NOAH FANT NEWS

Hauls in four passes in win Fant caught four of five targets for 55 yards during Sunday's 20-13 win over Miami.

Impact Fant kick-started a key, clock-draining drive midway through the fourth quarter when he took a short pass at the sideline and broke back over the middle of the field for a 29-yard catch-and-run. The play helped Fant reach his highest yardage mark since Week 2. His 33 yards after the catch were his third most this season. Denver found a groove Sunday with Drew Lock booting out and finding Fant and fellow tight end Nick Vannett in the flat. Look for that to continue against a Saints team that can push the pocket, but has been so-so covering tight ends.

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Active in Week 11 Fant (ribs) is active for Sunday's Week 11 tilt against the Dolphins.

Impact The athletic tight end ran the gamut of practice participation during the week, finishing up with a full session Friday that supported the notion of active status Sunday. That's now official, meaning Fant will once again serve as the primary tight end option against a Dolphins defense that's surrendered a 36-343-4 line to the position this season.

NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Drew Lock gets start at QB for Broncos vs. Dolphins

Drew Lock will get the start at quarterback when the Denver Broncos host the Miami Dolphins despite missing practice Wednesday with bruised ribs and a strained oblique he sustained...

NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • Associated Press

Fantasy Injury Updates: Damien Harris, Noah Fant, Allen Lazard impacting Week 11 start-sit decisions With so many players going on IR or already being ruled

NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

On track to play Sunday Coach Vic Fangio said Friday that he expects Fant (ribs), who is listed as questionable, to play in Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Jon Heath of BroncosWire reports.

Impact According to Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site, Fangio said that Fant is in a "good spot" after practicing at full speed Friday, putting him on pace to suit up in Sunday's AFC showdown. If Fant in fact plays, it's unsettled who he'll catch passes from, as Drew Lock (ribs) is questionable, and Brett Rypien likely would start under center if Lock can't go.

NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Miami Fant (ribs) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post reports.

Impact If Fant suits up, he could be catching passes from backup quarterback Brett Rypien, as starter Drew Lock (elbow) is also questionable. Nick Vannett -- who has just six catches all season -- would start at tight end in the event Fant is sidelined.

NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Miami Fant (ribs) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post reports.

Impact If Fant suits up, it's possible he'll be catching passes from backup Brett Rypien, as starting quarterback Drew Lock (elbow) is also questionable. Nick Vannett -- who has just six catches all season -- would top Denver's tight end depth chart if Fant ends up sitting out.

NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos rookie receivers a bright spot in difficult season

The Broncos' first two draft picks are providing a glimpse of a bright future in another difficult season

NOVEMBER 19, 2020 • Associated Press

Returns to limited session Fant (ribs) returned to a limited practice Thursday, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.

Impact Fant sat out Wednesday's session, so the tight end's return to the field Thursday bodes well for his chances of playing Sunday against the Dolphins. Per Mike Klis of 9News Denver, coach Vic Fangio said that he's confident Fant will play this weekend, a notion that would be supported by his return to a full practice Friday.

NOVEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Fant (ribs) returned to practice Thursday, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reporters.

Impact It remains to be seen if he's listed as a full or limited participant, but Fant's return to the field Thursday, in any capacity, has the tight end trending in the right direction as Sunday's game against the Dolphins approaches.

NOVEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lock misses practice, Rypien might get second career start

Coach Vic Fangio says Drew Lock has made progress this week as he deals with bruised ribs

NOVEMBER 18, 2020 • Associated Press

Battling rib injury A rib injury was responsible for Fant's absence from practice Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact On one hand, it's encouraging that Fant hasn't aggravated the ankle injury that has bothered him in recent weeks. On the other, it's concerning that he's battling a new injury to his ribs. Nick Vannett is the only healthy tight end option left on a Denver depth chart that has been decimated by injuries and would step into a starting role Sunday against the Dolphins if Fant's injury proves serious enough to sideline him.

NOVEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Missing Wednesday's practice Fant wasn't spotted at practice Wednesday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Impact Fant may be dealing with residual effects of the high-ankle sprain he's dealt with since early October, though he didn't carry an injury designation into last weekend's loss in Las Vegas. When Denver's first practice report of the week is released later Wednesday, the official reason for Fant's absence will become known.

NOVEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs three passes Fant caught three of seven targets for 18 yards during Sunday's loss in Las Vegas.

