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2021 Fantasy Stats
   PassingRushingReceivingRetMiscFumFantasy
WkOppResultsYdsTDIntYdsTDRecYdsTDTDFumTD2PTLostPts
1PIT
Loss, 16-23
-----452-----9.20
2@MIA
Win, 35-0
-----248-----6.80
3WAS
Win, 43-21
-----5942----26.40
4HOU
Win, 40-0
---7-574-----13.10
5@KC
Win, 38-20
-----3542----20.40
6@TEN
Loss, 31-34
-----591-----14.10
7Bye  ------------0.00
8MIA
Win, 26-11
------------0.00
9@JAX
Loss, 6-9
-----465-----10.50
10@NYJ
Win, 45-17
---24-227-----7.10
11IND
Loss, 15-41
-----326-----5.60
12@NO
Win, 31-6
-----328-----5.80
13NE
Loss, 10-14
-----322-----5.20
14@TB
Loss, 27-33
-----125-----3.50
15CAR
Win, 31-14
------------0.00
16@NE
Win, 33-21
-----220-----4.00
17ATL
Win, 29-15
------------0.00
18NYJ
Win, 27-10
------------0.00
2021 Fantasy Stats
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WkOppYdsTDYdsTDLostPts
1PIT,
L 16-23
--52--9.20
2@MIA,
W 35-0
--48--6.80
3WAS,
W 43-21
--942-26.40
4HOU,
W 40-0
7-74--13.10
5@KC,
W 38-20
--542-20.40
6@TEN,
L 31-34
--91--14.10
7Bye-----0.00
8MIA,
W 26-11
-----0.00
9@JAX,
L 6-9
--65--10.50
10@NYJ,
W 45-17
24-27--7.10
11IND,
L 15-41
--26--5.60
12@NO,
W 31-6
--28--5.80
13NE,
L 10-14
--22--5.20
14@TB,
L 27-33
--25--3.50
15CAR,
W 31-14
-----0.00
16@NE,
W 33-21
--20--4.00
17ATL,
W 29-15
-----0.00
18NYJ,
W 27-10
-----0.00
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  • Scores first playoff TD

    Sanders secured two of three targets for 36 yards and a touchdown during the Bills' 47-17 win over the Patriots in an AFC wild-card matchup Saturday night.

    Analysis: The veteran speedster's 34-yard scoring grab just ahead of the midway point of the third quarter had special significance in addition to helping ensure the Bills didn't suffer a momentum loss in the second half; it also served as his first postseason touchdown in his 14th career playoff game with his fifth different team. Sanders didn't seem to display any limitations from the knee injury that caused him to miss the last two regular-season games, as he sped down the left sideline and gained…read more

    Published: Sat, Jan 15 at 9:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Officially logs full practice

    Sanders (knee) is listed as a full participant on the Bills' injury report Tuesday

    Analysis: Sanders was expected to put in full participation at Tuesday's walkthrough and did just that, setting him up for a return to action Saturday against the Patriots. The veteran wideout missed the last two games of the regular season but figures to be a contributor in the postseason after finishing out the regular season with 42 grabs for 626 yards and four touchdowns over 14 games played.

    Published: Tue, Jan 11 at 12:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • In line for full practice

    Coach Sean McDermott said Sanders (knee) is expected to be a full participant at Tuesday's walkthrough, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

    Analysis: Since injuring his knee Week 14 in Tampa Bay, Sanders played in just one of the Bills' final four games of the campaign (Week 16 at New England). He hasn't even practiced since preparation for that contest, but back-to-back absences to close out the regular season may have been strategic to ensure he's healthy as possible for the playoffs. As it pertains to Tuesday, though, Sanders' activity level won't be confirmed until Buffalo releases its first practice report of the week.

    Published: Tue, Jan 11 at 9:50am by Rotowire.com
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  • Inactive Sunday

    Sanders (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets.

    Analysis: With Sanders, who was also inactive last weekend, still out, look for Gabriel Davis to continue to see added work in Week 18 alongside top wideout Stefon Diggs and slot man Cole Beasley. Sanders, who didn't practice this past week, will look to get a back on the field next week as the Bills begin their preparations for the team's playoff opener.

    Published: Sun, Jan 9 at 11:59am by Rotowire.com
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  • Doubtful for Week 18

    Sanders (knee) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Jets after not practicing this week.

    Analysis: With Sanders trending toward inactive status for Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET contest, look for Gabriel Davis to continue to see added work in Week 18 alongside top wideout Stefon Diggs and slot man Cole Beasley.

    Published: Fri, Jan 7 at 10:54am by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't practice Friday

    Coach Sean McDermott said Sanders (knee) won't participate at Friday's practice, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Sanders sat out the Week 17 win over the Falcons due to the knee injury and has been unable to practice this week. The veteran wideout has yet to be officially ruled out but is trending toward another absence for the final game of the regular season.

    Published: Fri, Jan 7 at 7:42am by Rotowire.com
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  • Another missed practice

    Sanders (knee) didn't practice Thursday.

    Analysis: With back-to-back absences Wednesday and Thursday, Sanders -- who missed the Bills' Week 17 win over the Falcons -- is looking pretty iffy ahead of Sunday's game against the Jets. If he's unable to return to action this weekend, the Bills' wideout corps once again would be led by Stefon Diggs, Gabriel Davis and Cole Beasley.

    Published: Thu, Jan 6 at 12:36pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sits out practice

    Sanders (knee) didn't practice Wednesday.

    Analysis: Sanders missed two of the past three games and now appears uncertain for Sunday's matchup with the Jets. If he's out again, Gabriel Davis likely will occupy a three-down role.

    Published: Wed, Jan 5 at 11:18am by Rotowire.com
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  • Day-to-day heading into Week 18

    Bills head coach Sean McDermott labeled Sanders (knee) as day-to-day Monday heading into this weekend's regular-season finale against the Jets, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports.

    Analysis: Sanders was sidelined for the second time in three games in the Bills' 29-15 win over the Falcons in Week 17, after he suffered an apparent aggravation of the ankle injury that he initially sustained in a Week 14 loss to Tampa Bay. The wideout opened last week as a limited participant before downgrading to no activity Thursday and Friday, so he may need to get at least two limited sessions in during the upcoming week to have a shot at suiting up against the Jets. Buffalo has already punched its…read more

    Published: Tue, Jan 4 at 9:05am by Rotowire.com
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  • Out for Week 17

    Sanders (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

    Analysis: Sanders has yet to hit a 100-yard receiving day in his first season as a Bill even though he's a starter, and that will be put on hold for at least one more week. His absence will yield some extra opportunities for Gabriel Davis and Cole Beasley.

    Published: Sun, Jan 2 at 8:33am by Rotowire.com
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  • Officially inactive against Falcons

    Sanders (knee) is inactive Week 17 against the Falcons.

    Analysis: Sanders was able to bounce back from a knee injury that cost him Week 15 and even logged 62 offensive snaps against the Patriots in Week 16, but he missed practice both Thursday and Friday of this week. Reports from earlier Sunday morning suggested that he would not be cleared to suit up, and that will be confirmed with the official inactive report. With Sanders sidelined, look for more targets to be headed in the direction of Cole Beasley and Gabriel Davis, who will of course presumably trail…read more

    Published: Sun, Jan 2 at 8:30am by Rotowire.com
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  • Not expected to play Sunday

    Sanders (knee) isn't expected to play Sunday against the Falcons, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Sanders' status will be officially confirmed upon the posting of the Bills' inactives ahead of Sunday's 1:00 ET kickoff. If he is indeed unavailable, Stefon Diggs, Cole Beasley and Gabriel Davis would be in line to head the team's Week 17 wide receiver corps.

