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Chargers’ Derwin James Jr. shows why Chiefs need to gameplan for safety

Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. celebrates after the team's win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.

Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. celebrates after the team’s win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.

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He finished Sunday with six tackles, half as many as another safety who played in the game, Las Vegas’ Johnathan Abram.

The effect Derwin James Jr. had for the Chargers in their 24-19 victory went well beyond simple numbers.

“You may not see the impact that he has on a stat sheet,” coach Brandon Staley said. “But what you do when you watch the game, you’ll see the impact that he makes. Then, if you’re watching the game live, you feel the impact that he makes too.”

James sacked Derek Carr on the Raiders’ second offensive play. He helped take away wide receiver Davante Adams on the Raiders’ final offensive play. In between, James did just about everything else.

He played all 58 of the Chargers’ defensive snaps and lined up at five different positions, according to Pro Football Focus.

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