2024 Receiving Stats
REC
24
YDS
245
TD
0
AVG
10.2
TAR
30
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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
New career high in receiving yards
Sanders secured four of five targets for 87 yards in the Panthers' 23-22 win over the Saints on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Sanders recorded a team- and career-high yardage figure with the help of a game-long 46-yard catch on the second play of the second half. The rookie fourth-round pick now has at least four catches and 49 receiving yards in three of the past four games, and with Tommy Tremble (back) seemingly unable to stay healthy for long, Sanders may be asserting himself as the top option at tight end.
Sanders recorded a team- and career-high yardage figure with the help of a game-long 46-yard catch on the second play of the second half. The rookie fourth-round pick now has at least four catches and 49 receiving yards in three of the past four games, and with Tommy Tremble (back) seemingly unable to stay healthy for long, Sanders may be asserting himself as the top option at tight end.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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Advanced NFL Stats
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
12.1Air Yards Per Snap
0.33% Team Air Yards
5.4%% Team Targets
10.0%Avg Depth of Target
3.9 YdsCatch Rate
66.7%Drop Rate
10.0%Avg Yds After Catch
4.7% Targeted On Route
21.1%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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#1 TE
Panthers
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
142 routes 30 targets
0 routes 1 target
11 routes 1 target
13 routes 5 targets
86 routes 12 targets
Receiving Alignment Breakdown
See where Ja'Tavion Sanders lined up on the field and how he performed at each spot.
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
How does the Saints pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
The bars represents the team's percentile rank (based on QB Rating Against). The longer the bar, the better their pass defense is. The team and position group ratings only include players that are currently on the roster and not on injured reserve. The list of players in the table only includes defenders with at least 3 attempts against them.
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Overall QB Rating Against
70.4
Cornerbacks
78.6
Safeties
59.2
Linebackers
72.1
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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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Struggles in Week 8
Sanders caught his only target for seven yards in Sunday's 28-14 loss to the Broncos.
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Ready to suit up vs. Denver
Sanders (groin/wrist) was a full participant in Friday's practice and does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Broncos,
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Limited again Thursday
Sanders (groin/wrist) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
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Limited in practice
Sanders was a limited practice participant Wednesday due to groin and wrist injuries.
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Looks good with added opportunity
Sanders recorded six receptions on six targets for 61 yards in Sunday's 40-7 loss to the Commanders.
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Could be TE1 vs. Falcons
Sanders should see more snaps against Atlanta on Sunday after Tommy Tremble was ruled out due to a concussion, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Sanders saw a season-high five targets during the Panthers' Week 5 loss to the Bears, four of which came after Tremble left in the second quarter. With Tremble still in concussion protocols and Ian Thomas listed as questionable due to a calf injury, Sanders could be the Panthers' top tight end for Sunday's NFC South matchup. Sanders could see even more looks from quarterback Andy Dalton if wide receiver Diontae Johnson is unable to play through an ankle injury that has limited him in practice all week. Over his last two outings, Sanders has caught five passes on seven targets for 29 yards.
Sanders saw a season-high five targets during the Panthers' Week 5 loss to the Bears, four of which came after Tremble left in the second quarter. With Tremble still in concussion protocols and Ian Thomas listed as questionable due to a calf injury, Sanders could be the Panthers' top tight end for Sunday's NFC South matchup. Sanders could see even more looks from quarterback Andy Dalton if wide receiver Diontae Johnson is unable to play through an ankle injury that has limited him in practice all week. Over his last two outings, Sanders has caught five passes on seven targets for 29 yards.