New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave had a disappointing outing in Week 1's 47-10 win over Carolina. Olave was only targeted twice, catching both passes for 11 yards. Derek Carr only attempted 23 passes due to the fact that New Orleans was up big early, but the performance was still discouraging for fantasy owners. Olave still projects as the Saints' top receiver and should remain in lineups despite a bad Week 2 matchup with Dallas.
Sep 9, 2024 8:54 AM EST
New Orleans Saints receiver Chris Olave should once again be set to lead the receiving room in 2024 after the departure of the oft-injured Michael Thomas. Olave was commonly selected in Round 2 of fantasy drafts this draft season, making it likely that he will be thrust into starting lineups in Week 1. Expectations should be tempered, as Carolina offers a strong matchup on the ground but a weaker matchup for receivers. Olave is in WR2 territory entering his season debut, and is the favorite to lead the team in targets.
Sep 6, 2024 11:39 AM EST
New Orleans Saints' receiver Chris Olave started in the preseason loss to the San Francisco 49ers, drawing targets early on from quarterback Derek Carr. On four targets, Olave caught three balls for 26 yards. The third-year professional appears set for a massive target share this season as evidenced through the first two preseason games along with the lack of talent around him. While his ceiling this season is only as high as Klint Kubiak can take the New Orleans offense, Olave should have a safe floor week-to-week.
Aug 19, 2024 10:55 AM EST
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave drew four targets in Saturday's win over Arizona, but only caught one for 10 yards. Olave was the target of Derek Carr's first three pass attempts, indicating that he will be targeted early and often this season. With Rashid Shaheed (hamstring) sitting out, Olave was by far the most trusted receiver on the field with the starters for New Orleans. It remains unclear whether the third-year receiver will see any more preseason action prior to Week 1's matchup with the Carolina Panthers.
Aug 11, 2024 10:04 AM EST
After leaving practice on Tuesday following a training camp scare where New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (hip) landed on his hip, Olave returned to practice on Wednesday. Hopefully, this is more of a minor bump than anything that will linger throughout camp, but it's excellent news that the 24-year-old Olave returned to the field just 24 hours later. The bulk of the passing game targets should go directly to Olave in 2024, as Olave and Alvin Kamara are the only two members of the Saints' roster who have earned 75 or more targets in a season. For fantasy purposes, Olave is a low-end WR1 with big-time upside at wide receiver in 2024.
Jul 31, 2024 9:34 PM EST
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (hip) left Tuesday's practice early after landing on his hip, head coach Dennis Allen said. Allen had no further updates when addressing the media shortly after the session had ended. Fantasy managers should deem Olave day-to-day until more information is available, but there's a chance his exit was a precautionary measure at this stage of the season. Although the 24-year-old star wideout struggled for efficiency last season with the Saints and quarterback Derek Carr, as evidenced by his unimpressive 8.1 yards per target over 138 targets, his 32 deep targets in 16 games and role as New Orleans' undisputed top target gives him a strong floor and ceiling combination in the early rounds of drafts this summer. Olive's ADP as a WR1 option should not be adjusted for this situation.
Jul 30, 2024 2:38 PM EST
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave is set to practice on Wednesday, albeit in a limited fashion. Olave (back) was put on the active/non-football injury list last week as he's been dealing with some minor back tightness but will be good to go to put in some practice work for the team on Wednesday. Olave has put up back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons and is the unquestioned top receiver in the New Orleans offense. Fantasy managers should feel comfortable selecting Olave in the early rounds of fantasy drafts yet again this season.
Jul 23, 2024 9:36 PM EST
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (back) has been placed on the reserve/non-football injury list. Fantasy managers don't need to panic with fantasy draft season quickly approaching. According to Nick Underhill, Olave is dealing with minor back tightness and should be fine soon. The former first-round pick should serve as the team's primary offensive option once again. He has been a stud since entering the league with two straight 1,000-plus yard campaigns. Fantasy managers shouldn't need to monitor this situation with the young stud only dealing with a minor back issue.
