IR
Injury Knee - MCL
Est. Return 10/22/2023
2023 Receiving Stats
REC
1
YDS
6
TD
0
AVG
6.0
TAR
3
Rest-of-Season Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
James inked a one-year deal with the Giants last March and made the most of his chance, compiling 57 catches for 569 yards and four touchdowns on 70 targets. However, it was largely the team's injuries at wide receiver throughout the 2022 season contributed to James' spike in production. That said, Kansas City's wide receiver room isn't a particularly impressive one as the coming campaign approaches, so James could potentially have a shot to carve out a regular offensive role out of the slot. If that's the case, the 2018 seventh-rounder could hold a degree of fantasy value in deeper formats. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
Lands on IR
The Chiefs placed James (knee) on injured reserve Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
James failed to log a practice all week while dealing with an MCL injury. He played in just three offensive snaps in Week 2 against the Jaguars but plays an important role as the Chiefs' primary returner on special teams. He'll be forced to sit out for at least the next four games and is eligible to return in Week 7 against the Chargers on Sunday, Oct. 22.
James failed to log a practice all week while dealing with an MCL injury. He played in just three offensive snaps in Week 2 against the Jaguars but plays an important role as the Chiefs' primary returner on special teams. He'll be forced to sit out for at least the next four games and is eligible to return in Week 7 against the Chargers on Sunday, Oct. 22.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Richie James' 2023 advanced stats compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Air Yards Per Game
22.0Air Yards Per Snap
1.69% Team Air Yards
4.2%% Team Targets
2.1%Avg Depth of Target
14.7 YdsCatch Rate
33.3%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
2.0% Targeted On Route
15.0%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
How does the Vikings pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
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Overall QB Rating Against
112.9
Cornerbacks
109.7
Safeties
93.0
Linebackers
143.1
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2023 Richie James Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Richie James' measurables compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 9"Weight
185 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.48 secShuttle Time
4.16 secCone Drill
6.87 secVertical Jump
35.5 inBroad Jump
122 inBench Press
6 repsHand Length
9.25 inArm Length
31.25 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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James saw his usage rise in 2020, setting new career highs in offensive snaps (405), receptions (23) and receiving yards (394). While those totals are nothing to write home about, the increase in usage combined with the potential to begin the year as the team's starting slot receiver could lead to deep-league sleeper status for James this season. The 49ers lost several depth pieces to their wideout corps in the offseason and didn't replace them with players who should be "locks" to be above James on the depth chart. Nothing is certain, but the 25-year-old with plus speed and agility finally has an opportunity to prove his worth to the coaching staff in training camp.
More Fantasy News
Won't play versus Chicago
James (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 3 game against the Bears.
ANALYSIS
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Missing second straight practice
James (knee) will not practice Thursday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
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Dealing with MCL injury
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said James won't practice Wednesday due to an MCL injury, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.
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Snares one pass in opener
James hauled in one of two targets for six yards during Thursday's 21-20 loss to the Lions.
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Upgrades to full practice
James (knee) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice.
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