2020 Receiving Stats
REC
61
YDS
726
TD
5
AVG
11.9
TAR
82
2020 Receiving Projections
2020 Fantasy Outlook
Sanders was a difference-maker for the 49ers after they acquired him midseason, averaging 9.5 YPT and 13.9 YPC over 10 games and giving them a viable third weapon alongside George Kittle and Deebo Samuel. But this offseason he signed a two-year deal with the Saints to pair with Drew Brees and play second fiddle to Michael Thomas. At 5-11, 180, Sanders is small but quick, and he's always had decent long speed (4.41 40 at the 2010 combine). But at 33, he's almost certainly lost half a step, and it's unclear how he'll slot into the New Orleans offense. Deep threat Ted Ginn is gone, but third-year man Tre'Quan Smith is younger and probably at least as fast as Sanders at this stage of their respective careers. Moreover, Thomas is a target hog, tight end Jared Cook earned Brees' trust late last year, and tailback Alvin Kamara gets a lot of looks out of the backfield. But unless Smith takes a big leap forward, Sanders profiles as the No. 2 WR and likely slot man when Thomas lines up outside. Read Past Outlooks
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Falls flat in Sunday's win
Sanders caught two of three targets for three yards in the Saints' 21-9 win over the Bears on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
The veteran wideout entered the game riding a streak of four games with at least 60 receiving yards or a touchdown, but he fell completely flat in this one, ceding work to two recently-activated receivers, Deonte Harris and Michael Thomas. Sanders' production will likely be hit-or-miss with those two players back in the fold, but a friendly matchup with Tampa Bay in the NFC divisional round presents a bounce-back opportunity for Sanders.
The veteran wideout entered the game riding a streak of four games with at least 60 receiving yards or a touchdown, but he fell completely flat in this one, ceding work to two recently-activated receivers, Deonte Harris and Michael Thomas. Sanders' production will likely be hit-or-miss with those two players back in the fold, but a friendly matchup with Tampa Bay in the NFC divisional round presents a bounce-back opportunity for Sanders.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Emmanuel Sanders' 2020 advanced stats compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank.
The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Air Yards Per Game
53.1Air Yards Per Snap
1.33% Team Air Yards
23.2%% Team Targets
16.1%Avg Depth of Target
9.1 YdsCatch Rate
74.4%Drop Rate
4.9%Avg Yds After Catch
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
How does the Buccaneers pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
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Overall QB Rating Against
84.2
Cornerbacks
87.8
Safeties
56.2
Linebackers
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Measurables Review
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How do Emmanuel Sanders' measurables compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
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5' 11"Weight
180 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.40 secShuttle Time
4.10 secCone Drill
6.64 secVertical Jump
39.5 inBroad Jump
126 inBench Press
12 repsHand Length
9.25 inArm Length
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After a year in the wilderness with terrible quarterbacks and an injured ankle, Sanders bounced back in 2018 with an underrated season - a robust 8.9 YPT and four catches of 40-plus yards in only 12 games. Prorated over a full season, Sanders' numbers come out to 131-95-1,157-5. The Broncos were so pleased they exercised their option on his contract in March, guaranteeing $1.5 million of his $10.15 million salary for 2019, a strong sign they expect him to be their No. 1 target again. That's the good news. The bad news is Sanders turned 32 in March while rehabbing from Achilles surgery in December. in the second week of preseason games. Moreover, while Sanders thrived with the mediocre Case Keenum under center last year, he'll have to adjust to newly acquired Joe Flacco, a player who's been on the downside of his career for half a decade. Throw in a new head coach and offensive coordinator, and it's a lot to pick up while not being fully up to speed all offseason at an age when most receivers hang it up. At 5-11, 180, and with 4.41 speed, Sanders has always been fast and quick, but keep in mind that 40 number was taken nine years ago. Following a return to health this summer, Sanders' main competition for targets is the untested trio of Courtland Sutton, DaeSean Hamilton and Tim Patrick -- none of whom were overly impressive last season -- as well as first-round rookie tight end Noah Fant.
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Scores fifth touchdown in finale
Sanders caught nine of 13 targets for 63 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 33-7 win over the Saints.
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Solid effort as top wideout
Sanders secured four of five targets for 83 yards and rushed once for 12 yards in the Saints' 52-33 win over the Vikings on Friday.
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Leading receiver in loss
Sanders caught four of five targets for 76 yards in Sunday's 32-29 loss to Kansas City.
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Set for expanded role
Sanders figures to conclude the regular season as the Saints' No. 1 wideout with Michael Thomas (ankle) set to hit IR, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
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Finds end zone against Eagles
Sanders caught three of five targets for 48 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Eagles.
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