The Panthers placed Sanders (ankle) on injured reserve Saturday.

Sanders (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

Sanders (ankle) didn't participate in Thursday's practice.

Panthers head coach Dave Canales said Monday that Sanders (foot/ankle) is considered week-to-week and is unlikely to play Sunday against the Chiefs, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Sanders is considered day-to-day after undergoing extensive tests on his foot/ankle and meeting with a specialist Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Head coach Dave Canales told reporters that Sanders is seeing a specialist for his knee/foot injury Monday, Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340 reports.

Sanders (foot/ankle) was forced out of Sunday's game against the Giants, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Sanders gained seven rushing yards on his lone carry but caught all seven of his targets for 38 yards in Sunday's 28-14 loss to the Broncos.

Sanders rushed once for seven yards in Sunday's 28-14 loss to the Broncos. He also caught all seven of his targets for 38 yards.

Sanders took three carries for one yard and caught one pass for 12 yards in Sunday's 38-20 loss to the Falcons.