Miles Sanders Held Out On Tuesday With Heel Injury
Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders (heel) did not practice on Tuesday due to a heel injury. The 27-year-old had a flare-up and is being held out as a precaution, according to head coach Dave Canales. While he's expected to be fine, missing practice time is not ideal after the team selected Jonathon Brooks (knee) in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Sanders is coming off his worst season as a pro. He accounted for just 432 rushing yards and one touchdown while averaging an abysmal 3.3 yards per carry. Chuba Hubbard outperformed him last year, and Brooks is likely to be heavily involved in the Carolina rushing attack when he's fully healthy. It would be a surprise if Sanders becomes anything close to a weekly contributor to fantasy squads this season.
The Carolina Panthers were saying there was still room for running back Miles Sanders in the RB room after trading up in the second round of last month's NFL draft to take Jonathon Brooks as the first RB off the board. But that was before the team signed former Seattle Seahawks RB Rashaad Penny, who was with Panthers head coach Dave Canales in Seattle. Sanders lost the starting job to Chuba Hubbard last year amid the worst season of his career. It's hard to envision another team wanting to trade for Sanders and his contract, although the Panthers showed this offseason that they're willing to eat money to move on from underperforming players. The 27-year-old Sanders is now listed as third on the team's RB depth chart behind Hubbard and Brooks, making him undraftable in standard 12-team leagues this fall.
Miles Sanders Held To Three Carries In Season Finale
Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders carried the ball three times for 18 yards and was not targeted in a 9-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 18. It marks a fitting end for a disappointing season for Sanders, who was signed to a four-year, $25.4 million contract last offseason but lost his job to Chuba Hubbard halfway through the year. He has a dead cap value of $11 million so he's likely to be back with the Panthers in 2024, although in what capacity remains to be seen.
Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders gained just 10 yards on two carries in a loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 17. He will finish off a disappointing first season with the Panthers in a home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 18. The Bucs have been excellent against the run this season as they are allowing the third-fewest fantasy points per game to the position thus far. Sanders has only been seeing a handful of carries per game of late and is not someone to consider for Week 18 lineups.
Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders (illness) missed Wednesday's practice due to an illness but was able to practice in full on Thursday. Signed in the offseason to a four-year, $25.4 million contract, Sanders has been operating as the backup to Chuba Hubbard since the Panthers returned from their Week 7 bye. On the season, Sanders has had just two games where he logged double-digit points in PPR settings. With one week left to play the 26-year-old has 568 scrimmage yards and one touchdown. His disappointing season will end in Week 18's matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers where he will once again be a non-factor in fantasy.
Miles Sanders Dealing With Illness To Begin Week 18
Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders (illness) did not practice on Wednesday due to an illness. The 26-year-old was listed with a toe injury last week but practiced in full and played against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 17. Heading into the Week 18 matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he could be at risk of missing the NFC South contest. While the Panthers have nothing left to play for this season, they are looking to upset the Buccaneers and keep them out of the playoffs. However, Sanders is far from the fantasy radar based on his body of work this season. Chuba Hubbard has more rushing yards, yards per carry, rushing touchdowns, receptions, receiving yards, and fantasy points than Sanders, who was expected to be the lead back heading into 2023.
Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders gained just three yards on three carries in last week's loss to the Green Bay Packers. He popped up on the injury report with a toe issue this week but was able to practice fully all week and is listed without an injury designation heading into a Week 17 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jaguars have been decent against running backs in 2023 as they allow the 15th-most fantasy points per game to the position. Sanders lost the starting role to Chuba Hubbard several weeks ago and has only been seeing a handful of touches over the past few weeks. He is not a recommended fantasy option in Week 17.
Miles Sanders Sees Just Four Touches In Week 16, Injures Toe Late
Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders carried the ball three times for three yards and added a five-yard catch in a 33-30 loss to the Green Bay Packers in Week 16. Sanders continues to be an afterthought in the Carolina offense as starter Chuba Hubbard garnered 16 carries in the high-scoring contest. To add insult to injury, Sanders apparently injured his toe late in the contest and missed the end of the game. As the fantasy championship round approaches next week, Sanders is safe to send to waivers if he isn't there already.
Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders gained just two yards on six carries in a Week 15 win over the Atlanta Falcons. The veteran running back has now been held to 28 or fewer rushing yards in three of his past four contests. Sanders will look to bounce back against the Green Bay Packers at home in Week 16. The Packers have been a plus matchup for running backs in 2023 as they are allowing the ninth-most fantasy points per game to the position. Sanders has lost the starting role to Chuba Hubbard and should not be under consideration for fantasy lineups heading into the playoff semifinals.
Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders carried the ball six times for two yards and added two receptions for 11 yards in a 9-7 win over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 15. Sanders was bottled up all afternoon and saw Chuba Hubbard dominate the backfield work with 22 carries and two receptions. The Panthers appear content to use Sanders as a breather back moving forward, despite the large contract he signed with the team last offseason. Sanders will not be a recommended fantasy option heading into Week 16 against the Green Bay Packers.
