Update, Oct. 6 — Sanders was a full practice participant on Friday. He is off the injury report and will play on Sunday against Detroit.
Donte Jackson questionable for Sunday, Xavier Woods ruled out.
: https://t.co/hfVMikNcmD pic.twitter.com/YkMC1pt8SS— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) October 6, 2023
Update, Oct. 5 — Sanders was listed as a limited participant again on Thursday. A full practice Friday could help him head into the weekend without an injury designation, but he’s trending to be listed as questionable once again.
Panthers practice report (Thursday):
— David Newton (@DNewtonespn) October 5, 2023
DBP
Woods – Hamstring
Limited
Cherelus – Ankle
Jackson – Shoulder
Luvu – Hip
Ricci – Shoulder
Sanders – Groin
DeShawn Williams – Elbow
Corbett – Knee
Sullivan – Hip
Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders was listed as limited at Wednesday’s practice ahead of the Panthers’ Week 5 matchup against the Detroit Lions. Sanders has been limited on several Wednesdays this season due to a groin injury.
Fantasy football implications for Week 5
Chuba Hubbard outplayed Sanders in last week’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings, though Sanders may have been on a snap count for the game. But it wasn’t just in the amount of carries and snaps, it was the production — Hubbard had 14 carries for 41 yards in the Panthers’ Week 4 game compared to Sanders’ 13 carries for 19 yards.
We can expect Hubbard to continue seeing chances to carry the ball. Sanders had 72 rushing yards in Week 1 but has not cracked the 50-yard mark since then. If they continue to split snaps and carries, Hubbard could be an interesting fantasy consideration.