    Published: Sun, Jan 2 at 8:05am by Rotowire.com
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  • Receives questionable tag

    Head coach Sean McDermott said Sanders (knee) will be listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

    Analysis: Sanders began the week as a limited participant Wednesday before sitting out sessions Thursday and Friday due to the knee issue. The 34-year-old will face more competition for targets if cleared to play versus Atlanta this weekend after Cole Beasley (illness) and Gabriel Davis (illness) were reinstated from the reserve/COVID-19 list this week following one-game absences.

    Published: Fri, Dec 31 at 7:47am by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs DNP on Thursday

    Sanders (knee) didn't practice Thursday.

    Analysis: Sanders was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's walkthrough, so his Thursday 'DNP' makes his status worth monitoring as Sunday's game against the Falcons approaches. Friday's final injury report will reveal whether Sanders heads into the weekend with an injury designation. The Bills' top available wideouts Thursday were Stefon Diggs, Cole Beasley and Gabriel Davis.

    Published: Thu, Dec 30 at 12:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited practice Wednesday

    Sanders (knee) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

    Analysis: Sanders was also limited last Wednesday before returning to a full practice Thursday and being cleared ahead of the Bills' win over the Patriots. In that contest, Sanders logged 65 of a possible 79 snaps on offense and finished with two receptions for 20 yards on four targets. Though Sanders is expected to be ready to go for Sunday's game against the Falcons, he'll face more competition for targets with fellow wideouts Cole Beasley (illness) and Gabriel Davis (illness) both returning from…read more

    Published: Wed, Dec 29 at 11:36am by Rotowire.com
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  • Cleared for Week 16

    Sanders (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

    Analysis: Sanders cleared up most of the concern about the health of his knee by turning in a full practice Thursday, and though he dropped down to limited activity Friday, the Bills characterized it as a "vet rest" day. As such, Sanders is poised to return from a one-game absence, and the Bills could need him to play more than 90 percent of the offensive snaps for just the fourth time all season while fellow wideouts Cole Beasley (illness) and Gabriel Davis (illness) are sidelined after landing on the…read more

    Published: Fri, Dec 24 at 11:27am by Rotowire.com
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  • Practices fully

    Sanders (knee) practiced fully Thursday.

    Analysis: Sanders, who was inactive last weekend, now is poised to rejoin the lineup Sunday against the Patriots, with his looming return arriving at a timely juncture, given that Cole Beasley (reserve/COVID-19 list) won't be available this weekend. In that context, assuming no issues with his knee, Sanders is a candidate to see his share of Week 16 targets alongside top wideout Stefon Diggs and Gabriel Davis.

    Published: Thu, Dec 23 at 12:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Listed as limited

    Sanders (knee) is listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report.

    Analysis: Since the Bills conducted a walk-through session Wednesday, Sanders' limited listing doesn't constitute a return to traditional practice. Still, it might be interpreted as a step in the right direction after Sanders failed to practice all of last week before being ruled out ahead of Sunday's blowout win over the Panthers. Second-year wideout Gabriel Davis took full advantage of his extra playing time in the victory, with a 5-85-2 receiving line on seven targets.

    Published: Wed, Dec 22 at 10:59am by Rotowire.com
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  • Taking part in walk-through

    Head coach Sean McDermott said Wednesday that Sanders (knee) will participate in the Bills' walk-through practice, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

    Analysis: McDermott added that the Bills will be taking a "day-by-day" approach with Sanders after the veteran wideout missed the team's Week 15 win over Carolina. He looks like he'll have a shot at making it back for Sunday's game against the Patriots, with his potential return looming larger than normal with Cole Beasley (illness) having already been ruled out for Week 16 after landing on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday.

    Published: Wed, Dec 22 at 8:06am by Rotowire.com
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  • Inactive, as expected

    Sanders (knee) is inactive Week 15 against the Panthers.

    Analysis: Sanders entered this week with a doubtful tag, so his presence on the inactive list comes as no surprise. With the veteran receiver officially ruled out for the contest, there should be more targets to go around for the likes of Stefon Diggs, Cole Beasley and Gabriel Davis.

    Published: Sun, Dec 19 at 8:31am by Rotowire.com
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  • Officially doubtful for Week 15

    Sanders (knee) is officially listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

    Analysis: Previous reports suggested that Sanders would be out, but the doubtful designation suggests there's a slight chance the wideout could suit up this weekend, despite missing practice all week. If he's inactive though, Gabriel Davis figures to see an uptick in Week 15 targets alongside Stefon Diggs and Cole Beasley.

    Published: Fri, Dec 17 at 12:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Out Week 15

    Sanders (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

    Analysis: Sanders hasn't been able to practice this week after picking up the knee injury against the Buccaneers, and he'll be sidelined for at least one contest. Gabriel Davis and Isaiah McKenzie should see more opportunities versus Carolina with Sanders sidelined.

    Published: Fri, Dec 17 at 8:26am by Rotowire.com
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  • Looking unlikely for Sunday

    Sanders (knee) missed practice for the second straight day Thursday.

    Analysis: Coach Sean McDermott implied earlier in the week that Sanders would be a longshot to play Sunday vs. Carolina, and the veteran's lack of practice this week is supporting that notion. Barring a major turn of improvement, expect Sanders to be ruled out Friday afternoon.

    Published: Thu, Dec 16 at 5:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not at practice

    Sanders (knee) didn't practice Wednesday.

    Analysis: Sanders absence was fully expected, as all indications are that he'll be sidelined for at least one week after injuring his knee in Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers. His presumed absence should put Gabriel Davis in a full-time role, after the second-year wideout played every snap on offense in the second half against Tampa Bay.

    Published: Wed, Dec 15 at 11:55am by Rotowire.com
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  • Week-to-week with knee injury

    Sanders' knee injury, which caused him to leave Sunday's game early, will most likely keep him out this week against Carolina, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

    Analysis: The Bills are fairly deep at wide receiver and while Sanders has been a nice addition to a contending team, he hasn't exactly been lighting up the box score lately. His absence would mean more targets for the likes of Cole Beasley, Gabriel Davis and tight end Dawson Knox. Perhaps Sanders will rally and play in Week 15, but coach Sean McDermott saying he's likely out almost a full week before the next game signifies this is more than a minor injury for the veteran.

    Published: Mon, Dec 13 at 9:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Injures knee Sunday

    Sanders was forced out of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers with a knee injury.

    Analysis: Prior to his exit from the contest, Sanders hauled in his only target for 25 yards. In his absence, Gabriel Davis could see an uptick in targets alongside Stefon Diggs and Cole Beasley. Jake Kumerow, Isaiah McKenzie and Marquez Stevenson are also in Buffalo's Week 14 WR mix.

    Published: Sun, Dec 12 at 3:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ready for Week 14 contest

    Sanders is on the field for pregame warmups at Raymond James Stadium after being excused from Friday's practice for a personal reason, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports,

    Analysis: Sanders, who will work in his usual role as the No. 2 wide receiver, will play in the game after being excused Friday following the tragic death of former teammate Demaryius Thomas on Thursday.

    Published: Sun, Dec 12 at 11:57am by Rotowire.com
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  • Personal absence Friday

    Sanders (personal) does not carry a designation for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

    Analysis: Bills coach Sean McDermott indicated that Sanders missed Friday's practice for personal reasons, per Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com. The veteran wideout heads into Week 14 action with 39 catches (on 67 targets) for 581 yards and four TDs in 12 games overall and an average of three receptions over his last five contests.

