Season so far
James Lynch has posted a solid 70.7 overall grade through his lone appearance of the 2026 campaign. With just one game and 32 snaps played so far, it is early in the season, but his baseline was established primarily through stout run defense. In Week 2 against Minnesota, he controlled the C-gap with heavy hands and violent block sheds to produce a strong 77.2 run defense grade. Conversely, his upside was limited by a 56.9 pass-rush grade across six snaps, where he struggled with rush integrity and failed to generate pressure. Lynch has proven reliable against the run early on, though sustained playing time will depend on developing a more effective pass-rush presence.