
Analysis: James was active for last week's loss to Houston but didn't see the field, and he was able to get clear of the injury report for Week 17. The 25-year-old has 103 tackles (67 solo), two sacks, two interceptions and two forced fumbles in 13 games this season.
Published: Fri, Dec 31 at 1:47pm by Rotowire.com
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Possibly available Week 17
Coach Brandon Staley said Wednesday he's "hopeful" James (hamstring) can play against Denver on Sunday, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Analysis: James was active for Sunday's contest against the Texans, but as expected, he didn't see the field after not going through pregame warmups. James has now missed two of the last three games due to the injury and only played 26 defensive snaps during the only contest he did play in during that stretch. His practice status throughout the week will probably provide a better indication as to whether or not the star safety will play in Week 17.
Published: Wed, Dec 29 at 1:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Unlikely to play in Week 16
James (hamstring) is active for Sunday's contest against the Texans, but he wasn't participating during pregame warmups, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Analysis: James' nonparticipation during warmups suggests the Chargers would prefer not to play him, but they are keeping him active because they have so many players sidelined due to COVID-19 protocols. If James is indeed only an emergency option, Alohi Gilman and Ben DeLuca would likely both be candidates for increased snaps.
Published: Sun, Dec 26 at 9:47am by Rotowire.com
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Will play Sunday
James (hamstring) is active for Sunday against the Texans, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Analysis: James was considered a game-time decision Sunday, but he and the team feel he is capable of suiting up after testing his hamstring during his pregame workout. James missed the Chargers' week 14 contest against the Giants with the injury, then aggravated it Week 15 against the Chiefs. His return will certainly be a boost to the Chargers' secondary when they match up with the Texans on Sunday.
Published: Sun, Dec 26 at 8:43am by Rotowire.com
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Treated as game-time call
James (hamstring), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against the Texans, is being viewed as a game-time decision, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Rapoport relays that James has made good progress after aggravating the hamstring injury in the Chargers' Week 15 loss to the Chiefs, but the team won't have a good feel for the safety's availability until evaluating him in a pregame workout. The fourth-year player has suited up in 13 of the Chargers' 14 games to date, logging 103 tackles (67 solo), five pass breakups, three forced fumbles, two sacks and two interceptions.
Published: Sun, Dec 26 at 6:54am by Rotowire.com
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Questionable for Sunday
James (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Texans.
Analysis: James avoided aggravating his hamstring injury last week against the Chiefs and may be able to play Sunday versus the Texans. The 25-year-old could end up a game-time decision given he sat out practice Wednesday and Thursday.
Published: Fri, Dec 24 at 12:52pm by Rotowire.com
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Hamstring hasn't worsened
Coach Brandon Staley said "there was no damage" done to James' hamstring in Thursday's loss to the Chiefs, and he's optimistic the 10 days until Los Angeles' next game will give James a chance to heal up, Gilbert Manzano of the Orange County Register reports.
Analysis: James came into the game battling a hamstring injury, and while it eventually forced him off the field against the Chiefs, he apparently hasn't suffered any setbacks. The star safety seems unlikely to sit out any games due to the injury considering he tried to play through it Thursday, but it remains to be seen whether it will be completely healed by the time the Chargers head to Houston in Week 16.
Published: Fri, Dec 17 at 11:35am by Rotowire.com
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Bothered by hamstring
James (hamstring) is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Chiefs.
Analysis: James missed the Chargers' Week 14 matchup against the Giants with a hamstring issue but was able to return for Thursday's game after logging a limited practice during the week. However, he has missed entire drives during the game, according to Daniel Popper of The Athletic, and clearly isn't playing at 100 percent. Prior to the injury, James recorded three tackles.
Published: Thu, Dec 16 at 8:03pm by Rotowire.com
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Good to go Thursday
James (hamstring) is active for Thursday's game against the Chiefs, Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register reports.
