Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders practiced with the team Monday in an informal session, according to ESPN's Jeff Legwold.
Emmanuel Sanders practices in informal Monday session, fantasy outlook positive for Week 8
The Broncos’ slot receiver suffered a shoulder injury during Week 6’s win, but he may not miss any games because of it. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Monday's practice was a light session that only occurred in the wake of the Broncos' Week 7 bye, but it is encouraging news for Sanders' availability that he took part in it. Sanders injured his shoulder toward the end of Week 6's victory over the Cleveland Browns, but having the bye week to follow seemed to help.
Fantasy impact: Fantasy owners should still monitor practice reports throughout the week, but there is certainly less reason for them to worry than there was after the Broncos’ last victory. Sanders highlighted Week 6 with a 75-yard touchdown pass that saved his fantasy owners from what would have been an otherwise terrible fantasy performance. That said, Sanders remains one of fantasy football’s most consistent receivers and his owners shouldn’t be worried about him for Week 8.
Sanders remains in the WR1/WR2 range for Week 8 as a receiver who hasn't logged fewer than 65 yards in a game all season. If the Broncos find themselves in a shootout with Aaron Rodgers and the Packers, expect plenty of looks for Sanders once again.
