Ja'Tavion Sanders has yet to become a factor in the Carolina passing game this season. This year, Sanders has no touchdowns and only logged over two receptions and 50 receiving yards in one of his four games played. The second-year tight end was targeted twice, but had no receptions in last week's contest, which was his first since returning from an ankle injury that caused him to miss four games. Carolina will face the Buffalo Bills, who have allowed 5.6 fantasy points per game to tight ends, which is second-best in the league this season. Considering his underwhelming numbers, Sanders is unrosterable in any formats outside of Dynasty leagues until further notice.
Oct 24, 2025 11:04 PM EST
Carolina Panthers tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders (ankle) doesn't carry an injury designation heading into Sunday's matchup versus the Jets. The 22-year-old was trending in the right direction after logging full practice sessions on Thursday and Friday, so he'll make his return after suffering an ankle injury in the Week 3 win over the Atlanta Falcons. Sanders had 11 catches (14 targets) for 92 yards before going on the shelf. While he hasn't been productive throughout his career, desperate fantasy managers can look in his direction against a weak Jets defense. Sanders' return should mean less work for Tommy Tremble, who had four grabs for 39 yards in the Week 6 win over the Dallas Cowboys.
Oct 18, 2025 8:04 PM EST
Carolina Panthers tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders (ankle) was upgraded from a limited participant in Wednesday's practice to a full participant on Thursday, suggesting that he's on the right track to return for a Week 7 tilt against the New York Jets. As long as the 22-year-old doesn't suffer a setback with his high-ankle sprain in Friday's practice, he'll have a good shot to put an end to his three-game absence. If Sanders is back out on the field this Sunday at MetLife Stadium, he should operate as Carolina's top pass-catching tight end, moving Tommy Tremble back into a blocking role. The Jets have allowed a league-high six touchdowns to the TE position this year, too, which would put Sanders immediately onto the TE2 streaming radar if he makes his return. Before his ankle injury, Sanders caught 11 of 14 targets for 92 yards and no touchdowns in three games.
Oct 16, 2025 3:45 PM EST
Carolina Panthers tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders (ankle) was listed as limited in the team's Wednesday practice report. Sanders has missed three straight games as he continues to nurse an ankle issue, but he is trending in the right direction with a practice to begin the week. Sanders was productive in the three games he played, catching 11 of 14 targets for 92 yards. If he's unable to go again in Week 7, the tight end snaps will be mixed again between Tommy Tremble, Mitchell Evans, and James Mitchell.
Oct 15, 2025 4:41 PM EST
Carolina Panthers tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders (ankle) is officially inactive for Sunday's Week 6 contest against the Dallas Cowboys. He had been listed as questionable but was trending in the wrong direction, according to reporting from ESPN's Adam Schefter. Indeed, the team has confirmed that Sanders won't play on Sunday afternoon. The 22-year-old is headed for his third consecutive absence, leaving Tommy Tremble, Mitchell Evans, and James Mitchell in line to earn increased snaps once again.
Oct 12, 2025 11:57 AM EST
ESPN's NFL Insider Adam Schefter reports that Carolina Panthers tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders (ankle) is unlikely to play in his team's home outing against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 6. Sanders' practice participation was up and down this week, leading up to the Panthers' matchup with Dallas, with a full session on Thursday being bookended by two limited ones. Per Schefter, he'll need another week to recover. Teammates Tommy Tremble and Mitchell Evans have operated as Carolina's first and second option at TE, respectively, in Sanders' absence, and they figure to do so again Sunday against the Cowboys. However, neither project to be a particularly enticing option for fantasy.
Oct 12, 2025 12:41 AM EST
The Carolina Panthers have listed tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders (ankle) as questionable to play in the Week 6 tilt against the visiting Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, according to The Athletic's Joe Person. Sanders was limited in Wednesday's practice, was able to practice in full on Thursday, and was then limited again on Friday. The 22-year-old is attempting to return from a high-ankle sprain that has kept him sidelined for the last two weeks. Sanders will test out his ankle during pre-game warmups on Sunday and is being treated as a game-time decision this weekend. Carolina could get both Sanders and receiver Jalen Coker (quadriceps) back, but the offense will be without running back Chuba Hubbard (calf) for a second straight week. Tommy Tremble has seen more pass-game looks at tight end with Sanders out the last couple of weeks, but if Sanders returns on Sunday, he should step right back into his TE1 in Carolina.
