News:Mohamed Sanu said he feels back to normal as he took the field for Bengals OTAs this week. The injured foot that ended his rookie season early appears to be in the rear-view mirror. Bengals receivers coach James Urban is confident Sanu will contribute. "There's things you have to do when there is 22 bodies on the field that you can't replicate," Urban said. "The cutting and the natural reaction stuff where you are putting your foot in the ground, doing all those things. He's fine."
Analysis: Before he got hurt Sanu was playing over 80 percent of the Bengals snaps and figures to see the same amount of time this season so long as he's healthy. We love the idea of taking him with a late-round pick in drafts this summer.
News: Bengals receiver Mohamed Sanu told SiriusXM NFL Radio he's not only cleared to participate in football activities but that he's already been working at full speed. "I'm all cleared and good to go," he said. "I've actually been cleared for a while. I've just been doing everything, running, lifting, grinding like everyone else."
Analysis: Sanu shared that his foot fracture, suffered in a practice, was the first time he's ever broken anything. He also said he plans to improve everything from his blocking to attacking defensive backs and being more physical with a goal of being an all-around player, not one-dimensional. Before he got hurt Sanu was playing over 80 percent of the Bengals snaps and figures to see the same amount of time this season so long as he's healthy. We love the idea of taking him with a late-round pick in drafts this summer.
News: The Bengals are hoping that receiver Mohamed Sanu is fully recovered from a broken foot that cut short his rookie season. Sanu, a third-round pick from Rutgers last year, had worked his way into the starting lineup when he broke his left foot and needed surgery on Dec. 3. Sanu caught 16 passes for 154 yards with four touchdowns in nine games last season, ran five times for 15 yards and threw a 73-yard touchdown pass to Green out of a Wildcat formation. Sanu expects to be at full speed for the team's offseason workouts in May. "My body feels great," Sanu said. "Now it's just a matter of getting back out there and ready to play. I'm already 100 percent (healed). Now I'm just getting to the point where I want to be as far as being in shape and getting ready for the OTAs and the season." Sanu had started settling into his role when he got hurt last year. He started the two games before he broke his foot. "Just each game, each week you get a little more comfortable," he said. "It's definitely a good feeling to know I can help the offense out and to know I was getting playing time and I was effective."
Analysis: Sanu has the chance to be the starter for the Bengals opposite A.J. Green. If he returns at 100 percent as expected then consider Sanu a late-round flier. He could end up as a nice sleeper for Fantasy owners with the Bengals offense looking poised to improve this year.
News: The Bengals official team website reports that receiver Mohammed Sanu, who suffered a stress fracture in his left foot in practice leading up to Week 13 and was placed on injured reserve last year, said he is 100 percent healthy and has no nagging pain. He was set for a full workout Monday with the team.
Analysis: Sanu has the chance to be the starter for the Bengals opposite A.J. Green. If he returns at 100 percent as expected then consider Sanu a late-round flier. Prior to getting hurt he had 16 catches for 154 yards and four touchdowns.
News: The Bengals expect receiver Mohamed Sanu's left foot (stress fracture) to be 100 percent when he arrives for offseason workouts next month, according to the official team website. Sanu recently posted on Twitter that his feet feel "great." He's also reportedly planning to work out on his own with Andy Dalton and other Bengals players.
Analysis: Marvin Lewis has already said this spring that Sanu is the Bengals' No. 2 receiver, adding he's further ahead than Chad Johnson was when Johnson was in his second year. Sanu's an accomplished athlete who really gave the Bengals a boost over a three-game stretch last season with four touchdowns before hurting his foot in practice. Assuming he's healthy we love the idea of snagging Sanu with a mid- to late-round pick.
News: Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis responded to a criticism by a Cincinnati Enquirer sports columnist that the team needed a good complementary receiver by standing behind second-year man Mohamed Sanu. ”Mo Sanu (is) way ahead of where one certain receiver (Chad Johnson) was in his second year playing in the National Football League. I’ll go on record saying that.,” Lewis said. Sanu is currently working his way back from a stress fracture in his left foot.
Analysis: It's worth noting that it appears Lewis wasn't prompted to talk about Sanu, instead offering that Sanu was the Bengals' No. 2 receiver. That not only suggests Lewis has confidence in the young man's playing ability but also in his rehab from a serious injury. Perhaps the Bengals are planning on having him ready for training camp. If so then we love the idea of snagging Sanu with a mid- to late-round pick. Anything short of that and he's a headache for someone else to deal with. We'll keep you posted.
