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Davis Mattek fantasy football takes on Jordan James
Every source-backed video insight STACKED has extracted from Davis Mattek about Jordan James.
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All Davis Mattek insights about Jordan James
PositiveDepth ChartJul 24, 2026
Davis Mattek reports recent training camp momentum for Jordan James, noting that 'Jordan James is pretty locked in' as the running back two based on reports from outlets like the Athletic. The source predicts Jordan James will likely be the running back drafted frequently in upcoming days, suggesting upcoming clarity or opportunity in his role.NegativeValueJun 13, 2026
Source identifies Jordan James as a potential late-round pick option in a build where the drafter could afford to take a zero at the end, suggesting he is a speculative deep-bench option. Jordan James is mentioned as a possible final pick option in a draft where the source has built flexibility to take a zero at the end, suggesting he is a marginal late-round option.PositiveRoleJun 7, 2026
Jordan James is positioned as a backup running back opportunity in the scenario where Christian McCaffrey breaks his leg, illustrating handcuff value.PositiveSleeperMay 8, 2026
Davis Mattek considers Jordan James a ceiling play in zero-RB best-ball strategy, describing him as 'kind of fun' as a potential late-round running back option with upside potential.PositiveDepth ChartNo date
Davis Mattek received good reporting from 49ers training camp that Jordan James is the running back two for San Francisco, which the source describes as their favorite bit of news from the weekend, indicating strong positive sentiment about his role clarity and opportunity; however, the source also wants to follow Jordan James versus Kalin Black for the 49ers backfield, indicating the depth chart situation is still being determined. The source projects Jordan James as a fourth-round pick and discusses him as a potential backup running back if Christian McCaffrey is injured in preseason, implying significant upside in that scenario. The source estimates Jordan James has a 62% chance of holding onto his job as the Seahawks' running back; James had a better college receiving profile than Kalin Black with 14.5 receiving yards per game, making him the more secure option.NegativeInjuryNo date
Jordan James, the 49ers running back two, suffered a training camp injury on the first day of practice; he was playing with the second team, got hurt, limped off, and did not return to practice. The source treats this as a classic training camp red flag that immediately impacts his depth chart standing and availability.NegativeRoleNo date
Jordan James was getting carries behind Christian McCaffrey at practice, indicating a backup/committee role behind the lead back.PositiveSleeperNo date
Davis Mattek likes Jordan James as a strong late-round running back pick, grouping him with Kaelen Black as pretty strong late-round values at the position.