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Emmanuel 
Sanders

WR
#1
|
BUF Bills
5'11"
180lbs
39y/o
Emmanuel Sanders headshot
Overall Grade '21
65.6
70th/91 - WRs
Receiving Yards '21
626
47th/91 - WRs
Touchdowns '21
4
44th/91 - WRs
Yds / Reception '21
14.9
16th/91 - WRs
Emmanuel Sanders headshot
Emmanuel
Sanders
WR
#1
|
BUF Bills
BIO
GRADES
SEASON STATS
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Summary Bio

Last updated: 9/19/2026
Emmanuel Sanders was a wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills who earned a 65.6 overall PFF grade in the 2021 season, 70th among 91 qualified wide receivers. His PFF receiving grade of 67.7 ranked 63rd among 91 qualified wide receivers.
He hauled in 42 receptions on 68 targets for 626 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns. Sanders averaged 14.9 yards per reception on the season.
He generated 95 yards after the catch, demonstrating his ability to create with the ball in his hands. He was charged with 2 drops on the year. His average depth of target was 15.9 yards, reflecting his role in the passing attack.

Career

Teams
Year
Buffalo Bills
2021
New Orleans Saints
2020
San Francisco 49ers
2019
Denver Broncos
2014 - 2019
Pittsburgh Steelers
2010 - 2013

Honors

Honor
Year
Pro Bowl selection
2014, 2016
PFF101
2014, 2015
PFF first-team All-Pro
2014
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PFF Grades

2021
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
65.6
AVG
70th/91 WRs
RECEIVING GRADE
67.7
AVG
63rd/91 WRs
RUSHING GRADE
N/S
AVG
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Season Stats

2021
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
TARGETS
68
55th/91 WRs
RECEPTIONS
42
60th/91 WRs
RECEIVING YDS
626
47th/91 WRs
RECEIVING TDS
4
44th/91 WRs

Receiving

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Rank
33
rd
Pass Snaps
539
55
th
Targets
68
33
rd
Routes Run
507
60
th
Receptions
42
47
th
Receiving Yards
626
44
th
Receiving Touchdowns
4
15
th
Drops
2
16
th
Yards Per Reception
14.9
90
th
Yards After Catch per Reception
2.3
32
nd
Passer Rating When Targeted
105.4
2
nd
Average Depth of Target
15.9

Rushing

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Rank
-
Run Snaps
208
-
Carries
2
-
Rushing Yards
31
-
Rushing Touchdowns
0
-
Yards per Attempt
15.5
-
Forced Missed Tackles
0
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