RICHIE JAMES NEWS

Sustains concussion in loss James sustained a concussion during Sunday's loss to the Seahawks, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.

Impact James struggled to begin Sunday's matchup, as he lost two fumbles on punt returns prior to exiting the game. While he'll have several steps to clear as part of the league's concussion protocol, he'll have an additional week to recover since the Giants have a Week 9 bye.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records just one catch Sunday James secured one of two targets for two yards in a 23-17 win over Jacksonville on Sunday.

Impact James saw exactly two targets for the third straight week, and he finished with a season low in receiving yardage. After totaling 14 catches for 146 yards through the first three weeks of the campaign, the former 49er has just six receptions for 45 yards in four games since as he has tumbled down New York's wide receiver depth chart. The Giants' pass-catching hierarchy is far from settled, but James doesn't appear likely to slide back into fantasy relevance in the near future.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Role shrinks James recorded two receptions on two targets for 16 yards in Sunday's 27-22 win over the Packers.

Impact James continued to see his role in the Giants' offense decline, as Darius Slayton emerged against the Packers. James has now seen five targets and combined to make three catches for 25 yards across his last two games. Assuming Wan'Dale Robinson (knee) and Kadarius Toney (hamstring) can return at some point in the near future, James is likely to slip further down the depth chart.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play James (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game in London against the Packers, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact James didn't start in the Week 4 win over Chicago and finished with season lows for snap share (32 percent) and targets (three), following three straight games with either four or five receptions to start the campaign. He'll likely be more involved this week, with Kenny Golladay (knee), Kadarius Toney (hamstring) and Wan'Dale Robinson (knee) all ruled out and Sterling Shepard (ACL) done for the season. The Giants are left with only James, David Sills and Darius Slayton as their healthy WRs on the active roster, which means at least one of Marcus Johnson, Makai Polk and Kalil Pimpleton will be called up from the practice squad for Sunday's game. Nobody besides RB Saquon Barkley is a lock to handle the ball more than a few times, but James at least is among the favorites to see targets from QB Daniel Jones, who also was cleared to play after dealing with an ankle injury.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets back on practice field James (ankle) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.

Impact James missed the Giants' first session of Week 5 prep Wednesday, but his ability to return to the field a day later offers optimism that he'll be ready to go for Sunday's matchup with the Packers in London. Head coach Brian Daboll seemingly supported that notion earlier Thursday, when he told Dan Duggan of The Athletic that James would be "fine" for Sunday. Whether James approaches the contest with an injury designation could hinge on him returning to full participation in Friday's practice.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ankle injury James missed Wednesday's practice with an ankle injury, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Impact This might explain, at least partially, why James dropped from 31 or more snaps and five or more targets in each of the Giants' first three games down to 21 snaps (32 percent) and three targets in Sunday's 20-12 win over the Bears. His role was scaled back early on, however, so it may have been more about the Giants giving Kenny Golladay (knee) another chance without taking David Sills off the field. Golladay then left the game early, at which point Darius Slayton got significant playing time for the first time this year. At this early point in the week with so many guys injured, it's nearly impossible to decipher who will get targets at WR for the Giants this Sunday against the Packers in London.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Can't deliver as top option James recorded one catch on three targets for nine yards and lost a fumble in Sunday's 20-12 win over the Bears.

Impact James was expected to serve as the Giants' lead pass catcher with Wan'Dale Robinson (knee), Kadarius Toney (hamstring) and Sterling Shepard (knee) all sidelined. The Giants attempted only 16 total passes, which limited all pass catchers. However, James had a particularly disappointing effort, especially considering he lost a fumble on his lone catch of the day.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Looks to be No. 1 wideout in Week 4 James appears to be atop New York's wide-receiver depth chart in Week 4 against Chicago and could see ample targets with Kadarius Toney (hamstring) and Wan'Dale Robinson (knee) bot...

