Richie James Jr. An Intriguing Flyer In Week 10
4 years agoSan Francisco 49ers wide receiver Richie James Jr. came out of nowhere last week to lead the team in receiving. He caught nine of his team-high 13 targets for 184 yards and a score against the Green Bay Packers in Week 9. This week, the 49ers will have Brandon Aiyuk back and they could also have Kendrick Bourne (COVID-19) back as well. If Bourne is inactive, it's hard to image that James wouldn't see around six or seven targets at least as the team just has no other healthy or better options at receiver right now. The team's Week 10 opponent, the New Orleans Saints, is much better against the run than they are against the pass. 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens might need to air it out a decent amount in order for the 49ers to compete. James is a worthy flex option in deep leagues if Bourne sits, though there's certainly some risk involved.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN