Richie James Fantasy
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 185 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- September 5, 1995 (26)
- Experience
- 4th Season
- Drafted
- 2018 / Rd. 7 / Pk. 240 (SF)
- College
- Middle Tennessee State
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Richie James News
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver/kick returner Richie James (knee) needs surgery that is expected to keep him out at least six weeks, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. There goes most of James' deep league sleeper appeal as the team's potential slot receiver. The 25-year-old set career-highs in 2020 in offensive snaps (405), catches (23) and receiving yards (394), but he'll have enough time to return after the start of the regular season and carve out a role that could make him relevant in deeper fantasy leagues. Mohamed Sanu, Trent Sherfield, Jalen Hurd, Nsimba Webster, Jauan Jennings and others will look to capitalize behind Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel early in the season.
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Richie James Jr. reeled in his only target, a 29-yard reception, in Week 12 against the Los Angeles Rams. The 49ers weren't able to do much through the air this week when any pass-catcher not named Deebo Samuel was involved. Samuel led the team with 11 catches for 133 yards while no other 49er had more than 35 receiving yards. James is behind Samuel, Kendrick Bourne and tight end Jordan Reed in the pecking order. That's not to mention the team's running backs, who are heavily involved in the passing game, or rookie receiver Brandon Aiyuk (COVID), who should be back next week. James can remain on waivers in all fantasy leagues at this point.
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Richie James Jr. figures to see a decent amount of playing time in Week 12 against the Los Angeles Rams. The team will be without Brandon Aiyukfor the game due to COVID-19, which means James and Kendrick Bourne will be the team's secondary receivers behind Deebo Samuel (hamstring), assuming Samuel is active for the game. Samuel is currently questionable but is expected to play. James has shown more of an ability to make plays this year than Bourne. James is averaging 17.5 yards per reception, while Bourne is averaging 13. The Rams have one of the league's best pass defenses, so 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens might be in for a rough day. Avoid starting James in fantasy this week. He can remain on waivers in the majority of leagues for now.