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Fangio: Rypien to start against Patriots if Lock isn't ready

Denver Broncos coach Vic Fangio says Brett Rypien will get his second straight start next week if Drew Lock isn't ready to return from an injury to his throwing shoulder

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • Associated Press

Injury Report: Noah Fant, KJ Hamler ‘iffy’ to play in Week 5, could miss multiple weeks Cornerback A.J. Bouye, who was injured in Week 1, may also miss the team’s game against the Patriots.

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Could miss time Coach Vic Fangio said Friday that Fant (ankle) doesn't have a season-ending injury, but "there's a chance he will miss some time," Troy Renck of Denver7 reports.

Impact Fant was carted off during Thursday's win over the Jets, and the team is running tests to determine how long the second-year tight end will be out. It's a positive sign that he avoided a season-ending injury considering how well he's played this season with a 19-219-2 line through four games. However, the Broncos are already without wideout Courtland Sutton (torn ACL) for the rest of the season and may need to lean on rookies Jerry Jeudy and KJ Hamler even more moving forward. Jake Butt, Nick Vannett and possibly rookie Albert Okwuegbunam could see additional snaps during Fant's absence.

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos' Bradley Chubb finally finds pre-injury form, sacks

The Denver Broncos finally won a close game and Bradley Chubb got the key sack to seal the victory over the New York Jets

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • Associated Press

Noah Fant Injury Update is Encouraging for Fantasy Outlook For the Denver Broncos this season, it has been one injury after the next plaguing their roster. Even in the franchise's first win of the ye...

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM

Broncos top winless Jets 37-28 for first victory of season

Melvin Gordon sealed the Denver Broncos’ first win of the season with a 43-yard touchdown run with 1:48 left and the defense made just enough plays in the fourth quarter to beat th...

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • Associated Press

Ankle injury downplayed Fant sustained a "minor" ankle injury during Thursday's win over the Jets, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Fant avoiding a serious injury is a piece of much-needed good news for a Denver team that's already lost numerous star players for multiple weeks, and some for the season. The starting tight end was carted off the field in the second half of Thursday's win, and he was quickly ruled out to return after being examined in the locker room. Fant will now get the benefit of an extra three days of rest before the Broncos head to New England in Week 5.

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Thursday Fant (ankle) is ruled out to return to Thursday's game against the Jets, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.

Impact Fant was carted off the field in the third quarter and immediately taken to the locker room for examination. In addition to the loss of Fant, Denver's offense is now without all of Drew Lock (shoulder), KJ Hamler (hamstring) and Phillip Lindsay (toe) for the remainder of Thursday's contest, with Courtland Sutton (knee - ACL) also already having been lost for the year. The second-year tight end's first chance to retake the field will come Oct. 11 at New England.

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Carted off field Thursday Fant is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Jets due to an ankle injury, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Fant had to be carted off the field in the third quarter after taking a blow to the lower leg. Rookie second-round pick KJ Hamler (hamstring) has also been ruled out to return Thursday, and the Broncos are already without top wideout Courtland Sutton (knee - ACL) for the year. Fant secured five of six targets for 35 yards before exiting Thursday's game.

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Jets QB Darnold leaves game after hard sack, then returns

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold left against Denver late in the first quarter Thursday night after a hard sack by linebacker Alexander Johnson

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • Associated Press

Top target in loss to Bucs Fant hauled in five of a team-high 10 targets for 46 receiving yards during Sunday's 28-10 loss to Tampa Bay.

Impact Though his two-game scoring streak was snapped by the Buccaneers, the second-year tight end tied a career high with his 10 targets. This was certainly not an ideal matchup for Fant, as Tampa Bay entered Sunday holding the longest active streak of games without a TE touchdown allowed (dating back to Week 12 of last year). An upcoming Thursday night matchup against the Jets may help get Fant back in the end zone; New York has already surrendered three receiving TDs to opposing TEs.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos receivers facing big tests with Sutton sidelined

The Denver Broncos entered the season feeling really good about their deep receiving corps

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • Associated Press

Registers another TD Week 2 Fant corralled four of five targets for 57 receiving yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 26-21 loss to the Steelers.