    Published: Fri, Dec 10 at 11:11am by Rotowire.com
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  • Absent for personal reasons

    Sanders isn't participating at Friday's practice due to personal reasons, Matt Parrino of WIVB News 4 reports.

    Analysis: Sanders has been excused from Friday's practice following the tragic death of former teammate Demaryius Thomas on Thursday.

    Published: Fri, Dec 10 at 8:28am by Rotowire.com
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  • Tepid line in unfriendly conditions

    Sanders caught three of six targets for 22 yards in Monday's 14-10 loss to the Patriots.

    Analysis: On a blustery night where Josh Allen threw 30 hard-to-pinpoint passes, Sanders drew 20 percent of those targets. However, he hasn't found the end zone since Week 5 and hasn't hit 100 receiving yards all season, so he remains a fringe fantasy option at best. Sanders' outlook should at least improve a bit Week 14, as the Buffalo offense will need to keep pace with a high-powered Tampa Bay offense that also boasts a tough run defense that could prompt the Bills to lean on a pass-heavy game plan.

    Published: Wed, Dec 8 at 10:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Small part of big victory

    Sanders caught all three of his targets for 28 yards in Thursday's 31-6 win over New Orleans.

    Analysis: The veteran has helped round out a championship-caliber offense nicely in his 12th NFL season, but he's probably fourth in the pecking order for targets with everyone healthy, and that's not going to yield fantasy production that people can count on. Sanders hasn't hit 100 yards all season and hasn't found the end zone since Week 5.

    Published: Fri, Nov 26 at 10:11am by Rotowire.com
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  • Modest production in big win

    Sanders caught both of his targets for 27 yards and ran once for 24 yards in Sunday's 45-17 win over the Jets.

    Analysis: This day belonged to Stefon Diggs, who posted a whopping 8-162-1 line, while several others also had a little bit of fun in the offensive show. The receiving output was Sanders' second-lowest total of the season. He remains the third option in the passing game behind Diggs and Cole Beasley, but after that it seems any one of Sanders, Dawson Knox or Gabriel Davis can put up a big game in any given week, as illustrated by the fact that Sanders has multiple touchdowns in two games and none in all…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 15 at 9:50pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Modest numbers in road loss

    Sanders caught four passes for 65 yards on eight targets against Jacksonville on Sunday.

    Analysis: Sanders' box score isn't awful given how badly quarterback Josh Allen struggled (66.0 percent completed, 5.6 YPA), but normally Sanders can be expected to do better than this against a secondary as weak as Jacksonville's. Granted, the Jaguars' pass rush often got to Allen before Sanders and the Bills wideouts could execute their routes, so the situation might have mostly been out of Sanders' control. Despite the freakish outcome of this game, Buffalo's offense is still a strong candidate to…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 7 at 2:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Held without catch Sunday

    Sanders failed to bring in any of his four targets in the Bills' 26-11 win over the Dolphins on Sunday.

    Analysis: Sanders surprisingly was blanked against a Dolphins defense that had given up an NFL-high 343.5 passing yards per game on the road and had experienced plenty of trouble covering the deep areas of the field in particular. The catch-less effort was the first of Sanders' Bills career, but it's worth noting what had been his previous least productive game of the season -- a two-catch, 48-yard effort Week 2 -- also came against Miami. Sanders will look to bounce back in an exploitable matchup versus…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 31 at 3:52pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Another strong showing

    Sanders caught five of eight targets for 91 yards in Monday night's 34-31 loss to the Titans.

    Analysis: Sanders was not spotted for a potential red-zone touchdown early on, but he still managed to lead the Bills in receiving yards, narrowly beating out Stefon Diggs (89 yards) and Cole Beasley (88). Although both his teammates had more receptions than Sanders, the veteran's performance Monday continued his good recent play, as he's now topped 75 yards in three of his last four outings, scoring four times over that span as well. Sanders will strive to keep his progress going once Buffalo returns…read more

    Published: Mon, Oct 18 at 9:03pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Two more touchdowns

    Sanders had three receptions (five targets) for 54 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 38-20 win over Kansas City.

    Analysis: Sanders turned in his second multi-score effort this season, bringing his total production up to 19 receptions, 322 yards and four touchdowns. The veteran wideout has filled the Bills' need for a second receiver opposite Stefon Diggs to a tee, making himself fantasy-relevant again in the process. Up next is a matchup against the Titans' 20th-ranked pass defense next Monday.

    Published: Sun, Oct 10 at 11:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Decent production continues

    Sanders caught five of six targets for 74 yards during Sunday's win over the Texans.

    Analysis: The Bills were able to rest their regulars for most of the fourth quarter. Had the game not been such a blowout, Sanders might have had a decent shot for his first 100-yard game as a Bill. His production with his new team has been consistent, as he has exactly six targets in three straight games while posting 48-plus receiving yards in every game this season. Week 5 will be a good test as to just how much extra the veteran Sanders has brought to the Bills, who hit the road to take on the…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 3 at 10:48pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores twice in blowout win

    Sanders brought in five of six targets for 94 yards and two touchdowns in the Bills' 43-21 win over Washington on Sunday.

    Analysis: The veteran wideout thus far has proven to be a solid fit in Buffalo's offense, as he'd come in with a 6-100-0 line through two games in which Buffalo's passing attack hadn't been emphasized. With Josh Allen exploding for his first big performance of the season Sunday, Sanders became a beneficiary, bringing in his first two scores as a Bill from 28 and five yards in the first and third quarters, respectively. Sanders still trailed the incumbent duo of Stefon Diggs and Cole Beasley in targets by…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 26 at 3:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Second in targets

    Sanders hauled in two of six targets for 48 yards in Sunday's win over the Dolphins.

    Analysis: The production is pretty empty and the misfires show the veteran is still getting his rhythm down with quarterback Josh Allen, but brighter days are certainly ahead for Sanders in the Bills' high-powered offense. While he has a modest 100 yards and has yet to see the end zone through two games, he's also seen 14 targets already. Sanders' 50 snaps Sunday were second on the team behind Stefon Diggs.

    Published: Mon, Sep 20 at 10:03pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Cleared to play

    Sanders (foot/veteran rest) doesn't carry a Week 2 injury designation after practicing fully Friday.

    Analysis: Sanders' absence from practice Thursday thus appears to have been maintenance-related as he manages a foot issue that he played through during Buffalo's Week 1 loss to the Steelers while logging 79 of a possible 85 snaps on offense en route to catching four of his eight targets for 52 yards. Now that he's off the Bills' injury report, Sanders is in line to start along with Stefon Diggs on Sunday against the Dolphins while Cole Beasley serves as the team's primary slot option.

    Published: Fri, Sep 17 at 10:56am by Rotowire.com
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  • Sits out Thursday's practice

    Sanders (foot/veteran rest) didn't practice Thursday.

    Analysis: Sanders was a full practice participant Wednesday and the fact that Thursday's absence was attributed to a combination of rest/foot issue makes it appear as though the listing is maintenance-related. Friday's injury report will confirm whether Sanders approaches this weekend's game against the Dolphins carrying an injury designation. Heading into Week 1 action, Sanders was listed as questionable but ended up suiting up en route to catching four of his eight targets for 52 yards and logging 79…read more

    Published: Thu, Sep 16 at 12:27pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Third in targets

    Sanders caught four of eight targets for 52 yards in Sunday's loss to the Steelers.

