Sanders was not targeted during Sunday's 31-28 win over the Rams.
The second-year pro from Texas has served as Carolina's top receiving tight end throughout the season, catching 25 of 30 targets for 176 yards across 10 appearances. However, he's been targeted just once over the Panthers' last two games, indicating that his role may be shrinking as the season progresses. Carolina is on bye in Week 14, but Sanders will likely carry minimal fantasy value in the Week 15 matchup against the Saints.
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Panthers' Ja'Tavion Sanders: Just one target in loss
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Sanders caught his lone target for six yards in Monday night's 20-9 loss to the 49ers.
Although he was targeted just once, Sanders was the only Panthers' tight end to contribute in the receiving game Monday night. He's now caught 25 of 30 targets for 176 yards through just nine contests this season. Expect the Texas product to remain Carolina's No. 1 option at TE but carry minimal fantasy value in the Week 13 matchup against the Rams.
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Panthers' Ja'Tavion Sanders: Practices without limits Thursday
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Sanders (ankle) was a full participant in practice Thursday.
Sanders has been ramping up his participation in practice, and Thursday's full session puts him on track to return from a three-game absence Sunday against the Jets. Sanders could jump right back into a prominent role in a favorable matchup against a Jets defense that has allowed a league-high six touchdowns to tight ends this season.
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Panthers' Ja'Tavion Sanders: Inactive again in Week 6
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Sanders (ankle) is listed as inactive Sunday against the Cowboys, Darrin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Sanders thus will miss a third straight game due to a high right-ankle sprain that he suffered Week 3 versus the Falcons. On a positive note, he followed an LP/DNP/LP practice regimen during Week 6 prep, so he appears to be closing in on a return to action. TEs Tommy Tremble, Mitchell Evans and even James Mitchell will continue to play increased roles in the Panthers offense Sunday.
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Panthers' Ja'Tavion Sanders: Appears set for another absence
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Sanders (ankle), who is officially questionable for Sunday's Week 6 tilt versus Dallas, is not likely to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Sanders suffered a high-ankle sprain against Atlanta in Week 3. He missed Carolina's subsequent two games and appears in line for a third straight absence this Sunday. Sanders did manage to practice in full Thursday this week, but he was limited again Friday and entered the weekend deemed questionable to return to action. If he indeed sits out against the Cowboys, Tommy Tremble and Mitchell Evans would again be in line to lead the Panthers' tight-end corps.
Sanders (ankle) was limited in practice Wednesday.
This marks Sanders' first on-field activity since he sustained a high right-ankle sprain Week 3 against the Falcons. He may need to practice fully by Friday in order to enter the weekend without a designation for Sunday's game versus the Cowboys. In three games this season, Sanders has hauled in 11 of 14 targets for 92 yards and no touchdowns.
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Panthers' Ja'Tavion Sanders: Won't play Sunday
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Sanders (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
With Sanders set to miss his second straight game, Tommy Tremble and Mitchell Evans will lead the team's TE corps this weekend, with Mitchell Evans in reserve. In Carolina's Week 4 loss to the Patriots, Tremble caught five of his eight targets for 42 yards and a touchdown, while Evans caught three of his four targets for 23 yards and a touchdown. Sanders' next chance to see game action will arrive Sunday, Oct. 12 against the Cowboys.
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Panthers' Ja'Tavion Sanders: Remains sidelined at practice
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Sanders (ankle) was a non-participant at Wednesday's walkthrough.
Sanders hasn't been able to take part in drills since he suffered a high right-ankle sprain during a Week 3 win against the Falcons. Until he gets back on the practice field, he's unlikely to be a consideration for game days, leaving Tommy Tremble, Mitchell Evans and even James Mitchell to man tight end for the Panthers in the interim.
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Panthers' Ja'Tavion Sanders: Ruled out this week
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Sanders (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at New England.
It's a mere technicality, with Sanders a candidate to miss multiple games after suffering a high-ankle sprain Week 3. The Panthers are left with Tommy Tremble, Mitchell Evans and James Mitchell as their top tight ends, making Tremble a clear favorite to start even if he's unlikely to see more than a few targets.
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Panthers' Ja'Tavion Sanders: Sleepers (Start/Sit)
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The Falcons have allowed the fewest Fantasy points to tight ends so far this season with one catch for 12 yards on six targets, but they've faced Cade Otton and T.J. Hockenson. Not that Sanders is an established star, but he's coming off a big game in Week 2 at Arizona with seven catches for 54 yards on nine targets. Hopefully he can carry that momentum into Week 3, and Sanders is worth starting in deeper leagues as a streamer.
