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2019 Fantasy Stats
   PassingRushingReceivingRetMiscFumFantasy
WkOppResultsYdsTDIntYdsTDRecYdsTDTDFumTD2PTLostPts
1@ARI
Tie, 27-27
-----115-----2.50
2LAC
Win, 13-10
-----318-----4.80
3@PHI
Win, 27-24
-----113-----2.30
4KC
Loss, 30-34
------------0.00
5Bye  ------------0.00
6@GB
Loss, 22-23
-----18-----1.80
7MIN
Loss, 30-42
-----17-----1.70
8NYG
Win, 31-26
------------0.00
9@OAK
Loss, 24-31
-----13-----1.30
10@CHI
Loss, 13-20
------------0.00
11DAL
Loss, 27-35
------------0.00
12@WAS
Loss, 16-19
-----17-----1.70
13CHI
Loss, 20-24
------------0.00
14@MIN
Loss, 7-20
-----123-----3.30
15TB
Loss, 17-38
-----331-----6.10
16@DEN
Loss, 17-27
-----112-----2.20
17GB
Loss, 20-23
-----25-----2.50
2019 Fantasy Stats
  RushingReceivingFumFantasy
WkOppYdsTDYdsTDLostPts
1@ARI,
Tie, 27-27
--15--2.50
2LAC,
W 13-10
--18--4.80
3@PHI,
W 27-24
--13--2.30
4KC,
L 30-34
-----0.00
5Bye-----0.00
6@GB,
L 22-23
--8--1.80
7MIN,
L 30-42
--7--1.70
8NYG,
W 31-26
-----0.00
9@OAK,
L 24-31
--3--1.30
10@CHI,
L 13-20
-----0.00
11DAL,
L 27-35
-----0.00
12@WAS,
L 16-19
--7--1.70
13CHI,
L 20-24
-----0.00
14@MIN,
L 7-20
--23--3.30
15TB,
L 17-38
--31--6.10
16@DEN,
L 17-27
--12--2.20
17GB,
L 20-23
--5--2.50
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  • 91.30
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  • 121.70
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  • 143.30
  • 156.10
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  • 172.50
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News

  • No touchdowns in 2019

    James, who caught two of three passes for five yards in Sunday's season finale against the Packers, finished the 2019 season with 16 catches (27 targets) for 142 yards and no touchdowns over 16 games.

    Analysis: Detroit signed the former Steeler in the offseason to help the Lions offense establish its identity in the run game. For the most part, James played his role well. While fantasy owners likely hoped for more production as a receiver -- especially when T.J. Hockenson (ankle) missed time due to injury -- prolific pass-catching has never been James' game and probably never will be. Instead, the 6-foot-7 James excels in opening holes for running backs, and that's exactly what the Lions are likely…read more

    Published: Thu, Jan 2 at 2:48pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes one catch

    James caught his only target for 12 yards during Sunday's 27-17 loss to the Broncos.

    Analysis: After seeing five passes come his way last week, James was much less involved this time around. In fact, he's only gotten more than one target in five of 15 games this season despite regularly seeing a healthy amount of playing time. Logan Thomas will remain the team's top receiving threat from the tight end position during Sunday's season finale in Green Bay.

    Published: Mon, Dec 23 at 7:37pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Five targets against Tampa Bay

    James caught three of five targets for 31 yards during Sunday's 38-17 loss to Tampa Bay.

    Analysis: Both James and Logan Thomas opened the game in the starting lineup and both players commanded roughly two thirds of the available offensive snaps. While James was somehow the only one who made a dent in the stat sheet, Thomas was targeted four times and still has the higher upside of the two. However, it will continue to be difficult to have optimism for either as long as Matthew Stafford (back) remains out of commission.

    Published: Mon, Dec 16 at 11:23am by Rotowire.com
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  • Two catches in starting role

    James caught one of two targets for 23 yards during Sunday's 20-7 loss to the Vikings.

    Analysis: Getting the start in place of T.J. Hockenson (ankle), James unsurprisingly failed to match the 11 targets Hockenson saw last week with interim quarterback David Blough. Somewhat more surprising is that James ultimately finished with less snaps than backup Logan Thomas, who also doubled James with four targets of his own. James probably shouldn't have been counted on for fantasy production anyway, but there's at least the possibility for a rebound Week 15 against a weak Buccaneers secondary.

