2024 Receiving Stats
REC
29
YDS
302
TD
1
AVG
10.4
TAR
36
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Many prognosticators viewed Sanders as the No. 2 tight end prospect in the 2024 NFL Draft behind only Brock Bowers, but NFL front offices apparently didn’t agree, taking Ben Sinnott in the second round (Washington) and Tip Reiman in the third (Arizona) before Sanders landed in Carolina with the first pick of the fourth round. The slide could be a blessing in disguise for the tight end out of Texas, as his top competition for snaps is now fourth-year pro Tommy Tremble, who had fewer than 200 receiving yards in each of his first three seasons. Sanders, meanwhile, exceeded 600 receiving yards in each of his last two college seasons while competing for targets with a slew of other NFL prospects. And while not quite a burner -- he ran a 4.69 40 at the combine -- he showcased big-play ability last year with 12 catches of 20-plus yards, second only to Bowers among FBS tight ends. The 6-foot-4, 245-pound Sanders should instantly be the best receiving threat in Carolina's tight end room, though shortcomings in blocking and route running could curtail his playing time early on. Read Past Outlooks
Quiet in return
Sanders failed to catch his only target in Sunday's 22-16 loss to the Eagles.
ANALYSIS
The 2024 fourth-round pick missed the Panthers' Week 13 loss to the Buccaneers after sustaining a neck injury the game prior, and he delivered a lackluster performance in his return Sunday. Sanders was not targeted in the final three quarters of the Week 14 loss after failing to connect with Bryce Young on a deep ball in the first quarter. Despite this, the rookie still leads the Panthers' tight end corps in receiving yards (302) and receptions (29) in 11 appearances this season. He'll likely continue to split offensive snaps with Tommy Tremble in Week 15, when the Cowboys visit Carolina.
The 2024 fourth-round pick missed the Panthers' Week 13 loss to the Buccaneers after sustaining a neck injury the game prior, and he delivered a lackluster performance in his return Sunday. Sanders was not targeted in the final three quarters of the Week 14 loss after failing to connect with Bryce Young on a deep ball in the first quarter. Despite this, the rookie still leads the Panthers' tight end corps in receiving yards (302) and receptions (29) in 11 appearances this season. He'll likely continue to split offensive snaps with Tommy Tremble in Week 15, when the Cowboys visit Carolina.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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How do Ja'Tavion Sanders' 2024 advanced stats compare to other tight ends?
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
18.7Air Yards Per Snap
0.58% Team Air Yards
7.1%% Team Targets
8.9%Avg Depth of Target
6.2 YdsCatch Rate
80.6%Drop Rate
8.3%Avg Yds After Catch
5.6% Targeted On Route
16.7%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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How often does Ja'Tavion Sanders run a route when on the field for a pass play?
This data will let you see how Ja'Tavion Sanders and the other tight ends for the Panthers are being used. Some tight ends may have a lot of snaps, but they're not that useful for fantasy purposes because they're not actually running routes. This data will help you see when this is the case.
Ja'Tavion Sanders
215 routes 36 targets
9 routes 2 targets
20 routes 6 targets
168 routes 24 targets
Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
How does the Cowboys pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
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Overall QB Rating Against
78.9
Cornerbacks
79.9
Safeties
87.6
Linebackers
59.0
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2024 Ja'Tavion Sanders Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Ja'Tavion Sanders' measurables compare to other tight ends?
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.
Height
6' 4"Weight
252 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.69 secShuttle Time
4.32 secHand Length
10.13 inArm Length
32.88 in
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Back in action Sunday
Sanders (neck) is listed as active Sunday at Philadelphia, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
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Should play after full practice
Sanders (neck) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Philadelphia after being a full practice participant Friday, Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340 reports.
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Remains limited Thursday
Sanders (neck) was limited at Thursday's practice.
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Practices in non-contact jersey
Sanders (neck) was a limited practice participant Wednesday while wearing a red non-contact jersey, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
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Hopeful for Week 14
Coach Dave Canales said Monday that the hope is Sanders (neck) will be able to return next Sunday against the Eagles, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
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Set to return for Week 14
After suffering a scary neck injury in Week 12 against the Chiefs, Sanders is expected to return from a one-game absence and play Sunday against the Eagles, Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340 reports.
ANALYSIS
In the five games prior to the Panthers' Week 11 bye, Sanders logged 18 catches on 21 targets for 212 yards and one touchdown. He was taking on a larger role in the Panthers' passing attack due to injuries to fellow tight ends Tommy Tremble and Ian Thomas, but Sanders suffered a scary injury of his own in Week 12 that required him to be stabilized on a backboard and taken to a local hospital. He was sidelined for Week 13 against the Bucs, but it appears the rookie tight end is trending toward playing Sunday. Sanders will give quarterback Bryce Young a big target in the Panthers' passing attack.
In the five games prior to the Panthers' Week 11 bye, Sanders logged 18 catches on 21 targets for 212 yards and one touchdown. He was taking on a larger role in the Panthers' passing attack due to injuries to fellow tight ends Tommy Tremble and Ian Thomas, but Sanders suffered a scary injury of his own in Week 12 that required him to be stabilized on a backboard and taken to a local hospital. He was sidelined for Week 13 against the Bucs, but it appears the rookie tight end is trending toward playing Sunday. Sanders will give quarterback Bryce Young a big target in the Panthers' passing attack.