Zaire Mitchell-Paden, TE Saints | Dynasty Ranking

Zaire Mitchell-Paden carries a 42.0 dynasty score, ranking 144 at TE. At 26 years old with one year remaining on his contract, Mitchell-Paden’s production has been limited to fantasy points per game in 9 contests.

Mitchell-Paden’s 2.7 fantasy points per game in 9 contests indicate a stable role in the offense. His Verdict grade shows a 43rd percentile usage grade, suggesting he is being effectively used within the team’s scheme. With one year remaining on his contract, Mitchell-Paden’s role security is somewhat dependent on his performance.

Mitchell-Paden has a history of injury issues, including missing time in Week 17 and 18 of the 2025 season. His durability grade is at the 75th percentile.

Mitchell-Paden has a stable snap share of 23.2%, although his role has seen some fluctuation across weeks. With the Saints’ west coast offense, opportunities in the passing game are somewhat limited for Mitchell-Paden.

Doug Nussmeier coordinates a west coast offense with a 42.4% run rate and 57.6% pass rate. Mitchell-Paden’s usage in the passing game is somewhat limited by the team’s scheme.

Stable. Mitchell-Paden’s snap share has remained relatively consistent at 23.2%, with a slight fluctuation across weeks.

Ceiling: TE3-TE5. For Mitchell-Paden to reach this ceiling, he would need to increase his production in a more prominent role. Floor: TE6-TE8. Mitchell-Paden’s trade value of 1,890 suggests he has some value in dynasty leagues. However, if he loses his role or sees a significant decline in production, his value would decrease.