Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders remains sidelined during practices due to a hamstring injury, per beat reporter Mike Klis. This makes 19 days since Sanders has practiced, and it has fantasy owners growing concerned.
Emmanuel Sanders remains sidelined at practice, fantasy value intact
The Broncos’ slot receiver was once again sidelined during Wednesday’s practice. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Sanders enjoyed a career year in 2014 during his first season with the Denver Broncos, nabbing 101 catches for 1,404 yards and nine touchdowns. But now, it’s increasingly likely Sanders won’t appear in the preseason’s remainder, although no concern has been expressed that he is in danger of missing opening week.
Fantasy Spin: If the beat reporters and Broncos brass has yet to express concern about Sanders’ availability for the regular season, then neither should fantasy owners. For now, this can be chalked up to the Broncos playing it safe with their productive slot man until further notice. That said, fantasy owners should have their ears open for more news emerging from Broncos camp, as plenty of precedent exists for hamstring injuries to linger. But for now, Sanders is worthy of his late third-round average draft position.