Impact It's been quite an ascension for James, who wasn't guaranteed a spot on the 53-man roster when he signed with New York this March after missing all of 2021 with a knee injury. The former 49er has been consistent but unspectacular so far this season, finishing with either four or five catches for between 36 and 59 yards in each contest. Overall, he leads the team with 14 catches on 17 targets and ranks second to Sterling Shepard -- who is now out for the year with an Achilles tear -- with 146 receiving yards. Neither Kenny Golladay nor Darius Slayton has done much so far this season, so James could continue to work as a starter even after Toney and Robinson return.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

WR Richie James: 'We're trying to build a culture here' Wide receiver Richie James speaks to the media on Monday following Sunday's victory vs. the Titans.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • GIANTS.COM

Offensively challenged Giants get dose of reality in loss to Cowboys

The Giants' 2-0 start was a feel-good story, but the mirage came to an end against the Cowboys on Monday, writes Ralph Vacchiano.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Tallies 36 receiving yards James recorded four receptions on five targets for 36 yards in Monday's 23-16 loss to the Cowboys.

Impact James operated primarily in the short areas of the field, as his longest reception went for only 16 yards. While targets were distributed fairly evenly among the Giants' peripheral pass catchers Monday, James is a prime candidate to step into the potential void left by Sterling Shepard's (knee) injury. James has racked up 146 receiving yards and commanded 17 targets in three games to this point in the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Jones drops in 16-yard pass to Richie James | Giants vs. Cowboys Highlights Quarterback Daniel Jones drops a perfect sideline pass in to Richie James for 16 yards in the fourth quarter against the Cowboys.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • GIANTS.COM

Giants' Kenny Golladay is unhappy. What should coach Brian Daboll do?

“I should be playing, regardless,” Kenny Golladay told the media this week. “That's a fact.” What are Daboll's options?

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Leads team in receiving James caught five of six targets for 51 yards in Sunday's 19-16 win over the Panthers.

Impact James led New York in receiving yards while trailing only Sterling Shepard in catches and targets. The former seventh-round pick has now topped 50 yards in consecutive games to begin the season. With Kenny Golladay and Kadarius Toney barely contributing thus far, James has taken advantage of his opportunities, helping his stock ahead of Week 3's matchup versus the Cowboys.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

New York Giants Receiver Richie James Writing His Comeback Story Giants receiver Richie James spent the 2021 season on injured reserve. But he’s back and reminding the NFL that he’s still a very serviceabl...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Thomas McGaughey on Richie James returning punts: 'He is a natural' Special Teams Coordinator Thomas McGaughey speaks to the media before Thursday's practice.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • GIANTS.COM

Giants got surprising contributions during win vs. Titans: Punt returner Richie James leads the way at receiver? Richie James, added as a free-agent punt returner during the offseason, played 42 snaps Sunday for the New York Giants after rookie Wan'Dale...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 • NJ.COM

It's time for Giants to unleash receiver Kadarius Toney

Saquon Barkley was a one-man show on Sunday, but he needs help. Ralph Vacchiano has a suggestion for the Giants: Play Kadarius Toney.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Receiver Richie James Making Most of Opportunities with New York Giants All receiver Richie James has done since joining the Giants is make plays. And he’s starting to get noticed because of that.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

WR Richie James on what he wants to show the Giants Wide receiver Richie James speaks to the media on Friday following the Giants' victory over the Patriots.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • GIANTS.COM

Hauls in TD in preseason opener James caught three of five targets for 44 yards and a touchdown in a 23-21 preseason win over the Patriots on Thursday.

Impact Collin Johnson led New York pass catchers with seven receptions and 82 yards, but James corralled the only touchdown, running a nice route to gather a seven-yard pass from Tyrod Taylor in the second quarter. James is competing with a handful of other receivers for a spot on the 53-man roster, so Thursday's solid showing could go a long way toward that goal.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Richie James hauls in 26-yard catch off tipped ball | Giants vs. Patriots Highlights WR Richie James catches a tipped pass from Tyrod Taylor for a 26-yard gain.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • GIANTS.COM

Richie James catches 7-yard TD pass from Tyrod Taylor | Giants vs. Patriots Highlights WR Richie James catches a 7-yard TD pass from Tyrod Taylor to give the Giants a 10-7 lead.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • GIANTS.COM

Richie James secures catch after hot-potato deflection for 26-yard gain New York Giants wide receiver Richie James secures catch after hot-potato deflection for 26-yard gain.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • NFL.COM

Richie James separates from defender to haul in TD pass from Tyrod Taylor New York Giants wide receiver Richie James separates from defender to haul in TD pass from QB Tyrod Taylor.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • NFL.COM