    Analysis: Stefon Diggs and Cole Beasley were more involved, with those two combining for a whopping 27 targets and 17 catches. However, Sanders still saw the field for 93 percent of the offensive snaps, tied with Diggs for most on the team besides the line and quarterback Josh Allen. Sanders will continue to have a regular role in the offense, but with four talented receivers (one of them being a superstar in Diggs) and a quarterback that tends to run in some scores, we'd also be surprised if Sanders has…read more

    Published: Mon, Sep 13 at 12:48pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Set to play Week 1

    Sanders (foot) is active Week 1 against the Steelers.

    Analysis: Sanders logged a trio of limited practices this week and appeared to be trending toward an "active" status as of early Sunday morning. The veteran will be set to join a Bills receiving corps led by Stefon Diggs, and the unit will be going up against a Pittsburgh defense that allowed the third-fewest passing yards in the NFL in 2020.

    Published: Sun, Sep 12 at 8:31am by Rotowire.com
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  • On track to play Sunday

    Sanders (foot) is expected to play in Sunday's season opener against the Steelers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Rapoport indicates that Buffalo's No. 2 receiver is trending toward active status, barring any unexpected setbacks. Fortunately for those considering Sanders in Week 1 lineups, the Bills kick off at 1:00 ET on Sunday. He's officially listed as questionable after being limited in practice this past week.

    Published: Sun, Sep 12 at 4:54am by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for Week 1

    Sanders (foot) will be limited at practice Friday and listed as questionable for Sunday's season opener against the Steelers, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

    Analysis: Fortunately for those considering Sanders in Week 1 lineups, the Bills kick off at 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday. If the team's No. 2 receiver is limited or out this weekend, Gabriel Davis would be in line for added opportunities in a wideout corps headed by Stefon Diggs that also features slot man Cole Beasley.

    Published: Fri, Sep 10 at 8:23am by Rotowire.com
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  • Listed as limited again

    Sanders (foot) is listed as a limited participant for the second straight day Thursday on the team's estimated practice report.

    Analysis: We'd be very surprised if the veteran receiver and No. 2 receiver is unable to suit up for his Bills debut against the Steelers, though a full practice Friday would give everyone rostering Sanders in Week 1 a little more comfortability in starting him.

    Published: Thu, Sep 9 at 12:49pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited Wednesday

    Sanders was listed as a limited practice participant Wednesday due to a foot injury.

    Analysis: The foot issue has been a lingering concern for the veteran since the beginning of August, though his limited participation Wednesday could be more health management at this point. If Sanders is able to practice fully Thursday or Friday, it would erase any doubt about his availability for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

    Published: Wed, Sep 8 at 12:11pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Targeted eight times

    Sanders caught four of eight targets for 27 yards in the first half of Saturday's preseason game against Green Bay.

    Analysis: Stefon Diggs (knee) didn't play, and the Bills came out with a pass-heavy gameplan that allowed Josh Allen to throw 26 passes on three drives (including eight to Sanders, five to Gabriel Davis and five to Cole Beasley). The throws to Davis and Beasley were more productive Saturday afternoon, but it's nonetheless interesting to see how frequently Sanders was targeted. Of course, Diggs should be back for Week 1 against Pittsburgh, coming off a 2021 campaign with 29 percent target share and a…read more

    Published: Sat, Aug 28 at 11:52am by Rotowire.com
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  • Should make Buffalo debut Saturday

    Sanders (foot) is likely to play in Saturday's preseason finale against the Packers, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

    Analysis: Signed as a free agent during the offseason to take over for departed stater John Brown, a foot injury has cost Sanders some time getting familiar with the high-powered Buffalo offense. With Josh Allen scheduled to play at least a series or two, we imagine coach Sean McDermott would like to see his veteran receiver get at least a lick of game action with his new quarterback ahead of the Week 1 opener against the Steelers. The Bills have stated they intend to give most of the starters some…read more

    Published: Fri, Aug 27 at 10:01pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not in line to play Saturday

    Sanders (foot) is not in uniform for Saturday's preseason game against the Bears, Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News reports.

    Analysis: The same applies to fellow key wideout Stefon Diggs, who is dealing with a knee issue. As far as Sanders is concerned, he's been managing a foot injury of late, per Matthew Fairburn and Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic, so it appears as though he's being held out Saturday for precautionary reasons.

    Published: Sat, Aug 21 at 9:39am by Rotowire.com
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  • Back to practice

    Sanders (foot) returned to practice Monday, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

    Analysis: The veteran now can resume getting to work familiarizing himself with quarterback Josh Allen and a new offense. Sanders is bound to get plenty of looks during practice in the near term while Stefon Diggs rests a knee injury. Diggs, Cole Beasley, Sanders and Gabriel Davis are expected to form the Bills' main receiving corps this season.

    Published: Mon, Aug 9 at 5:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses Saturday's session

    Sanders did not practice Saturday due to a foot injury, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

    Analysis: Sanders reportedly practiced in limited fashion Friday, so perhaps the Bills are just managing the injury for a veteran player certain to make the team.

    Published: Sat, Aug 7 at 9:51am by Rotowire.com
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  • Back in limited fashion

    Sanders (foot) was able to do some positional work during Friday's practice, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports.

    Analysis: While this doesn't clear Sanders completely yet, it affirms this shouldn't be a serious injury and he should have plenty of time to get up to speed with his new teammates.

    Published: Fri, Aug 6 at 9:25am by Rotowire.com
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  • Dealing with foot injury

    Sanders missed Thursday's practice with a foot injury, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports that Sanders got hurt during the previous practice but then rejoined the session after a brief absence. He'll now miss at least one day, and likely more than that, though the injury doesn't sound too serious.

    Published: Thu, Aug 5 at 11:55am by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses Thursday's practice

    Sanders (undisclosed) did not practice Thursday, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Sanders is thought to have twisted his ankle at the team's last practice Tuesday, but we won't find out until later if this absence is related.

    Published: Thu, Aug 5 at 9:08am by Rotowire.com
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  • Joining Buffalo

    Sanders agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Bills on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Sanders will travel to Buffalo on Thursday to make this deal official. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the deal is worth $6 million. The 34-year-old wideout proved he still has something left in the tank last year, recording a 61-726-5 line across 14 games with the Saints. Sanders is slated to serve as the No. 2 outside wide receiver behind Stefon Diggs -- who led the league with 1,535 receiving yards last year -- in Buffalo. Cole Beasley (leg) should handle the slot reps while Gabriel…read more

    Published: Tue, Mar 16 at 5:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Cut free by Saints

    The Saints will release Sanders on Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Sanders signed a two-year, $16 million contract last offseason, but for practical purposes, he was being paid $10 million for a single season. He'll now become an unrestricted free agent again, after putting up 61 receptions for 726 yards and five touchdowns on 82 targets across 14 games. The soon-to-be 34-year-old hasn't reached 1,000 yards since 2016, but he still appears capable of starting in the NFL. Sanders could be a popular fallback option for wideout-needy teams that miss out on Kenny…read more

    Published: Wed, Mar 10 at 8:29am by Rotowire.com
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  • Leads team in targets, receptions

    Sanders hauled in six of nine targets for 48 yards in the Saints' 30-20 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.

    Analysis: The veteran led the team in targets and receptions, but his short-yardage gains led to little production in the loss. After a mildly-productive first season in New Orleans, Sanders is set to return for at least one more year, when he should be a primary weapon in the passing game, no matter who is throwing him passes.

    Published: Mon, Jan 18 at 7:20am by Rotowire.com
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  • Falls flat in Sunday's win

    Sanders caught two of three targets for three yards in the Saints' 21-9 win over the Bears on Sunday.

    Analysis: The veteran wideout entered the game riding a streak of four games with at least 60 receiving yards or a touchdown, but he fell completely flat in this one, ceding work to two recently-activated receivers, Deonte Harris and Michael Thomas. Sanders' production will likely be hit-or-miss with those two players back in the fold, but a friendly matchup with Tampa Bay in the NFC divisional round presents a bounce-back opportunity for Sanders.

