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Noah Fant Inactive for Monday Night Football vs. Falcons

Saints tight end Noah Fant is inactive for Week 4 due to an abdomen injury, opening up more opportunities for rookie Oscar Delp.

By Cole Hartwell
Noah Fant
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Noah Fant will not suit up for the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football against the Atlanta Falcons. The veteran tight end is inactive due to an abdomen injury, according to Yahoo Sports and NBC Sports.

What happened

Fant had been listed as questionable with an abdomen issue throughout the week. The Saints officially ruled him out on Monday before kickoff. Rookie Oscar Delp is expected to see more snaps behind starter Juwan Johnson, per multiple reports.

Fant had a productive Week 3, catching four passes for 33 yards and two touchdowns in a loss to the Raiders. He entered Week 4 with 12 targets, eight receptions, 66 receiving yards, and three touchdowns through three games, according to Sleeper data.

Context

Fant has split time with Johnson this season. Through Week 3, Fant played 47 percent of offensive snaps, while Johnson has been the starter. In Week 3, Fant played 57 percent of snaps, his highest rate of the season.

The Saints were also without cornerback Decamerion Richardson, edge rusher Anfernee Jennings, defensive lineman Christen Miller, linebacker Kaden Elliss, and edge rusher Carl Granderson due to injuries. Quarterback Zach Wilson served as the emergency third quarterback.

What’s next

The Saints will host the Falcons in an NFC South matchup. With Fant out, Delp and Johnson will handle tight end duties. Fant’s status for Week 5 will depend on his recovery from the abdomen injury.

Noah Fant (abdomen) inactive for Week 4.

🏈 Fantasy impact

Fant was coming off a two-touchdown game, so this is a tough break for fantasy managers who were streaming him. His absence elevates Juwan Johnson, who is already the starter and saw two touchdowns of his own in Week 3. Johnson should be viewed as a low-end TE1 in a good matchup.

Rookie Oscar Delp is not a recommended fantasy option outside of deep dynasty formats. He may see additional snaps but is unlikely to command enough targets to matter.

If you need a replacement for Fant on Monday night, there are no other Saints tight ends worth starting. Look to the waiver wire next week, as Fant’s injury does not sound long-term, but monitor practice reports.

Quick answers

Who replaces Noah Fant in the Saints lineup?

Juwan Johnson remains the starting tight end, and rookie Oscar Delp is expected to see additional snaps behind him.

Sources

  1. Player data (Sleeper)
  2. Monday Night Football: Saints TE Noah Fant is inactive; Falcons LB Samson Ebukam will play (Yahoo Sports)
  3. Monday Night Football: Saints TE Noah Fant is inactive; Falcons LB Samson Ebukam will play (NBC Sports / ProFootballTalk)
  4. New Orleans Saints vs. Atlanta Falcons Inactives: TE Noah Fant ruled out (Yahoo Sports)
  5. Noah Fant (abdomen) inactive for Week 4. (X (@UnderdogNFL))

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