Scores receiving touchdown

Sanu caught five of eight targets for 81 yards during Sunday's 24-10 win over the Panthers. He also gained 29 yards on two carries.

Analysis: Sanu led the team in targets and catches while finishing second in receiving yardage. He was having a rather modest game mid way through the fourth quarter, but he salvaged his day from a fantasy perspective with a 44-yard touchdown catch to cap off the scoring. There is some speculation that Julio Jones may still be dealing with effects from his recent hip injury, which could see Sanu shoulder a larger load next Sunday in the season finale against the Buccaneers.

Three catches in Week 15 loss

Sanu corralled three of six targets for 30 receiving yards, adding one rush for 11 yards during Sunday's 40-14 win against the Cardinals.

Analysis: The veteran wideout recorded at least three receptions for the seventh straight game, but he's averaged fewer than 50 receiving yards per contest with zero touchdowns during that span (eight-game scoreless streak overall). Sanu has garnered a sturdy enough share of the Falcons wide receiver targets to merit flex consideration in deeper leagues, but he hasn't finished top-25 at the position in PPR or standard scoring since Week 5. Upcoming in Week 16 is a chance for Sanu to buck that trend,…read more

Second-leading receiver in loss

Sanu corralled six of eight targets, compiling 54 receiving yards during Sunday's 34-20 loss to Green Bay.

Analysis: Sanu provided a signature performance Sunday in the Falcons' trip to Lambeau Field, finishing right at his season average in receiving yardage (49 YPG) while logging between three and six receptions for the sixth straight game. He's merited consistent flex consideration in PPR formats, but a lack of downfield explosiveness and a seven-game scoring drought severely cap his relevance in standard scoring. Week 15 brings a matchup against a Cardinals defense that's been more than serviceable in…read more

Three catches in Sunday's loss

Sanu hauled in three of four targets, accounting for 37 receiving yards during Sunday's 26-16 loss to the Ravens.

Analysis: Sanu has been a prototypical high-floor, low-ceiling option in fantasy this year, just as he has been for the majority of his career: four times exceeding 75 catches, but never accounting for more than 790 receiving yards across six prior seasons as a pro. In 2018, he's recorded four or more catches in eight of 12 appearances, but he's only gone over 75 receiving yards once. Sanu's early-season scoring spree is now a distant memory, further inhibiting the veteran wideout's upside. Sanu has gone…read more

Third-leading receiver in loss

Sanu caught all four of his targets, accounting for 74 receiving yards, during Thursday's 31-17 loss to the Saints.

Analysis: Sanu keeps churning out respectable PPR production, with at least four receptions and 45 receiving yards in four straight outings. (He achieved that same feat just twice over the first seven weeks of the season.) The seven-year veteran has been a high-floor flex play, but offers limited upside of late, having gone five straight games without getting into the end zone after scoring three times through Week 6. An upcoming matchup against Baltimore is nothing to get optimistic about, with the…read more

Solid in losing effort to Dallas

Sanu caught four of six targets, compiling 56 receiving yards during Sunday's 22-19 loss to the Cowboys.

Analysis: The veteran wideout now has four or more catches in three straight outings, but he's been held scoreless and has fewer than 50 receiving yards per game over that span. Since Week 6, Sanu ranks behind Calvin Ridley in receptions (18 to 20), targets (23 to 27) and yards (215 to 230). while Julio Jones has dominated the target share and overall production (39 receptions on 56 targets for 594 yards). Sanu has an opportunity to boom on Thanksgiving, when the Falcons travel to take on New Orleans and…read more

Cleared to play

Sanu (hip) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: After being limited at practice Wednesday and Thursday, Sanu progressed to full participation Friday, thus paving the way for him to remain available this weekend. The presence of fellow receivers Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley limits Sanu's fantasy ceiling to a degree, but he's been serviceable of late in PPR formats in his slot role. Sanu has logged 10 catches for 92 yards on 13 targets over his last two outings.

Limited again Thursday

Sanu (hip) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Sanu has maintained the same activity level in practice this week, but the hip issue in question hasn't impacted his ability to play on gameday this season. Aside from a two-game stretch Weeks 4 and 5 in which he hauled in 10 of 16 passes for 184 yards and one touchdown, he accounted for 24 catches for 232 yards and two TDs in the Falcons' seven other contests.

