Miles Sanders
  • Miles Sanders

  • RB
  • , Carolina Panthers
  • 27
  • 211 lbs
  • 5' 11"
PtsRuYdsRuTDRecRecYds
61432127154
Full Season Projection
  • Full Season Projection
  • Dfs Projection
  • $
  • -
  • -
  • $
  • -
  • -
  • $
  • -
  • -
  • Left-scroll
  • middle-scroll
  • Right-scroll

Scouting report

by Brandon Niles

CAR RB Miles Sanders - Week 1 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 at Atlanta Falcons

Miles Sanders dealt with a groin injury in August, but he’s not listed on the Panthers’ first Week 1 injury report and it sounds like he’s going to be ready to start against the Falcons this week after a career-high 1,269 rushing yards in 2022. Armed with a new uniform and a new contract, Sanders should expect a full workload in his first game in Carolina.

The Falcons struggled on defense last season, ranking 22nd in aFPA to opposing running backs. Expect a busy day for Sanders and a solid fantasy output. We have him ranked as a solid RB2 option in all leagues and fantasy managers should feel confident starting him.

by Brandon Niles

CAR RB Miles Sanders - 2023 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside
Coming off his first Pro Bowl, Miles Sanders landed a new contract with the new-look Carolina Panthers. He finished last season with 1,269 yards and 11 touchdowns on the ground, though his targets were down to a career-low 26. Sanders has been able to contribute in the passing game in the past, however, catching 50 balls during his rookie year back in 2019. The Panthers have an emerging offensive line and an experienced coaching staff, so Sanders has the potential to continue his quality play in his new uniform. At just 26 years old, Sanders should be right in the middle of his prime.

Fantasy Downside
There is so much uncertainty about this Carolina offense, it’s hard to know what’s going to happen. Nearly all the skill position players and the coaching staff are new to the team, and we don’t know how much holdover Chuba Hubbard is going to eat into Sanders’ touches. We know Frank Reich had no reservations about giving Jonathan Taylor a full workload in Indianapolis, but Hubbard was basically the 1b to D’Onta Foreman’s 1a - or switch them if you prefer - after Christian McCaffrey was traded to the 49ers last year. Hubbard is unlikely to be relegated to complete obscurity.

2023 Bottom Line
Sanders is ranked as a solid RB2 going into the season and his ADP is right in line with that expectation. You can get him in the late-fifth round in 12-team redraft leagues, and that sounds like appropriate value. Sanders’ contract means he’s likely to be the primary back. Even if that ends up being a timeshare with Hubbard, he should still have no trouble reaching double-digit touches on a weekly basis.

by Chris Kucharski

PHI RB Miles Sanders - Week 17 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 17 vs. New Orleans Saints
Miles Sanders was back to 20+ carries for the first time in a month. Those carries produced only 65 yards and he failed to reach the end zone, which led to a below-average fantasy day. The good news is the Eagles were willing to give him the touches which usually pays off.

Sanders faces the Saints who are ranked 23rd in aFPA to running backs. The Eagles want to especially keep him as the main running option with Jalen Hurts out.

Start Sanders as a low-end RB2 for Week 17. This is assuming he will be back around the 20-carry mark again.

by Chris Kucharski

PHI RB Miles Sanders - Week 16 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 16 at Dallas Cowboys
Miles Sanders' touches were down last week as he ended up with only 12 touches in a defensive battle in Chicago. It produced only 43 yards and zero touchdowns. Sanders has been a major part of the Eagles offense and we think he'll return to a full workload this week with QB Jalen Hurts out.

Sanders faces the Cowboys who are ranked 8th in aFPA to running backs. In the first meeting this season with Dallas, he ran for 71 yards and a touchdown. Sanders hasn't really been involved in the passing game much this season.

Start Sanders as a solid RB2 for Week 16. The touches should be 15+ and the Eagles will rely on him more in the running game despite the tough matchup.

by Chris Kucharski

PHI RB Miles Sanders - Week 15 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 15 at Chicago Bears
Miles Sanders is on fire as he produced 140+ rushing yards for the second time in the last three games. He also has five touchdowns over that stretch. The Eagles have really been using him as a workhorse in the running game and his numbers in the passing game have been low all season.

Sanders faces the Bears who are ranked 27th in aFPA to running backs. Philly has been able to run the ball effectively with both Sanders and QB Jalen Hurts. Sanders has averaged 16 carries over the last three games so that's a good indicator for what the Eagles want to do on offense.

Start Sanders as a low-end RB1 for Week 15. This is the first time he has moved this high in the rankings this season, but the numbers have been consistent over the past month.

by Chris Kucharski

PHI RB Miles Sanders - Week 14 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 14 at New York Giants
Miles Sanders now has three touchdowns over the past two games, but his rushing numbers were down on Sunday with only 10 carries for 24 yards after rushing for 143 yards the previous week. The Eagles offense has been pretty reliable for the most part this season and Sanders owners have benefitted.

Sanders faces the Giants who are ranked 11th in aFPA to running backs. Last season, he didn't get much action with only 17 carries combined, but he has been much more effective in 2022.

Start Sanders as a solid RB2 for Week 14 against New York. We expect him to get his touches back up and the touchdowns would be a bonus.

by Chris Kucharski

PHI RB Miles Sanders - Week 13 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 13 vs. Tennessee Titans
Miles Sanders is coming off his best game of the season where he ended up with 24 touches for 160 total yards and two touchdowns. It was his second 100+ rushing yard game of the season and the second time he had 20+ carries.

Sanders will face a tougher battle this week against Tennessee who is ranked 3rd in aFPA to running backs. The fact that Sanders is getting plenty of touches keeps his stock up and even though we don't expect the total numbers he had last week with a tough matchup, he should still have a good game.

Start Sanders as a RB2 for Week 13. We expect 15+ touches and that should get him enough fantasy points to warrant his ranking.

Miles Sanders news