Week 18: Sanu vs Colts
Another one-catch game for Mohamed Sanu makes it three straight and only seven total catches over the last five games. He has really disappeared and QB Andy Dalton does not have confidence in him because of drops and lack of play making .
He doesn't rate high heading into Indy on Sunday, but A.J. Green's health could change that. Green has a concussion and we might not know if he is playing until game time. If he plays, Sanu ranks a low-end WR2 type player, but if Green is out, Sanu could be a sleeper. Remember, he had great success when Green was out of with an injury earlier this season. My advice would be to stay away from him of Green plays, but grab him if Green is out.
Week 17: Sanu vs Steelers
Mohamed Sanu has only six catches for 55 yards over the past four games. He has struggled since A.J. Green returned to the lineup and Green, who was hurt on Monday night, is expected to play this week.
Sanu will face Pittsburgh who is dead last in aFPA to wide receivers. Even with the great matchup, Sanu has very little value because of his track record the second half of the season. He should remain on the bench for Week 17 with the exception being if Green can't go on Sunday night. Then Sanu's value would jump him up the rankings.
Week 16: Sanu vs Broncos
For the third straight game, Mohamed Sanu was only targeted three times. That has produced a total of five catches. Yes, QB Andy Dalton has struggled, but Sanu doesn't seem to be on his radar.
Sanu is still clearly the No. 2 receiver playing 89% of the snaps, but we are not seeing enough production to warrant fantasy playing time. Keep Sanu on the bench for Week 16.
Week 15: Sanu vs Browns
Mohamed Sanu's teammate A.J. Green was having all the fun last week as Sanu was held to two catches for 12 yards. Even with attention paid to the All-Pro, he still puts up numbers and QB Andy Dalton focuses on Green so that leaves Sanu with games like last week.
The Browns defense will post a challenge on the road and even though the matchup is neutral (Cleveland is 17th in aFPA to wide receivers), Sanu should be on the bench for Week 15 as Green is healthy and red-hot right now.
Week 14: Sanu vs Steelers
The AJ Green factor has officially affected Mohamed Sanu. He was a fantasy star when Green was out, but he is only averaging three catches and 28 yards per game over the last four weeks.
Even with a decent matchup against Pittsburgh, who is 23rd in aFPA to wide receivers, Sanu is a bench player for Week 14. The numbers have not been there to justify a start.
Week 13: Sanu vs Buccaneers
Another decent game for Mohamed Sanu despite the return of A.J. Green. Sanu got into the end zone for the fifth time this season, making his week. You can see he is playing with confidence and should continue to put up decent numbers the rest of the way.
This week, Sanu faces Tampa Bay who is 29th in aFPA to wide receivers, so it is great matchup for all Bengals receivers. Sanu continues to be a solid flex or WR3 option for Week 13.
Week 12: Sanu vs Texans
With A.J. Green back, Mohamed Sanu's numbers have decreased. The past two weeks he has had five catches for 43 yards and zero scores. The good news for Sanu owners is that he still had 13 targets.
He definitely has some value in Week 12 against Houston who is 31st in aFPA to wide receivers. It could be another big game for Andy Dalton and the Bengals' passing game. Start Sanu as a WR3 or flex against the Texans.
Week 11: Sanu vs Saints
Mohamed Sanu was one of the fantasy casualties last week against Cleveland. QB Andy Dalton had the worst game of his career and all the Bengals skill players suffered. Sanu is still a big part of the offense, even with the return of A.J. Green from injury.
We expect the Bengals to bounce back this week because they have a favorable matchup. The Saints defense ranks 23rd in aFPA to wide receivers. Sanu should be helpful to fantasy owners as a low-end WR2. Start him and hope Dalton doesn't stink again.
Week 10: Sanu vs Browns
Despite the return of A.J. Green, Mohamed Sanu still had good numbers last week with four catches for 95 yards and touchdown. Green's snaps were limited so as he gets healthier, we expect Sanu's numbers to take a step back.
Still, he has gotten confidence and QB Andy Dalton seems to trust him so this weekly numbers should be higher than they were before Green was injured.
The Browns ranked 15th in aFPA to wide receivers so the matchup is neutral. Sanu should help your team this week, especially with all the byes. He ranks a solid WR2 for Week 10.
Week 9: Sanu vs Jaguars
Mohamed Sanu had a great run while A.J. Green was laid up with a bad toe. Green might be returning this week which means Sanu returns to the second wide receiver on the depth chart. Big questions whether Sanu will still be a big factor with Green back or will he be the guy who used to have a big game here or there.
Against the Jaguars, Sanu faces a pass defense that is 12th in aFPA to wide receivers. Although Green might come back, he also might be limited which means we could get at least on more good week from Sanu. Start him as a solid WR2 for Week 9.