Shows up on injury report again

Sanu (hip) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Jason Butt of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: Sanu has become a consistent presence on the injury report thanks to the hip issue, but he's played at least 33 snaps in every game this season, including a season-high 70 during Sunday's 28-16 loss to the Browns. His expanded workload (eight targets) was largely a product of the Falcons playing from behind, though Calvin Ridley (five targets on 53 snaps) didn't benefit in the same way. A Week 11 matchup with the Cowboys appears less than optimal, as only the Lions have given up fewer…read more

Third-leading receiver in Week 10 loss

Sanu corralled six of eight targets, compiling 47 yards during Sunday's 28-16 loss to Cleveland.

Analysis: On the Falcons' opening drive of the second half, Sanu carelessly extended the ball in an attempt to collect extra yardage, but the ball came loose and cornerback T.J. Carrie recovered a fumble that led to a Browns touchdown six plays later. The veteran wideout had momentarily shed his possession receiver persona by averaging 16.4 yards per catch between Weeks 4 and 9, but he put forth a more representative performance against Cleveland with an efficient catch rate of 75 percent but unexplosive…read more

Cleared for Sunday

Sanu (hip) was a full practice participant Friday and doesn't have a designation on the final injury report for Sunday's game at Cleveland.

Analysis: Sanu will continue to play through a nagging hip injury after catching four of five targets for 45 yards in last week's 38-14 win over Washington. The red-hot Atlanta offense draws another tricky road matchup, but the bigger concern for Sanu is a lack of opportunities in an offense that also features Julio Jones, Calvin Ridley, Austin Hooper, Tevin Coleman and Ito Smith.

Logs limited workout

Sanu (hip) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: The Falcons had all members of the 53-man roster on the field in some capacity Thursday, as the lone two non-participants in the team's first practice of Week 10 -- Sanu and kicker Matt Bryant (hamstring) -- both advanced to limited work. Sanu has been nursing the hip injury since early October, but he has yet to miss game action as a result. He should be ready to handle his usual snap count by the time Sunday's game against the Browns arrives.

Practices Thursday

Sanu (hip) took part in practice Thursday, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: With a return to drills, Sanu appears to have received a veteran day off Wednesday as he continues to deal with a hip injury. The issue hasn't stopped him from playing in the Falcons' past four games, though, a span in which he caught 12 of 16 passes for 185 yards and two touchdowns. Thursday's injury report will confirm Sanu's activity level.

Held out of practice Wednesday

Sanu (hip) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Sanu has dealt with the hip injury for more than a month, but he has played in each of the Falcons' last four games en route to notching 12 catches (on 16 targets) for 185 yards and two touchdowns. While the Falcons' passing attack centers around the talents of Julio Jones, Sanu remains a regular target of Matt Ryan, even with a health concern impacting his practice reps. Nonetheless, with an absence to start the week, Sanu's status bears watching in the coming days as the team prepares for a…read more

Records four receptions in convincing victory

Sanu hauled in four of five targets for 45 yards during Sunday's 38-14 win against the Redskins.

Analysis: The veteran wideout was able to suit up for Atlanta's road trip to FedEx Field, despite sitting out one practice and remaining limited for two other sessions this week with a banged-up hip. Sanu has eight combined receptions for 112 yards since suffering the injury in Week 6, compared to an average per-game output of four catches and 51.4 yards through his first five outings of the season. Upcoming in Week 10 is a matchup with Cleveland, and a Browns pass defense that ranks among the NFL's…read more

Cleared for tough matchup

Sanu (hip) was limited at Friday's practice but doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game at Washington, Jason Butt of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: Sanu sandwiched a pair of limited practices around an absence Thursday, with the Falcons apparently being quite careful with his rep count while he tends to the lingering hip injury. The veteran wideout saw a reduction in both snap share and target volume during the last two games before the Falcons' Week 8 bye, and he'll now return to action against a defense that has limited opponents to 7.0 yards per pass attempt this season. It doesn't help that slot cornerback Fabian Moreau has emerged as…read more

Returns to practice

Sanu (hip) returned to practice Friday, Jason Butt of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: Although the extent of his participation is unclear, this at least marks a step in the right direction after Sanu was a limited participant Wednesday and a non-participant Thursday. He was able to play through the same hip injury prior to a Week 8 bye, catching two passes for 21 yards in a 23-20 win over the Giants back in Week 7. Another update on his status will come later Friday when the Falcons release their final injury report for Sunday's game at Washington.

