Richie James
28-Year-Old
Free Agent
2023 Receiving Stats
REC
10
YDS
114
TD
0
AVG
11.4
TAR
14
2024 Projections
RANKS
Helps on special teams in 2023
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.
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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Advanced NFL Stats
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Air Yards Per Game
13.3Air Yards Per Snap
0.88% Team Air Yards
3.1%% Team Targets
2.3%Avg Depth of Target
8.6 YdsCatch Rate
71.4%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
6.5% Targeted On Route
14.3%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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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?
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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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More work ahead sans Toney?
James could see an uptick of offensive snaps Sunday against the Raiders after Kadarius Toney was ruled out for the contest with a strained hip.
ANALYSIS
James missed eight games this season after being placed on the Chiefs' injured reserve list Sept. 23 with an MCL injury. He's played in the last four games but has split his time evenly between offense and special teams, accumulating three catches on five targets for 33 yards over that span. He'll likely cede the WR3 role to veteran Marquez Valdes-Scantling for Sunday's game, but James could at least see more playing time for Week 16 after playing just two offensive snaps in the Chiefs' Week 15 win over the Patriots.
James missed eight games this season after being placed on the Chiefs' injured reserve list Sept. 23 with an MCL injury. He's played in the last four games but has split his time evenly between offense and special teams, accumulating three catches on five targets for 33 yards over that span. He'll likely cede the WR3 role to veteran Marquez Valdes-Scantling for Sunday's game, but James could at least see more playing time for Week 16 after playing just two offensive snaps in the Chiefs' Week 15 win over the Patriots.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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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.
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Sets season-high receiving totals
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
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
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
James (knee) is inactive for Monday night's game against the Eagles.
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Rejoins active roster Saturday
James (knee) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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