WR Richie James - San Francisco 49ers
| 5-9, 176 | Born: 9-5-1995 | College: Middle Tennessee State | Drafted: Round 7, pick 2018 |
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Week 3: vs Pittsburgh Steelers
FBG says: Good matchup. Jimmy Garoppolo bounced back from a shaky opener with a statement performance on the road in Week 2. Garoppolo was sharp all day against the Bengals, completing 17 of 25 passes at a stout 11.9 yards per attempt. Most importantly, he was on-target with his downfield throws, hitting on 3 of his 4 deep balls (15+ yards downfield) for 98 yards. Garoppolo rekindled his 2017 connection with ex-Olympian Marquise Goodwin (3 for 77 and 1 touchdown) and put down roots for a new one with rookie Deebo Samuel (5 for 87 and 1). With George Kittle and a pair of pass-catching backs also in play, Garoppolo's supporting cast is suddenly loaded with after-the-catch dynamism. And that's to say nothing of Dante Pettis' potential; he worked his way back onto the field for 35 snaps Sunday, though he failed to draw a target. Coach Kyle Shanahan makes heavy use of screens and quick slants, which should help get the ball to these weapons efficiently. It also helps to mitigate the 49ers' mediocre front line, which allowed just two quarterback hits Sunday. There are still plenty of question marks surrounding Garoppolo, who's been anything but consistent as a starter. But unlike last year, the team finally boasts a wide array of explosive, versatile receivers to play around with. Garoppolo may not need to be Tom Brady 2.0 to take advantage. The Pittsburgh pass defense is a solid unit, though certainly not prohibitive for fantasy matchups. They've been especially vulnerable in the slot, where Mike Hilton and the safeties have been nickel-and-dimed by Julian Edelman (6 catches for 83 yards) and Tyler Lockett (10 for 79). It was to that end that the team sent next year's first-round pick to the Dolphins for second-year safety Minkah Fitzpatrick this week. The merits of that deal are up for debate, but what's clear is the upgrade he offers in coverage over Sean Davis and Cameron Sutton. Fitzpatrick will play free safety in Pittsburgh, with a heavy focus on the slot, and should get up to speed quickly. He'll be needed right off the bat to help keep an eye on explosive 49ers tight end George Kittle. On the outside, another new Steeler, ex-Chief Steven Nelson, looked much better in Week 2. He pairs with Joe Haden to form a strong coverage duo on the boundaries. When the pass rush is healthy and active - Stephon Tuitt was a one-man wrecking crew Sunday - this unit is fully capable of slowing opposing pass games. But it may take a game or two for Fitzpatrick's upgrade to be truly felt.
Recent Stats and Projections
| WEEK | OPP | oSNAP | RSH | YD | TD | TARG | REC | YD | TD | FumL | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | at TB | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1.0 | 39 | 1 | 0 | 9.9 | |
| 2 | at CIN | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1.0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | |
| 3 | vs PIT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2.0 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 1.2 | ||
| 3 | vs PIT | PROJ-Dodds | * | 0 | * | * | 1.5 | * | * | * | * | |
| 3 | vs PIT | PROJ-Tremblay | * | 0 | * | * | 2.0 | * | * | * | * | |
| 3 | vs PIT | PROJ-Bloom | * | 0 | * | * | 1.0 | * | * | * | * |
Weekly Performance vs WR 1, WR 12, WR 24, WR 36
Percentile ranks
Richie James's percentile rank in each category, among WR with more than 50 fantasy points.
Recent Game Summaries
2019 Week 1 vs TB (2 / 1 / 39 / 1 rec)
James served as San Francisco's slot receiver in place of the injured Trent Taylor. His 39-yard touchdown gave the 49ers a lead they would never relinquish. On the play, James ran a delayed wheel route from the left slot against cornerback M.J. Stewart. His initial stutter step threw Stewart off balance, thereby gaining several steps worth of separation. From there, it was an easy catch downfield and jog into the endzone. One demerit for James was that he committed a completely unnecessary holding penalty that nullified a 49ers touchdown on a drive where they ended up having to settle for a field goal.
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Roundtable Week 2FBG Staff - September 11
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Deep Dynasty News for Every Team on Cutdown DaySigmund Bloom - September 1
Updated Wide Receiver Tiers, Targets, and Players to AvoidSigmund Bloom - August 25
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What We've Learned: NFC Sigmund Bloom - August 14
Dynasty News, Offseason 5Jeff Tefertiller - July 28
Biggest Second/Third Day Draft Storylines - Footballguys
Sigmund Bloom - April 27
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Fantasy Football: Zachariason's Post-Draft Rookie RankingsJ.J. Zachariason - May 2
Punt & Kickoff Return Depth Charts and Players to Target
Brandon Niles - July 2
Schedule
| 3 | vs Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 4 | --- BYE WEEK --- |
| 5 | vs Cleveland Browns |
| 6 | @ Los Angeles Rams |
| 7 | @ Washington Redskins |
| 8 | vs Carolina Panthers |
| 9 | @ Arizona Cardinals |
| 10 | vs Seattle Seahawks |
| 11 | vs Arizona Cardinals |
| 12 | vs Green Bay Packers |
| 13 | @ Baltimore Ravens |
| 14 | @ New Orleans Saints |
| 15 | vs Atlanta Falcons |
| 16 | vs Los Angeles Rams |
| 17 | @ Seattle Seahawks |
