Emmanuel Sanders Injury: Updates on Broncos WR's Finger and Return

Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders had been battling finger, ankle and shoulder injuries that caused him to miss Week 11. However, he is ready to return. 

Continue for updates. 

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Sanders Active vs. Patriots

Sunday, Nov. 29 

The Broncos announced Sanders is available to play vs. New England. 

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Latest on Sanders' Practice Status

Friday, Nov. 27

The Broncos announced Sanders was a full participant in Friday's session.

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Sanders Key Cog to Broncos Offense

Sanders reportedly suffered an AC joint sprain earlier in the season, but it didn't force him to miss any time. 

The Broncos will be glad to have Sanders back since he has been a target machine for a Broncos offense that's suffered some uncharacteristic struggles with Peyton Manning under center. 

Sanders was targeted at least 10 times in four of the Broncos' first six games, and back-to-back 100-yard performances in wins over the Oakland Raiders and Cleveland Browns helped the 5'11" speedster assert himself as a premier possession threat.

The Broncos have jumped out to a 8-2 start, and they couldn't afford to have a top playmaker such as Sanders out of the lineup against the Patriots—especially with Brock Osweiler starting at quarterback.

Denver's passing game hasn't resembled the potent attack of seasons past, so having a weapon such as Sanders undoubtedly bolsters its ability to burn opposing secondaries.