Analysis: James was considered questionable for Thursday's contest and will take the field after sitting out one game due to the hamstring issue. It's a big boost for the Chargers secondary while going up against Patrick Mahomes.
Published: Thu, Dec 16 at 4:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Listed as questionable
James (hamstring) is questionable for Thursday's game against Kansas City.
Analysis: Although James was held out of practice Monday, he returned to the field in a limited capacity Tuesday. He'll have a chance to suit up Thursday following his one-game absence due to a hamstring injury, while Alohi Gilman (quadriceps) and Trey Marshall (ankle) could see additional playing time if James remains out.
Published: Wed, Dec 15 at 1:55pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited Tuesday
James (hamstring) was limited at Tuesday's walkthrough practice.
Analysis: James is coming off a one-game absence in which he was a late add to the injury report. He was a non-participant at Monday's walk-through, so he does appear to be trending in the right direction. Trey Marshall would likely draw another start if James is ultimately unable to return.
Published: Tue, Dec 14 at 4:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Not available Sunday
James (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Giants.
Analysis: James was added to the injury report Friday with a hamstring issue, and as is normally the case with late additions, he won't be available in Week 14. Trey Marshall is expected to draw his first start of the season, as backup strong safety Alohi Gilman (quadriceps) is also inactive.
Published: Sun, Dec 12 at 11:46am by Rotowire.com
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Listed as questionable
James (hamstring) was added to the injury report and is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants.
Analysis: James, who was forced to miss all of last season due to a torn meniscus, has played in all 12 games and is the Chargers' team leader in tackles with 100 this season. James' potential absence this week would be significant given the impact he provides as the central figure in head coach Brandon Staley's defense. Trey Marshall would likely fill in at strong safety if James is unavailable for Sunday's game against a Giants offense led by veteran backup quarterback Mike Glennon.
Published: Sat, Dec 11 at 2:42pm by Rotowire.com
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Racks up seven tackles
James posted seven tackles (three solo) and half a sack in Sunday's 41-22 win over the Bengals.
Analysis: James has been a consistent force for the Chargers' defense this year, as he's recorded at least five tackles in each of the first 12 games of the season. The 2018 first-rounder now has 100 tackles (65 solo), two sacks, two interceptions, five pass defenses and three forced fumbles in 2021.
Published: Mon, Dec 6 at 1:02pm by Rotowire.com
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Interception in loss
James recorded seven tackles (five solo), one interception and one pass breakup during Sunday's 28-13 loss to the Broncos.
Analysis: James totaled the second most tackles behind Kyzir White and managed to corral the Chargers' only interception on the afternoon. The fourth-year safety continues to rank in the top 10 for solo tackles and has five or more tackles in every game this season. The safety has become one of the top fantasy options in IDP formats, continuing to put up solid numbers.
Published: Tue, Nov 30 at 11:21am by Rotowire.com
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Makes six stops in narrow win
James had six tackles (two solo) and one pass breakup during Sunday's 41-37 win over the Steelers.
Analysis: James now has 86 tackles through 10 games this season, and he has yet to record a single game with fewer than five stops. The fourth-year safety's consistency combined with his big-play ability make him one of the top fantasy options at the position in IDP formats, if not the top safety.
Published: Tue, Nov 23 at 8:53am by Rotowire.com
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Double-digit tackles
James tallied 12 tackles (nine solo) during Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Vikings.
Analysis: James registered his third double-digit tackle game Sunday and defended one pass attempt. The safety leads the team in snaps and tackles per game, making him a top option in fantasy leagues. James ranks first among all safeties in tackles and is tied for fourth with three forced fumbles through nine games. Although the 25-year-old safety has essentially missed the past two seasons with injuries, his strong defensive performance makes him irreplaceable.
Published: Tue, Nov 16 at 10:08am by Rotowire.com
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Game-high 13 tackles in loss
James tallied 13 tackles (nine solo) and forced a fumble during Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Patriots.