Non-participant in practice

The Falcons labeled Sanu (hip) a non-participant in Thursday's practice, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: The listing represents a step back for Sanu, who opened Week 9 with a limited practice Wednesday. While it's not unusual for veterans like Sanu to receive a maintenance day or two during the week, the wideout's lack of participation Thursday seems more concerning given that the Falcons are coming off a bye week. Sanu would increase optimism about his availability for Sunday's game against the Redskins by practicing Friday, though he may need to put in a full session to avoid an injury…read more

Still dealing with hip issue

Sanu (hip) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: While he has yet to miss a game this season, Sanu did appear somewhat limited by his hip/groin issue in the Falcons' most recent two games before their Week 8 bye, drawing four combined targets in those contests while logging offensive snap shares of just 49 and 62 percent. Sanu probably isn't in much danger of missing Sunday's game at Carolina, but it might make sense for Calvin Ridley to handle more work if Sanu still isn't the best version of himself.

Working way back to 100 percent

Head coach Dan Quinn said he is hoping Sanu will be at full strength for Sunday's game against Washington, coming off a bye week to recuperate from a hip injury sustained against Tampa Bay on Oct. 14, Kelsey Conway of the Falcons' official site reports.

Analysis: Sanu was able to suit up for the Falcons' last game Oct. 22 against the Giants but only fielded 40 offensive snaps, while being targeted on two occasions. (He averaged 55.4 snaps and 6.2 targets per game through Week 5). Quinn mentioned after practice Monday that the bye week "came at the right time" from a health standpoint, providing Sanu with a 12-day respite between games to fully rebound from any lingering effects of his hip injury. Sunday's showdown with the 5-2 Redskins brings a…read more

Quiet in return from groin injury

Sanu caught both of his targets, piecing together 21 receiving yards during Monday's 23-20 win against the Giants.

Analysis: The veteran receiver was eased back into the fold during a Monday Night Football victory over the G-Men, fielding just two targets (fifth on the team) after exiting Atlanta's Week 6 game against Tampa Bay with a groin injury. Headed into Monday's tilt against the desperate Giants, Sanu had accounted for 100 receiving yards or a touchdown over each of his past four games. Following a bye week, Sanu and the Falcons will reemerge Nov. 4 to take on a Redskins defense that has held opponents to…read more

Cleared for Week 7

Updating a previous report, Sanu (hip) has been cleared for Monday night's game against the Giants, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Sanu expressed optimism regarding his status for Monday following Saturday's practice. Both he and Calvin Ridley (ankle) will be available, so Matt Ryan will have all his options to throw to. Look for him to take on his usual role in the offense, assuming he avoids any setbacks.

Optimistic for Monday

Sanu (hip) feels good about his chances to play Monday against the Giants, Kelsey Conway of the Falcons' official site reports.

Analysis: Sanu made his return to practice Saturday after being sidelined throughout the week. Albeit in limited fashion, his presence and subsequent optimism regarding his chances to go Monday seem to have him trending in the right direction. Still, no official decision has been made regarding his status.

Misses practice again

Sanu (hip) didn't practice Friday, Jason Butt of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: Sanu managed to play through a hip injury the past couple weeks, but he's now missed back-to-back practices after aggravating the issue in the 34-29 win over Tampa Bay in Week 6. Coach Dan Quinn did suggest earlier this week that he expects Sanu to fight through the injury and suit up for Monday's game against the Giants. Meanwhile, fellow wide receiver Calvin Ridley (ankle) was a limited practice participant Friday. Any type of participation Saturday would be cause for significant optimism…read more

No practice Thursday

Sanu (hip) didn't practice Thursday, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Absent from the portion of practice open to the media, Sanu clearly was embedded in rehab of his lingering hip injury. Fellow wide receiver Calvin Ridley (ankle) also was absent Thursday, leaving the Falcons' receiving corps in a murky state to kick off Week 7 prep.

Limited Thursday

Sanu (hip) was limited in practice Thursday, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Sanu wasn't seen during the part of Thursday's session open to the media, but he must have made an appearance at some point to earn a 'limited' tag, upholding comments made by coach Dan Quinn to McClure. During that media session, Quinn said Sanu is dealing with a bruised hip, which he expects the wide receiver to play through. With a Monday night matchup with the Giants on tap, Sanu has more time than normal to prove his health than a typical week of prep.

