The Carolina Panthers will face the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 14. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, especially regarding TE Ja’Tavion Sanders.
Is Ja’Tavion Sanders Playing in Week 14?
Sanders was involved in a frightening collision in Week 12. Fortunately, the fourth-round pick was discharged from the hospital after suffering a neck injury and is on track to return this week.
Canales said Friday that Sanders is expected to play in Week 14. The first-year TE was a limited practice participant on Wednesday and Thursday before being upgraded to full practice on Friday.
Sanders averaged four targets per game from Week 5 on, getting more looks in Carolina’s passing game after the team traded wideouts Diontae Johnson and Jonathan Mingo at the deadline.
Last week, fellow Panthers TE Tommy Tremble picked up where Sanders left off, earning eight targets from Bryce Young. There’s clearly room for a fantasy-relevant tight end in this offense.
We’ll continue to monitor the Panthers’ injury report. You can also visit and bookmark our NFL Injury Tracker and Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Ja’Tavion Sanders in Week 14?
Sanders suffered a scary-looking head/neck injury in the first half of last week’s loss to the Chiefs, which landed him in the hospital following the game. Hopefully, everything checks out health-wise, as there have been flashes of difference-making talent in this profile.
However, there’s no reason for the Panthers to be aggressive with him, and that has me looking in other directions at the position.
If Sanders can return to a full workload, we can circle back, but there’s no reason to take on this level of risk. The future is bright for him and maybe this offense as a whole — don’t forget about his name this summer.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 14 Fantasy Start-Sit Advice Cheat Sheet for every fantasy-relevant player in every game.
Ja’Tavion Sanders’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 14
As of Sunday morning, Sanders is projected to score 6.6 fantasy points in PPR formats. This includes 1.6 receptions for 36.1 yards and 0.2 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Ja’Tavion Sanders’ Fantasy Ranking
Our Weekly Consensus PPR Rankings are below — both positional and overall. They were last updated at 11:45 PM ET on Saturday, January 25.Â
Conference Championship TE PPR Rankings
1) Travis Kelce | KC (vs. BUF)
2) Dallas Goedert | PHI (vs. WAS)
3) Dalton Kincaid | BUF (at KC)
4) Zach Ertz | WAS (at PHI)
5) Noah Gray | KC (vs. BUF)
6) Dawson Knox | BUF (at KC)
7) John Bates | WAS (at PHI)
8) Grant Calcaterra | PHI (vs. WAS)
9) Ben Sinnott | WAS (at PHI)
10) Quintin Morris | BUF (at KC)
11) Peyton Hendershot | KC (vs. BUF)
12) E.J. Jenkins | PHI (vs. WAS)
13) Anthony Firkser | NYJ ()
