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Broncos secure AFC's top playoff seed with 19-3 win over Chargers

The Denver Broncos secured the AFC's top playoff seed with a 19-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Healthy scratch Week 18 James (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Impact The Chargers are resting several key starters for Week 18, so James will get an extra week of rest before the wild-card round of the AFC playoffs. With Elijah Molden (hamstring) also inactive, RJ Mickens and Tony Jefferson are poised to serve as the Chargers' starting safeties for Sunday's regular-season finale. James will conclude the 2025 regular season with 94 tackles (50 solo), including 2.0 sacks, seven pass defenses (three interceptions) and one forced fumble across 16 games.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Derwin James Jr. on Staying Locked In Entering the Playoffs Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. meets with the media to discuss how the team is balancing a playoff mindset while remaining focused on the...

4 DAYS AGO • CHARGERS.COM

Puro Chargers con Derwin James, Jr. Adrián García-Márquez y Francisco Pinto comentan la derrota ante los Texans, la entrada de los Chargers a los playoffs; luego el safety Derw...

5 DAYS AGO • CHARGERS.COM

Picks off Stroud in Week 17 loss James logged eight tackles (five solo) and an interception during the Chargers' 20-16 loss to the Texans on Saturday.

Impact James picked off a C.J. Stroud pass that was tipped near the line of scrimmage, which the Chargers offense converted into a 27-yard field goal from Cameron Dicker six plays later. It was James' third interception of the season, two of which have come over his last three games. The veteran safety is up to 94 combined tackles through 16 regular-season games, and Week 18 against the Broncos presents James the opportunity to reach the tackling century mark for the fifth time in his eight-year NFL career.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

4 Takeaways From the Texans' Win Over the Chargers

Houston's win impacted the playoff status of multiple teams while L.A.'s loss further exposed a key weakness. Here's what we learned.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

4 Takeaways From the Texans' Win Over the Chargers

Texans clinch third consecutive playoff berth with 20-16 win over Chargers

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Derwin James, Jr. on the Mindset for Week 17 Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. meets with the media to discuss the challenges presented by the Texans offense and quarterback C.J. Stroud....

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

Mini-Movie: Chargers Beat Cowboys on Path to Playoffs Relive the LA Chargers' big win over the Dallas Cowboys in this mini-movie. Watch Justin Herbert, Ladd McConkey, Derwin James Jr., and the C...

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

Derwin James, Chargers don't care if you believe in them The Chargers don't want the media talking about them.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • SI.COM

Forces fumble vs. Dallas James logged six tackles (five solo) and a forced fumble during the Chargers' 34-17 win over the Cowboys on Sunday.

Impact James caused a turnover for a second consecutive week, when he knocked the ball out of the hands of a scrambling Joe Milton, which Tuli Tuipulotu jumped on to give the Chargers the ball at midfield. James has logged 16 combined tackles over his last two outings, and the veteran safety is up to 86 tackles (46 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and six pass defenses (two interceptions) across 15 regular-season games. He'll have two more games to reach the tackling century mark for the fifth time in his NFL career, beginning this Saturday against the Texans.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Derwin James Forces Fumble vs. Joe Milton III in Fourth Quarter Safety Derwin James forces a fumble in the open field on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Joe Milton III and Chargers outside linebacker Tuli Tuip...

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

'We picked it up' ⚡ Derwin James credits second-half performance for Chargers' win over Cowboys

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Derwin James Jr. on Preparing for the Cowboys' Explosive Offense Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. meets with the media to discuss the challenge of facing the Cowboys and their explosive offense filled with...

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

Mini-Movie: Chargers Eliminate Chiefs From Playoffs The Chargers went on the road in Week 15 to Arrowhead Stadium and swept the Kansas City Chiefs for the first time since 2013, en route to te...

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

Derwin James said exactly what Chargers fans wanted to hear after beating the Chiefs After watching Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers' offense fight back from a 13-3 deficit to the rival Kansas City Chiefs, first ty...

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • BOLTBEAT.COM

Productive in win over Kansas City James recorded 10 tackles (two solo) and two pass breakups, including one interception, in the Chargers' win over the Chiefs on Sunday.

Impact James played all 61 defensive snaps for Los Angeles, and his 10 tackles were the veteran safety's second-most in a game this season. He also recorded his second interception by picking off Gardner Minshew with 20 seconds left in the fourth quarter to seal the victory for the Chargers. On the season, James has logged 80 tackles (41 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and six pass breakups, including the pair of interceptions, on 93 percent of the defensive snaps.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Derwin James, Jr. On Game Sealing Interception: "My Team Needed a Play and I Made a Play" Safety Derwin James Jr. meets with the media following the Week 15 victory against the Kansas City Chiefs. James Jr. discusses his game winn...

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

Can't-Miss Play: Derwin James Seals Game with INT Off Minshew Safety Derwin James intercepts a pass from Chiefs quarterback Gardner Minshew, winning the game, and eliminating the Chiefs from the 2025 pl...

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

Mahomes tears ACL as Chargers eliminate Chiefs from playoff contention with 16-13 victory

The Los Angeles Chargers eliminate the Kansas City Chiefs from playoff contention with a 16-13 victory on Sunday, with Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes tearing the ACL in his lef...

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Mostly quiet in win James recorded three tackles (three solo) during Monday's 22-19 win versus the Eagles.

Impact As has been the case for much of the year, James' contributions were felt more in coverage than on the stat sheet in Week 14, and quarterback Jalen Hurts finished the contest with four interceptions. He figures to spend plenty more time in coverage in a Week 15 matchup at Kansas City.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Derwin James injury update: Latest news on Chargers DB's status in Week 14 game | Sporting News Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James is dealing with an injury in the second quarter of the Week 14 game against the Philadelphia Eagles...

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Quickly returns Monday James (head) has returned to Monday's game against the Eagles, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Impact James briefly left Monday's game to be evaluated for a head injury, but he was cleared by medical staff to return. He has been a key piece to the Chargers' secondary this season, having accumulated 67 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, in 12 regular-season games entering Week 14.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game with head injury James is being evaluated for a head injury and is questionable to return to Monday's game against the Eagles.

Impact James sustained a head injury in the second quarter, and he's being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Monday's game. Tarheeb Still is slated for more defensive snaps in the secondary for as long as James is out of the game.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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