Not spotted at practice

Sanu (hip) wasn't spotted on the field during the open portion of Thursday's practice, Jason Butt of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: Coach Dan Quinn indicated earlier that Sanu would be a limited participant in the Falcons' first practice of the week, but the wideout's absence from the session implies otherwise. Unless he shows up at the facility for work during the portion of practice closed to the media, Sanu will go down as a non-participant in Thursday's practice. So long as he returns to practice in some capacity within the next day or two, however, Sanu should have a good shot at playing Monday against the Giants.

Expected to practice on limited basis

Sanu (hip) is expected to return to practice on a limited basis Thursday, Vaughn McClure of ESPN reports.

Analysis: According to head coach Dan Quinn, Sanu is dealing with a bruise and is expected to tough it out, though those thinking of using him in fantasy should closely monitor his practice status this week, as well as that of fellow target Calvin Ridley. A limited day of reps Thursday for Sanu is a good start, and with Atlanta set to host the Giants on Monday night, an extra day of rest certainly helps Sanu's chances of suiting up.

Upcoming availability unclear

Coach Dan Quinn hopes Sanu (hip) and Calvin Ridley (ankle) will be able to play next Monday versus the Giants, Kelsey Conway of the Falcons' official site reports.

Analysis: Both Sanu and Ridley didn't return from their respective injuries this past Sunday against the Buccaneers, allowing Justin Hardy to turn an increase in offensive snaps into three catches (on seven targets) for 33 yards. The Falcons have the benefit of an extra day to prepare Week 7, but they also won't be required to release an injury report until Thursday. Until then, the health of the wideouts may remain unclear.

Scores again but injures hip

Sanu hauled in both of his targets, accounting for a 35-yard touchdown catch and 46 total receiving yards on the afternoon during a 34-29 win against Tampa Bay on Sunday. He also suffered a hip injury during the contest.

Analysis: After a sluggish start to the season (six receptions for 37 yards over the first two weeks), Sanu has broken out in a big way, with 100-plus receiving yards or a touchdown in each of the Falcons' past four games. The veteran wideout now has 12 receptions for 103 receiving yards as well as a 51-yard passing touchdown over his past three games against the Bucs. Next comes a Monday night showdown between two desperate NFC teams, as Atlanta will take on the Giants and a proficient Big Blue pass…read more

Sustains hip injury Sunday

Sanu is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Buccaneers due to a hip injury, William McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Analysis: The Falcons limited Sanu's practice reps Wednesday and Thursday as a result of the very same injury, only to clear him for Week 6 on Friday. He may have aggravated the issue, but nonetheless, a return to action Sunday is up in the air. If he joins Calvin Ridley (ankle) as a permanent resident of the sideline, Justin Hardy and Marvin Hall will be tasked with routes alongside Julio Jones.

Cleared for Sunday

Sanu (hip) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, William McFadden of the Falcons' official website reports.

Analysis: Sanu was limited in practice throughout the week, never quite making it to full participation. He should be fine to handle his usual role as Atlanta's No. 2 receiver, looking to stay hot after catching 14 of 23 targets for 220 yards and two scores over the past three weeks. Sanu's matchup couldn't be any better, as the Falcons play host to a Tampa Bay defense that's given up nine touchdowns to wide receivers in four games.

Limited for second straight day

The Falcons listed Sanu (hip) as a limited participant at Thursday's practice, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Coach Dan Quinn classified Thursday's session as more of a walk-through earlier in the day, so Sanu's limited activity might translate to less work than it would in a normal practice. The hip issue hindered Sanu in practice a week ago, but he entered Sunday's 41-17 loss to the Steelers without an injury designation and turned in a productive outing with four catches for 73 yards and a touchdown on seven targets. If he's cleared to suit up Week 6 against the Buccaneers, Sanu should again make…read more

Dealing with hip issue

Sanu (hip) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Sanu was listed with the same injury last week, logging a limited practice Wednesday followed by full sessions Thursday and Friday. He then caught four of seven targets for 73 yards and a touchdown, providing one of the few bright spots for Atlanta in a 41-17 loss to the Steelers. Assuming the injury checks out, Sanu draws a favorable Week 6 matchup with a Tampa Bay defense that has allowed league-high marks of 9.4 yards per pass attempt and 3.3 passing touchdowns per game.

Scores touchdown in loss to Pittsburgh

Sanu hauled in four of seven targets, for 73 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 41-17 loss to Pittsburgh.