News: Bengals wide receiver Mohamed Sanu told the team's official website he's running routes after being cleared to do so in early February. Sanu missed the last six games of the season with a stress fracture in his left foot. He expects to participate in informal workouts with his teammates in Dallas later this spring. "We're going to get together at some point but we haven't hooked up yet," Sanu said of meeting with Andy Dalton & Co.
Analysis: When Sanu was given the chance to play and make plays last season, he was awesome. He scored four touchdowns in his last three games and really helped open up the Bengals offense. If he's a healthy participant in training camp then we love the idea of snagging Sanu with a mid- to late-round pick. Anything short of that and he's a headache for someone else to deal with. We'll keep you posted.
News: Bengals receiver Mohamed Sanu (foot) is expected to be running around at some point in the spring camps, the official team website reports. Sanu suffered a stress fracture in his left foot in practice leading up to Week 13 and was placed on injured reserve.
Analysis: Sanu has the chance to be the starter for the Bengals opposite A.J. Green. If he returns at 100 percent as expected then consider Sanu a late-round flier. Prior to getting hurt he had 16 catches for 154 yards and four touchdowns.
News: The Bengals announced Tuesday rookie receiver Mohamed Sanu was placed on injured reserve because of a foot injury. Sanu suffered a stress fracture in his left foot in practice leading up to Week 13 at San Diego and required surgery Monday.
Analysis: It's so unfortunate Sanu's rookie season is ending this way, especially since he became a reliable red-zone target for Cincinnati before getting hurt. Sanu managed four touchdowns in his last three games before getting hurt in practice last week. With the news Sanu is done for the season, then drop him in seasonal formats. He has marginal Fantasy appeal in long-term keeper leagues.
News: Bengals wide receiver Mohamed Sanu was listed among the inactives for Week 13 against the Chargers. He suffered a stress fracture in his left foot earlier in the week and will have surgery Monday. Andrew Hawkins is expected to see his role increase in Sanu's absence.
Analysis: The injury to Sanu is a huge loss for the Bengals as he emerged as a solid red-zone target recently. All of his touchdown catches had come in the past three weeks as he has helped form a formidable scoring tandem with fellow receiver A.J. Green. He also generated a season-high nine targets in last Sunday's game against Oakland. It's likely he lands on season-ending injured reserve so Fantasy owners should look for healthier alternatives, with one possibly being Hawkins.
News: Bengals coach Marvin Lewis said Friday that wide receiver Mohamed Sanu suffered a stress fracture in his left foot and will have surgery Monday, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. Lewis added Sanu could miss the rest of the season after he sustained the injury during Thursday's practice and was limited as a result. Sanu, who has four touchdowns this year, will obviously miss the team's matchup against San Diego in Week 13. "(It's) unfortunate for Mo and for us because of what he was doing but we will pick it up and move forward," Lewis said.
Analysis: The injury to Sanu is a huge loss for the Bengals as he emerged as a solid red-zone target recently. All of his touchdown catches have come in the past three weeks as he has helped form a formidable scoring tandem with fellow receiver A.J. Green. He also generated a season-high nine targets in last Sunday's game against Oakland. It's likely he lands on season-ending injured reserve so Fantasy owners should look for healthier alternatives. Andrew Hawkins could earn a larger share in the Bengals' offense with Sanu sidelined.
News: The Bengals announced Thursday wide receiver Mohamed Sanu was limited because he suffered a foot injury in practice. He will be seen by the team's medical staff Friday morning. Sanu has found the end zone in three straight games and will be looking to extend that streak in Week 13 against the Chargers, if active. San Diego ranks 20th in the league in pass defense, giving up more than 243 yards per game, and has allowed an average of 22.6 Fantasy points per week to wide receivers.
Analysis: This news is as devastating to the Bengals as it is to Fantasy owners. Sanu has emerged as a great red-zone option for Cincinnati in recent weeks. While he doesn't put up monster numbers, Sanu still has Fantasy value in deep formats. His status for Week 13 might now be in jeopardy, so Fantasy owners need to keep tabs on his progress and plan to have a healthier alternative available in case the news turns grim for Sanu.
