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James Lynch
Bears logoChicago Bears

James Lynch

DTposition#97jersey27age6' 4"height295lbs7 yrsexperienceBaylorcollege
At a glance

James Lynch is a defensive tackle for the Chicago Bears (No. 97). In 8 games of the 2026 season: 19 tackles, 0 sacks and 1 interception. Snap share in Week 9: 38% of defensive snaps.

Is James Lynch playing this week?

James Lynch is not on the current injury report. The Chicago Bears play next at home against the New Orleans Saints on Sun, Nov 22, 1 PM ET (Week 11), on Fox.

What are James Lynch's stats this season?

In 8 games of the 2026 season, James Lynch has 19 tackles, 0 sacks and 1 interception.

What team does James Lynch play for?

James Lynch plays defensive tackle for the Chicago Bears, wearing No. 97. James Lynch is 27 years old, 6' 4", 295 lbs. College: Baylor. League experience: 7 seasons.

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Pigskin Nightly, “James Lynch 2026 stats and profile”, https://pigskinnightly.com/players/james-lynch (updated 2026-11-10).

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25gradeDT
James LynchChicago Bears · #97
Depth147th of 172 defensive linemen
2026 percentile card · vs 172 qualified defensive linemen

How he stacks up

Snap %41Tkl/g49Sacks13TFL20QB hits4

PercentilePercentileWhere a player ranks among qualified players at his position: 90 = better than 90% of them.Glossary → vs defensive linemen with 135+ defensive snaps. GradeGradeThe average of a player's percentiles on his position's card, from 1 to 99.Glossary → = average of these 5. Elite 90+ · Pro Bowl 75+ · Starter 50+ · Depth below.

Method8 games221 defensive snapsweeks 1–9peer group 172 qualified · min. 135 defensive snapsnflverse pbp + snap counts · ESPN box scoresupdated 18 min agoGlossary →
Compare him with anyone →Defense vs positionMilestone watch

Snap share

Defense and special teams, by week
32%22 snapsWk 1 · CAR
54%28 snapsWk 2 · MIN
36%18 snapsWk 3 · PHI
44%27 snapsWk 5 · GB
67%37 snapsWk 6 · ATL
61%33 snapsWk 7 · NE
48%30 snapsWk 8 · SEA
38%26 snapsWk 9 · TB

The contract

OverTheCap via nflverse · Paid vs Played · team cap
Bears · signed 2026 · 1 years, through 2026$1.2M a year
Total
$1.2M
Guaranteed
$0K
Share of cap at signing
0.4%
0% of the value guaranteed
28th paid67th in snapspercentiles among 444 DLs under contract, 2026
  1. 2026Bears · UFA1 yrs · $1.3M · $1.3M/yrTerminated
  2. 2026Bears · SFA1 yrs · $1.2M · $1.2M/yrActive
  3. 2025Titans · UFA1 yrs · $1.2M · $1.2M/yrExpired
  4. 2024Vikings · SFA1 yrs · $1.1M · $1.1M/yrTerminated
  5. 2024Titans · Practice1 yrs · $302K · $302K/yrElevated
  6. 2024Titans · Practice1 yrs · $344K · $344K/yrRenegotiated
  7. 2024Titans · SFA1 yrs · $1.1M · $1.1M/yrExpired
  8. 2020Vikings · Drafted4 yrs · $4.0M · $996K/yrExpired

Game log

DefenseInterceptions
WeekOpponentResultTklSoloSacksTFLPDQB hitsINTRet ydsTD
1 Sep 13@ Panthers logoCARW 59-37320000–––
2 Sep 20vs Vikings logoMINL 3-9720000–––
3 Sep 28vs Eagles logoPHIW 27-7100000–––
5 Oct 11@ Packers logoGBL 7-31410100–––
6 Oct 18@ Falcons logoATLW 31-23000010–––
7 Oct 22vs Patriots logoNEW 30-24100000–––
8 Nov 2@ Seahawks logoSEAW 34-172100101160
9 Nov 8vs Buccaneers logoTBW 27-24100000–––
Season19601201160

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vsChase YoungNO · 8 sacksvsCarl GrandersonNO · 7.5 sacksvsJacob MartinTEN · 6.5 sacksvsJeffery SimmonsCHI · 6 sacksvsBoye MafeCIN · 5.5 sacksvsAlim McNeillDET · 5.5 sacksvsJalen CarterPHI · 5 sacksvsQuinnen WilliamsDAL · 5 sacks
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