Impact Fant's 18 yards Sunday were a season, low and the sophomore tight end has not topped 50 yards in a game since Week 2. He's averaging just 8.8 yards per catch during that same span, although part of that can be attributed to offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur's scheme. Fant seems to run a ton of quick hitches and routes that have him finding the soft spots in zones. The fact remains, however, that he and Drew Lock seem to miscommunicate on a shot downfield at least once per game. Late in Sunday's game, for instance, Fant was running up field when Lock had pressure in his face and got rid of the ball early. The tight end didn't turn around to look for the early pass, which would have resulted in a gain of at least 15-20 yards. Patience is necessary for two young players in their first season in a new scheme, but they'll need to pick up the pieces quickly in Week 11 against a very tough Miami defense.

NOVEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Raiders' defense steps up to challenge during 3-game streak

Coach Jon Gruden challenged the Las Vegas defense a few weeks ago after it was picked apart for 45 points in a loss to Tom Brady and Tampa Bay

NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • Associated Press

Off-target: Lock throws 4 picks, Broncos routed by Raiders

Drew Lock threw four interceptions as the Denver Broncos fell 37-12 to the Raiders in Las Vegas

NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • Associated Press

Raiders run over mistake-prone Broncos 37-12

Josh Jacobs ran for 112 yards and two TDs and Jeff Heath had two of Las Vegas’ five takeaways to help the Raiders beat the Denver Broncos 37-12 for their third straight win

NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • Associated Press

‘I can offer a lot more’: Already on pace for career highs, Noah Fant eyes more in season’s second half “If I had to grade myself on it, I’d give myself a B-minus probably,” Fant said Thursday.

NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Practices without limitations Fant (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.

Impact Fant aggravated a lingering ankle injury during Sunday's loss to the Falcons and couldn't practice Wednesday, but it now looks like he's fully on track to suit up in Las Vegas. Health permitting, Fant could be in line to handle even more opportunities than usual as Denver's starting tight end, with impressive backup Albert Okwuegbunam (knee) out for the season due to an ACL tear.

NOVEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Opens week with limited session Fant (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.

Impact Fant aggravated an existing ankle injury during this past Sunday's loss to the Falcons, but he was able to complete the game and finish with three receptions for 45 yards. The second-year tight end has been dealing with this injury since the beginning of October, but coach Vic Fangio expects that he'll continue to play through it. Fant's trending in the right direction to begin the week, and he could be leaned on more moving forward because Albert Okwuegbunam (torn ACL) is done for the year.

NOVEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ankle injury downplayed Coach Vic Fangio said Monday that Fant aggravated his lingering ankle injury during Sunday's 34-27 loss to the Falcons, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.

Impact Fangio said that he expects Fant to be "OK," a notion that's backed up by the fact the second-year pro was able to return to Sunday's game after limping to the locker room in the first quarter. Fant did seem to be hampered by the injury upon his return, however, as he ended the day with just three catches for 45 yards against an Atlanta defense that has struggled to cover opposing tight ends all season. Moreover, most of his production came via the 32-yard catch on which he was injured on the opening drive. With Albert Okwuegbunam (knee) having sustained a season-ending ACL tear Sunday, Fant's ability to get healthy will be key as Denver's offense and Drew Lock look to remain afloat.

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan throws 3 TDs as Falcons stop comeback, beat Broncos

Matt Ryan took advantage of Denver’s thin secondary to throw three touchdown passes and the Atlanta Falcons turned back Denver’s bid for a second consecutive comeback to beat the B...

NOVEMBER 8, 2020 • Associated Press

Returns to Sunday's game Fant (ankle) returned to Sunday's game versus the Falcons, Ryan O'Halloran of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Fant caught a 32-yard pass on the opening drive but immediately limped to the sidelines. He got re-taped and sat out a series, but the second-year tight end out of Iowa has returned to action.

NOVEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Noah Fant questionable to return to #DENvsATL with ankle injury Fant previously missed the team's Week 6 game against New England with an ankle injury.

NOVEMBER 8, 2020 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Suffers ankle injury Fant left Sunday's game at Atlanta due to an ankle injury, Patrick Smyth of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Fant limped off the field and went to the locker room during the Broncos' first drive of the game. If he's unable to return, he'll finish Week 9 with one 32-yard catch. Albert Okwuegbunam and Nick Vannett are in line for more reps as long as Fant is sidelined.

NOVEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE