Sanders Hits Record Career Receiving Yards Mark Against Patriots

DENVER (CBS4) - Emmanuel Sanders is now the 21st active player to reach 6,000 career yards.

Sanders needed 103 yards to cross that benchmark.

He received 105 yards total by the 2nd quarter Sunday night against the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High.

Earlier this season, Coach Vance Joseph said if teams continue to focus on his star receivers, "we're going to (continue to) pound the football."

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