49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan recently told reporters that WR Richie James is not expected to be available to start the season. (Matt Maiocco on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact
James has been dealing with a wrist injury during the off-season and has not fully recovered. James had an opportunity to make an impact if Deebo Samuel and other 49ers receivers were injured to start the season, but is unlikely to have any fantasy relevance now.