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2019 Fantasy Stats
   PassingRushingReceivingRetMiscFumFantasy
WkOppResultsYdsTDIntYdsTDRecYdsTDTDFumTD2PTLostPts
1@OAK
Loss, 16-24
-----5861----19.60
2CHI
Loss, 14-16
-----11981--1-28.80
3@GB
Loss, 16-27
-----210-----3.00
4JAX
Loss, 24-26
-----5104-----15.40
5@LAC
Win, 20-13
-----19-----1.90
6TEN
Win, 16-0
-----1------1.00
7KC
Loss, 6-30
-----560-----11.00
8@IND
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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9CLE
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
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10Bye  ------------0.00
11@MIN
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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12@BUF
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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13LAC
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
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14@HOU
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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15@KC
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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16DET
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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17OAK
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
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2019 Fantasy Stats
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WkOppYdsTDYdsTDLostPts
1@OAK,
L 16-24
--861-19.60
2CHI,
L 14-16
--981-28.80
3@GB,
L 16-27
--10--3.00
4JAX,
L 24-26
--104--15.40
5@LAC,
W 20-13
--9--1.90
6TEN,
W 16-0
-----1.00
7KC,
L 6-30
--60--11.00
8@IND,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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9CLE,
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
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10Bye-----0.00
11@MIN,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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12@BUF,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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13LAC,
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
-----0.00
14@HOU,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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15@KC,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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16DET,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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17OAK,
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
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  • Makes five grabs in loss

    Sanders (knee) brought in five of six targets for 60 yards in the Broncos' 30-6 loss to the Chiefs on Thursday.

    Analysis: Sanders was second in receptions, receiving yards and targets behind Courtland Sutton for the Broncos on the night. The veteran receiver had gone through an utterly forgettable two-game stretch coming into Thursday's contest, as he'd secured just two of four targets for nine yards combined in Weeks 5 and 6. Therefore, Sanders and fantasy managers will hope he can carry over the momentum into a Week 8 battle versus the Colts a week from Sunday.

    Published: Thu, Oct 17 at 9:18pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ready to go versus Chiefs

    Sanders (knee) will suit up against the Chiefs on Thursday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM Radio reports.

    Analysis: Sanders doesn't carry an injury designation into the Week 7 contest, indicating that he's put his knee issue behind him. The veteran wideout has been quiet the last two weeks, turning four targets into just two catches for nine yards across that stretch. Sanders will look to rebound against Kansas City's exploitable secondary.

    Published: Wed, Oct 16 at 11:51am by Rotowire.com
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  • Listed as full Tuesday

    Sanders (knee) was listed as a full participant on Tuesday's injury report, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.

    Analysis: Earlier Tuesday, coach Vic Fangio said Sanders would return to practice, but the fact the Broncos released an estimate indicates they didn't do much more on-field work than a walkthrough. In any case, Sanders' elevation from LP to FP is a good sign that he'll be ready to go for Thursday's game against the Chiefs. Wednesday's report will reveal his odds to do so.

    Published: Tue, Oct 15 at 2:30pm by Rotowire.com
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  • In line to practice Tuesday

    Coach Vic Fangio expects Sanders (knee) to practice Tuesday, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

    Analysis: After racking up at least 80 receiving yards in three of the first four games of the season, Sanders has been held in check the last two weeks, combining for two catches (on four targets) for nine yards during that stretch. He departed Sunday's 16-0 win versus the Texans due to a knee injury, but the issue isn't believed to be severe, according to James Palmer of NFL Network. Sanders was listed as limited on Monday's estimated injury report, so it'll be interesting to see if he's able to…read more

    Published: Tue, Oct 15 at 10:44am by Rotowire.com
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  • Listed as limited Monday

    Sanders (knee) was listed as a limited participant in Monday's practice estimate, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Sanders didn't play after halftime of Sunday's win over the Titans, and he wasn't himself during the first half. His limited participation is just an estimate since the Broncos didn't host an actual practice Monday, but it supports the Broncos' belief that he'll be ready for Thursday's game against the Chiefs. Still, fantasy gamers should keep a close eye on how Sanders practices Tuesday and Wednesday.

    Published: Mon, Oct 14 at 2:02pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Knee injury seemingly not serious

    Sanders' knee injury is not believed to be serious, according to James Palmer of NFL Network.