Analysis: The 29-year-old wideout has balled out against the AFC North over the past two weeks, collecting 10 receptions for 184 yards and a touchdown in losses to Pittsburgh and Cincinnati. With his 43-yard touchdown reception against the Steelers, he has now scored in two of his past three games after being held without a score for seven consecutive weeks -- from Week 14 of 2017 to Week 3 of 2018. Atlanta's upcoming matchup against Tampa Bay brings promise of another potentially lucrative day for Sanu,…read more

Full practice Thursday

Sanu (hip) practiced in full Thursday, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: After Wednesday's capped session, Sanu proved his hamstring was minor with full participation Thursday. On Sunday, he'll look to exploit a Steelers defense that has yielded 240.7 receiving yards per game and six touchdowns to wideouts the past three outings.

Has hip injury

Sanu was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice due to a hip injury, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: After a slow start to the campaign -- six catches for 37 yards through two games -- Sanu reached the end zone Week 3 before busting out for 111 yards this past Sunday against the Bengals. The fact that he practiced Wednesday bodes well for his availability Week 5 at Pittsburgh, but the Falcons' injury reports should still be monitored to make sure he's trending in the right direction.

Huge game against former team

Sanu racked up six receptions for 111 yards during a 37-36 loss to Cincinnati on Sunday.

Analysis: Sanu was inspired to play well against the team that drafted him, as his 111 receiving yards were the most he's had since October of 2014, his penultimate season with the Bengals. Atlanta is going to be involved in a number of shootouts with the way the injury-plagued defense has been performing of late, giving Sanu potential low-end FLEX value from a season-long perspective. The outlook for Sunday's game with Pittsburgh isn't an especially promising one, as the Steelers' seconday entered Week…read more

Scores first touchdown of season

Sanu hauled in four of his seven targets, accounting for a season-high 36 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 43-37 loss to New Orleans.

Analysis: The veteran wide receiver did get into the end zone Sunday, but overall he is off to a stagnant start in 2018. Sanu's involvement in the offense has dwindled compared to last season, largely due to the emergence of Calvin Ridley as an explosive No. 2 option for the Falcons' passing attack. Sanu has compiled just 10 receptions for 73 yards and a score through Week 3, whereas he had 15 catches for 160 yards and a touchdown this time last season. An upcoming matchup against Sanu's former team…read more

Held to 19 yards

Sanu recorded two receptions, but only managed 19 receiving yards during Sunday's 31-24 win over Carolina.

Analysis: Sanu's potentially decreasing degree of involvement in the Falcons offense is unsettling for fantasy owners with stock in the 29-year-old wideout,. He finished fifth on the team in targets, as first-round pick Calvin Ridley had a breakout 64-yard performance Sunday. The 6-foot-2 veteran receiver hasn't exceeded 20 yards receiving in a game through Week 2 of the season, after being held to fewer than 20 yards on just one occasion in 2017.

Quiet in Week 1 loss

Sanu hauled in four of his six targets, but only compiled 18 receiving yards in Thursday's 18-12 defeat to the Eagles.

Analysis: Despite the favorable matchup against an Eagles secondary that surrendered three-plus passing touchdowns in four games last year (sixth-worst in the NFL), Sanu was contained to just three yards per target, while no Falcons pass catcher besides Julio Jones exceeded 26 receiving yards on the night. The seven-year veteran will aim to get on track against Carolina on Sept. 16, going up against a secondary with two new starters in Da'Norris Searcy and rookie Donte Jackson.

Collects two receptions in loss

Sanu caught two passes for 36 yards in a 17-6 preseason loss to the Jaguars on Saturday.

Analysis: With Julio Jones and Devonta Freeman both held out, Sanu was Matt Ryan's preferred target during the first half, tying for the team lead with four targets. On the lone red-zone trip for the first-team unit, Ryan attempted to find Sanu for a touchdown from 15 yards out, but Jags safety Jarrod Wilson was there to break up the pass. The 29-year-old likely will open the season as Atlanta's No. 2 receiver, but he could eventually lose the job to rookie first-round pick Calvin Ridley.

Held to one catch

Sanu caught his only target for a five-yard gain in Friday's preseason loss to the Chiefs.

Analysis: With Julio Jones held out as a precaution, the Falcons ran Sanu and Calvin Ridley as the top two wide receivers with the first-team offense. Ridley caught a 36-yard pass from Matt Ryan, later adding a seven-yard touchdown from Matt Schaub. It's unclear whether Sanu or Ridley will get most of the playing time across from Jones when the Falcons only have two wideouts on the field.