    Published: Sun, Jan 10 at 5:47pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores fifth touchdown in finale

    Sanders caught nine of 13 targets for 63 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 33-7 win over the Saints.

    Analysis: Sanders led the team in all major receiving categories and, despite averaging just 7.0 yards per catch, made a nice fantasy impact thanks to an eight-yard touchdown grab in the second quarter. The veteran has stepped up in a big way over the last three games, averaging 5.7 receptions and 74 yards per contest. Sanders finishes the regular season with respectable totals of 61 receptions, 726 yards and five touchdowns. Assuming Michael Thomas (ankle) returns for the wild-card round matchup with…read more

    Published: Sun, Jan 3 at 6:48pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Solid effort as top wideout

    Sanders secured four of five targets for 83 yards and rushed once for 12 yards in the Saints' 52-33 win over the Vikings on Friday.

    Analysis: The veteran was due for a bigger role with both Michael Thomas and Tre'Quan Smith on injured reserve with ankle sprains, and he indeed led the Saints in receptions and receiving yards while tying for the team lead in targets. However, with Alvin Kamara's 155-yard, six-touchdown effort spearheading a 264-yard rushing day for New Orleans, Sanders generated solid but not spectacular numbers. The 33-year-old has now upped his yardage total over that of the prior game in four consecutive contests,…read more

    Published: Fri, Dec 25 at 5:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leading receiver in loss

    Sanders caught four of five targets for 76 yards in Sunday's 32-29 loss to Kansas City.

    Analysis: With Michael Thomas (ankle) out, Sanders led the Saints in catches and receiving yards -- though Alvin Kamara saw one more target -- and posted his best yardage total since Week 2. Tre'Quan Smith also suffered an ankle injury Sunday, potentially leaving Sanders as the only experienced wideout on the New Orleans roster heading into Week 16's meeting with the Vikings.

    Published: Sun, Dec 20 at 8:05pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Set for expanded role

    Sanders figures to conclude the regular season as the Saints' No. 1 wideout with Michael Thomas (ankle) set to hit IR, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

    Analysis: Sanders is the favorite to officially serve as New Orleans' top wideout, but it's probably more realistic to project that he and Tre'Quan Smith will split the targets vacated by Thomas rather evenly, just as they did Weeks 2-5. If Thomas is indeed placed on IR it will rule him out for the final three games of the regular season. Drew Brees (ribs) is expected to return for Sunday's game against the high-powered Chiefs, and with Deonte Harris (neck) listed as questionable, both Sanders and Smith…read more

    Published: Sat, Dec 19 at 12:04pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Finds end zone against Eagles

    Sanders caught three of five targets for 48 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Eagles.

    Analysis: He scored his fourth TD of the season, and first since Week 9, late in the third quarter on a 37-yard strike from Taysom Hill. Sanders has caught at least three passes in three of Hill's four starts, posting a combined 13-157-1 line on 17 targets over that stretch, but regardless of who's at QB for the Saints next week, Sanders could see higher volume in a potential shootout against Patrick Mahomes and the high-octane Kansas City offense.

    Published: Sun, Dec 13 at 7:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Hauls in five passes

    Sanders secured five of six targets for 39 yards in the Saints' 21-16 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

    Analysis: As expected, Sanders improved on his four-yard outing from Week 12, though his output wasn't exciting. He operated behind Michael Thomas, Tre'Quan Smith and Jared Cook on the day, and Sanders' fantasy value is limited when the Saints' receiving corps is fully healthy.

    Published: Sun, Dec 6 at 8:02pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Held to four yards Sunday

    Sanders caught his only target for four yards in the Saints' 31-3 win over the Broncos on Sunday.

    Analysis: In a game during which New Orleans pounded the rock with ease, Taysom Hill attempted just 16 passes and threw for just 78 yards. There wasn't much to go around for the Saints' pass-catchers, though game script against a Denver squad playing without a quarterback played a big part in the play calling. Sanders has a chance to bounce back in Week 13 against an Atlanta team that gave up four receptions for 66 yards to him in Week 11.

    Published: Sun, Nov 29 at 5:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • No. 2 target in divisional win

    Sanders reeled in four of five targets for 66 receiving yards during Sunday's 24-9 win against Atlanta.

    Analysis: Most of Sanders' production on the afternoon came via a 44-yard catch late in the second quarter, a play that was reversed in New Orleans' favor after Sanders was ruled on the field to have committed a fumble. The two-time Pro Bowler had just one catch for five yards last Sunday against the 49ers, so invested fantasy GMs will take production from Sanders any way they can get it. He was the second-busiest pass-catcher on the team Sunday, though he didn't muster even half the number of targets as…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 22 at 4:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Flops in Week 10 win

    Sanders brought in his only target for five yards in the Saints' 27-13 win over the 49ers on Sunday.

    Analysis: It was a pitiful day for the Saints' receiving corps, and Sanders suffered more than most with his five-yard day. Prior to the dud, he had gone for at least 90 yards or a touchdown in each of his last three games, so his outlook remains encouraging heading into a very favorable matchup with Atlanta's barely-there secondary in Week 11.

    Published: Sun, Nov 15 at 7:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Healthy return to action

    Sanders (illness) had four receptions (five targets) for 38 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 38-3 win over the Buccaneers.

    Analysis: The 33-year-old spent a couple of weeks on the reserve/COVID-19 list, but he was able to return just in time for a big division showdown against Tom Brady and the Buccaneers. Sanders was able to recapture the momentum he built prior to his layoff, finishing with double-digit fantasy points (in standard 0.5 PPR formats) for the fourth consecutive game after a slow two-game start to his career in New Orleans. Having Michael Thomas (ankle/hamstring) back will only help Sanders, as opposing teams…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 9 at 12:34am by Rotowire.com
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  • Comes off COVID-19 list

    The Saints activated Sanders (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    Analysis: According to Katherine Terrell of The Athletic, Sanders was seen participating at the Saints' first Week 9 practice, and his corresponding activation implies that he's on track to return to action Sunday against the Buccaneers. Michael Thomas (hamstring/ankle) was limited Wednesday, but there's at least a chance that the Saints could have their top two wideouts available this week for the first time since the season opener.

    Published: Wed, Nov 4 at 2:31pm by Rotowire.com
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  • On track to return in Week 9

    Sanders, who is on the Saints' reserve/COVID-19 list, is expected to rejoin the team this coming week and return to action in Week 9 versus the Buccaneers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Both Sanders and Michael Thomas (ankle/hamstring) are out for Sunday's game against the Bears, but it looks like the Saints will welcome back at least one of their top two receivers next week. When Sanders last played in Week 5, he caught a career-high 12 passes (on 14 targets) for 122 yards.

    Published: Sun, Nov 1 at 4:03am by Rotowire.com
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  • Set to miss Weeks 7 and 8

    Sanders (illness) won't be eligible to return from the reserve/COVID-19 list until after the Saints' Week 8 game in Chicago, Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: After he was removed from the active roster Friday following his positive COVID-19 test, Sanders had already been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Panthers. Since Sanders experienced a fever prior to testing positive, he's considered symptomatic, which means he won't be able to rejoin the Saints until at least 10 days have passed. In addition to Sanders, Michael Thomas (hamstring/ankle) remains sidelined for Week 7, putting Tre'Quan Smith on track to serve as the team's No. 1 wide…read more

    Published: Fri, Oct 23 at 2:30pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Placed on COVID-19 list, out Week 7

    The Saints placed Sanders on the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, ruling him out for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: With Michael Thomas (hamstring) also absent from Friday's practice, the Saints are expected to rely on Tre'Quan Smith as their No. 1 receiver come Sunday. The other options at the position on the active roster are Deonte Harris, Marquez Callaway and Bennie Fowler (shoulder), while the practice squad holds Austin Carr, Juwan Johnson and Tommylee Lewis. Sanders could be back for a Week 8 game in Chicago, depending on the results of his upcoming tests for COVID-19.

