SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • DENVERPOST.COM
NOAH FANT #87 - TIGHT END - SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
285 YDS •
27 REC •
0 TD
285 YDS
27 REC
0 TD
WATCH: Broncos' Noah Fant catches 12-yard touchdown against Jaguars Broncos tight end Noah Fant collected his first touchdown of year, a 12-yard strike from Teddy Bridgewater in the third quarter against the...
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Targeted eight times Fant recorded six receptions on eight targets for 62 yards in the Broncos' Week 1 victory against the Giants on Sunday.
Impact Fant led the team in targets, though that title likely would have belonged to Jerry Jeudy had the latter not suffered an ankle injury in the middle of the game. Fant served primarily as a target in the short areas of the field for Teddy Bridgewater, though he did manage to record a 25-yard reception. Perhaps most importantly, Fant should be in for a more consistent role in the offense while Jeudy remains sidelined and Courtland Sutton continues to ramp up after returning from a knee injury. Fant and the rest of the Broncos' receiving corps should be in for a good matchup against the Jaguars.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to full practice Fant (knee) practiced fully Thursday.
Impact With that, Fant is slated to be ready to play against the Giants in Sunday's season opener, with Teddy Bridgewater getting the start at QB for Denver. Fant, along with top wideouts Courtland Sutton and Jerry Jeudy, thus is in line to be a key weapon in the Broncos' passing attack out of the gate this season. In that context, an uptick from Fant's 62-673-3 stat line (in 15 games) from last year seems plausible in 2021.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Full practice expected Coach Vic Fangio expects Fant (knee) to be a full practice participant Thursday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Impact If that's the case, the tight end clearly will be trending in the right direction as Sunday's season opener against the Giants approaches. Thursday's injury report will reveal whether or not Fant's on-field activity matches up with Fangio's pre-practice expectations.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Logs limited practice Fant (knee) was limited at Wednesday's practice, Ben Swanson of the Broncos' official site reports.
Impact Per Aric DiLalla of the team's official site, coach Vic Fangio previously indicated that he thinks Fant should be available Sunday against the Giants. However, it's still worth monitoring the tight end's progress as the week progresses to see if he approaches Week 1 action with an official injury designation.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Injury Report: Noah Fant listed as limited, Bradley Chubb as DNP on Broncos' first #DENvsNYG practice report “It’s just been slow to come around,” Head Coach Vic Fangio said of Chubb's ankle injury.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM
On track to play Sunday Fant (leg) participated in individual drills during Monday's practice, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Impact DiLalla adds that coach Vic Fangio believes that Fant should be able to play Sunday against the Giants. That's a notion that should be solidified, one way or the other, as the Broncos continue their preparation leading up to their Week 1 kickoff. The team's first practice/injury report of 2021 is due Wednesday.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
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SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Not practicing Fant (leg) isn't practicing Thursday, but he's still expected to return to practice next week, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
Impact He's been out of practice for more than a week now, leaving Albert Okwuegbunam, Eric Saubert and Andrew Back as the Broncos' tight ends. The Broncos expect Fant to play Week 1 against the Giants, but we'll start to be concerned if he isn't on the practice field next week.
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Injury Report: Broncos don't expect Noah Fant to miss regular-season action Fant missed his third consecutive practice on Thursday.
AUGUST 26, 2021 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM
Should be fine for opener Fant (leg) should be ready for Week 1, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.
Impact Fant has missed practice all week and won't play in Saturday's preseason game against the Rams. After that, the Broncos will have two weeks to prepare for their Sept. 12 opener against the Giants, with Teddy Bridgewater getting the start at QB. The breakout case for Fant remains solid, though he'll have no shortage of competition for targets in the Denver offense.
AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Misses another practice Fant (leg) didn't practice Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Impact The tight end continues to manage an unspecified left leg injury, but DiLalla relayed Tuesday that Fant's issue is not believed to be a long-term concern. When the 2019 first-round pick returns to the field, he'll look to continue to build chemistry with Teddy Bridgewater, who was named the Broncos' starting quarterback Wednesday.
AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Nursing leg issue Fant didn't participate at Tuesday's practice due to a leg injury, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Impact The specifics of the issue remain unclear, though coach Vic Fangio indicated it isn't believed to be a serious concern. Fant seemingly picked up the injury during last Saturday's preseason matchup with the Seahawks, when he wasn't targeted in 21 offensive snaps. Even if the 23-year-old makes a quick return to practice, he may not see much, if any, action during Saturday's preseason finale versus the Rams.
AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nick Kosmider: Vic Fangio said Noah Fant missed practice today... - The Athletic Vic Fangio said Noah Fant missed practice today because of a leg issue, but he doesn’t expect TE1 to be out an extended period of time.
AUGUST 24, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Quiet in limited role Fant wasn't targeted in 21 offensive snaps in Saturday's 30-3 win over the Seahawks.
Impact Fant was a non-factor in Week 2 of the preseason, but the 23-year-old tight end figures to be a key component of the Broncos' passing attack in 2021. According to Nick Kosmider of The Athletic, Fant likely will be used in creative ways and run routes deeper down field, as well. The 6-foot-4, 249-pounder will compete for targets with the likes of Courtland Sutton, Jerry Jeudy and KJ Hamler in the passing game, so it may be tough for him to find consistent production in the Denver offense. However, it appears the coaching staff would like to get Fant more involved, so the former first-round pick may earn a solid percentage of the target share among Denver's pass catchers.
AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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AUGUST 21, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
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