MilesSanders

News: 15 hours agoSanders is considered day-to-day after undergoing extensive tests on his foot/ankle and meeting with a specialist Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Spin: Rapoport's report doesn't offer a precise diagnosis for the lower leg injury that Sanders suffered in this past Sunday's overtime win over the Giants, but the Panthers aren't expecting the running back to be in store for a long absence. Sanders will benefit from a Week 11 bye, but he'll need the swelling in his foot/ankle to go down before he's cleared to resume practicing. Even if Sanders is ready to go for the Panthers' next game Nov. 24 versus the Chiefs in Week 12, he could drop to third on the depth chart in the backfield behind Chuba Hubbard and rookie Jonathon Brooks (knee), the latter of whom is likely to be ready to make his NFL debut.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Sanders had a disappointing season in several ways, including being beaten out by Chuba Hubbard for the role of lead back, as well as scoring just one touchdown for a shaky offense led by a rookie quarterback with little protection. A new coaching regime could help Sanders, as maybe he'll be looked upon more favorably, but the fact the Panthers also drafted Jonathon Brooks with the 46th pick could spell disaster for Sanders. This smells like it could end in a crowded committee situation (at best), as Sanders will not only have to compete with Hubbard for the starting job and reps, but with Brooks as well. Sanders will need a big training camp if he's going to be anything more than an injury insurance policy this season.