Oct 10, 2025 1:13 PM EST
Carolina Panthers tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, according to Joe Person of The Athletic. It was an upgrade over his practice status on Wednesday, when he was listed as limited. The 22-year-old has missed the last two games due to a right high-ankle sprain, but his full participation on Thursday suggests that he's trending toward a return on Sunday against the visiting Dallas Cowboys in Week 6. A Sanders return would mean no more TE2 streaming appeal for Tommy Tremble in deeper leagues. When healthy, Sanders is Carolina's top pass-catching option at tight end, but that has not made him a top-10 fantasy option at the position. In three games before his ankle injury, he had just 11 receptions for 92 yards and no touchdowns on 14 targets.
Oct 9, 2025 4:02 PM EST
Carolina Panthers tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders (ankle) is healthy and set to resume practicing on Wednesday ahead of the team's Week 6 matchup with the Dallas Cowboys. Sanders has started all three games he's played this season, catching 11 of 14 targets while proving to be a reliable option in the passing game. His return provides a noticeable upgrade over Tommy Tremble and should help stretch the field for big-play receiver Tetairoa McMillan. With both Sanders and Xavier Legette back in action, the Panthers' offense appears poised to continue its recent surge after winning two of their last three games. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues should keep an eye on Sanders as a potential streaming option if his involvement continues to grow.
Oct 8, 2025 2:45 PM EST
The Carolina Panthers have officially ruled out tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders (ankle) for the Week 5 matchup on Sunday against the visiting Miami Dolphins, per The Athletic's Joe Person. Sanders will miss his second straight game after suffering the dreaded high-ankle sprain back in Week 3. High-ankle sprains can keep players out up to four to six weeks, so Sanders could end up missing a third straight contest next week against the Dallas Cowboys. Even before his injury, Sanders wasn't much of an option for fantasy managers in 12-team leagues. With Sanders sidelined in last week's loss to the New England Patriots, Tommy Tremble stepped up for five catches on eight targets for 42 yards and his first touchdown of the year. Tremble is known as more of a blocking TE, though, so expecting more relevant fantasy production might be a mistake. Still, he'll at least be in play as a TE2 streamer this weekend in a good matchup against Miami. Head coach Dave Canales said the hope is that Sanders is ready to go next week.
Oct 3, 2025 1:31 PM EST
Carolina Panthers tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders (ankle) missed another practice on Thursday and is looking likely to miss a second straight game in Week 5 against the Miami Dolphins, according to Darin Gantt of Panthers.com. Sanders suffered a high-ankle sprain in Week 3 and was unavailable in the Week 4 loss to the New England Patriots. High-ankle sprains can sideline players for up to four to six weeks, so Sanders is most likely not going to play this weekend against the visiting Dolphins. With Sanders out last weekend, Tommy Tremble, normally a pass-blocking TE, caught five of his eight targets for a season-high 42 yards and his first touchdown of the year. Tremble is going to be Carolina's best bet for fantasy production at the position until Sanders can return, but don't mistakenly think he's suddenly a must-play TE1 in fantasy lineups.
Oct 2, 2025 4:01 PM EST
Carolina Panthers tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders (ankle) was listed as a DNP in Wednesday's practice, according to David Newton of ESPN. Sanders missed Week 4 against the Patriots as he has been dealing with a high ankle sprain that he suffered against the Falcons in Week 3. He is currently seen as week-to-week to week by the team. Sanders was moderately productive when he played, catching 11 of 14 targets for 92 yards. His best game came during Week 2 when he caught seven of nine targets for 54 yards. But it's worth pointing out that a lot of that production came during garbage time. Sanders caught five of his seven balls in the second half when the Panthers were getting blown out. It doesn't seem like Sanders will be healthy enough to go this week, and fantasy managers should avoid the Panthers' tight end situation entirely.
Oct 1, 2025 6:43 PM EST
Carolina Panthers tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders (ankle) was unable to practice all week and was officially ruled out on Friday for the Week 4 game against the New England Patriots on Sunday. This shouldn't be a surprise to anyone after Sanders suffered a high-ankle sprain in the Week 3 win over the Atlanta Falcons. In fact, it's possible that the 22-year-old will miss up to four to six weeks with this injury. With Sanders out, all of Tommy Tremble, Mitchell Evans, and James Mitchell could have bigger roles for Carolina in the coming week, starting this Sunday versus the Patriots. Tremble will be the TE1, but he's more of a blocking tight end and should not be trusted in fantasy lineups. Fantasy managers should avoid Carolina's TE situation. Through three weeks in his second NFL season before his injury, Sanders caught 11 of 14 targets for 92 yards and no touchdowns.
