Carolina Panthers tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders posted a dud during last week's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Sanders failed to haul in his lone target of the game as he only played 49 percent of the offensive snaps. To be fair, it was his first game back from a neck injury, so possibly the Panthers were being cautious with him. The expectation is that Sanders is going to continue splitting up the reps with Tommy Tremble. That being said, Sanders won't be too appealing of a fantasy option for the Week 15 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. He should be considered a TE2 as he figures to see more involvement this week.
Carolina Panthers rookie tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders (neck) is officially active for Week 14 against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday despite being given a questionable tag on Friday's final injury report. Sanders suffered a scary neck injury in the Week 12 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs and went to the hospital, but he thankfully avoided a serious injury. He was held out of last week's overtime loss to the division-rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers but is returning to face the Eagles this Sunday in a game in which the Panthers will likely have to throw the ball often. The 21-year-old will continue to share playing time with Tommy Tremble in Carolina, but he's at least worth a look as a TE2 sleeper in his return with six teams on bye in Week 14. Sanders scored his first touchdown of the year in Week 10 and had a season-high 87 receiving yards in Week 9.
Carolina Panthers rookie tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders (neck) was a full practice participant on Friday but is questionable to face the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday in Week 14 action. Sanders' full practice means he's likely on the right side of questionable, but the Panthers won't be taking any chances after he suffered a scary neck injury in the Week 12 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The 21-year-old could see fewer offensive snaps against Philly, too, if he's active, making him a risky TE2 streamer for fantasy purposes. However, Sanders will be an intriguing sleeper pick at a low cost in DFS if he's active after he caught nine of his 10 targets for 144 yards and a touchdown in his three previous games. If Sanders sits again this weekend, Tommy Tremble will be in play as a TE2 streamer after going for season-highs in catches (five) and receiving yards (77) in last week's overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Carolina Panthers rookie tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders (neck) is back on the practice field on Thursday and was not seen in the no-contact red jersey that he had been wearing since his scary neck injury in the Week 12 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Sanders hasn't played since that scary head-first landing but he put in a limited practice on Wednesday, and head coach Dave Canales said on Monday that he's hopeful that Sanders will be able to return in Week 14 to face the Philadelphia Eagles. The fourth-rounder was getting more involved in the offense before his injury a few weeks ago and could be worth looking at as a TE2 streamer in deeper fantasy leagues whenever he returns. In Sanders' absence in last week's overtime loss to the division-rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tommy Tremble had five catches on eight targets for a season-high 77 yards. UPDATE: Sanders was limited again on Thursday.
Ja'Tavion Sanders Limited During Wednesday's Practice
Carolina Panthers rookie tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders (neck) was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. The rookie out of Texas missed last week's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after suffering a scary-looking neck injury against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 12. However, it's a great sign that he is taking part in practice and has not been placed on Injured Reserve. Sanders has caught 29 passes for 302 yards and one touchdown this year. It's a promising start for a rookie tight end, but he's not worth rolling the dice on against the strong Philadelphia Eagles secondary in Week 14 even if he returns to the lineup.
Panthers Hope To Get Jalen Coker And Ja'Tavion Sanders Back For Week 14
Per head coach Dave Canales, the Carolina Panthers are hoping to get wide receiver Jalen Coker (quad) and tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders (neck) back in the lineup for next Sunday's meeting with the Philadelphia Eagles. Steve Reed of The Associated Press reported the news. Both players missed all of last week's practices before being promptly ruled out for Week 13's loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. However, they could potentially be available for a bout with a tough Eagles squad that's been stout against opponent's pass attacks this season. Philadelphia has allowed the sixth-fewest fantasy points per game to quarterbacks, so it's challenging to project either player for a meaningful fantasy day. Still, their practice participation leading up to Week 14 will be telling of their status for Sunday. Keep an eye out for Wednesday's report.
Jalen Coker, Ja'Tavion Sanders Ruled Out For Week 13
Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Jalen Coker (quadriceps) and rookie tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders (neck) have both been ruled out for their Week 13 tilt against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Coker will now miss his second-straight game. Sanders sustained this neck injury last weekend during their loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Fantasy managers in deeper formats should continue to monitor their progress throughout the remainder of the season, as they have shown potential at times. This weekend against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, fantasy managers should expect Xavier Legette, Adam Thielen, and Tommy Tremble to lead the Carolina passing attack.
Ja'Tavion Sanders, Jalen Coker Sidelined Again Thursday
Carolina Panthers tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders (neck) and Jalen Coker (quadriceps) were both sidelined for a second consecutive practice on Thursday. We previously heard that neither Sanders nor Coker is expected to play in Week 13, so it's no surprise that both were listed as non-participants Thursday. Sanders could be looking at a multi-week absence after an awkward injury landed him in the hospital for precautionary measures last Sunday. Tommy Tremble will start at tight end in his absence. Meanwhile, Coker, who hasn't played since the other side of the Panthers' bye in Week 10, will likely be replaced in the lineup by a combination of Adam Thielen, Xavier Legette, and David Moore.
Ja'Tavion Sanders Unlikely To Play Against Buccaneers
Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales said on Wednesday that rookie tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders (neck) is unlikely to play in Week 13 against the division-rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers this Sunday. It hardly comes as a surprise after Sanders suffered a scary head/neck injury last Sunday in the loss to the Kansas City Chiefs that required a trip to the hospital. The 21-year-old was quickly released from the hospital, though, and avoided a serious injury. He was seen at practice on Wednesday but did not participate and will most likely be inactive in Week 13. Depending on how Sanders recovers from the injury, he might not be available next week, either, to take on the Philadelphia Eagles. It's bad timing, as the rookie TE was beginning to see a bigger role as Carolina's top pass-catching tight end. Tommy Tremble will receive more opportunities this weekend against Tampa.
Carolina Panthers rookie tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders (neck) was present on Wednesday but did not take part in practice with the rest of the team after suffering a scary head/neck injury in the Week 12 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Sanders was placed on a backboard after landing directly on his head before being carted off and taken to a local hospital. The 21-year-old was released from the hospital in short order, though, and thankfully avoided a serious injury. He still has two more days to get back on the practice field, but it seems likely that Carolina will exercise caution with Sanders, making him more unlikely to be available to play in Week 13 against the division-rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers. If Sanders is ruled out for this weekend's game, expect Tommy Tremble to see more targets in the passing game, which would make him more attractive as a TE2 sleeper in fantasy.
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