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Panthers' Ja'Tavion Sanders: Week 3 Waiver Priority List
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Sanders had a solid game in Week 2 at Arizona with seven catches for 54 yards on nine targets, and he's worth a look in deeper leagues heading into Week 3 against Atlanta. Keep in mind that Bryce Young attempted 55 passes against the Cardinals, but someone needs to help Tetairoa McMillan in the passing game. Against Arizona, it was Hunter Renfrow and Sanders, and both are worth a look off the waiver wire right now. For Sanders, he should be added for 1 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Panthers' Ja'Tavion Sanders: Standing out at camp
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Sanders is "shining" at training camp, according to Alex Zietlow of The Charlotte Observer.
It sounds like Sanders has been especially impressive during red-zone drills, catching a bunch of TD passes from Bryce Young. The 2024 fourth-round pick finished his rookie season with a 33-342-1 receiving line, serving as Carolina's top pass-catching TE for much of last season while splitting snaps with Tommy Tremble, who currently resides on the PUP list with a back injury. A strong summer could help Sanders take more snaps away from Tremble come September.
Sanders caught three of his five targets for 35 yards in Sunday's 44-38 overtime win against the Falcons.
Sanders had really struggled since returning from his neck injury in the Week 14 loss to the Eagles, managing to catch just one of his three targets for five yards over four games prior to Sunday's performance. The rookie tight end from Texas finished as the Panthers' fourth-leading receiver in Week 18, outpacing fellow tight end Tommy Tremble (30 yards). Sanders finished his rookie campaign as Carolina's top receiver from the tight end spot, recording 33 receptions for 342 yards and one touchdown in 16 appearances.
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Panthers' Ja'Tavion Sanders: Held without a catch again
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Sanders failed to catch his only target in Sunday's 30-14 loss to the Cowboys.
Since returning from a neck injury in Week 14, Sanders has seen just two targets and failed to catch either. He was out-produced by Tommy Tremble for the second consecutive game, with Tremble recording three receptions for 18 yards and one touchdown during that span. Sanders' offensive role appears to have diminished as of late, and he will likely continue to split Carolina's top tight end duties with Tremble as the season progresses.
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Panthers' Ja'Tavion Sanders: Back in action Sunday
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Sanders (neck) is listed as active Sunday at Philadelphia, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Sanders is back after missing one game due to a neck injury that he sustained following a scary fall back in Week 12 against the Chiefs. He'll thus act as Carolina's top tight end Sunday against an Eagles defense that has allowed the fifth-fewest YPT (6.16) to opposing tight ends this season.
Sanders (neck) was limited at Thursday's practice.
Sanders made an early exit from a Week 12 loss to the Chiefs due to a neck injury, which required a cart for him to get to the locker room and a hospital visit for further evaluation. He didn't practice at all last week before the Panthers ruled him out for this past Sunday's game against the Buccaneers. Sanders got back on the field Wednesday but was donning a red non-contact jersey, leaving him limited. One day later, he had ditched that jersey, per Joe Person of The Athletic, but Sanders' activity level remained the same. Sanders thus will have one more session to prove his health ahead of Sunday's visit to the Eagles.
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Panthers' Ja'Tavion Sanders: Out this week
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Sanders (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay.
Sanders unsurprisingly hasn't practiced since suffering a serious-looking injury during last week's loss to the Chiefs. With his promising rookie season on hold, the Panthers figure to turn back to Tommy Tremble as their top tight end. Tremble played every snap on offense after Sanders' early departure last Sunday.
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Panthers' Ja'Tavion Sanders: Ruled out of Sunday's game
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Sanders won't return to Sunday's contest against the Chiefs due to a neck injury, Alex Zietlow of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Sanders landed on his helmet at the end of a 10-yard catch and run late in the first half. Prior to getting carted off the field, he was placed on a backboard and had his neck stabilized, and the Panthers relayed that the rookie tight end was transported to a Charlotte-area hospital to be evaluated further. Sanders thus will end Week 12 with three catches on as many targets for 49 yards.
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Panthers' Ja'Tavion Sanders: Sleeper TEs
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Adam Thielen (hamstring) is expected to play in Week 12 against Kansas City, and we'll see what kind of impact he'll make in his first action since Week 3. I hope he doesn't slow down the momentum for Sanders, who was playing well prior to the Panthers' bye in Week 11. Prior to the bye, Sanders had scored at least 8.8 PPR points in four of his past five games, including his first touchdown in Week 10 against the Giants. He has a great matchup in Week 12 against the Chiefs, who are No. 4 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends. In deeper leagues, Sanders is worth using as a bye-week replacement, and hopefully, Bryce Young continues to feature him against Kansas City.
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Panthers' Ja'Tavion Sanders: Week 12 Waiver Priority List
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Prior to Carolina's bye in Week 11, Sanders had scored at least 8.8 PPR points in four of his past five games. He has a great upcoming schedule with Kansas City in Week 12 and Tampa Bay in Week 13, and hopefully he continues to earn targets despite the return of Adam Thielen (hamstring). In deeper leagues, Sanders is worth adding for 1 percent of your remaining FAB.
