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PositiveNewsSep 15, 2026SleeperNFL

Week 1 Fantasy Scoring Leaders (TE) 27.8 - Isaiah Likely 24.5 - Trey McBride 23.7 - Dallas Goedert 18.8 - Mike Gesicki 18.0 - Dalton Kincaid 15.6 - Pat Freiermuth 14.4 - Juwan Johnson 14.3 - Evan Engram 13.6 - T.J. Hockenson 13.3 - Noah Fant 11.5 - Cole Kmet 11.4 - Kenyon Sadiq

Week 1 Fantasy Scoring Leaders (TE) 27.8 - Isaiah Likely 24.5 - Trey McBride 23.7 - Dallas Goedert 18.8 - Mike Gesicki 18.0 - Dalton Kincaid 15.6 - Pat Freiermuth 14.4 - Juwan Johnson 14.3 - Evan Engram 13.6 - T.J. Hockenson 13.3 - Noah Fant 11.5 - Cole Kmet 11.4 - Kenyon Sadiq

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NegativeUsageSep 15, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden

Noah Fant remains a target competitor in the Saints' offense, having recorded eight targets in Week 1; the source uses this volume as a benchmark for caution regarding secondary pass-catcher consistency.

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NegativeUsageSep 14, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Eight targets in Week 1, matching Travis Etienne Jr.'s target total, indicating target volume is spread across the Saints offense rather than concentrated on any one player.

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NegativeUsageSep 14, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Fant played 43% of snaps and 28% of routes, catching 4 of 4 targets for 33 yards and 18 air yards; had a 15.7% target share and 44% route participation, with one of Shough's INTs possibly being Fant's fault.

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PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026Canal Street Chronicles

Fant caught a 9-yard reception in the third quarter that helped put the Saints on the edge of the red zone, a 10-yard catch in overtime, and an 8-yard touchdown pass in overtime to cut the Lions' lead to just one point, demonstrating consistent production on critical Saints drives.

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PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Fant was a key target for Tyler Shough in the Saints' comeback effort, catching a 9-yard pass in the third quarter that helped put New Orleans on the edge of the red zone, a 10-yard reception in overtime, and scoring the tying touchdown on an 8-yard pass in overtime.

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PositiveNewsSep 14, 2026Matt Harmon

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On the flip side of this, last year after Week 1: Justin Fields was QB1 Aaron Jones and Jacory Croskey-Merritt were tied at RB11 Keon Coleman was WR4 Calvin Austin was WR12 Marquise Brown was WR13 Noah Fant was TE7 There are plenty of Week 1 liars out there right now. [Quoted](

On the flip side of this, last year after Week 1: Justin Fields was QB1 Aaron Jones and Jacory Croskey-Merritt were tied at RB11 Keon Coleman was WR4 Calvin Austin was WR12 Marquise Brown was WR13 Noah Fant was TE7 There are plenty of Week 1 liars out there right now. [Quoted](

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PositiveRoleSep 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Fant caught an 8-yard passing touchdown from Tyler Shough in overtime to tie the Saints' game against Detroit at 31-31, demonstrating red-zone involvement and clutch-moment opportunity for the veteran tight end.

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PositiveUsageSep 13, 2026Canal Street Chronicles

TE Noah Fant caught an 8-yard passing touchdown from QB Tyler Shough in overtime, tying the game before the Saints failed their two-point conversion attempt in the 31-30 loss to Detroit.

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NegativeUsageSep 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Fant scored a touchdown in overtime for the Saints, narrowing the Lions' lead to a single point and setting up the Saints' final 2-point conversion attempt.

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PositiveNewsSep 13, 2026SleeperNFL

NOAH FANT TOUCHDOWN OH MY

NOAH FANT TOUCHDOWN OH MY

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PositiveUsageSep 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Fant scored a touchdown in overtime for the Saints in their Week 1 loss to Detroit, answering the Lions' opening OT score before New Orleans went for a failed 2-point conversion attempt.

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NegativeUsageSep 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Fant was targeted early by Shough but the pass sailed well over his head on a critical third-and-1 play in the first quarter.

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PositiveNewsSep 13, 2026Zain Dhanani

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No Alvin Kamara or Oscar Delp Not anticipating much of a time share for Travis Etienne this week with Kendre Miller and I’d guess Noah Fant is the in-line TE with Juwan Johnson in the slot Juwan is a top streamer or play for me

No Alvin Kamara or Oscar Delp Not anticipating much of a time share for Travis Etienne this week with Kendre Miller and I’d guess Noah Fant is the in-line TE with Juwan Johnson in the slot Juwan is a top streamer or play for me

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NegativeRoleSep 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The Saints added tight end Noah Fant in free agency as part of an offseason effort to give Shough more weapons alongside three drafted wide receivers and running back Travis Etienne. However, with Jordan Tyson sidelined, Fant's role in Week 1 remains uncertain as the offense relies on established targets.

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NegativeRoleSep 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Noah Fant was added to the Saints offense in 2026 to provide additional weapons for Tyler Shough, joining three drafted wide receivers and running back Travis Etienne.