Analysis: James registered his second double-digit tackle outing of the season Sunday, and he has also forced a fumble in three straight games. After missing 27 games due to injury over the past two seasons, the 25-year-old has reestablished himself as a premier safety in the NFL and will likely remain a top IDP option against the Eagles in Week 9.
Published: Wed, Nov 3 at 9:57am by Rotowire.com
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Ties for team lead in tackles
James tallied eight tackles (seven solo) and forced a fumble in Sunday's 34-6 loss to the Ravens.
Analysis: James has been a revelation this season, leading the team in tackles while either forcing a fumble or registering a pick in three straight games. That effort hasn't exactly turned around what was a porous Chargers run defense last season, but it's still encouraging to see the 25-year-old reestablish himself as a premier safety after missing 27 games due to injury over the past two seasons.
Published: Wed, Oct 20 at 5:42am by Rotowire.com
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Outrageous tackling day
James notched 17 tackles (nine solo), one sack and one forced fumble during Sunday's win over the Browns.
Analysis: James was hugely involved as a run stopper versus Cleveland, marking his first day of the season with double-digit tackles. The star safety likely won't repeat such tackling numbers again, but his ability to manufacture big plays still leaves him as a high-end IDP asset.
Published: Wed, Oct 13 at 6:48am by Rotowire.com
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Gets INT in win
James recorded six tackles (three solo) and an interception in Monday's 28-14 win over the Raiders.
Analysis: Monday marked the first interception for James since 2018. The dynamic safety has been an absolute boon for a Chargers defense that has quietly cemented itself as one on the rise. While IDP managers would like to see James register more tackles, the safety's play-making ability is unrivaled.
Published: Tue, Oct 5 at 11:59am by Rotowire.com
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Returns to Sunday's contest
James (shoulder) returned to Sunday's contest, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: James was sent to the locker room in the first half, but he has returned to action. The third-year pro has totaled 15 total tackles through the first two games of the season.
Published: Sun, Sep 26 at 11:24am by Rotowire.com
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Questionable to return
James (shoulder) is questionable to return Sunday against the Chiefs.
Analysis: The third-year pro suffered the injury in the second quarter, and it remains to be seen if he'll be able to return to action. Expect Alohi Gilman and Trey Marshall to see increased snaps as a result while James is sidelined.
Published: Sun, Sep 26 at 11:10am by Rotowire.com
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All over field in loss
James compiled seven tackles (five solo), a tackle for a loss and a half sack in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Cowboys.
Analysis: Through two games, James has compiled 15 tackles and a half sack as the "joker" role in Brandon Staley's defense. The talented safety has more importantly stayed healthy after missing the past 27 games due to foot and knee injuries. He should be a relevant IDP option most weeks given his run-stuffing capabilities.
Published: Sun, Sep 19 at 7:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Returns to full participation
James (toe) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: James was simply getting a maintenance day Wednesday after playing every single defensive snap in the Chargers' Week 1 win over Washington. The star safety should be all systems go in Week 2 against Dallas, where he'll have to be on his game to slow down Dak Prescott and the high-powered Cowboys passing attack.
Published: Thu, Sep 16 at 7:04pm by Rotowire.com
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Sidelined by toe issue
James did not practice Wednesday due to a toe injury, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: James wasn't slowed by the injury in Week 1, when he logged seven tackles and broke up a pass. Though electrifying when on the field, James has dealt with injuries across each of the last two seasons. Given his history of being sidelined, it will be worth monitoring James' practice activity leading up a Week 2 matchup against Dallas on Sunday.
Published: Wed, Sep 15 at 7:26pm by Rotowire.com
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Looks good as ever
James posted seven tackles (six solo) and a pass breakup in Sunday's 20-16 win over Washington.
Analysis: Injuries derailed James' last two seasons, but he's back at full strength. The 2018 first-round pick was active in coverage and flashed his run-stuffing ability in the opener. Now that he's past his injuries, James is a high-end IDP option.
