The Los Angeles Chargers demonstrated exceptional defense in their 20-9 victory against the Las Vegas Raiders, with star safety Derwin James playing a pivotal role. He recorded seven tackles and two pass breakups during the match. Harbaugh labeled James as the best safety he has ever seen after the game.

“Derwin was flying around in the secondary,” Harbaugh remarked. “[…] I’ve called him the best safety I’ve ever seen in the history of the National Football League.”

James, a former first-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, aims to continue his impressive performance. His contributions helped the Chargers not only keep the Raiders from scoring but also limited quarterback Geno Smith and rookie running back Ashton Jeanty to only 43 rushing yards. The game demonstrated a clean effort as the Chargers intercepted Smith three times.

By maintaining his current pace, James is projected to reach another 100-tackle season in his career, highlighting his effectiveness and crucial role on the team.