2018 Receiving Stats
REC
30
YDS
423
TD
2
AVG
14.1
TAR
39
2018 Receiving Projections
2018 Fantasy Outlook
The Steelers traded for Vance McDonald a week before the regular season started last year, popping whatever fantasy upside James had coming into 2017. But the 6-7 James showed what he had to offer in Week 1 while McDonald got acclimated, catching six of eight targets, including three inside the 10-yard line, for two TDs. That's as good as it got, though. Even in the six games McDonald missed, James didn't do much. He caught 17 of 26 targets in those game but posted only 5.5 YPA and scored just once more. McDonald is back to handle the starting role this season. Even if McDonald, who has missed 22 games in five seasons, were to sustain an injury, James' upside is limited because tight end has been somewhat of an afterthought in the Pittsburgh offense. Read Past Outlooks
Takes back seat to teammate again
James was not targeted in Sunday's 16-13 win over Cincinnati.
ANALYSIS
For the second straight game, Ben Roethlisberger failed to throw a pass to James, whose playing time dwindled as the season progressed. He finishes 2018 with 30 catches (on 39 targets) for 423 yards and two touchdowns in 16 games and is a clear second choice at tight end behind Vance McDonald. James is an unrestricted free agent worth keeping an eye on this offseason.
For the second straight game, Ben Roethlisberger failed to throw a pass to James, whose playing time dwindled as the season progressed. He finishes 2018 with 30 catches (on 39 targets) for 423 yards and two touchdowns in 16 games and is a clear second choice at tight end behind Vance McDonald. James is an unrestricted free agent worth keeping an eye on this offseason.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Jesse James' 2018 advanced stats compare to other tight ends?
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
18.1Air Yards Per Snap
0.51% Team Air Yards
5.7%% Team Targets
5.8%Avg Depth of Target
7.4 YdsCatch Rate
76.9%Drop Rate
5.1%Avg Yds After Catch
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#2 TE
Steelers
How often does Jesse James run a route when on the field for a pass play?
This data will let you see how Jesse James and the other tight ends for the Steelers are being used. Some tight ends may have a lot of snaps, but they're not that useful for fantasy purposes because they're not actually running routes. This data will help you see when this is the case.
Jesse James
277 routes 39 targets
53 routes 8 targets
400 routes 72 targets
Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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Measurables Review
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How do Jesse James' measurables compare to other tight ends?
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
6' 7"Weight
261 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.83 secShuttle Time
4.50 secCone Drill
7.53 secVertical Jump
37.5 inBroad Jump
121 inBench Press
26 repsHand Length
9.38 inArm Length
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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The first key point with James is his age -- although he's already played two pro seasons, he didn't turn 23 until early June. To put this in perspective, James is only a few months older than O.J. Howard, the first tight end selected in this year's draft. Benefitting from Ladarius Green's absence for most of last season, James was Pittsburgh's No. 2 red-zone target (13 looks), turning those chances into seven catches, six first downs and three touchdowns. However, he faces new competition in Vance McDonald, whom Pittsburgh acquired in an August trade with San Francisco. It's possible this could turn into a tight-end-by-committee situation before long, leaving both with marginal utility in fantasy.
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Nearly invisible in win
James caught his lone target for nine yards during Sunday's 17-10 win over New England.
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Nabs two passes in loss
James caught both of his targets, totaling 28 yards, during Sunday's 24-21 loss to Oakland.
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Just not seeing enough targets
James caught one of three targets for seven yards during Sunday's 33-30 loss to the Chargers.
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Busier after injury to teammate
James caught all four of his targets for 35 yards during Sunday's 24-17 loss to Denver.
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Not targeted in win
James was not targeted during Sunday's 20-16 win over the Jaguars.
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