2024 Defense Stats
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
There's never been much doubt about James' ability to impact the game when on the field, but the problem has been keeping him off the injury report. He's missed at least one game in each of the last four seasons and multiple games on three occasions. The 2023 campaign was among his healthiest, and James delivered a career-high 125 total tackles while also showing off some of his ability as a dynamic playmaker with a pair of sacks, seven passes defensed and an interception. Though the arrival of Jim Harbaugh may bring question marks to the offensive side of the ball, he should have a major positive effect on the defense, with James being in the center of his plans. Even after baking in a few missed games, James' skill and situation is setting up for a very productive campaign so long as he can avoid significant injury. Read Past Outlooks
Plethora of tackles in sixth season
James finished the 2023 campaign with 125 tackles (86 solo), seven passes defensed, 2.0 sacks and one interception across 16 games for the Chargers.
ANALYSIS
James compiled the third-most total tackles among all NFL safeties and made his most appearances since his 2018 rookie campaign, but the veteran defender wasn't quite the same playmaker as he had been in past seasons. The 27-year-old offers a level of versatility that's unmatched by most defensive backs in the league, but the Chargers could need even more production from him in 2024 with the team expected to lose a few key veterans due to cap constraints this offseason.
James compiled the third-most total tackles among all NFL safeties and made his most appearances since his 2018 rookie campaign, but the veteran defender wasn't quite the same playmaker as he had been in past seasons. The 27-year-old offers a level of versatility that's unmatched by most defensive backs in the league, but the Chargers could need even more production from him in 2024 with the team expected to lose a few key veterans due to cap constraints this offseason.
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Measurables Review
How do Derwin James' measurables compare to other safeties?
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.
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215 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.47 secVertical Jump
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Injuries continue to be an issue for James, who played only 14 games and 799 defensive snaps in 2022, but when he's on the field there are few safeties who can match the production of the 17th overall pick in 2018. The four-year contract extension he signed last August won't kick in until 2024, so it's possible the Chargers move on if he continues to have trouble staying healthy, but the team has no clear successor in place yet. The front office continues to add veteran pieces around him, signing Eric Kendricks in March, but only Joey Bosa is as important to the defense's success.
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Gets second sack of 2023 in loss
James finished Sunday's 16-9 loss to the Broncos with 12 tackles (seven solo), including one sack.
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Productive in defeat
James recorded eight tackles (four solo) in the Chargers' 24-22 loss to the Bills on Saturday.
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Double-digit tackles in loss
James had 11 tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's 24-7 loss to the Broncos.
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Gets first sack of 2023
James recorded nine tackles (seven solo), including a sack, in Sunday's 6-0 win at New England.
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Tallies 13 tackles
James accumulated 13 tackles (eight solo) in the Chargers' Week 10 loss to the Lions.
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Won't face suspnesion
James will not face a suspension for his hit on Ashton Dulin in Monday's 20-3 win over the Colts, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
James was ejected late in the second quarter for a hard hit on Dulin, and both players are currently in the concussion protocol. Pelissero suggests that it's possible James will face a fine from the league, though he won't be forced to miss any additional game action for non-injury reasons. All attention will now turn to whether the safety will be able to clear the league's protocols in time for a Week 17 matchup against the Rams.
James was ejected late in the second quarter for a hard hit on Dulin, and both players are currently in the concussion protocol. Pelissero suggests that it's possible James will face a fine from the league, though he won't be forced to miss any additional game action for non-injury reasons. All attention will now turn to whether the safety will be able to clear the league's protocols in time for a Week 17 matchup against the Rams.