Sanu participated in a private workout with Texans quarterback and Gainesville, Georgia native Deshaun Watson this week, Kelsey Conway of the Falcons' official site reports.

Analysis: Atlanta will not reconvene team activities until the start of training camp in late July, but Sanu continues to sharpen his skills by catching passes from former Falcons' ball boy Deshaun Watson in the meantime. With three years remaining on his current deal, the veteran receiver looks to collaborate with Julio Jones to help shape Calvin Ridley into a polished pro. Coming off a season in which he collected a career-high 67 receptions and five touchdowns, it will be intriguing to see whether…read more

Sanu is a candidate to receive reduced targets in 2018 following the Falcons' selection of Calvin Ridley at 26th overall in last week's NFL Draft.

Analysis: Sanu established career highs in receptions during each of the past two seasons (59 catches in 2016 and 67 in 2017), but the Falcons have not acquired a wide receiver of Calvin Ridley's caliber since trading up 21 spots to select Julio Jones in the 2011 draft. In fact, Jeff Schultz of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that general manager Thomas Dimitroff called Ridley's agent on Thursday afternoon to inform him that the Falcons were considering moving up ahead of receiver-deprived teams…read more

Sanu (undisclosed) appeared to be doing rehab work on a side field Tuesday at the Falcons' offseason program, ESPN.com's Vaughn McClure reports.

Analysis: Given that there was no report of offseason surgery, Sanu's inclusion in the rehab group comes as a bit of a surprise. He dealt with a hamstring injury in October and a knee issue in December and January, but his only absence of the 2017 season occurred in Week 6. Whatever the issue may be, it's a good sign that Sanu is at least healthy enough to do rehab work on a field as the Falcons begin their offseason program. He'll likely be back at full strength before training camp, where he figures to…read more

Sanu caught three balls for 50 yards in Saturday's 15-10 loss to the Eagles in the divisional round.

Analysis: Sanu only saw five targets on a day where a whopping 16 targets went to Julio Jones. Sanu's 67 receptions on the year were a personal best, and his five touchdowns tied his career high, but it was hardly a breakout season for the sixth-year receiver. He's under contract for three more years, and as of now there's little reason for a big change in his expected production in 2018.

Sanu (knee) will be available for Saturday's divisional-round contest at Philadelphia, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: The Falcons held back Sanu in each practice this week, terming him a limited participant along the way. No matter, he joined his fellow injured teammates and was cleared entirely for the second round of the postseason. There's a fair chance Sanu will be able to make headway Saturday against the Eagles defense, which conceded 150.6 receiving yards per game and eight touchdowns to wide receivers over the final five outings of the regular season.

Sanu (knee) practiced in a limited capacity Tuesday, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: A knee injury has flared up a few times in the past month, but Sanu has never received less than a limited designation on a given report over the last four weeks. Strangely enough, his yardage has increased in each of those contests, a span in which he's gathered in 17 of 30 passes for 200 yards and no touchdowns. Assuming he sidesteps the knee issue yet again, he'll attempt to continue the trend Saturday against the Eagles' 17th-ranked pass defense.

Sanu caught four passes for 75 yards in Saturday's 26-13 playoff win over the Rams.

Analysis: Sanu was targeted eight times on the day, but outside of a 52-yard reception it was a relatively quiet performance. He and the Falcons head to Philadelphia to take on the Eagles, the NFC's top seed, in the divisional round.

Sanu brought in seven of 11 targets for 71 yards and netted zero yards on his sole rush in Sunday's 22-10 win over the Panthers.

Analysis: The veteran receiver drew even with Julio Jones and Devonta Freeman with the team lead in targets, and he was second only to the latter in receptions. Sanu also had an apparent third-quarter touchdown taken away on replay review, as it was determined that he did not maintain control of a 12-yard catch following a collision with Jones in the end zone. Sanu heads into next Saturday's NFC wild-card battle against the Rams having tallied a career best in receptions (67) while also having equaled a…read more

Sanu (knee) doesn't have a designation on the final injury report for Sunday's game in New Orleans.