    Analysis: Sanders was unable to finish Sunday's game against the Titans because of his injury, but the report indicates there is "not much concern" about his status for Week 7, even with the Broncos' next game coming Thursday night against the Chiefs. Sanders' participation, or lack thereof, in practice over the coming days figures to ultimately determine his availability for Thursday's game, but fantasy players have reason to be optimistic.

    Published: Sun, Oct 13 at 5:54pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Slowed by knee issue

    Sanders was forced out of Sunday's game against the Titans with a knee injury, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

    Analysis: Though Sanders wasn't listed with a designation on the Broncos' final injury report of the week, he was limited at practice Wednesday and Friday, so it's possible that he's aggravated the issue that led to those limitations. Prior to his exit from Sunday's contest, Sanders caught one pass (on three targets) for zero yards.

    Published: Sun, Oct 13 at 3:18pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Full go Thursday

    Sanders (knee) was a full participant at Thursday's practice, Mike Klis of NBC 9News Denver reports.

    Analysis: Sanders was limited at Wednesday's session but now looks on track to play Sunday against the Titans, barring a setback. Through five games, Sanders has been effective when targeted, recording at least 80 yards in every game in which he has drawn more than five looks. Unfortunately, in the two games that Sanders received five or less targets he caught three passes combined, giving him a boom-or-bust outlook at this point in the season. He will look to put forth a strong showing against a Titans…read more

    Published: Thu, Oct 10 at 3:44pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Listed as limited Wednesday

    Sanders (knee) was one of nine players the Broncos listed as limited at Wednesday's practice, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: The same applies to fellow wideout Courtland Sutton (lower leg), though at this stage there's nothing to suggest that either player is in danger of missing Sunday's game against the Titans. More of a concern for those who roster Sanders is that his production has been up and down over his last four outings. In Week 5, the 32-year-old hauled in his only target for nine yards.

    Published: Wed, Oct 9 at 3:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Held to single catch

    Sanders caught his lone target for a nine-yard gain during Sunday's 20-13 win over the Chargers.

    Analysis: Sanders' Jekyll-and-Hyde season continued as he posted 10 yards or fewer for the second time this season. He has gone for at least 85 yards in his other three contests. Head coach Vic Fangio pointed out that Sanders still managed to help the offense with a drawn pass-interference call and noted that, after the first quarter, the offense as a whole went into a lull. Sanders has shown that he can still put up quality numbers, but the overall inconsistency of the offense and emergence of sophomore…read more

    Published: Mon, Oct 7 at 4:01pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Set for full practice

    Sanders (quadriceps) said he'll be a full participant in Thursday's practice, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post reports.

    Analysis: Sanders was slowed late in Sunday's 26-24 loss to the Jaguars with a quadriceps contusion and was limited Wednesday in the Broncos' first practice of Week 5 as a result. After reporting back to work Thursday, Sanders noted that his quad is feeling better, so he'll step up his activity and erase any lingering concern about his availability for this weekend's game against the Chargers. Though Sanders is still less than a year removed from undergoing Achilles' surgery, the 32-year-old has been…read more

    Published: Thu, Oct 3 at 11:23am by Rotowire.com
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  • Listed as limited Wednesday

    Sanders (quad) was limited at practice Wednesday, Ryan O'Halloran of The Denver Post reports.

    Analysis: Per Zac Stevens of BSNDenver.com, Sanders dealt with a quadriceps contusion in Sunday's loss to the Jaguars, but the wideout suggested Tuesday that he's "good" now. His limited participation Wednesday suggests that the issue still requires some maintenance, but we'd be surprised if Sanders wasn't available Sunday against the Chargers.

    Published: Wed, Oct 2 at 3:54pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Tending to bruised quad

    Sanders dealt with a quadriceps contusion during Sunday's 26-24 loss to the Jaguars, Zac Stevens of BSNDenver.com reports.

    Analysis: Sanders played his typical allotment of snaps en route to five catches (on nine targets) for 104 yards. Still, he relayed that the quad issue was the reason he awkwardly went to the ground near the end of the game, and afterward he "was struggling to put on my shoes." Sanders added that he's "good" as of Tuesday, but his listing on Wednesday's injury report will be one to monitor.

    Published: Tue, Oct 1 at 11:40am by Rotowire.com
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  • Tops 100 yards

    Sanders hauled five of nine targets for 104 yards in Week 4 against the Jaguars.

    Analysis: Sanders led the team in yards and tied a team high with nine targets. He connected with Joe Flacco on several big receptions of 13, 39, 16 and 27 yards, another clear indication that the pair have developed rapport. As a result, Sanders has now recorded at least 85 yards in three of four contests, made particularly impressive by the fact that he's returning from an Achillies injury in December of 2018. He'll look to continue his strong 2019 campaign in Week 5 in a matchup against the Chargers.

    Published: Sun, Sep 29 at 6:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Rids himself of injury

    Sanders (quadriceps) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game versus the Jaguars, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Despite limited listings on the first two Week 4 injury reports, Sanders has been cleared to operate as normal Sunday. While he slowed down a bit this past weekend in Green Bay -- two catches for 10 yards -- he showed that he still has it in the Broncos' first two contests, logging 16 combined receptions (on 20 targets) for 184 yards and two TDs.

    Published: Fri, Sep 27 at 12:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Another limited practice

    Sanders (quadriceps) remained limited at practice Thursday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: That's two straight limited sessions for Sanders, though so far we've heard nothing to suggest that his Week 4 availability is in danger. We'll circle back on the wideout's status Friday to see if the Broncos list him as questionable for Sunday's 4:25 ET kickoff against the Jaguars, or remove him from the team's Week 4 injury report entirely.

    Published: Thu, Sep 26 at 3:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Dealing with quad issue

    Sanders (quadriceps) was limited at practice Wednesday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

    Analysis: Sanders was on the field for 79 percent of the Broncos' snaps on offense in Week 3's loss to the Packers but was held to just two catches on five targets for 10 yards in the contest. Prior to that, Sanders has turned in back-to-back strong fantasy efforts, and assuming his quad issue is nothing major, he'll look to rebound this weekend against a Jacksonville defense that's been sturdy over the last couple of weeks.

    Published: Wed, Sep 25 at 3:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Frustrated after 10-yard game

    Sanders caught two of four passes for 10 yards during Sunday's 27-16 loss in Green Bay. He voiced his displeasure after the game, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.

    Analysis: It was a rough game for Sanders as, per head coach Vic Fangio, Green Bay played a ton of sub-packages -- daring Denver to run. The results were not great for Sanders, though he did have back-to-back games with at least 85 yards and a touchdown heading into Sunday. The veteran is frustrated after a series of tough losses, but he'll have to focus to rebound against a swarming Jacksonville defense.

    Published: Sun, Sep 22 at 4:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores again in Week 2 loss

    Sanders caught 11 of 13 targets for 98 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 16-14 loss to the Bears. He also caught a two-point conversion.

    Analysis: The veteran receiver was once again Joe Flacco's top option in the passing game, with no other Denver player catching more than five passes. Sanders is clearly fully recovered from last year's Achilles injury, and while he hasn't topped 1,000 yards in a season since 2016, the 32-year-old is well on his way to getting there again.

    Published: Sun, Sep 15 at 6:05pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Huge second half against Raiders

    Sanders caught five of seven targets for 86 yards and one touchdown during Monday's 24-16 loss to Oakland.

    Analysis: In what was his first regular-season outing since rupturing his Achilles tendon in an early-December practice last year, Sanders emerged as the contest transitioned into crunch time. He didn't register his first catch -- a six-yard gain -- until the final two minutes of the first half, but erupted after the half-time whistle by hauling in four of his five targets for 80 yards and catching a touchdown that helped get Denver within one possession late in the fourth quarter. Now having…read more

    Published: Mon, Sep 9 at 11:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Breaks long run

    Sanders caught one of two targets for five yards and rushed once for 19 yards in Monday night's 24-15 preseason loss to the 49ers.

    Analysis: Sanders' first action since his Achilles injury in early December saw him haul in a pass on Denver's first offensive play. The wideout then went for a long run around the right end three plays later, displaying his usual shiftiness in the open field. In fact, Sanders also connected with quarterback Joe Flacco on a 45-yard bomb toward the end of the first quarter, but that reception was nullified by a holding penalty. Overall, Sanders looked good in his return to the field, building confidence…read more

    Published: Mon, Aug 19 at 8:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ready for preseason appearance

    Sanders (Achilles) is in line to play in Monday's preseason game against San Francisco, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.

    Analysis: Renck also notes that the 32-year-old wide receiver appears poised for a big season, based on his heavy usage with the first-team offense in practice. Sanders confirmed Monday that he's on track to play Week 1 and doesn't expect to have a limited snap count at the beginning of the season. His rapid recovery from a torn Achilles and a minor ankle procedure is great news for the Denver offense, though Joe Flacco's presence under center hints at limited upside for the passing attack as a whole.

    Published: Wed, Aug 14 at 6:40am by Rotowire.com
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  • Doesn't anticipate snap count

    Sanders (Achilles) does not expect to be on a snap count Week 1, Zac Stevens of BSNDenver.com reports.

    Analysis: Sanders is progressing well in his recovery from an Achilles injury for which he underwent surgery Dec. 6 and appears on pace to be active Week 1 -- though we don't yet have a hint whether he'll realize his predictions of being fully recovered for the start of the regular season. Sanders would be heading in the right direction if he were to first participate in preseason action, so the veteran will likely target an Aug. 24 appearance. That date corresponds with the Broncos' preseason Week 3…read more

    Published: Tue, Aug 13 at 11:58am by Rotowire.com
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  • Also underwent ankle surgery

    Sanders revealed Monday that he had a "tightrope" procedure on his right ankle in the offseason while he was recovering from surgery on a torn left Achilles, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

    Analysis: Sanders initially injured the ankle on Oct. 15, 2017, missing four of the Broncos' final 11 games that season. The injury impacted him throughout the ensuing offseason, but it didn't stop him from racking up 71 catches (on 98 targets) for 868 yards and four touchdowns in 12 contests in 2018 before picking up the Achilles tear. Sanders seems to have taken the prudent approach by addressing the first issue while rehabbing the more serious one, and the results have been impressive by any metric.…read more

    Published: Mon, Aug 12 at 6:18pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Preseason action likely

    Coach Vic Fangio said he expects Sanders (Achilles) to make an appearance during the preseason, Zac Stevens of BSNDenver.com reports.

    Analysis: Despite undergoing surgery on a torn left Achilles on Dec. 6, Sanders has been bullish about his ability to be available Week 1. Clearly, any game action before then would back up his belief, but the Broncos also are unlikely to clear him for such activity if they're less confident in his ability to get through it unscathed. If he does get clearance, Sanders' best bet to take the field is preseason Week 3, when starting units around the league typically receive their most in-game reps before…read more

    Published: Mon, Aug 12 at 11:20am by Rotowire.com
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  • Becoming Flacco's go-to target

    The chemistry between Sanders (Achilles) and quarterback Joe Flacco is developing, Ryan Koenigsberg of BSN Denver reports.

    Analysis: Koenigsberg noted that Sanders was Flacco's first target of the 11-on-11 period Monday and was later part of an impressive string of plays on offense. Other reports have come in about Sanders moving all around the formation for the Broncos. If healthy, he's easily the Broncos' most dependable weapon in the passing game, and all reports are that his rehab from a torn Achilles tendon is going smoothly. He's worth drafting. The question is just how early given that he's 32 and just eight months…read more

    Published: Mon, Aug 5 at 4:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Takes first 11-on-11 reps

    Sanders (Achilles) participated in 11-on-11 drills during Monday's practice, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Sanders began participating in 7-on-7 drills last week and now takes another big step forward as he resumes 11-on-11 work. The veteran wideout appears on track to be cleared for full practice participation within the next few weeks and is making good time in his recovery from an Achilles tear. Sanders is targeting a Week 1 return versus the Raiders.

    Published: Mon, Jul 29 at 2:07pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Begins 7-on-7 work

    Sanders (Achilles) participated in 7-on-7 drills at Wednesday's practice, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

    Analysis: Previously limited to individual drills at training camp, Sanders took a big step forward Wednesday with a handful of reps in 7-on-7s. He hopes to be cleared for full participation in two or three weeks, with an eye toward suiting up for Week 1 in Oakland. The 32-year-old is ahead of the typical rehab timeline for an Achilles tear, but it remains to be seen if he can regain his prior explosiveness.

    Published: Thu, Jul 25 at 7:01am by Rotowire.com
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  • Starts with individual drills

    Sanders (Achilles) was limited to individual drills Thursday but should be a full go in practice within two or three weeks, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Less than eight months removed from suffering an Achilles tear, Sanders looked comfortable running routes and quickly changing direction during Denver's first practice of training camp. Video clips from non-contact sessions don't prove he's regained his explosiveness, but it does at least appear he's on the right track toward playing Week 1. The 32-year-old is the only player on Denver's roster with an 800-yard receiving campaign to his name, with the team otherwise counting on Courtland…read more

    Published: Thu, Jul 18 at 1:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't start camp on PUP list

    General manager John Elway said Wednesday that Sanders (Achilles) won't be placed on the Broncos' PUP list at the start of training camp, Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: That said, because Sanders is bouncing back from December Achilles' surgery, he'll be "eased in" to practice over the next few weeks. Sanders previously acknowledged that would be the case, and while he won't be full-go out of the gate, there's still time for fantasy observers to gather intel on the 32-year-old's recovery prior to the heart of draft and auction season. The key point to monitor will be how much, if at all, Sanders' straight-line speed and explosiveness are impacted by his return…read more

    Published: Wed, Jul 17 at 11:13am by Rotowire.com
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  • Easing into camp

    Sanders (Achilles) expects to ease into training camp, Ryan O'Halloran of The Denver Post reports. "I don't even know if I'll do the conditioning test [Wednesday]," Sanders said Tuesday. "As far as practice, I'm definitely not going to be going full-go from the jump."

    Analysis: Sanders has made impressive progress from a torn Achilles, which wiped out his ninth pro season Dec. 5. To date, he's been running full speed since early May, and on June 7 he progressed to route running that included sharp cuts. Even with that behind him, Sanders seems to be taking a logical approach in the later stages of his recovery, increasing his workload by the day until the Broncos' training staff clears him for all activity. There's no telling whether he'll be available Week 1, but the…read more

    Published: Tue, Jul 16 at 2:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Still hoping for Week 1 appearance

    Sanders (Achilles) still believes it's realistic to play Week 1, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Despite acknowledging uncertainty about his participation in training camp, Sanders hasn't deviated from the primary goal. He's been running full speed since at least early May, and an Instagram post from June 7 shows the 32-year-old running routes that include sharp cuts. Sanders said he expects to perform at a Pro Bowl level once he's available, also noting that he wants to play three or four more seasons and eventually reach 10,000 career receiving yards (he has 7,024 so far). A lack of…read more

    Published: Mon, Jul 1 at 11:26am by Rotowire.com
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  • Unsure about training camp

    Sanders (Achilles) said Tuesday that he isn't sure if he'll be ready for the start of training camp, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

    Analysis: Sanders has been documenting his rehab progress on Instagram, recently posting a recent video that showed him cutting and running routes. Reports in March and April suggested the wideout was ahead of the typical recovery schedule for an Achilles tear, but Sanders framed things differently in early May, claiming to be neither ahead of schedule nor behind. While he still hopes to be ready for Week 1, the timing of his injury (Dec. 5, 2018) suggests he won't be the best version of himself even if…read more

    Published: Wed, Jun 12 at 8:28am by Rotowire.com
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  • Not ahead of schedule

    Sanders (Achilles) said Tuesday that his rehab is neither ahead of schedule nor behind, Ryan O'Halloran of The Denver Post reports. "When I do run full speed, I feel good," Sanders said. "I wouldn't say we're ahead of schedule, I wouldn't say we're behind schedule. I just feel like we're somewhere in between."

    Analysis: Sanders is now six months deep in the rehab process and ran with cleats Friday for the first time since suffering a torn Achilles on Dec. 5. Early reports of the 32-year-old wideout being ahead of schedule seem to have been overstated, as Sanders acknowledged Tuesday he isn't sure about his availability for training camp. The timing and severity of his injury suggest he'll struggle to be ready for Week 1, at which point he'll be nine months removed from the initial injury. Sanders is entering…read more

    Published: Wed, May 8 at 7:45am by Rotowire.com
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  • Runs with cleats on

    Sanders (Achilles) ran with cleats Friday for the first time since he was injured, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: The 32-year-old wideout reportedly is making good progress in his rehab from the torn Achilles he suffered Dec. 5. The timing of the injury leaves him uncertain to be ready for Week 1, though the Broncos seem to be counting on his availability given their lack of high-profile offseason additions at wide receiver. Any plans to move on from Sanders likely would've taken place back in March before $1.5 million of his $10.15 million base salary became guaranteed. The quarterback situation in Denver…read more

    Published: Fri, May 3 at 1:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • In good spot with recovery

    Coach Vic Fangio said Sanders is "progressing well" in his rehab from a torn left Achilles, Zac Stevens of BSNDenver.com reports.

    Analysis: Sanders suffered the injury during practice Dec. 5 and underwent surgery shortly thereafter. Differing reports have noted a 6-to-8-month recovery and his own confidence that he'll be ready by Week 1, which both seem optimistic due to the timeline for a typical player from such a procedure. On a positive note, though, Sanders attended one of the first offseason workouts and took part in warmups, so the 32-year-old appears to be in a good spot, health-wise. No matter when he gains clearance to…read more

    Published: Tue, Apr 16 at 3:31pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Has option picked up

    The Broncos have exercised their contract option on Sanders (Achilles), guaranteeing $1.5 million of his $10.15 million base salary for 2019, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

    Analysis: General manager John Elway announced the decision a couple weeks ago, apparently encouraged by Sanders' initial progress in his recovery from a torn Achilles. The veteran wideout relayed optimism Sunday on his Twitter account, noting that trainers have told him he's far ahead of schedule. Sanders suffered the injury during practice Dec. 5 and will celebrate his 32nd birthday this upcoming weekend. The Broncos clearly expect Sanders to operate as a primary target for new starting quarterback Joe…read more

    Published: Mon, Mar 11 at 9:41am by Rotowire.com
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  • Continues to progress in recovery

    Sanders relayed via his personal Twitter account Sunday that trainers have told him he's "wayyy (sic) ahead of schedule" in his recovery from a torn Achilles.

    Analysis: Sanders suffered the devastating injury during practice Dec. 5. Despite missing the final four games of the campaign, he paced the Broncos in every receiving category, with 71 catches (on 98 targets) for 868 yards and four touchdowns to his credit. Sanders is due a roster bonus of $1.5 million Tuesday, so his immediate future will receive some clarity in the coming days. Once the Broncos' front office makes that decision, he'll continue to focus on his rehab with the stated aim of being ready…read more

    Published: Sun, Mar 10 at 11:10am by Rotowire.com
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  • Returning to Denver in 2019

    General manager John Elway confirmed the Broncos will exercise Sanders' (Achilles) contract option for 2019, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: The team seems confident in Sanders' ability to bounce back from the Achilles tear he suffered in early December, with his fast progress early in the recovery process creating hope he can be ready for Week 1 of his age-32 season. Between this decision and the recent agreement to trade for Joe Flacco, it's clear the Broncos are shooting for a 2019 playoff appearance rather than focusing on the future. Elway likely envisions Sanders, Courtland Sutton and DaeSean Hamilton operating as the…read more

    Published: Wed, Feb 27 at 1:18pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Likely staying in Denver

    The Broncos haven't asked Sanders (Achilles) to take a pay cut and are expected to keep him under contract for 2019, Tom Pelissero of NFL.com reports.

    Analysis: Sanders carries a $10.15 million base salary for the final season of his three-year contract, with $1.5 million becoming guaranteed at some point this offseason. It's a big expense for a player who will be nine months removed from an Achilles tear at the start of his age-32 season, but the Broncos apparently are confident Sanders can be a top target for new quarterback Joe Flacco. The veteran wide receiver seems to be making good progress in the early stages of his recovery and no longer…read more

    Published: Wed, Feb 20 at 11:32am by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't restructure contract

    Sanders (Achilles) posted Tuesday on his personal Twitter account that he isn't interested in restructuring his contract ahead of the 2019 season.

    Analysis: Coming off a torn Achilles suffered Dec. 5 and entering the final season of his three-year deal, Sanders surely can read between the lines that any restructure would involve a significant pay cut. Of course, he may be putting himself in danger of an outright release, as the Broncos can't be thrilled about the prospect of paying a $10.15 million base salary (per OverTheCap.com) to a player who's no lock to be ready for Week 1 of his age-32 season. His release wouldn't be a popular move in the…read more

    Published: Wed, Feb 20 at 6:24am by Rotowire.com
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  • Making progress in recovery

    Sanders (Achilles) is no longer wearing a walking boot on his injured foot but is moving around with a "slight limp," Zack Kelberman of CBS 4 Denver reports.

    Analysis: Sanders originally tore his ACL in early December and was given a six-month timeline for his recovery. He appears to have avoided any setbacks in the two months since suffering the injury, and while it seems unlikely he'll be available for OTAs this spring, Sanders should be ready to go well before the start of training camp. That said, it's possible Sanders could take his time getting back onto the field considering the soon-to-be 32-year-old is entering a contract year in 2019 on a team that…read more

    Published: Wed, Feb 13 at 11:28am by Rotowire.com
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  • Emerged as No. 1 target in 2018

    Sanders (Achilles) caught 71 of 98 targets for 868 yards and four touchdowns during an injury-shortened 2018 campaign. He added 53 yards and a touchdown on four carries and threw a 28-yard touchdown pass during the season.

    Analysis: Sanders missed the final quarter of the season with a torn Achilles, but still managed to lead the team in catches, targets, yards and touchdowns. Not bad for a guy who many thought was going to be cut last offseason. Instead, it was Demaryius Thomas who was sent packing. Sanders, coming off of a major injury, counts for $12.9 million against next season's cap, but -- given the dearth of established targets in Denver -- it wouldn't be a total surprise to see him back for the final year of his…read more

    Published: Thu, Jan 3 at 3:27pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Aiming for Week 1

    Sanders (Achilles) is confident he will be ready for Week 1 of 2019, saying Monday, "I'll be making plays for somebody," Ryan O'Halloran of The Denver Post reports.

    Analysis: The comment hints at uncertainty about his future in Denver, where it may be time for a mini-rebuild after the firing of coach Vance Joseph at the end of a 6-10 campaign. The Broncos joined the playoff hunt with three straight wins Weeks 11-13, but they then lost four straight to close out the season after Sanders suffered a torn Achilles during a Week 14 practice. He was a massive part of the Denver passing game prior to his season-ending injury, but it won't come as a huge surprise if he's…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 31 at 8:35am by Rotowire.com
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  • Hoping for 6-8 months of recovery

    Sanders (Achilles) had successful surgery Thursday and is now facing a rehab timeline of 6-to-8 months, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: The timetable may be optimistic, but it's at least evident Sanders plans to return for the final season of his contract with the Broncos. He'll celebrate his 32nd birthday in March and can safely be ruled out for the entire offseason program while he rehabs from surgery for the torn left Achilles. He faces a challenge to be ready for Week 1 of the 2019 season, at which point he'll be nine months removed from the initial injury. Players coming back from Achilles tears often struggle with other…read more

    Published: Fri, Dec 7 at 2:46pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Lands on IR

    The Broncos placed Sanders (Achilles) on injured reserve Wednesday.

    Analysis: The transaction confirms that Sanders suffered a torn left Achilles' tendon during practice earlier in the day. He'll undergo season-ending surgery and will be taken off the 53-man roster, opening up a spot for veteran wideout Andre Holmes, whom the team claimed off waivers Wednesday. With Sanders sidelined, Courtland Sutton and DaeSean Hamilton now profile as the Broncos' top wideouts.

    Published: Wed, Dec 5 at 2:20pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Likely dealing with torn Achilles

    The Broncos believe Sanders suffered a torn left Achilles' tendon during Wednesday's practice, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: The report comes through about 20 minutes after the injury occurred, so there's obviously still testing to be done before a diagnosis is revealed. However, the initial test for a torn Achilles is usually accurate, and there were multiple reports of Sanders reacting in a manner that hinted at a serious injury. If the initial expectation is confirmed, the 31-year-old wideout would miss the rest of this season and face a challenging path to make it back for the 2019 opener.

    Published: Wed, Dec 5 at 11:31am by Rotowire.com
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  • Injures leg in practice

    Sanders was injured during Wednesday's practice and was unable to put any weight on his left leg while requiring assistance off the field, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Troy Renck of Denver 7 News relays that Sanders was visibly upset after going down with the injury, tossing his helmet to the side while pointing at his lower left leg. It's too soon to arrive at any conclusions, but there's no doubt the situation will need to be carefully monitored in the coming hours. The Broncos aren't exactly teeming with wideout depth; the cast behind Sanders is led by rookies Courtland Sutton and DaeSean Hamilton as well as 2017 undrafted free agent Tim Patrick.