Sep 26, 2025 8:02 PM EST
Carolina Panthers tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders (ankle) has been diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain after undergoing an MRI exam on Monday, and he's expected to miss multiple weeks, a league source told Joe Person of The Athletic. Sanders was injured in the Week 3 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday when a defender fell on him after coming down with a catch in the fourth quarter. With Sanders now out for multiple weeks, Mitch Evans and James Mitchell will bump up on the TE depth chart behind Tommy Tremble. Through three weeks, Sanders has 11 catches on 14 targets for 92 yards and no touchdowns in his second NFL season. Tremble's role will expand in Carolina's offense moving forward, but he's known as a blocking TE, meaning fantasy managers should look elsewhere if they are looking for help at the position.
Sep 22, 2025 4:17 PM EST
Carolina Panthers tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders (ankle, foot) is awaiting the results of an MRI after exiting Sunday's win over the Falcons, but initial X-rays are believed to be encouraging. Sanders caught both of his targets for 11 yards in a game that the Panthers won handily, but he was spotted after the game in a walking boot. In his second season, Sanders has been the team's top tight end, and he saw a career high of nine targets for seven receptions in Week 2. The hope in Carolina is that he won't be sidelined for long. A hope shared by fantasy managers, as he was playing himself into every week streaming status at a position with very few reliable starters.
Sep 22, 2025 2:09 PM EST
Carolina Panthers tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders (ankle) exited during the fourth quarter of Sunday's Week 3 contest against the Atlanta Falcons. He was officially listed as questionable and did not return. Carolina won by 30 points as Sanders converted his two targets into two catches for 11 yards through the air. While Sanders isn't a big name in fantasy football, managers should still stay tuned for injury updates, as his status will have a bearing on future volume for players like Tetairoa McMillan and Hunter Renfrow.
Sep 21, 2025 4:10 PM EST
Carolina Panthers tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders tied for second on the team with a career-high six catches on nine targets in Week 2. Thanks to trailing by as many as 24 points in the third quarter, Bryce Young was forced to throw the ball 55 times. Sanders made the most of his opportunities, catching six passes for 54 yards in the contest. The involvement in the passing game is an encouraging sign, but we'll have to pump the brakes until the Panthers show they can consistently get Sanders involved in the passing game in a closer contest. In Week 1, Sanders saw just three targets. The Panthers will host the Atlanta Falcons in Week 3, who are coming off a stellar defensive performance on Sunday night when they held the Minnesota Vikings to just 120 passing yards. Sanders should be kept on the waiver wire, but it would be a good idea to continue to monitor his stat line moving forward.
Sep 15, 2025 3:25 PM EST
Carolina Panthers tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders put together an impressive training camp, most notably as a receiver. Head coach Dave Canales recently spoke about his improvement as a pass-catcher. The second-year, fourth-round pick caught 33 passes for 342 yards and one touchdown during his rookie season. Interestingly, he did that on only 43 targets. Sanders was on the field often, but wasn't a favorite target for quarterback Bryce Young. Following an absence in Week 13 due to an injury, Sanders was almost completely uninvolved in the Carolina passing attack. He projects to be Carolina's primary tight end in 2025, but his rookie inconsistencies have made him nothing more than a late-round dart throw in fantasy football redraft leagues.
Aug 30, 2025 10:12 AM EST
Carolina Panthers tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders continues to impress during training camp this year. Sanders has been the Panthers' offensive MVP thus far in camp, according to the Charlotte Observer's Mike Kaye. Sanders "is catching passes in droves and is adding yards after the catch with regularity," Kaye wrote in his Stock Watch piece on Monday. Sanders, heading into his second NFL season, also looks leaner and more muscular this year after playing at 255 pounds as a rookie. The young tight end appears primed for a breakout in 2025 on an ascending Panthers offense, making him an interesting dart-throw as a late-round option in fantasy drafts later this summer.
Aug 4, 2025 11:13 AM EST
Carolina Panthers tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders has been performing very well during the team's practice sessions. According to Alex Zietlow of The Observer, Sanders caught a tough pass on a flag route and was able to find the back of the end zone. Zeitlow described that Sanders is "still shining." This is an excellent sign for the second-year tight end as he looks to enjoy a breakout season. As a rookie, the former fourth-round pick (101st overall) caught 33 passes for 342 yards and a score. Sanders began to find his footing during Week 6 and would average a solid 43.5 yards per game over the next five games before suffering a neck injury, which limited him during the final stretch. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his development as he could be worth a late-round flier in deeper leagues.
Aug 1, 2025 11:22 AM EST
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