Ja'Tavion Sanders Ruled Out with Ankle Injury on First Play

Carolina Panthers tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders was injured on the first play from scrimmage during Sunday's game, sustaining an ankle injury while blocking for Rico Dowdle, and has been ruled out. Sanders required assistance to leave the field and was taken to the X-ray room. In his second season, he has recorded 29 catches for 190 yards and a touchdown. His early departure leaves the Panthers, who began the game with a three-tight-end set, with only two available tight ends.