Mohamed Sanu was acquired by the New England Patriots during last year’s trade deadline. Coming to New England in exchange for a fourth-round pick, Sanu would go on to record 26 catches for 207 yards and a touchdown in eight games played. Out of those eight games, he started six of them.
Sanu heads into the 2020 season as one of the only veterans on a young Patriots wide receiving group. As far as fantasy football is concerned, he could be a late-round option on a team that is going to have to rely on its veterans heavily on offense.
ADP on Fantasy Pros: #227
Where we think you should take him: 13th round
ESPN’s projected stats: 55 receptions, 568 yards, three touchdowns
Our projected stats: 65 receptions, 625 yards, six touchdowns
If the Patriots decide to pass the ball, I would figure that Stidham would rely on Sanu heavily. If they focus establishing more of a run game, that could take his fantasy value away completely. Nevertheless, I would consider him a depth piece and a late-round addition. He may end up being a focal point in the New England offense, but with the uncertainty surrounding the unit as a whole, it may be better to look somewhere else for depth.
