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Emmanuel Sanders
WR· Last played 2021
5'11" · 180 lbs · Age 39 · Yr 12 · 165 GP · Southern Methodist · Rd 3, Pick 82 (2010)
WR52'21 Season
#822010 DraftWR52'21 Season
#822010 DraftEmmanuel Sanders
WR· Last played 2021
5'11" · 180 lbs · Age 39 · Yr 12 · 165 GP · Southern Methodist · Rd 3, Pick 82 (2010)
5'11" · 180 lbs · Age 39 · Yr 12 · 165 GP · Southern Methodist · Rd 3, Pick 82 (2010)
Injury Status
No Report
No active injury designation.
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2021 Season
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FP/G
5.1
Tgt/G
3.0
Rec/G
44.7
Rec YDs/G
0.3
Rec TDs/G
77%
Snap%
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Emmanuel Sanders is a former NFL wide receiver who last played in 2021. Listed at 5'11", 180 lbs. Drafted in the 3rd round (82nd overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft out of Southern Methodist. Across 165 games over 12 seasons, his career totals include 704 career receptions, 9,245 career receiving yards, 51 career receiving TDs. Browse Emmanuel Sanders's complete career stats, season-by-season game logs, Madden ratings, depth chart history, and fantasy football projections on League Station.
Career Stats
| Season | G | Tgt | Rec | Ct% | Rec Yds | Yds/G | Rec TD | Rush Yds | Rush TD |
|---|
| 2021 | 14 | 72 | 42 | 58.3 | 626 | 44.7 | 4 | 31 | 0 |
| 2020 | 14 | 82 | 61 | 74.4 | 726 | 51.9 | 5 | 12 | 0 |
| 2019 | 17 | 97 | 66 | 68.0 | 869 | 51.1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 12 | 98 | 71 | 72.4 | 868 | 72.3 | 4 | 53 | 1 |
| 2017 | 12 | 92 | 47 | 51.1 | 555 | 46.3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 15 | 137 | 79 | 57.7 | 1,032 | 68.8 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 14 | 133 | 76 | 57.1 | 1,135 | 81.1 | 6 | 29 | 0 |
| 2014 | 16 | 141 | 101 | 71.6 | 1,404 | 87.8 | 9 | 44 | 0 |
| 2013 | 16 | 113 | 67 | 59.3 | 740 | 46.3 | 6 | 25 | 0 |
| 2012 | 15 | 74 | 44 | 59.5 | 626 | 41.7 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | 10 | 40 | 22 | 55.0 | 288 | 28.8 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 10 | 49 | 28 | 57.1 | 376 | 37.6 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 165 | 1128 | 704 | 62.4 | 9,245 | 56.0 | 51 | 202 | 1 |
| Avg | 13.8 | 94.0 | 58.7 | 770.4 | 4.3 | 16.8 | 0.1 |
Next Gen Stats: Receiving
Avg. separation at catch and YAC-over-expected isolate route-running and after-the-catch skill from raw target volume.
| Yr | Tm | Tgt | Rec | Yds | TD | Catch | Sep | Cush | YAC+ | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | BUF | 72 | 42 | 626 | 4 | 58.3% | 2.92 | 5.7 | -0.14 | 15.0 |
| 2020 | NO | 82 | 61 | 726 | 5 | 74.4% | 3.13 | 6.6 | -0.47 | 9.4 |
| 2019 | SF | 97 | 66 | 869 | 5 | 68.0% | 2.50 | 5.1 | -0.09 | 10.9 |
| 2018 | DEN | 98 | 71 | 866 | 4 | 72.4% | 3.25 | 6.2 | +0.46 | 9.3 |
| 2017 | DEN | 92 | 47 | 555 | 2 | 51.1% | 2.35 | 5.5 | +0.92 | 10.6 |
| 2016 | DEN | 137 | 79 | 1032 | 5 | 57.7% | 2.63 | 5.8 | -0.42 | 13.3 |
Source: NFL Next Gen Stats via nflverse. Regular season only; coverage starts 2016. Color tone reflects percentile rank among qualified players that season.
PFR Advanced: Receiving
YBC/YAC splits, average depth of target, drops, and broken tackles. Passer rating when targeted captures how often the QB throws their way and how well it works.
| Yr | Tm | G | Tgt | Rec | ADoT | YBC/R | YAC/R | BTk/R | Drop % | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | BUF | 14 | 72 | 42 | 15.0 | 12.90 | 2.00 | 0.000 | 4.2% | 99.7 |
| 2020 | NO | 14 | 82 | 61 | 8.8 | 9.10 | 2.80 | 0.049 | 3.7% | 111.1 |
| 2019 | 2TM | 17 | 97 | 66 | 10.4 | 9.60 | 3.60 | 0.030 | 2.1% | 83.2 |
| 2018 | DEN | 12 | 98 | 71 | 9.5 | 8.00 | 4.20 | 0.085 | 3.1% | 104.5 |
Source: Pro Football Reference via nflverse. Regular season only; advanced stats coverage starts 2018.
Availability
5-Year Availability84%
2021 Season82%
Shutdown Seasons2 of 5