Impact The second-year tight end was a handful for the Steelers defense, with three of his receptions going for 14-plus yards on the afternoon. The second of those plays was a 20-yard TD catch off of the arm of backup Jeff Driskel, and Fant immediately followed it up with a catch on the two-point conversion to get Denver within three points of Pittsburgh for the time being. After a disappointing conclusion to 2019 in which he only picked up four or more receptions once over his final six appearances, Fant is red-hot to kick off 2020. He now draws a matchup against a Buccaneers defense that hasn't allowed a tight end touchdown since Week 11 of last season (tied for the longest active streak in the NFL).

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Drew Lock sidelined again, vows not to change his risky ways

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock is sidelined for the second straight season after getting injured while scrambling

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • Associated Press

Mile High Morning: Noah Fant building a hot start to 2020 season Even more impressively, Fant’s numbers are among the league’s best — though, of course, it is still very early in the season.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Here we go again? Lock, Broncos in a familiar spot

The Denver Broncos may have to dig themselves out of an 0-2 hole without quarterback Drew Lock

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • Associated Press

Seahawks stop Newton at 1 on last play, beat Patriots 35-30

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • Associated Press

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 2

One week into the fantasy football season tends to bring premature panic along with some excessive celebration, especially when it comes to a sleeper pick that delivered

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • Associated Press

Fangio: I blew it by not calling timeout in latest loss

The Denver Broncos have surrendered the lead inside of 30 seconds a half dozen times in Vic Fangio's 17 games as their head coach

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • Associated Press

Breaks off long catch, TD Week 1 Fant corralled five of his six targets for 81 receiving yards and a touchdown during Monday's 16-14 loss to Tennessee.

Impact The second-year tight end made his touches count against the Titans, collecting 15-plus receiving yards or a touchdown on four of his five receptions. Fant demonstrated big-play ability as a rookie in racking up 14.1 yards per catch, second only to New Orleans' Jared Cook (16.4) among NFL tight ends last year. The key to Fant unlocking a magical fantasy season, however, may come via the touchdown, as he collected just three last year on 66 targets. Week 1's outcome is encouraging in that regard, but now he prepares for a matchup against a Steelers defense that contained Evan Engram to two catches for nine yards in its first appearance of 2020.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Gostkowski finally delivers in Titans' 16-14 win at Denver

New kicker Stephen Gostkowski avoided a disastrous debut with the Tennessee Titans when he kicked a 25-yard field goal with 17 seconds left for a 16-14 win over the Denver Broncos

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • Associated Press

Lock'd in! QB directs traffic for TD strike to Fant at the goal line Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock directs traffic for touchdown strike to tight end Noah Fant at the goal line.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • NFL.COM

Drew Lock Throws Dagger to Noah Fant for Broncos TD

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • YOUTUBE

Courtland Sutton Injury Update Set to Boost Noah Fant and Jerry Jeudy Fantasy Outlook on Monday Night Football Courtland Sutton's shoulder injury suffered in practice doesn't seem like it's going to keep him on the shelf for too long, but he is report...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM

Tough, talkative Aqib Talib retires after 12-year NFL career

Five-time Pro Bowl cornerback Aqib Talib has announced his retirement

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • Associated Press

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Fangio: Rypien to start against Patriots if Lock isn't ready

Broncos' Bradley Chubb finally finds pre-injury form, sacks

Broncos top winless Jets 37-28 for first victory of season

Jets QB Darnold leaves game after hard sack, then returns

Broncos receivers facing big tests with Sutton sidelined

Drew Lock sidelined again, vows not to change his risky ways

Here we go again? Lock, Broncos in a familiar spot

Seahawks stop Newton at 1 on last play, beat Patriots 35-30

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 2

Fangio: I blew it by not calling timeout in latest loss

Gostkowski finally delivers in Titans' 16-14 win at Denver

Tough, talkative Aqib Talib retires after 12-year NFL career