    Published: Mon, Dec 9 at 7:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Likely new No. 1 tight end

    James is expected to serve as the Lions' top tight end for the team's final four games of the season after T.J. Hockenson (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Monday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

    Analysis: James looked like he might have been in store for a significant role with Detroit in 2019 when he inked a four-year, $25 million deal in free agency in March, but he soon became a pricey No. 2 option on the depth chart after the Lions selected Hockenson with the eighth overall pick in the draft a month later. Hockenson's injury clears the way for James to take on more prominence in the game plan, but the veteran most likely will provide his biggest impact as a blocker rather than a pass…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 2 at 12:37pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not used in passing game

    James was not targeted during Thursday's 24-20 loss to the Bears.

    Analysis: Even with T.J. Hockenson (leg/shoulder) banged up, James still only saw about a third of the available snaps. Moreover, quarterback David Blough locked in on Hockenson from the get-go as the rookie tight end easily paced the team with 11 targets while James and Logan Thomas combined for zero. These minor responsibilities as a receiver will continue to prevent James from attaining fantasy relevance in even the deepest of fantasy leagues.

    Published: Fri, Nov 29 at 11:25am by Rotowire.com
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  • Needed for expanded role

    James caught his only target for seven yards during Sunday's 19-16 loss to Washington.

    Analysis: Just when it looked like Logan Thomas was threatening James' role as the No. 2 tight end, starter T.J. Hockenson was a late addition to the injury report, and James consequently logged his highest snap count since Week 6. However, as usual, the 6-foot-7 blocking specialist didn't gain much in the way of receiving production, despite the return to an expanded role. No. 3 tight end Logan Thomas remains the much better bet for fantasy purposes.

    Published: Mon, Nov 25 at 11:58am by Rotowire.com
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  • Losing playing time to Logan Thomas

    James wasn't targeted during Sunday's 35-27 loss to the Cowboys.

    Analysis: James logged a season-low 15 offensive snaps Sunday despite interestingly opening the game in the starting lineup alongside Logan Thomas instead of T.J. Hockenson. While Hockenson (48 out of 65 offensive snaps) ended up dusting both players for playing time anyway, Thomas (22) finished with more than a handful of snaps than James, which definitely isn't a good look for the expensive offseason acquisition. With that said, it's possible Detroit simply prefers to use the more passing-acclimated…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 18 at 2:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Catchless in loss

    James was unable to bring in his only target of Sunday's 20-13 loss to Chicago.

    Analysis: The whole Lions offense was off-kilter as Jeff Driskel started in place of Matthew Stafford (back). It would be unfair to blame Driskel for James' poor performance, however, as the veteran tight end hasn't really been a factor in Detroit's attack all season. He has just one game with multiple receptions, back in Week 2 against the Chargers. Stafford's status is unclear for Sunday, but no matter the quarterback, James figures to play a minor role against Dallas' sixth-ranked pass defense.

    Published: Tue, Nov 12 at 3:58pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Reduced role in pass-happy offense

    James caught one of two targets for three yards during Sunday's 31-24 loss to Oakland.

    Analysis: Without running back Kerryon Johnson (knee), Detroit has gone more pass-happy over the past two games, which in turn has meant far fewer two-tight-end sets. James consequently has logged season lows in playing time in two consecutive weeks, bottoming out at 20 offensive snaps Sunday. While the 6-foot-7 blocking specialist hasn't been much of a receiving threat even when seeing up to 50 offensive snaps in a game, James is off the fantasy radar completely unless T.J. Hockenson (back) is forced to…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 4 at 12:53pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Poor catch rate

    James caught one of four targets for seven yards during Sunday's 42-30 loss to Minnesota.

    Analysis: Another week, and another game where James has done his best work as a blocker despite matching his season high in targets. Rookie T.J. Hockenson remains the upside play among Detroit's tight ends.

    Published: Mon, Oct 21 at 10:59am by Rotowire.com
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  • Minimal involvement in passing game

    James was unable to catch his lone target during Sunday's 34-30 loss to the Chiefs.

    Analysis: James mostly was used to block on a day Detroit rode Kerryon Johnson to a career-high 26 carries. While he could become a bigger part of the passing game Week 6 if fellow tight end T.J. Hockenson (concussion) is unable to return to form during the Lions' Week 5 bye, Logan Thomas is another option to see increased usage after catching a season-high three passes for 25 yards Sunday.

    Published: Mon, Sep 30 at 11:05am by Rotowire.com
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  • One catch against Eagles

    Thomas caught his only target for a 13-yard gain in Sunday's 27-24 victory over Philadelphia.

    Analysis: Through three weeks, the 6-foot-7 James has mostly served as an extension of the offensive line. He's caught the occasional pass, but T.J. Hockenson continues to seem like the upside play among Lions tight ends.

    Published: Sun, Sep 22 at 4:35pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Catches three passes

    James caught three of four targets for 18 yards during Sunday's 13-10 victory over the Chargers.

    Analysis: T.J. Hockenson was the lone starter in this one after both he and James both opened Week 1 in the starting lineup. James again saw significantly less playing time than Hockenson, seeing just 30 offensive snaps compared to 48. For some reason, he still outpaced Hockenson in all receiving categories - including targets - but that's probably not something that will happen every week. James is best left on the waiver wire.

    Published: Mon, Sep 16 at 5:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Less playing time than Hockenson

    James caught one pass for 15 yards during Sunday's 27-27 tie with the Cardinals.

    Analysis: James and T.J. Hockenson were both in the starting lineup to open the game, but James was ultimately out-snapped by the rookie 64 to 51. Much of that discrepancy is likely due to Detroit's need for a hurry-up offense during the final parts of regulation and into overtime, but Hockenson also went for 131 yards and a touchdown in his first regular-season game, and the rookie probably won't be seeing a reduction in snaps anytime soon. That leaves James as a touchdown-dependent fantasy option in…read more

    Published: Mon, Sep 9 at 8:05am by Rotowire.com
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  • Catches one pass against Houston

    James caught one pass for four yards during Saturday's preseason game against the Texans.

    Analysis: T.J. Hockenson, meanwhile, caught one pass for 22 yards, looking like the superior receiving threat compared to James. However, James is still a valued part of the offense due to his blocking ability, and he could still catch a few passes along the way as well.

    Published: Sat, Aug 17 at 9:01pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ticketed for blocking role

    James is on track to be the primary "Y" tight end, Chris Burke of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: James stands 6-foot-7 at 261 pounds and has accrued plenty of experience as an inline tight end during his previous four seasons in Pittsburgh. He's likely to command a significant role with Detroit after receiving a four-year, $22.6 million contract this spring. However, Burke also notes that T.J. Hockenson's ability as a receiver adds a new element to the Lions passing offense that it didn't have before, so it's looking like the rookie could be the better bet for receiving production in 2019.

    Published: Mon, Jul 22 at 11:13am by Rotowire.com
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  • May be relegated to backup role

    Lions general manager Bob Quinn expects James to work in tandem with No. 8 overall pick T.J. Hockenson at tight end, Carlos Monarrez of The Detroit Free Press reports.

    Analysis: The NFL transition is notoriously difficult for tight ends, but Hockenson is one of the few prospects with potential to fill a three-down role immediately. Detroit certainly hopes the rookie can beat out James, who in March signed a four-year, $22.6 million contract with $10.5 million guaranteed (all in the first two seasons), per overthecap.com. Even if he does win the starting job, it's hard to see how James would warrant more than three or four targets per game in an offense that also needs…read more

    Published: Fri, Apr 26 at 8:22am by Rotowire.com
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  • Excited about future

    James said he doesn't think he'll be used in Detroit the same way he was used in Pittsburgh, Michael Rothstein of ESPN reports. "I feel like I'm going to be a key part of this offense," the tight end told Kyle Meinke of MLive.

    Analysis: In between a forgettable rookie campaign and last year's role reduction, James logged over 850 offensive snaps for Pittsburgh in both 2015 and 2016. Even at this peak of his tenure, James was little more than a complementary piece in an offense that ran through wide receiver Antonio Brown and running back Le'Veon Bell. That shouldn't be the case anymore in Detroit, as James will slot in as the clear No. 1 tight end in an offense that doesn't have a bonafide superstar. However, before getting…read more

    Published: Thu, Mar 14 at 12:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Headed to Detroit

    The Lions are slated to sign James, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: The 2015 fifth-rounder caught 30 passes for 423 yards and two TDs for the Steelers in 2018. James will now slot in as the Lions' top pass-catching tight end, an assignment that should lead to a degree of fantasy relevance for the 6-foot-7, 261-pounder this coming season.

    Published: Mon, Mar 11 at 1:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Could re-sign in Pittsburgh

    Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert suggested James may be re-signed this offseason, Chris Adamski of TribLive.com reports.

    Analysis: James may want to survey the league after he played second fiddle to Vance McDonald in 2018, but it's hard to imagine many teams would view the 24-year-old as much more than a high-end No. 2 tight end. The 2015 fifth-round pick did add an element of occasional explosiveness to his game last season, piling up a career-best 423 yards despite seeing his fewest targets (39) since his rookie season. James produced 14.1 yards per catch to improve his career mark to a measly 9.9, but he didn't…read more

    Published: Fri, Feb 22 at 12:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • 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.

    Published: Tue, Jan 1 at 10:30am by Rotowire.com
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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.

    Analysis: The fourth-year tight end's disappointing season continued against the Saints, and James didn't see any targets after the seven-minute mark of the first quarter. He hasn't been a factor on offense for several weeks and faces New Orleans -- who allows the third fewest fantasy points per game to tight ends (4.9) -- in Week 16.

    Published: Sun, Dec 16 at 10:01pm by Rotowire.com
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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.

    Analysis: After looking like one of the teams to beat in the AFC, the Steelers look like they might slide out of the playoff hunt with three straight losses, all to teams in the AFC West. James has stayed quiet during that span. The fourth-year target started the season off hot with eight catches and 198 yards in his first two games. He's averaged just two catches for 19.6 yards per game since then: Vance McDonald has made himself at home. Sunday offers an opportunity to rebound against a bottom-10…read more

    Published: Tue, Dec 11 at 10:17pm by Rotowire.com
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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.

    Analysis: With Vance McDonald no longer hampered by a hip injury, James returned to his backup role against Los Angeles. He is on pace for 36 receptions on 46 targets, both of which would be his lowest totals since his rookie campaign in 2015. Still, he has an attractive Week 14 matchup against an Oakland defense that allows the league's worst catch percentage (78.2) against tight ends.

    Published: Sun, Dec 2 at 10:43pm by Rotowire.com
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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.

    Analysis: After failing to be targeted in Week 12 -- the first time all season -- James saw his highest looks total from Ben Roethlisberger since Week 6. Three of those passes came after Vance McDonald (hip) left the game in the third quarter, although he did return. Even if the hip injury prevents McDonald from playing in Week 13, James has an unfavorable matchup against the Chargers, who allow tight ends to score just 6.4 fantasy points per game this season.

    Published: Sun, Nov 25 at 10:03pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not targeted in win

    James was not targeted during Sunday's 20-16 win over the Jaguars.

    Analysis: James' slide hit rock-bottom Sunday for his first catchless performance of the season. After being targeted five times in each of the Steelers' first two games, the Penn State product has been targeted more than three times just once in his past eight games as starter Vance McDonald heats up. Sunday brings a Denver defense that ranks near the middle in fantasy production allowed to this position.

    Published: Tue, Nov 20 at 11:30am by Rotowire.com
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  • Disappointing effort in blowout win

    James caught his lone target for an eight-yard touchdown during Thursday's 52-21 win over Carolina.

    Analysis: Considering Ben Roethlisberger completed 22 of 25 passes for 328 yard and five touchdowns, this was a disappointing night for James. Vance McDonald continues to outproduce him and that is likely to be the case when Pittsburgh faces Jacksonville in Week 11.

    Published: Thu, Nov 8 at 11:30pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Racks up 53 yards in win

    James caught two of three targets for 53 yards during Sunday's 23-16 win over Baltimore.

    Analysis: Despite having just two receptions, James produced his highest yardage total since Week 2. He seems to rank behind Vance McDonald on the depth chart but has an attractive Week 10 slate on Thursday against a Carolina defense that allows the most fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends.

    Published: Sun, Nov 4 at 3:32pm by Rotowire.com
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