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NegativeRoleSep 11, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Saints TE addition in offseason as part of Saints' effort to give Shough more weapons for 2026 season. Joins three drafted wide receivers and Travis Etienne signing as offensive weapons additions, though first-round pick Jordan Tyson's early-season absence limits immediate impact.

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PositiveRoleSep 10, 2026Canal Street Chronicles

New Saints TE addition expected to improve New Orleans' offensive production between the tackles; part of offensive improvements that should enhance run-game efficiency and open up play-action passing opportunities.

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PositiveRoleSep 10, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

TE Noah Fant is a new addition to the Saints and, along with other offensive additions, is expected to help New Orleans improve offensive production between the tackles and open up the play action passing game.

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PositiveRoleSep 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Fant was added as a free agent to replace Foster Moreau at tight end, giving the Saints 'another viable threat in the passing game' heading into 2026. With wide receiver depth concerns, Fant is positioned as a key pass-catching option alongside Juwan Johnson.

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PositiveRoleSep 9, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Fant was added in free agency to replace Foster Moreau and gives the Saints another viable threat in the passing game. The source indicates the Saints will rely on tight ends alongside Olave to provide depth in the passing game in 2026.

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NegativeRoleSep 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Noah Fant moved to the New Orleans Saints in the spring of 2026, joining the tight end pipeline of former Iowa players in the NFL.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 8, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Free-agent acquisition Noah Fant will open the season as TE2 for the Saints but will face competition from third-round pick Oscar Delp for reps.

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PositiveValueSep 4, 2026FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast

The speaker expresses a personal preference for Noah Fant over Sam LaPorta following recent shifts in ECR rankings.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Fant makes the Saints' 53-man roster as one of three tight ends. Jordyn Tyson notes that nothing really changes in the TE group, especially with Moliki Matavao out for the season, solidifying Fant's roster spot.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 29, 2026Canal Street Chronicles

Fant is projected to make the 53-man roster as one of three tight ends. Tyson notes that nothing changes at the TE position.

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NegativeValueAug 28, 2026Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz

Rich Hribar targets Fant as one of three premium tight ends (alongside Kyle Pitts and Leaporta) in a tight-end premium league format; willing to wait and see if one of these options falls back rather than reaching early. Conditional target if available in later rounds.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 24, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tight end ahead of Moliki Matavao in Saints' depth chart; part of experienced and talented tight end room that makes opportunities difficult for competing players.

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NegativeValueAug 21, 2026Flock Fantasy

The source identifies Noah Fant as a potential tight end draft target in the middle rounds, though notes he is not currently at the top of their draft sheets.

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PositiveUsageAug 20, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Saints TE Noah Fant scored a touchdown in preseason action, demonstrating offensive involvement and scoring opportunity in the Saints' passing game.

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PositiveUsageAug 20, 2026Canal Street Chronicles

Noah Fant scored a touchdown in the back corner of the end zone, demonstrating offensive usage and red-zone involvement in Saints passing game.

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PositiveRoleAug 18, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source identifies Noah Fant as an established tight end in the Saints' multi-tight-end offensive system. He is positioned as part of the core pass-game rotation alongside Colston Loveland and Juwan Johnson, with the coaching staff designing 12 and 13 personnel formations to maximize pass-game production. The source notes that teams making playoff runs this season heavily utilized these multi-tight-end groupings, suggesting Fant's role in this scheme has strategic value.

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PositiveValueAug 13, 2026RotoWire

The source prefers Noah Fant over Tucker Kraft, noting that Kraft is currently being drafted 20 spots ahead of Fant on Underdog, a price the source is unwilling to pay.

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NegativeValueAug 12, 2026Fantasy Football Today

Jamie views Noah Fant as a benchmark for when to start targeting Isaiah Likely, suggesting that once Fant is off the board, Likely becomes a primary target in that next tier of tight ends.

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PositiveUsageAug 12, 2026Canal Street Chronicles

Expected to receive significant reps in the Saints' preseason opener against Jacksonville; the source notes that with new pass catchers added to surround QB Tyler Shough, the coaching staff will lean on the passing game early to give these players as much run as possible.

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PositiveValueAug 12, 2026Ron Stewart

Ron Stewart stated that Fant was 'probably the only tight end I would have given some real thought at the turn,' indicating he was the sole tight end Stewart considered seriously at the turn of the draft (likely round 5/6 transition), suggesting strong value relative to other available tight ends at that juncture.

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PositiveRoleAug 7, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Fant was added to replace Foster Moreau and Taysom Hill in multi-TE formations; this swap could be especially beneficial to the passing game in 12-personnel looks, though his role will depend on Juwan Johnson's playing time and snap distribution.

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NegativeRoleAug 7, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Noah Fant was added as a tight end upgrade for the Saints, though the source notes limited fantasy ceiling for tight ends given the team's overall personnel additions and scheme.

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PositiveRoleJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Fant is projected to make the Saints 53-man roster as one of three TEs; the source notes the Saints have a shockingly improved TE room compared to recent seasons.

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PositiveDepth ChartJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Fant is projected to make the Saints' 53-man roster at TE as part of a notably improved tight end room that the source describes as shockingly better than the Saints have had in recent seasons.

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