Week 8: Sanu vs Ravens
Mohamed Sanu has really upped his stock with A.J. Green out of the lineup. If Green is out again this week, Sanu will continue to be a fantasy factor. How much is up in the air? He was really good back in Week 6, but the whole Bengals' offense struggled last week.
Cincy's opponent the Ravens are 19th in aFPA to wide receivers so the advantage leans towards Sanu. If for some reason Green plays, Sanu's value takes a hit, but we see him as a solid WR3 or flex for Week 9.
Week 7: Sanu vs Colts
Mohamed Sanu finally stepped up and his patient fantasy owners were rewarded. Ten catches, 120 yards and touchdown is a good day. Now, part of the reason for his success is the absence of A.J. Green, who might not play again this week. If he doesn't Sanu's stock rises. But even if he does, Sanu could benefit from the breakout game from a confidence standpoint.
One obstacle for Sanu and all of the Bengals' receiver is the Colts defense. They are #1 in aFPA to wide receivers this season. That will push Sanu down to a solid WR2 for Week 7.
Week 6: Sanu vs. Panthers
Mohamed Sanu had a season-high 9 targets and got into the end zone last week for the second time this season. With A.J. Green banged up, Sanu now becomes the No. 1 receiver.
The matchup is decent against Carolina, but the bigger factor is going to be Green's absence. Sanu rates a borderline WR2 or a solid WR3/flex for Week 6.
Week 5: Sanu vs. Patriots
Mohamed Sanu is just doing what you would expect. He is averaging four catches a game with one touchdown. He is a solid No. 2 on the Bengals depth chart and will get you a few points weekly, but Marvin Jones should be back soon, impacting Sanu's status.
This week Sanu faces a Patriots secondary that has been good against wide receivers. Jones’ Week 5 status is now up in the air after tweaking his ankle in his first practice since his foot injury. If Jones is out Mohamed Sanu would remain a viable flex play.
Week 3: Sanu vs Titans
With A.J. Green hurt last week, Mohamed Sanu had a chance to shine and well, he was just okay. He did have 84 receiving yards and a touchdown, but was only targeted five times.
Even if Green does not play this week, Sanu is not a great option because Tennessee's pass defense is very good. He has never really given fantasy owners much value even when he has had chances. Sit Sanu for Week 3 no matter who plays for the Bengals.
Week 2: Sanu vs Falcons
With Marvin Jones out with a foot injury, Mohamed Sanu is other option next to AJ Green which should give him some value. However, he only had four catches on Sunday for 36 yards and was targeted five times.
Sanu will get opportunities, but it just doesn't seem he can take advantage of the plays he gets.
Even against a bad pass defense like Atlanta, we see limited fantasy upside for Sanu in Week 2. Keep him on the waiver wire.
Week 1: Sanu vs Ravens
It doesn't seem to matter who they put on the other side of AJ Green. Green still gets all the attention form defenses and still makes plays and still piles up fantasy points. Last season, Mohamed Sanu was the primary second receiver, but he averaged under 10 yards per catch and only reached the end zone two times. Marvin Jones was pegged to be the No. 2 this year, but he is out until October.
Sanu should be a fantasy option but at this point really isn't. He is not worthy of a roster spot and should not be anywhere near a starting lineup for Week 1.