Published: Tue, Sep 14 at 7:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Fully healthy
James (knee) was a full participant in OTAs this past week, Nick Shook of NFL.com reports.
Analysis: James missed the entire 2020 season after tearing his meniscus during training camp, the second consecutive time his season was cut short due to a knee injury. The 24-year-old will look to put that history behind him as James rejoins a Chargers defense that was near the bottom in terms of turnovers forced last season.
Published: Sat, May 29 at 8:55am by Rotowire.com
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Fifth-year option exercised
James (knee) has had his fifth-year option exercised by the Chargers, Albert Breer of TheMMQB.com reports.
Analysis: James is coming off back-to-back season-ending knee injuries, but he'll now at least have the benefit of being fully healthy for the eventual start of offseason workouts, and knowing that he'll remain with the Chargers through 2022. As one of the best safeties in the league when healthy, James stands to be a high-end IDP asset for the 2021 campaign as long as he can stay on the field.
Published: Thu, Apr 29 at 2:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Recovering from knee injury
James is expected to be fully recovered from his August knee surgery in about one month, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Analysis: James missed the entirety of the 2020 season due to a knee injury he suffered during training camp in August. The 24-year-old is optimistic he'll be cleared for full physical activity in approximately one month, a development that would bode well with respect to his availability for OTAs beginning this spring.
Published: Mon, Jan 4 at 11:09am by Rotowire.com
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Goes to COVID-19 list
James (knee) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Analysis: James is already on season-ending injured reserve, so this transaction signals that he either tested positive for the virus or came into close contact with an infected person. He'll be required to clear the league's COVID-19 protocols before returning to the Chargers' facilities.
Published: Tue, Dec 15 at 2:34pm by Rotowire.com
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Heads to injured reserve
The Chargers placed James (knee) on injured reserve Wednesday.
Analysis: For the second year in a row, James has incurred a season-ending injury, this time a meniscus issue in his right knee that will require surgery. In his place, the Chargers will entrust Rayshawn Jenkins with starting duties at strong safety.
Published: Wed, Sep 2 at 4:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Out for season
James (knee) is set to undergo season-ending surgery on his knee and is expected to be sidelined 6-to-8 months, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: James left Sunday's practice early, and the reason was initially described as a hamstring strain. However, it turns out he suffered a meniscus injury in his right knee that will require surgery. It's a significant blow for the Chargers, and it means the 24-year old will go a two-year stretch with only five games played. When healthy, he's considered one of the best safeties in the league, but he'll now have to set his sights on recovering for 2021.
Published: Mon, Aug 31 at 5:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Will miss significant time
James (knee) is expected to miss significant time due to a meniscus injury in his right knee, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: James exited Sunday's practice early due to what was initially reported as a hamstring strain but which has now been disclosed to be a meniscus issue. Losing the star safety for a significant number of games would be a huge blow for the Chargers defense, though it at least sounds like the door is open for him to retake the field at some point in 2020. Pending further medical evaluation, Rapoport reports that the options for James are a meniscus trim (four-week recovery timetable) or a full…read more
Published: Sun, Aug 30 at 3:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Strains hamstring
James suffered a hamstring strain Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Schefter says it's too early to tell if the injury is significant, but it sounds like James has some level of concern, as he threw his gloves in frustration before entering the medical tent, per Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register. He'll have exactly two weeks to return to health before the Chargers face the Bengals in Week 1 (Sept. 13).
