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2021 Fantasy Stats
   Fantasy
WkOppResultsPts
1@WAS
Win, 20-16
8.50
2DAL
Loss, 17-20
7.00
3@KC
Win, 30-24
4.50
4LV
Win, 28-14
7.50
5CLE
Win, 47-42
16.50
6@BAL
Loss, 6-34
9.50
7Bye  0.00
8NE
Sun 1:05 pmGet Tickets
0.00
9@PHI
Sun 1:05 pmGet Tickets
0.00
10MIN
Sun 1:05 pmGet Tickets
0.00
11PIT
Sun 5:20 pmGet Tickets
0.00
12@DEN
Sun 1:05 pmGet Tickets
0.00
13@CIN
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
0.00
14NYG
Sun 1:05 pmGet Tickets
0.00
15KC
Thu 5:20 pmGet Tickets
0.00
16@HOU
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
0.00
17DEN
Sun 1:05 pmGet Tickets
0.00
18@LV
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
0.00
2021 Fantasy Stats
  TacklesTurnoverFantasy
WkOppTotSckIntFrc FumFum RecPts
1@WAS,
W 20-16
7----8.50
2DAL,
L 17-20
50.5---7.00
3@KC,
W 30-24
4----4.50
4LV,
W 28-14
3-1--7.50
5CLE,
W 47-42
91-1-16.50
6@BAL,
L 6-34
7--1-9.50
7Bye-----0.00
8NE,
Sun 1:05 pmGet Tickets
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9@PHI,
Sun 1:05 pmGet Tickets
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10MIN,
Sun 1:05 pmGet Tickets
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11PIT,
Sun 5:20 pmGet Tickets
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12@DEN,
Sun 1:05 pmGet Tickets
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13@CIN,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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14NYG,
Sun 1:05 pmGet Tickets
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15KC,
Thu 5:20 pmGet Tickets
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16@HOU,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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17DEN,
Sun 1:05 pmGet Tickets
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18@LV,
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
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News

  • 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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