New Orleans Saints tight end Noah Fant was ruled inactive for the Monday Night Football game against the Atlanta Falcons on October 5, 2026, due to an abdominal injury. (nbcsports.com) Fant had been limited in practice throughout the week, leading to his questionable status prior to the game. (aws-prod-web9.rotowire.com)
In his absence, rookie Oscar Delp and Treyton Welch were expected to see increased playing time behind starting tight end Juwan Johnson. (nbcsports.com) Fant's next opportunity to return to the field will be in the upcoming game against the Minnesota Vikings.
Prior to this injury, Fant had recorded eight receptions for 66 yards and three touchdowns over the first three games of the season. (rotowire.com)
The Saints' inactives for the game also included quarterback Zach Wilson, cornerback Decamerion Richardson (shoulder), edge rusher Anfernee Jennings (knee), defensive lineman Christen Miller (toe), linebacker Kaden Elliss (calf), and edge rusher Carl Granderson (ankle). (nbcsports.com)
The game against the Falcons was scheduled to kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.