Miles Sanders Fantasy Projections: Week 5 vs. the Bears

Published 1:44 pm Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Running back Miles Sanders has a matchup versus the 18th-ranked rushing defense in the league (121 yards allowed per game) in Week 5, when his Carolina Panthers meet the Chicago Bears, Sunday at 1:00 PM ET.

With his upcoming matchup against the Bears this week, should Sanders be considered a lock for your fantasy football lineup? We dissect the numbers and trends below.

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Miles Sanders Fantasy Projections

  • Matchup: Carolina Panthers at Chicago Bears
  • Projected Fantasy Points: 5.2
  • Game Day & Time: October 6, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: FOX
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Miles Sanders Fantasy Points by Week

Week Opponent Fantasy Points (PPR) Carries Rush Yards Rush TDs Receptions Rec Yards Rec TDs
Week 1 @Saints 2.2 5 22 0 0 0 0
Week 2 @Chargers 5.5 7 20 0 3 5 0
Week 3 @Raiders 11 7 17 1 2 13 0
Week 4 @Bengals 7.6 6 32 0 3 14 0

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Miles Sanders Fantasy Stats

  • With 18.3 fantasy points (4.6 per game) in 2024, Sanders ranks 180th overall in the NFL and 46th at his position.
  • Sanders has accumulated 16.1 fantasy points (5.4 per game) during his past three games. He has 20 carries for 69 yards and one touchdown, plus 32 receiving yards on eight catches (nine targets).
  • In his best game of the season, Miles Sanders finished with nine fantasy points — 7 carries, 17 yards, 1 TD. That was in Week 3 against the Las Vegas Raiders.
  • Sanders accumulated 2.2 fantasy points — 5 carries, 22 yards — in Week 1 versus the New Orleans Saints, which was his worst game of the season.

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