News: Bengals wide receiver Mohamed Sanu has found the end zone in three straight games and will be looking to extend that streak in Week 13 against the Chargers. San Diego ranks 20th in the league in pass defense, giving up over 243 yards per game, and has allowed an average of 22.6 Fantasy points to opposing wideouts.
Analysis: The Chargers have surrendered 15 touchdowns to wide receivers so far this season so there is a good chance Sanu scores again Sunday. It looks as though he has surpassed Andrew Hawkins in the passing game for Cincinnati and is starting to develop into an intriguing option in Fantasy. His ability to find the end zone gives the rookie value in all formats so consider Sanu as a viable flex option against San Diego.
News: Bengals rookie receiver Mohamed Sanu managed his first multi-touchdown game Week 12 vs. Oakland. Sanu extended his touchdown streak to three games with a 2-yard reception in the first quarter. He then added his fourth receiving touchdown in the last three games on a 5-yard score in the second quarter. Sanu finished with five catches for 29 yards and one carry for 5 yards. He was targeted nine times Sunday.
Analysis: Sanu is emerging as a great red-zone threat for quarterback Andy Dalton. Sanu has benefited from a move outside and from teams paying close attention to A.J. Green down near the goal line. Sanu still has surpassed 30 yards only once this season, so if he doesn't get a touchdown, then he has paltry numbers. But if you are looking for receiver help in deep formats, then Sanu might be worth adding off waivers. The Bengals are at San Diego in Week 13.
News: Bengals rookie wide receiver Mohamed Sanu aims to push his touchdown streak to three straight games Week 12 vs. Oakland. Wide receivers have totaled 13 touchdowns against Oakland, including two in each of the last three games. Wide receivers also average 161.4 receiving yards and 23.2 Fantasy points per week.
Analysis: Sanu has become a bigger part of the Bengals' offense since he has been moved from the slot to the outside. He is still not posting huge numbers. In fact, he has totaled more than 30 receiving yards just once this season. But the fact he is becoming a regular touchdown threat is intriguing. Sanu has a good matchup Week 12, but he is still just a low-end option in deep formats.
News: Bengals receiver Mohamed Sanu got the start Sunday at Kansas City in Week 11 with Andrew Hawkins (knee) out. Sanu had two catches for 22 yards and a touchdown on four targets, and he had two carries for no yards. Sanu has now scored for the second game in a row.
Analysis: If you didn't put Sanu on your radar after his touchdown against the Giants in Week 10, it's time to notice his production after the past two weeks. The Bengals play the Raiders in Week 12, and Sanu should be considered a sleeper and a potential starting option in three-receiver formats.
News: With Andrew Hawkins being declared inactive for Cincinnati's Week 11 game against Kansas City, Bengals rookie wide receiver Mohamed Sanu will get his first start. Sanu had the best game of his young NFL career Week 10 vs. N.Y. Giants, with his first career receiving touchdown. It came on a 10-yard reception in the third quarter, which gave quarterback Andy Dalton his first career four-touchdown game. Sanu, who had a passing touchdown Week 3, finished with four catches for 47 yards -- which were career bests. He was targeted six times, which trailed only A.J. Green's 10 targets.
Analysis: The starting nod should be big for Sanu's value. After going without a catch in his first six games, Sanu now has at least two catches in three straight games. The Bengals hinted heading into their Week 8 bye they were going to get Sanu more involved on offense because they needed some secondary playmakers behind A.J. Green, and they have carried through on it. Kansas City has a decent pass defense, but Sanu is a big target who was on a steady ascent before getting his first NFL start this week. He could make for a decent flex/WR3 play in deeper leagues.
News: Bengals rookie Mohamed Sanu had the best game of his young NFL career Week 10 vs. N.Y. Giants. Sanu contributed heavily in the 31-13 win, which included his first career receiving touchdown. It came on a 10-yard reception in the third quarter, which gave quarterback Andy Dalton his first career four-touchdown game. Sanu, who had a passing touchdown Week 3, finished with four catches for 47 yards -- which were career bests. He was targeted six times, which trailed only A.J. Green's 10 targets.
Analysis: After going without a catch in his first six games, Sanu now has at least two catches in three straight games. The Bengals hinted heading into their Week 8 bye they were going to get Sanu more involved on offense because they needed some secondary playmakers behind A.J. Green, and they have carried through on it. Sanu is by no stretch a must-add player, but he could be worth a look in deeper formats since it seems he is building rapport with Dalton. The Bengals are at Kansas City in Week 11.
