Panthers TE Ja'Tavion Sanders (neck) is active for today’s game vs. the Eagles. We’re expecting the rookie to split playing time with TE Tommy Tremble, leaving both guys as unreliable fantasy plays.
Panthers TE Ja'Tavion Sanders (neck) is listed as questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Eagles. He put in a full practice on Friday, though, and HC Dave Canales said afterward that Sanders is expected to play. But the rookie figures to share work with TE Tommy Tremble against Philadelphia’s seventh-ranked TE defense. Sanders isn’t a recommended Week 14 fantasy play.
Panthers TE Ja'Tavion Sanders (neck) practiced in a red non-contact jersey on Wednesday. He was officially limited. Sanders seemingly has a chance to return for this weekend's game vs. the Eagles but would likely split work with TE Tommy Tremble.
Panthers TE Ja’Tavion Sanders (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday’s game vs. the Buccaneers. He’s avoided IR for now, but we haven’t heard a timeline for his return. Sanders’ absence leaves Tommy Tremble as Carolina’s top TE, but he’d be a desperation fantasy start.
Panthers TE Ja'Tavion Sanders was carted off in the second quarter of Sunday's game vs. the Chiefs with a head and/or neck injury. He landed on his head after making a catch near the sidelines. Sanders was moving on his way off the field. We'll update his status when we know more.
Panthers TE Tommy Tremble (back) is inactive for today’s game vs. the Giants. That keeps TE Ja’Tavion Sanders in play as a fringe fantasy starter. The rookie has posted 5-49-0, 6-61-0, and 4-87-0 lines in his last three games without Tremble.
Panthers TE Tommy Tremble (back) is listed as questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Giants. He practiced all week, including full workouts on Wednesday and Friday, so it’d be surprising if he didn’t play. Tremble has remained ahead of TE Ja’Tavion Sanders in playing time, so Sanders can’t be trusted in Week 10 fantasy lineups if Tremble ends up active.
Panthers TE Tommy Tremble (back) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. That puts him on track to return for this weekend's game vs. the Giants. Tremble has continued to play ahead of TE Ja'Tavion Sanders when healthy, despite the latter's impressive rookie campaign. Sanders can't be trusted in Week 10 fantasy lineups if Tremble is active.
Panthers TE Ja'Tavion Sanders led the team with 87 receiving yards in Sunday's win over the Saints. He tied WR Xavier Legette for the team reception lead (4) and trailed Legette by just one for the target lead (6-5). This marked the third time in four games that Sanders caught at least four passes and the fourth time in five games that he drew 5+ targets.
Panthers TE Tommy Tremble (back) is inactive for today's game vs. the Saints. That puts rookie TE Ja'Tavion Sanders back in play as a deep-league spot starter. The rookie totaled 13 targets, 11 catches, and 110 yards across Weeks 6 and 7 with Tremble out.
Panthers TE Tommy Tremble (back) is active for today’s game vs. the Broncos. He’s not a fantasy option but adds risk to TE Ja’Tavion Sanders’ Week 8 fantasy profile. Try to avoid this situation, especially with QB Bryce Young back under center.
Panthers TE Tommy Tremble (back) is listed as questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Broncos. He was a full participant in Friday’s practice, so he figures to play. Tremble played ahead of TE Ja’Tavion Sanders in his last two healthy outings (Weeks 3 and 4). There’s plenty of opportunity available in Carolina’s passing game this weekend with WRs Diontae Johnson and Adam Thielen out. But we’d try to avoid the situation in Week 8 fantasy lineups.
Panthers TE Tommy Tremble (concussion, back) is inactive for today’s game vs. the Commanders. That should mean a significant role for TE Ja’Tavion Sanders, who caught five of seven targets for 49 yards with Tremble out last week.
Panthers TE Tommy Tremble (concussion, back) is listed as questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Commanders. It looks like he cleared concussion protocol but missed Friday’s practice with a back issue. Tremble shouldn’t be in your Week 7 fantasy plans, but his absence would turn TE Ja’Tavion Sanders into a viable flier. The rookie caught five of seven targets for 49 yards with Tremble out last week.
Panthers HC Dave Canales said Friday that he expects TE Tommy Tremble (hamstring, back) to play vs. the Chargers this weekend. Tremble missed the opener and is listed as questionable for Week 2. He's not on the fantasy radar, but his return would knock TE Ja'Tavion Sanders off the flier radar.
Panthers TEs Tommy Tremble (hamstring, back) and Ian Thomas (calf) have been ruled out for Sunday's opener vs. the Saints.
ESPN's David Newton says Panthers TE Ian Thomas "has stolen the spotlight [this spring] at a position that is featured in Dave Canales' passing game." The Panthers ranked just 28th in total TE receptions last season (59), with Tommy Tremble's 23 catches leading the group -- and ranking just sixth on the team. Thomas managed only 5 receptions on 9 targets over 12 games after getting a contract extension last offseason. Thomas has 116 career receptions through six years with the Panthers. But the 49 targets and 36 catches of his rookie year remain career highs. He hasn't topped 31 targets, 21 receptions, or 197 yards in a season since.
The Panthers selected Texas TE Ja’Tavion Sanders with the first pick of Round 4. He’s been overshadowed in this class by TE Brock Bowers, but Sanders is a damn good prospect in his own right. A five-star recruit and top-30 overall player in the 2021 class, Sanders broke out as a sophomore in 2022. He ranked second on that Longhorns team in catches (54), third in receiving yards (613), and second in TDs (5). Last year brought a career-high 682 receiving yards, despite the arrival of WR Adonai Mitchell. Sanders averaged a big 15.2 yards per catch, fueled largely by 7.7 yards after catch per reception. He’s a fluid athlete with plus speed, capable of making plays at all three levels of the field. Sanders also possesses nice ball skills and reliable hands. He was charged with just four drops (3.9% drop rate) over the last two seasons. Sanders needs to clean up his route running and consistency as a blocker. But he has all the tools to develop into a perennial top-12 fantasy TE. Sanders finds plenty of opportunity in Carolina, where he joins a TE room alongside Tommy Tremble, Ian Thomas, and Stephen Sullivan. The rookie has a good chance to win the Week 1 starting job.
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