Mohamed Sanu Sr. Fantasy

Detroit Lions wide receiver Mohamed Sanu caught four passes for 32 yards with one touchdown and a two-point conversion reception in the Lions 41-25 loss to the Texans on Thanksgiving. The veteran got an opportunity with the injury to Kenny Golladay and was able to secure a pass from quarterback Matthew Stafford for a 14-yard touchdown late in the game. Sanu possesses very little fantasy appeal but could siphon touchdowns away from Golladay and tight end T.J. Hockenson in the coming weeks if he continues to see the field.

Nov. 26th • 4:05 PM

Detroit Lions wide receiver Mohamed Sanu was added to the active roster Saturday as the team deals with injuries to wide receivers Kenny Golladay (hip) and Danny Amendola (hip). Sanu appeared in three games with the 49ers earlier this year, but made just one reception for nine yards. Even with WR targets up for grabs against a Panthers Defense that has allowed a considerable amount of fantasy points to opposing wideouts this year, Sanu can likely remain on the waiver wire until he proves part of the week-by-week puzzle for Detroit. Aggressive fantasy managers in deep season-long formats will note that the Lions have a quick turnaround before playing again on Thanksgiving, giving Sanu a chance to establish a role with another franchise down the stretch.

Nov. 21st • 5:55 PM

The Detroit Lions signed wide receiver Mohamed Sanu to their practice squad on Friday. Sanu played in three games with the 49ers before being cut this year, catching his only target for nine yards. A third-round pick of the Bengals in 2012, the veteran receiver was traded from the Falcons to the Patriots at midseason in 2019, but he failed to live up to expectations for a New England team that needed more production from their receivers. Sanu had 59 catches for 520 yards and only two touchdowns in his 12 games with Atlanta and New England last season. With Kenny Golladay (hip) likely out this week and in danger of missing more time, the Lions brought Sanu in for more depth at the position. Expect Detroit to use three-receiver sets consisting of Marvin Jones Jr., Danny Amendola and Marvin Hall on Sunday against Minnesota.

Nov. 6th • 12:09 PM