    Published: Fri, Oct 23 at 12:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses practice

    Sanders is absent from Friday's practice, Mike Triplett of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: The Saints haven't yet provided a reason for the veteran wideout's absence, but an explanation should come when the team releases its final Week 7 injury report later Friday. Sanders wasn't listed on the injury report Wednesday or Thursday.

    Published: Fri, Oct 23 at 11:49am by Rotowire.com
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  • Tops century mark in victory

    Sanders caught 12 of 14 targets for 122 yards in Monday night's 30-27 overtime win against the Chargers.

    Analysis: Sanders seemingly has caught his stride after stumbling out of the blocks with the Saints. The veteran led New Orleans in all major receiving categories Monday, setting season highs for himself in the process. Sanders also came agonizingly close to a touchdown but was marked down at the one-yard line in a reversed video review to close the first half. Now with back-to-back outings with at least six catches and 90 yards, New Orleans' Week 6 bye comes at an inopportune time for Sanders, who will…read more

    Published: Mon, Oct 12 at 9:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Just shy of 100 yards in win

    Sanders caught six of nine targets for 93 yards in Sunday's 35-29 win over the Lions.

    Analysis: Sanders led the Saints in targets, catches and receiving yards, but Tre'Quan Smith scored both of the team's touchdowns through the air, while Latavius Murray and Alvin Kamara combined for three scores on the ground. The veteran wide receiver has seen his yardage total climb in each of his first four games with the Saints, but keeping that trend going won't be easy against the Chargers in Week 5, especially if Michael Thomas (ankle) returns and reclaims his spot atop New Orleans' receiving…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 4 at 2:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Has best game with new club

    Sanders caught four of five targets for 56 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 37-30 loss to Green Bay.

    Analysis: Earlier in the week head coach Sean Payton said that Sanders' touches would increase going forward; he held true to his word, and the wideout posted his best performance since joining New Orleans. The veteran has still only garnered eight targets over two games sans Michael Thomas (ankle), as running back Alvin Kamara (23 targets in that span) appears to have absorbed most of the injured star wideout's looks. Drew Brees will have to start taking more shots down the field in order to get his…read more

    Published: Mon, Sep 28 at 12:18am by Rotowire.com
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  • Involvement should increase

    Coach Sean Payton said Wednesday that Sanders' "touches are going to come" in future games, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

    Analysis: Sanders only has four catches for 33 yards and a score (eight targets) through two contests. Despite Michael Thomas (ankle) having missed Monday's loss to the Raiders, Sanders took a clear back seat to Tre'Quan Smith and finished the night with just one 18-yard grab. The veteran could simply need more time to adjust to the new offensive scheme, and Payton does appear adamant about increasing Sanders' involvement as the season progresses. That said, Sanders will be difficult for fantasy managers…read more

    Published: Wed, Sep 23 at 1:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Invisible against Raiders

    Sanders caught one of three targets for 18 yards in Monday night's 34-24 loss to the Raiders.

    Analysis: Sanders dropped his first target of the game, then failed to connect with quarterback Drew Brees on his second. Those both came in the first quarter, and Sanders' next look didn't come until New Orleans' final drive of the game. Even without superstar wideout Michael Thomas (ankle) available, Sanders was hardly involved in the passing game, and he now sports just 33 yards through his first two games for the Saints. Whether Thomas plays in Week 3 versus the Packers or not, all parties will be…read more

    Published: Mon, Sep 21 at 9:50pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Opportunity awaits

    Sanders is slated to be the Saints' No. 1 WR with Michael Thomas (ankle) expected to miss several weeks, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: At first, it appeared Thomas might be able to play through his injury, but further tests revealed it was more serious than initially thought. As a result, Sanders and, to a lesser extent, Tre'Quan Smith should both see increases in usage starting in Sunday's game versus the Raiders. Sanders played just 49 percent of offensive snaps in Week 1's win over the Buccaneers, but he managed three receptions for 15 yards and a score.

    Published: Tue, Sep 15 at 6:04pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Potential workload increase

    Sanders could be in line for more work after Michael Thomas suffered a high-ankle sprain in Week 1 against the Buccaneers.

    Analysis: As Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported, Thomas' status for Week 2 is uncertain. If he's forced to miss time, Sanders would likely be the team's de facto No. 1 wide receiver, though Alvin Kamara and Jared Cook could stand to benefit the most from Thomas' absence.

    Published: Tue, Sep 15 at 2:01am by Rotowire.com
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  • Hits paydirt in Saints debut

    Sanders caught three of five targets for 15 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-23 win over the Buccaneers.

    Analysis: The veteran receiver wasn't a big part of the Saints' game plan in his debut for the team, but Sanders did haul in a five-yard TD pass from Drew Brees in the fourth quarter. Michael Thomas limped off the field late in the game with an apparent ankle sprain, and while the injury didn't appear to be serious, if he were to miss any time Sanders could quickly find himself in a much larger role.

    Published: Sun, Sep 13 at 6:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Looking good in camp

    According to Mike Triplett of ESPN.com, Sanders "looked smooth" during individual passing drills at Monday's practice.

    Analysis: Monday marked the Saints' first session with media access, during which Drew Brees made only a few throws in team drills. None of them went to Sanders, but it's only a matter of team before the long-time signal-caller is connecting with his new No. 2 wide receiver. Sanders isn't going to cut into All-Pro Michael Thomas's looks, though, so it remains to be seen what kind of target share the 33-year-old can earn with his new team. Between the Broncos and 49ers last season, Sanders averaged 5.7…read more

    Published: Tue, Aug 18 at 6:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Joining Saints

    The Saints and Sanders agreed to a two-year contract Friday, Josina Anderson of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Sanders has fallen off since his three-year peak (2014-2016), when he accrued 1,000 receiving yards each time while hauling in 256 passes overall. Last season, he split time with Denver and San Francisco, reaching the Super Bowl with the latter and combining for a 66-869-5 line on 97 targets. On a positive note, Sanders will be operating with Drew Brees and opposite Michael Thomas, so the 33-year-old does have a relatively safe floor.

    Published: Fri, Mar 20 at 7:18pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Likely headed for free agency

    Sanders, an impending free agent, hasn't discussed a new contract with the 49ers, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

    Analysis: Sanders mentioned after the Super Bowl that he enjoyed playing for the 49ers, but he wasn't ready to speculate on his future at that time. The lack of negotiations so far isn't necessarily a deal breaker, considering most teams have taken a slow approach to player contracts while the owners and NFLPA work on a new collective bargaining agreement. Sanders will turn 33 next Tuesday, one day before he's scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent. He refuted a recent rumor that suggested the…read more

    Published: Tue, Mar 10 at 8:57am by Rotowire.com
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  • Open to staying with Niners

    Sanders hasn't yet turned his focus to free agency, but he did mention that he enjoyed the 2019 season and loves playing for the 49ers, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Acquired in an October trade with Denver, the soon-to-be 33-year-old wideout had a couple huge performances in games the 49ers won by a small margin -- Week 9 at Arizona and Week 14 at New Orleans. While his presence may have been the difference between a No. 3 seed and the No. 1 seed, Sanders otherwise served in a complementary capacity, often playing third fiddle in the passing game behind George Kittle and Deebo Samuel. The 49ers likely will have some level of interest in bringing Sanders…read more

    Published: Thu, Feb 6 at 8:21am by Rotowire.com
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  • Held to 38 yards

    Sanders caught three of five targets for 38 yards in the 31-20 Super Bowl loss to the Chiefs.

    Analysis: Sanders nearly made the biggest play of the game when he ran past a pair of defenders on third-and-10 with less than two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. Unfortunately for the 49ers, Jimmy Garoppolo overthrew the veteran wideout and then took a sack on the next play, giving the ball back to Kansas City for a game-clinching, 38-yard touchdown from Damien Williams. It was otherwise a quiet night for Sanders, who drew fewer targets than both Deebo Samuel (nine) and George Kittle (seven).…read more

    Published: Mon, Feb 3 at 6:18am by Rotowire.com
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  • Finishes with zero catches

    Sanders finished with one target and no receptions in Sunday's 37-20 win over Green Bay in the NFC Championship Game.

    Analysis: Sanders played 75 percent of offensive snaps, but Jimmy Garoppolo attempted just eight passes in a game where the 49ers entered halftime leading by 27 points. It did mark a third straight game in which Sanders had fewer yards than Deebo Samuel, who caught two of three targets for 46 yards and added another 43 yards on two carries. The rookie has mostly outperformed the veteran over the past three months, but there hasn't been much of a difference in terms of target volume. Both wide receivers…read more

    Published: Mon, Jan 20 at 6:55am by Rotowire.com
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  • Quiet game on SNF

    Sanders had three catches (four targets) for 25 yards in Sunday's 26-21 win over Seattle.

    Analysis: Sanders had a quiet cap to the 2019 regular season, finishing with 25 receiving yards or less for the fifth time in 10 starts with his new squad. The veteran's receptions had a much larger impact on the actual team, as he quickly became a third-down security blanket for Jimmy Garoppolo. Sanders finishes with 66 receptions for 869 yards and five touchdowns across 17 games between Denver and San Francisco. The 32-year-old is set to hit unrestricted free agency this upcoming offseason, and his…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 29 at 11:04pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Clutch catch in Week 16 win

    Sanders secured three of six targets for 61 yards in the 49ers' 34-31 win over the Rams on Saturday.

    Analysis: Sanders entered the 49ers' final drive of the night with just a pair of grabs totaling 15 yards, but his 46-yard reception during what would turn out to be the game-winning march positioned San Francisco deep in Rams territory. The speedy veteran's production has been hard to trust from game to game since he joined the team via trade just prior to Week 9, but he does have a pair of 100-yard efforts and Saturday's 61-yard tally, which counts as his third highest with the Niners. Sanders will…read more

    Published: Sat, Dec 21 at 9:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Quiet receiving game

    Sanders caught two passes (four targets) for nine yards in Sunday's 29-22 loss to Atlanta.

    Analysis: The 49ers had a clear scheme to use tight end George Kittle (17 targets) to attack Atlanta's defense, leaving all of the team's wideouts with poor fantasy lines. Sanders still led the group in targets (four), so he remains the lead dog amongst a group of youngsters, but fantasy owners have to be wary of a changing offensive game plan under coach Kyle Shanahan. The veteran wideout has put up some huge lines with his new team, but a lot of lackluster ones are scattered about as well. Sanders…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 16 at 11:55am by Rotowire.com
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  • Posts monstrous line in shootout

    Sanders (ribs) had seven catches (nine targets) for 157 yards and a touchdown, also adding a 35-yard touchdown throw in Sunday's 48-46 win over the Saints.

    Analysis: Sanders not only turned in his best receiving performance as a member of the 49ers this season, but he also threw for his second career touchdown pass on a trick play in the second quarter. The veteran is the team's top option at wide receiver, so it was a bit surprising to see the Saints line up No. 2 corner, Eli Apple, against him while leaving the superior Marshon Lattimore on rookie Deebo Samuel in most passing situations Sunday. Jimmy Garoppolo and Sanders took full advantage of this…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 2:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited impact in loss

    Sanders (ribs) caught four of six targets for 41 yards in Sunday's 20-17 loss to Baltimore.

    Analysis: Sanders led the team in targets and catches, as quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo only threw for 165 yards. Kendrick Bourne led the team with 42 receiving yards, with Sanders and Deebo Samuel both one yard short of that total, but it was Samuel who scored the team's lone receiving touchdown. Sanders has failed to eclipse 50 yards in a game since Week 9, but he'll likely see his number called more frequently out of the slot against the Saints in Week 14.

    Published: Sun, Dec 1 at 2:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Cleared for Baltimore showdown

    Sanders (ribs) will play in Sunday's game against the Ravens, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

    Analysis: A rib cartilage injury restricted Sanders to limited practice participation throughout the week, but his availability for Sunday was never in any doubt. He played through the same issue in a Week 12 blowout win over the Packers, catching one pass for 15 yards while playing 67 percent of the offensive snaps. A matchup with the Ravens' excellent cornerbacks entails a higher level of difficulty, but the nature of the game should encourage more passing volume from Jimmy Garoppolo, who threw the…read more

    Published: Fri, Nov 29 at 1:49pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs limited practice session

    Sanders (ribs) was limited at practice Thursday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

    Analysis: The same applies to fellow receiver Deebo Samuel (shoulder), which bodes well for the 49ers' chances of having both players available for Sunday's game against the Ravens. Friday's injury report will reveal if either (or both) head into the weekend listed as questionable or free from a Week 13 injury designation.

    Published: Thu, Nov 28 at 2:36pm by Rotowire.com
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  • To be limited Wednesday

    Sanders (ribs) will be limited at practice Wednesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Sanders played through a rib cartilage injury in Sunday's win over the Packers, ranking second among 49ers wide receivers in offensive snap share (67 percent) but hauling in his only target for 15 yards. As he gets healthier, his production is bound to bounce back, but he nonetheless will kick off Week 13 prep with a cap on his reps.

    Published: Wed, Nov 27 at 1:03pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Just one target

    Sanders (ribs) caught his lone target for 15 yards in Sunday's 37-8 victory over the Packers.

    Analysis: It was George Kittle's (knee/ankle) night to shine, leaving little scraps to be had for the rest of the receiving corps (no wide receiver with more than two targets). Sanders has been dealing with his own nagging injury, and that may have factored in his lack of usage for the second straight week since returning to action. When healthy, the veteran wideout is the top receiver and second option behind Kittle, but fantasy owners may want to wait until he is fully cleared of the rib issues that…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 24 at 11:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Active Week 12

    Sanders (ribs) is active for Sunday's game against the Packers.

    Analysis: Sanders hasn't practiced much since picking up a rib cartilage injury Week 10 versus the Seahawks, taking the field Thursday and Friday in a no-contact jersey that eventually led to limited participation. Still, he suited up last Sunday against the Cardinals and played 44 percent of the offensive snaps on his way to three catches (on five targets) for 33 yards. The 49ers wide receiver group also will include rookie Deebo Samuel (shoulder), who has turned 21 targets into a 16-246-0 stat line…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 24 at 3:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Expects to play

    Sanders (ribs) anticipates playing in Sunday night's game against the Packers, noting that his pain level has gone done considerably the past few days, Kimberley A. Martin of Yahoo Sports reports.