Published: Sun, Aug 30 at 12:06pm by Rotowire.com
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Exits with injury
James left Sunday's practice with an injury, walking off the field to the trainer's tent, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: James missed the first 11 games of last season while recovering from a stress fracture of the fifth metatarsal of his right foot, but he's otherwise been everything the Chargers hoped for when they made him the 17th overall pick of the 2018 draft. Any absence in the regular season would be a huge blow to the team's defense, potentially leaving Nasir Adderley and Rayshawn Jenkins as the starting duo at safety. Of course, this may just be a minor injury, considering James was able to walk of the…read more
Published: Sun, Aug 30 at 11:58am by Rotowire.com
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Injury ruins 2019 campaign
James finished the 2019 season with 34 tackles (23 solo) and a pass defended across five games.
Analysis: Continuing the pattern of annual critical Chargers early-season injuries, James missed the majority of the 2019 campaign after suffering a stress fracture in his foot during the preseason. The second-year safety looked uneasy in his first few games back, but by the end of the campaign was routinely causing problems in and around the line of scrimmage. When healthy, James is one of the best safeties in the NFL, and should be a Pro Bowl candidate once again in 2020.
Published: Tue, Jan 28 at 12:53pm by Rotowire.com
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Persistent menace in loss
James posted eight tackles (five solo) in the 24-17 loss Sunday to the Raiders.
Analysis: It's fair to wonder how different the Chargers defense could have been if James were healthy all season, as the safety has been a force in the four games since returning from a stress fracture in his foot. He'll be arguably one of the top IDP options at his position come 2020, so long as he's able to maintain his health in a meaningless Week 17 contest against the Chiefs.
Published: Mon, Dec 23 at 1:03pm by Rotowire.com
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Leads team in tackles
James tallied nine tackles (six solo) in the 39-10 loss Sunday to the Vikings.
Analysis: In the three games since coming off injured reserve, James immediately has been thrust into the starting role, playing all but four snaps. Sunday's outing was by far the most effective for the second-year safety, although he's yet to pick up any sort of turnover or sack. Still, the 2018 Defensive Rookie of the Year runner-up is once again reasserting his worth at safety, allowing for the Chargers to use their myriad of secondary options in different ways.
Published: Tue, Dec 17 at 7:23am by Rotowire.com
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Comes off injured reserve
James (foot) was activated off injured reserve Saturday.
Analysis: The Chargers activated both James and Adrian Phillips (forearm) on Saturday, adding a significant layer of depth to an injured-riddled secondary. The second-year safety missed the first 12 games of the season after suffering a stress fracture in his right foot, which required surgery.
Published: Sat, Nov 30 at 9:21am by Rotowire.com
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Designated for return
James (foot) has been designated for return from injured reserve, Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register reports.
Analysis: Coming off a Week 12 bye, the Chargers were authorized to hold an informal practice Monday, which James may have attended. In any case, he's getting close to the end of the road in his recovery from a stress fracture of the fifth metatarsal in his right foot. If everything goes as planned this week, there's a chance James is elevated to the 53-man roster for Sunday's game at Denver.
Published: Mon, Nov 25 at 3:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Could return after bye week
James (foot) could suit up against the Broncos in Week 13, Jeremy Bergman of NFL.com reports.
Analysis: James is recovering from offseason surgery to address a stress fracture of the fifth metatarsal of his right foot, and he's now nearing the end of his three-month recovery timetable. The Chargers have yet to activate the 2018 first-round pick for a return from IR, but such a move will likely be made prior to Week 13's tilt against Denver. A return to the lineup by James, who earned Pro Bowl and first-team All-Pro nods as a rookie, would signify a notable boost for Los Angeles' secondary.
Published: Wed, Nov 20 at 10:42am by Rotowire.com
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Return timetable set
James (foot) is targeting a Week 13 return against Denver, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: James is already running free of pain, so it shouldn't be too much longer until he returns to practice on a limited basis. It's unclear what version of James we'll see once he's activated from IR, but if the Chargers are still in the mix for a playoff berth at that time, James could be the boost this team needs. The defense is already capable of generating pressure while rushing only four players, so potentially adding a top defensive back to the mix could be devastating for opposing passing…read more
Published: Thu, Nov 7 at 6:22am by Rotowire.com
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