James (hamstring) was added to the injury report and is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

James, who was forced to miss all of last season due to a torn meniscus, has played in all 12 games and is the Chargers' team leader in tackles with 100 this season. James' potential absence this week would be significant given the impact he provides as the central figure in head coach Brandon Staley's defense. Trey Marshall would likely fill in at strong safety if James is unavailable for Sunday's game against a Giants offense led by veteran backup quarterback Mike Glennon.

James posted seven tackles (three solo) and half a sack in Sunday's 41-22 win over the Bengals.

EDGE Analysis

James has been a consistent force for the Chargers' defense this year, as he's recorded at least five tackles in each of the first 12 games of the season. The 2018 first-rounder now has 100 tackles (65 solo), two sacks, two interceptions, five pass defenses and three forced fumbles in 2021.

James recorded seven tackles (five solo), one interception and one pass breakup during Sunday's 28-13 loss to the Broncos.

EDGE Analysis

James totaled the second most tackles behind Kyzir White and managed to corral the Chargers' only interception on the afternoon. The fourth-year safety continues to rank in the top 10 for solo tackles and has five or more tackles in every game this season. The safety has become one of the top fantasy options in IDP formats, continuing to put up solid numbers.

James had six tackles (two solo) and one pass breakup during Sunday's 41-37 win over the Steelers.

EDGE Analysis

James now has 86 tackles through 10 games this season, and he has yet to record a single game with fewer than five stops. The fourth-year safety's consistency combined with his big-play ability make him one of the top fantasy options at the position in IDP formats, if not the top safety.

James tallied 12 tackles (nine solo) during Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Vikings.

EDGE Analysis

James registered his third double-digit tackle game Sunday and defended one pass attempt. The safety leads the team in snaps and tackles per game, making him a top option in fantasy leagues. James ranks first among all safeties in tackles and is tied for fourth with three forced fumbles through nine games. Although the 25-year-old safety has essentially missed the past two seasons with injuries, his strong defensive performance makes him irreplaceable.

James tallied 13 tackles (nine solo) and forced a fumble during Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Patriots.

EDGE Analysis

James registered his second double-digit tackle outing of the season Sunday, and he has also forced a fumble in three straight games. After missing 27 games due to injury over the past two seasons, the 25-year-old has reestablished himself as a premier safety in the NFL and will likely remain a top IDP option against the Eagles in Week 9.

James tallied eight tackles (seven solo) and forced a fumble in Sunday's 34-6 loss to the Ravens.

EDGE Analysis

James has been a revelation this season, leading the team in tackles while either forcing a fumble or registering a pick in three straight games. That effort hasn't exactly turned around what was a porous Chargers run defense last season, but it's still encouraging to see the 25-year-old reestablish himself as a premier safety after missing 27 games due to injury over the past two seasons.

James notched 17 tackles (nine solo), one sack and one forced fumble during Sunday's win over the Browns.

EDGE Analysis

James was hugely involved as a run stopper versus Cleveland, marking his first day of the season with double-digit tackles. The star safety likely won't repeat such tackling numbers again, but his ability to manufacture big plays still leaves him as a high-end IDP asset.

James recorded six tackles (three solo) and an interception in Monday's 28-14 win over the Raiders.

EDGE Analysis

Monday marked the first interception for James since 2018. The dynamic safety has been an absolute boon for a Chargers defense that has quietly cemented itself as one on the rise. While IDP managers would like to see James register more tackles, the safety's play-making ability is unrivaled.

James (shoulder) returned to Sunday's contest, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

James was sent to the locker room in the first half, but he has returned to action. The third-year pro has totaled 15 total tackles through the first two games of the season.