    Published: Wed, Dec 5 at 11:14am by Rotowire.com
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  • Quiet in win over Cincinnati

    Sanders caught four of six targets for 19 yards during Sunday's 24-10 win over the Bengals.

    Analysis: With the wind swirling in Cincinnati, the Broncos went run-heavy and threw a lot of short passes. Sanders and Case Keenum narrowly missed on a deep shot in the third quarter, but Sanders was blown up by safety Shawn Williams, a play that drew a personal foul and briefly sidelined the veteran target. The Broncos are clearly looking to pound the ball, avoid turnovers and play strong defense as they seek to get back in the playoff picture. That, normally, should still allow for a fair amount of…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 2 at 3:52pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Good to go for Week 13

    Sanders (heel) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Bengals, Zac Stevens of BSNDenver.com reports.

    Analysis: Sanders remained limited in practice Friday after the heel injury restricted his reps a day earlier, but his lack of designation heading into the weekend indicates the Broncos aren't worried about his health. The wideout should be on tap for a full slate of snaps and rates as a quality lineup option in just about any format after registering seven catches for 86 yards and a touchdown across 12 targets in the Broncos' Week 12 win over the Steelers.

    Published: Fri, Nov 30 at 12:47pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Added to injury report

    Sanders was limited at practice Thursday by a heel injury, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

    Analysis: Normally a mid-week addition to the injury report like this would be a concern, but so far Sanders' current issue is being downplayed. "It's just soreness," coach Vance Joseph said of the wideout's limitations Thursday. "We're just taking it slow and being smart, that's all." In any case, we'll circle back on Sanders' status Friday to see if he ends up with an official injury designation in advance of Sunday's game against the Bengals.

    Published: Thu, Nov 29 at 2:47pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets back into end zone

    Sanders caught seven of his 12 targets, amassing 86 receiving yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 24-17 win against the Steelers.

    Analysis: The veteran receiver balled out against his former team of four years, easily leading all Broncos pass catchers in targets, receptions and yards during a vital home win against Pittsburgh. Since Demaryius Thomas was traded Oct. 30, Sanders has 60 percent more targets than the second-leading option on the team (24, compared to Courtland Sutton's 15 in three games since the trade). Week 13 brings an extremely promising matchup, facing Cincinnati's No. 31 scoring defense. The Bengals struggle in…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 25 at 7:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Totals 62 scrimmage yards

    Sanders caught four of six targets for 56 yards and carried one time for an additional six yards during Sunday's 23-22 win over the Chargers.

    Analysis: Sanders tied for the team lead in targets and broke off a 38-yard gain at one point, though he failed to do much with the rest of his touches. He has now topped out at 57 receiving yards over the last three games and hasn't scored a touchdown since Week 7. Sanders will look to get back on track against the Steelers next Sunday.

    Published: Sun, Nov 18 at 5:18pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Plays 61 of 66 snaps, despite hard hit

    Sanders was on the field for 61 of the Broncos' 66 offensive snaps in Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Texans, finishing the day with six receptions for 47 yards on nine targets.

    Analysis: Though he's now locked in as Denver's clear No. 1 target after Demaryius Thomas was traded to Houston ahead of the Week 9 matchup, Sanders was unable to do much with the opportunity, as he finished with his lowest yardage output in five games. Considering that Sanders absorbed a rough hit to his shoulder from the Texans' Tyrann Mathieu at one point in the contest that netted the safety a personal foul penalty, it was at least encouraging that the wideout was able to remain in the game and play…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 5 at 7:38am by Rotowire.com
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  • Held under 50 yards receiving

    Sanders corralled six of nine targets, totaling 47 receiving yards during Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Texans.

    Analysis: The volume remained steady for Sanders in Week 9, but he was contained to just 7.8 yards per reception, his lowest per-catch average since facing Baltimore's ultra-talented secondary in Week 3. With Demaryius Thomas now out of the fold, Sanders may see an even greater share of the wideout targets than he already has (32 more targets than the second-leading receiver on the roster, Courtland Sutton). When Denver emerges from its Week 10 bye, Sanders and the Broncos passing attack will take on a…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 4 at 5:48pm by Rotowire.com
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