Richie James

Richie James

28-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR
 Free Agent  
Free Agent
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
$Signed a one-year, $1.23 million contract with the Chiefs in April of 2023.
Helps on special teams in 2023
WRKansas City Chiefs
January 17, 2024
James finished the 2023 regular season with 10 catches for 114 yards on 14 targets.
ANALYSIS
After a productive year with the Giants in 2022, James nabbed a one-year contract with the Chiefs prior to the 2023 campaign with hopes of some playing time in a somewhat lackluster wideout room. While he couldn't secure regular playing time on offense, James did log some action on both kick returns and punt returns, amassing a combined 387 yards in those duties. Kansas City inked James to just a one-year deal prior to the season, so he'll head into the offseason looking for a home in 2024.
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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. 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. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Air Yards Per Game
13.3
 
Air Yards Per Snap
0.88
 
% Team Air Yards
3.1%
 
% Team Targets
2.3%
 
Avg Depth of Target
8.6 Yds
 
Catch Rate
71.4%
 
Drop Rate
0.0%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
6.5
 
% Targeted On Route
14.3%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
1.16
 
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
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 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.48 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.16 sec
 
Cone Drill
6.87 sec
 
Vertical Jump
35.5 in
 
Broad Jump
122 in
 
Bench Press
6 reps
 
Hand Length
9.25 in
 
Arm Length
31.25 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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2020
2019
2018
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.
James' sophomore campaign was nearly identical to his rookie year, finishing with six receptions for 165 yards and a long score while contributing as a return man on special teams. The 49ers lack depth at the wide receiver position, so there is an opportunity for James to stick on the 53-man roster if he can come back strong from a wrist injury suffered in June.
James began the 2018 season buried on the depth chart, seeing just one target through the first eight games of the season. As the 49ers quickly fell out of contention, they gave their seventh-round pick a look in the slot in addition to regular kick return duties. The speedy wideout made a couple of big plays before season's end, but was otherwise a non-factor in fantasy (nine catches for 130 yards and a score). With a slew of new wideouts in camp, James will have to really stand out to secure a roster spot.
James was selected with the 49ers' final pick in the 2018 draft, but the playmaking ability he flashed with Middle Tennessee State could land him a specialist role right off the bat. If the 5-9 receiver doesn't make the cut, he likely would start the year on the practice squad while he waits for an opportunity to present itself.
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Sets season-high receiving totals
WRKansas City Chiefs
December 26, 2023
James caught all three of his targets for 54 yards in Monday's 20-14 loss versus the Raiders.
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Makes four-yard grab in loss
WRKansas City Chiefs
December 13, 2023
James played 11 of 66 snaps on offense and hauled in one of his two targets for a four-yard reception in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Bills. He also returned three punts for 49 yards.
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Not on injury report
WRKansas City Chiefs
November 22, 2023
James (knee) isn't listed on the Chiefs' injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Raiders.
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Inactive Monday night
WRKansas City Chiefs
Knee - MCL
November 20, 2023
James (knee) is inactive for Monday night's game against the Eagles.
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Rejoins active roster Saturday
WRKansas City Chiefs
Knee - MCL
November 18, 2023
James (knee) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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