    Analysis: Sanders played through the rib cartilage injury last week but was limited to 44 percent of offensive snaps in a 36-26 win over the Cardinals. He sat out practice Wednesday before returning as a limited participant Thursday and Friday, sporting a no-contact jersey to avoid any aggravation of the issue. Coach Kyle Shanahan said he views Sanders, Deebo Samuel (shoulder) and George Kittle (knee/ankle) as game-time decisions for Sunday's 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff, but it sounds like the 32-year-old…read more

    Published: Fri, Nov 22 at 3:20pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets questionable tag again

    Sanders (ribs) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Sanders, Deebo Samuel (shoulder) and George Kittle (knee/ankle) all followed the same routine, sitting out practice Wednesday before logging limited sessions Thursday and Friday. Each of the three was spotted in a no-contact jersey Friday afternoon, after coach Kyle Shanahan suggested Thursday that they'll all be game-time decisions. The 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff presents an issue for fantasy managers, limiting the quantity and quality of replacement options if some combination of Sanders, Samuel…read more

    Published: Fri, Nov 22 at 1:49pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited in return to practice

    Sanders (ribs) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

    Analysis: Despite going through stretches but not much more during the part of Thursday's session open to the media, Sanders took a step in the right direction with some activity on the field after no drills Wednesday. Per Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area, the 49ers expect Sanders to play through a rib cartilage injury again Sunday against the Packers, but it seems likely he enters the weekend with a designation.

    Published: Thu, Nov 21 at 3:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • No practice Wednesday

    Coach Kyle Shanahan said Sanders (ribs) won't practice Wednesday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

    Analysis: Playing through a rib cartilage injury in Sunday's win over the Cardinals, Sanders required a number of sideline visits to get through the contest en route to playing only 44 percent of the offensive snaps. He didn't practice at all prior to that game, so his lack of reps Wednesday can't be cause for concern just yet. Still, Sanders' status is one to watch as the week goes on to get a sense of his odds to play this weekend against the Packers.

    Published: Wed, Nov 20 at 12:52pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Availability for practice uncertain

    Coach Kyle Shanahan indicated that he's unsure if Sanders (ribs) will be ready to participate in practice Wednesday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

    Analysis: Despite dealing with injured ribs, Sanders suited up against the Cardinals in Week 11, but he was forced to retreat to the sidelines on multiple occasions before finishing with a three-catch, 33-yard line. Unsurprisingly, the veteran wideout's status for Wednesday's practice -- and ultimately Sunday's showdown with Green Bay -- is up in the air. An 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff could create complications for Sanders' fantasy managers, so the wideout would ideally put in a full practice at some point…read more

    Published: Wed, Nov 20 at 4:41am by Rotowire.com
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  • Clearly limited Sunday

    Sanders (ribs) caught three of five targets for 33 yards in Sunday's 36-26 win over the Cardinals.

    Analysis: The receiver deserves kudos for playing through a painful rib cartilage injury, but Sanders was visibly limited and came off the field after any kind of hard contact. Expect him to have his practice reps curtailed during the upcoming week to try and make sure he's a little closer to 100 percent when the Niners face the Packers in Week 12.

    Published: Sun, Nov 17 at 6:10pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Suiting up Week 11

    Sanders (ribs) is listed as active Sunday versus the Cardinals, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

    Analysis: Despite a rib cartilage injury that kept him off the practice field this week, Sanders will be available to the 49ers offense. It's unknown how many snaps he'll be able to handle, and if he'll be more of a decoy than anything when he's in the game. With George Kittle (knee) sidelined again, targets will be up for grabs to Sanders and any other 49ers' skill-position players that get on the field.

    Published: Sun, Nov 17 at 11:40am by Rotowire.com
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  • On track to play

    Sanders (ribs), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, is in line to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Sanders was unable to practice in any fashion this week, but barring any setbacks leading up to the 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff, he's expected to suit up and start. Through his first two games with San Francisco, Sanders has immediately stepped in as the 49ers' No. 1 wideout, grabbing 11 passes for 137 yards and two scores on 14 targets.

    Published: Sun, Nov 17 at 5:16am by Rotowire.com
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  • Hoping to play

    Sanders (ribs) said he will try to play in Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Sanders is listed as questionable after failing to practice in any capacity Wednesday through Friday, though he reportedly increased his activity level in individual workouts as the week moved along. This sounds like a matter of pain tolerance, with the wide receiver potentially determining his Week 11 availability after a pregame workout in the lead up to Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff. Deebo Samuel and Kendrick Bourne are the top candidates to see extra targets in the event of a Sanders…read more

    Published: Fri, Nov 15 at 3:01pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Considered questionable

    Sanders (ribs) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Chris Biderman of The Sacramento Bee reports that the wide receiver missed a third consecutive practice Friday, which comes after an early exit from Monday's 30-27 loss to the Seahawks. The lack of practice activity doesn't bode well for Sanders' chances of making a Week 11 appearance, but the 49ers at least remain open to that possibility, setting the receiver up for a potential game-time decision ahead of Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff. With George Kittle (knee/ankle) and Matt Breida (ankle)…read more

    Published: Fri, Nov 15 at 1:47pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Held out of practice Thursday

    Sanders (ribs) was listed as a non-participant on Thursday's injury report, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Sanders took part in the walkthrough prior to Thursday's session but went to the locker room once the 49ers kicked off drills. Coach Kyle Shanahan told Matt Barrows of The Athletic that Sanders doesn't require a full practice in order to suit up on game day. Having said that, Sanders would help his cause by practicing in some capacity Friday.

    Published: Thu, Nov 14 at 2:58pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses practice Wednesday

    Sanders (ribs) was held out of practice Wednesday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

    Analysis: The 49ers consider Sanders day-to-day due to a rib cartilage injury, which knocked him out in the second quarter of Monday's loss to the Seahawks. As a result, his listing on the 49ers' next two injury reports will be monitored to determine his chances to suit up Sunday versus the Cardinals.

    Published: Wed, Nov 13 at 4:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Deemed day-to-day with rib issue

    Sanders is considered day-to-day as a result of the rib injury that forced him from Monday's 27-24 loss to the Seahawks, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: As his fourth target of the game fell incomplete in front of him in the second quarter, Sanders went to the sideline clutching his side and then to the locker room shortly thereafter. He eventually was ruled out with the aforementioned issue, which is a rib cartilage injury, per Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area. The 49ers will release their first Week 11 injury report Wednesday, at which point Sanders' status should become clearer.

    Published: Tue, Nov 12 at 2:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Set to undergo MRI on ribs

    Sanders is slated to undergo an MRI on his ribs Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Per the report, Sanders had X-rays after he was forced out of Monday night's game against the Seahawks, but the results were inconclusive. Until added clarity on the severity of his rib issue arrives, the wideout's status for this coming Sunday's game against the Cardinals will remain cloudy.

    Published: Tue, Nov 12 at 6:51am by Rotowire.com
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  • Ruled out for remainder of contest

    Sanders (ribs) has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's contest against the Seahawks.

    Analysis: Sanders retreated to the locker room after being shaken up in the second quarter of Monday's contest. Before he exited, he recorded two receptions for 24 yards. Without their top wideout, the 49ers will have to rely on Deebo Samuel, Dante Pettis, Kendrick Bourne and company for the remainder of the night. Look for an update on Sanders to come when the team resumes practice later this week.

    Published: Mon, Nov 11 at 7:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Exits Monday's game

    Sanders (rib) is questionable to return to Monday's game against the Seahawks.

    Analysis: Sanders left the game in the second quarter after he was shaken up making a catch. He headed to the locker room to receive additional treatment from the medical staff. As long as the veteran is sidelined, look for Dante Pettis and Kendrick Bourne to see an increase in snaps.

    Published: Mon, Nov 11 at 6:14pm by Rotowire.com
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