News: Bengals wide receiver Mohamed Sanu was barely involved on offense during Sunday's contest against the Broncos in Week 9. Sanu caught a pass for a minus-5 yard gain in the second quarter but then bounced back with a big 34-yard reception in the third quarter. He caught two of three passes thrown his way for 29 yards in a 31-23 defeat.
Analysis: Sanu was quiet through the first four games of the season but has since shown a bit of production in his last two games with five catches for 56 yards. Sanu was a big playmaker in college and is still adjusting to his new role in the NFL as a rookie. He has marginal value in the deepest of Fantasy formats moving forward.
News: The Bengals are on a bye Week 8, but when they return to action Week 9 vs. Denver, there's a chance the team could feature rookie wide receiver Mohamed Sanu a bit more on offense. The coaches are planning on moving Sanu outside and see how he does playing there during the bye. “Mo brings a certain skill set to the table and he's by all accounts proven himself worthy of playing football,” wide receivers coach James Urban said. “The game's not too big for him, I can tell you that much.” Sanu has mostly been spelling slot receiver Andrew Hawkins, but with injuries at receiver, Sanu has an opportunity to emerge on offense. “The thing I've always said about Mo is he's a gamer,” Urban said. “I thought that coming out of college. The more football the kid plays, I'm talking about game football on Sundays, the more you'll like him.”
Analysis: Sanu's biggest play this season has been a 73-yard touchdown pass Week 3 at Washington. He finally recorded his first NFL catch Sunday against the Steelers, finishing with three catches for 27 yards. He also had one rush for 7 yards. Sanu was a big-time playmaker in college at Rutgers and clearly the Bengals are looking for playmakers at wide receiver to help take some of the pressure off A.J. Green. It's not time to flock to waivers to add Sanu, but it couldn't hurt to put him on your watch list.
News: Bengals wide receiver Mohamed Sanu came down with his first three career interceptions in Week 7 against the Steelers. Sanu collected three receptions for 27 yards in the 24-17 defeat, but was unable to get into the end zone. He had a long of 17 yards and was targeted three times by Andy Dalton. Sanu also gained 7 yards on a reverse.
Analysis: Sanu showed off his skills as a quarterback last week, but proved he could catch the ball Sunday night. The rookie has not been used a ton thus far, albeit that may change moving forward as he saw a ton of snaps against Pittsburgh. While offensive coordinator Jay Gruden said he wants to get some of Cincinnati's younger receivers more involved in the offense, owners should take a wait-and-see approach with Sanu. He should not be starting in the majority of formats when the Bengals host the Broncos in Week 9. Cincinnati is on a bye in Week 8.
News: Cincinnati rookie wide receiver Mohamed Sanu contributed in an unexpected way Week 3 at Washington. Sanu took the snap on the game's first offensive play with quarterback Andy Dalton lined up wide. Sanu passed the ball to a streaking A.J. Green up the middle of the field for a 73-yard touchdown. It was Sanu's first career touchdown of any kind and Green's longest touchdown reception. Sanu became the first Bengals non-quarterback to throw a TD pass since punter Lee Johnson against Pittsburgh in 1994.
Analysis: The Bengals jumped all over the Redskins from the beginning, starting with the Sanu touchdown pass. Sanu wasn't otherwise involved in the game and, as a receiver, hasn't made a catch this season for the Bengals. We can't expect him to consistently produce as he did Week 3, so Fantasy owners don't really need to go out and grab him heading into Week 4 at Jacksonville.
News: Bengals receiver Mohamed Sanu made his preseason debut Thursday night against the Falcons. Bruce Gradkowski, the Bengals' No. 2 quarterback, helped Cincinnati take a 17-13 lead early in the third quarter on a 12-yard touchdown pass to the rookie. Sanu finished with two catches for 11 yards on the night and was targeted twice in a 24-19 win.
Analysis: It was nice to see Sanu in action for the Bengals after skipping his first preseason game. He is competing to be a starter opposite Green. He's a productive receiver who had 115 catches for 1,206 yards (10.5 avg.) and seven touchdowns last season with Rutgers. Now that he's in the starting mix, Sanu will be worth a late choice in seasonal drafts (especially PPR formats). He's also worth a mid-to-late pick in dynasty/keeper leagues and a second-round pick in rookie-only drafts.
News: Bengals receiver A.J. Green caught 65 passes for a franchise rookie record 1,057 yards last year, but he believes third-round pick Mohamed Sanu has more refined football knowledge than he did. "He's a physical guy and a great route runner," Green said. "He probably is a better route runner now than I was because he's played all the positions [at Rutgers]. He understands the game a little bit more."
Analysis: Sanu is competing to be a starter opposite Green. He's a productive receiver who had 115 catches for 1,206 yards (10.5 avg.) and seven touchdowns last season with Rutgers. Now that he's in the starting mix, Sanu will be worth a late choice in seasonal drafts (especially PPR formats). He's also worth a mid-to-late pick in dynasty/keeper leagues and a second-round pick in rookie-only drafts.
News: The Bengals official team website reports that rookie receiver Mohamed Sanu has made a great first impression through OTAs. Thanks to his big size and hands, he's standing out as "a solid go-to guy." Offensive coordinator Jay Gruden says he's not sure how often he'll play, but he's confident that Sanu will be good. "He just has a natural instinct to be a big, friendly target; he knows what he has to do to get open," Gruden said. "A lot of guys when faced with a route adjustment round it off and it allows the route to get jumped for an interception. But he's got the ability to stick his foot in the ground, make the right shade or angle and get that 12-yard completion. ... [H]e's come in here running the right routes, playing all the positions, and that's impressive."
Analysis: Sanu doesn't have a ton of competition for the job opposite A.J. Green and could be a factor this season in the Bengals' passing attack. He's a productive receiver who had 115 catches for 1,206 yards (10.5 avg.) and seven touchdowns last season with Rutgers. Now that he's in the starting mix, Sanu will be worth a late choice in deeper seasonal drafts (especially PPR formats). He's also worth a mid-to-late pick in dynasty/keeper leagues and a second-round pick in rookie-only drafts.
News: The Cincinnati Enquirer reports that Bengals rookie receiver Mohamed Sanu is still trying to learn the playbook. The third-round pick had a nice catch during Tuesday’s practice, hauling in an Andy Dalton strike right as Dan Skuta was closing in. With 11 more practices, including five minicamp sessions, between now and June 14, Sanu and the rookies will have been through the offense at least twice by the time training camp starts. Said Sanu: “Maybe once in awhile I make a mistake but I think I’m pretty good with the offense right now and try to learn as much as I can.”
Analysis: Sanu is competing to be a starter opposite A.J. Green. He's a productive receiver who had 115 catches for 1,206 yards (10.5 avg.) and seven touchdowns last season with Rutgers. Now that he's in the starting mix, Sanu will be worth a late choice in seasonal drafts (especially PPR formats). He's also worth a mid-to-late pick in dynasty/keeper leagues and a second-round pick in rookie-only drafts.
News: It didn't take long for Bengals rookie receiver Mohamed Sanu to establish himself with the team. Following their recent rookie minicamp, Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis said Sanu did very well. "I thought Sanu was everything we expected him to be," Lewis said according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. "He's going to be able to come in here and play right away as a rookie. He's going to push to start and for playing time."
Analysis: Sanu doesn't have a ton of competition for the job opposite A.J. Green and could be a factor this season for the Bengals' passing attack. He's a productive receiver who had 115 catches for 1,206 yards (10.5 avg.) and seven touchdowns last season with Rutgers. Now that he's in the starting mix, Sanu will be worth a late choice in seasonal drafts (especially PPR formats). He's also worth a mid-to-late pick in dynasty/keeper leagues and a second-round pick in rookie-only drafts.
News: The Bengals took Rutgers receiver Mohamed Sanu with a third-round pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. Sanu is a physical receiver who had 115 receptions last season, which was a Big East single-season record. Those catches went for 1,206 yards (10.5 avg.) and seven touchdowns. Sanu also left school as the school and Big East record holder with 210 career receptions.
Analysis: Sanu is best known for his hands and ability to line up anywhere. He's a physical receiver and has some good size (nearly 6-foot-2). It wouldn't be a surprise to see him start several games this year and contend for 40 catches over the course of the season. With Jerome Simpson off the roster, look for Sanu to battle fellow rookie Marvin Jones and third-year receiver Jordan Shipley for playing time. Sanu isn't quite worth a pick in seasonal drafts but a good preseason will change that. He is a nice late-round choice in dynasty/keeper leagues and a third-round pick in rookie-only drafts.