Analysis: After kicking off the week with a pair of limited sessions, Sanu upgraded to full practice participation Friday. He'll be fine to fill his usual role against a stingy New Orleans pass defense that he bested to the tune of six catches for 83 yards and a touchdown on eight targets in a 20-17 victory in Week 14. Sanu's role in the slot may once again work in his favor, as the Saints boast an excellent pair of outside cornerbacks in Marshon Lattimore and Ken Crawley.

Sanu (knee) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Analysis: Sanu will never play better than second fiddle to Julio Jones (ankle/thumb) in the Falcons' passing attack, but his weekly offerings are respectable enough to keep him in the back of one's mind. Helping Sanu's cause this week is a pair of injuries to Jones that held him out of practice Wednesday, plus a Week 13 outburst against his upcoming opponent, the Saints. During their last matchup, Sanu corralled six of eight passes for 83 yards and one touchdown, marking the only time this season in…read more

Sanu caught two balls for 23 yards in a 24-21 win over the Buccaneers on Monday.

Analysis: Sanu was targeted five times on the night, trailing only Julio Jones and Devonta Freeman, but he was only able to haul in two passes. He had his best game of the season in Week 14 when the Falcons played the Saints, and the two teams are set for another dome game in Week 16.

Sanu (knee) is absent from the Falcons' final injury report heading into Monday's matchup versus the Buccaneers.

Analysis: Sanu was limited in practice all week, but it looks like the team was just exercising caution with its No. 2 pass catcher. The extra day of recovery presumably helped the 28-year-old's status, and he figures be in line to take on his usual role opposite Julio Jones for the Falcons' Week 15 game. He has a favorable matchup this week against a relatively weak Tampa Bay pass defense.

Sanu was a limited participant in Thursday's practice due to a knee injury, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: The knee issue doesn't look to be a major concern for the Falcons' leading touchdown scorer, as it didn't prevent Sanu from departing early in the team's last game Dec. 7 against the Saints. With added time to recover in advance of the Falcons' Monday night matchup with the Buccaneers, Sanu should see a full load of snaps and could be an enticing fantasy play against a weak Tampa Bay pass defense.

Sanu brought in six of eight targets for 83 yards and a touchdown in Thursday's 20-17 win over the Saints.

Analysis: Sanu hauled in a game-tying scoring dart from Matt Ryan -- the latter's only touchdown pass of the evening -- from eight yards out with 9:55 remaining in the game. It was the six-year veteran's fifth touchdown grab of the season, equaling the career high he'd established with the Bengals in 2014. Sanu is also now just six receptions away from eclipsing the career-best 59 he notched in his first Falcons season in 2016, a mark he'll try to accomplish against the Buccaneers in a Week 15 Monday…read more

Sanu's 43 receiving yards led the Falcons in their 14-9 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.

Analysis: Atlanta's passing attack accounted for only 173 yards through the air, primarily due to the Vikings domination in time of possession (34:02 to 25:58). Sanu's contribution came on five targets, which ranked second on the team to Julio Jones and Tevin Coleman (both six). With the Saints' improved secondary on tap Thursday, Sanu will likely have a tough time breaking through against the NFL's 11th-ranked pass defense.

Sanu brought in eight of nine targets for 64 yards and completed his one pass attempt for a 51-yard touchdown in Sunday's 34-20 win over the Buccaneers.

Analysis: Sanu's reception total was a season high, while his yardage total was his best since a Week 8 win over the Jets. The 28-year-old also displayed his wares as a passer on an early second-quarter trick play, tossing a 51-yard touchdown pass to Julio Jones as part of the latter's spectacular 253-yard effort. Sanu continues to be a reliable option for Matt Ryan in the short-to-intermediate passing attack, even though his receiving yardage totals do tend to go through some fluctuations. He'll look to…read more

Sanu caught all three of his targets for 34 yards and a touchdown in Monday night's 34-31 win over the Seahawks.

Analysis: Sanu incredibly hauled in a two-yard touchdown with one hand on Atlanta's second drive of the game. In doing so, the veteran has now found the end zone in three of his last four appearances. Even though he's only topped 40 yards once over that span, his nose for pay dirt has certainly helped his stock.

Sanu snagged three of five passes for 29 yards in Sunday's 27-7 win over Dallas.

Analysis: The game broke a two-week scoring streak for Sanu, who opened the season with just one touchdown in five games. Sanu is a consistent performer, with at least three catches in all but one outing this season, but doesn't put up typical No. 2 receiver numbers given the diversity of Atlanta's offense. He's topped 50 yards just three times and has yet to exceed 85 yards this season.