Sanders hauled in five of eight targets for 49 yards in Thursday's win over Carolina.

EDGE Analysis

Sanders starts the season as the Broncos' most-targeted receiver, establishing a good early rapport with quarterback Trevor Siemian. Sanders, the new $33 million-man, is a strong short-area receiver, but is at his most lethal when threatening deep. Whether Denver's lack of success with the down-field passing game on Thursday was a product of Siemian's tendency to throw short or the Panther's vaunted pass rush will be seen in the coming weeks.