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Harbaugh Calls Derwin James the Best Safety He’s Ever Seen After Chargers’ 20-9 Win

Harbaugh spoke after a 20-9 win highlighting James’s central role in a defense carrying the 2-0 Chargers.

Chargers safety Derwin James, Jr. celebrates as he walks off the field after the team’s 20-9 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday night in Las Vegas. “I’m happy we got the win, but let’s go stack the wins, stack the performances,” James said after they came up with three interceptions and limited the Raiders to 218 yards of offense. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)
Nov 25, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. (3) gestures against the Baltimore Ravens in the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Harbaugh hailed James as a uniquely versatile defensive back, calling him a “five-tool, six-tool” player and comparing him to Superman.
  • James recorded seven tackles and two pass breakups, including a tip that led to Donte Jackson’s end-zone interception in the fourth quarter.
  • Los Angeles finished with 15 pass deflections and three interceptions while holding Geno Smith to 180 yards and 0-for-12 on throws over 10 air yards, per Next Gen Stats.
  • The Chargers improved to 2-0 and sit atop the AFC West after divisional victories over the Chiefs and Raiders.
  • The defense dominated even after Khalil Mack exited in the first quarter with an elbow injury, with James anchoring multiple roles across the secondary.