The Carolina Panthers (4-4) will visit the Green Bay Packers (5-1) in Week 9. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding TE Ja’Tavion Sanders.
Is Sanders Playing in Week 9?
Sanders is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Panthers’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Sanders in Week 9?
The playing time ticked up in his second game back from injury, but Ja’Tavion Sanders was under 20 routes run again on Sunday against the Bills, and while game script factored into him not exactly being extended late, that’s a common risk for the 2025 Panthers.
I think he’s a part of the long-term outlook of this offense, but he’s just that: the future. The future is not now for Carolina, and that means you can do better with a handful of TEs that are in your waiver wire pool on a weekly basis.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Sanders’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 9
Sanders is projected to score 6.7 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Sanders to have 3 receptions for 31 yards and 0.1 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 9 Weather Impact: Panthers at Packers
The forecast for kickoff is 43 degrees Fahrenheit with 6 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