Jul 18, 2024 8:49 PM EST
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (shoulder) is wearing a non-contact jersey at summer practices due to a shoulder injury he suffered in the weight room a few weeks ago. However, head coach Dennis Allen said the former first-round pick has been going through full practices anyway, so this minor ailment shouldn't cause much concern. The 23-year-old has been fantastic through his first two NFL seasons, securing 159 of his 257 targets for 2,165 yards and nine touchdowns in 31 games. While Derek Carr isn't viewed as a high-level quarterback, he's been good enough to support fantasy WR1s throughout his career. New Orleans failed to add significant target competition this offseason, meaning Olave remains a WR1 candidate in his third NFL campaign.
Jun 5, 2024 4:30 PM EST
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave grabbed all three targets for 56 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 48-17 win over the Atlanta Falcons. The second-year receiver now has back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons, finishing the year with 1,067 yards and four touchdowns. Olave and the Saints will now eagerly await the results of the Green Bay-Chicago game and the Seattle-Arizona game, as they can make the playoffs with a Green Bay and Seattle loss.
Jan 7, 2024 5:43 PM EST
New Orleans Saints second-year receiver Chris Olave (ankle) has been cleared of his injury designation following limited participation in Wednesday and Thursday's practices. This will be the third-straight game that Olave will suit up for after missing Week 15 with the injury. While he disappointed last week with just three receptions for 26 yards, Olave should be thrust back into lineups for Week 18. Atlanta has allowed the fourth-least fantasy points per game to opposing receivers, but Olave will remain the top receiving option for quarterback Derek Carr.
Jan 5, 2024 4:11 PM EST
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (ankle) was a limited participant during Thursday's practice session. This is now back-to-back days that Olave has been limited in practice. Despite that, fantasy managers shouldn't be too concerned heading into the Week 18 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. The Saints are likely just limiting his reps in order to keep Olave fresh and healthy heading into this big game. Olave has been boom-or-bust lately, which makes him a tough player to trust in DFS formats for this weekend.
Jan 4, 2024 9:54 PM EST
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (ankle) continues to manage an ankle injury and was listed as limited in Wednesday's practice session. Olave sat out in Week 15 because of his ankle injury, but he returned in Week 16 to post nine catches on 13 targets for a season-high 123 yards and a two-point conversion. In last week's win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, though, he wasn't needed as much and caught three passes for 26 yards on six targets. The 23-year-old second-year wideout will be looking for a bounce-back performance in a must-win game for the Saints in Week 18 against the Atlanta Falcons. There should be nothing from stopping Olave from playing this weekend, where he'll be a low-end WR1 for fantasy managers. In the Week 12 loss to the Falcons, Olave had a strong game, going for seven catches on nine targets for 114 yards.
Jan 3, 2024 8:26 PM EST
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave had a down game in Week 17 in the win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Olave was targeted six times but caught just three passes for 26 yards. With New Orleans holding a comfortable lead for the entire game, the game script was not in Olave's favor for a big game and thus left fantasy managers disappointed. Olave will look to rebound in Week 18 against the Atlanta Falcons in what is a must-win game for New Orleans to keep any playoff hopes alive.
Jan 1, 2024 11:12 AM EST
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (ankle) is off the final injury report after logging limited practices on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. The ankle injury did not limit Olave at all last week, as he saw his usual workload and finished with nine receptions for 123 yards. Sunday's matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is a favorable matchup for Olave, as Tampa surrenders the fourth-most fantasy points per game to opposing receivers. Olave should unquestionably be in lineups for fantasy's championship week as the Saints' top option in the passing game.
Dec 30, 2023 12:39 PM EST
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (ankle) remained a limited participant during Thursday's practice session. Olave continues to battle through an ankle injury that caused him to miss Week 15. However, Olave returned last week and finished with nine receptions for 123 yards in the loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Honestly, fantasy managers shouldn't be too worried as it appears the Saints are just limiting his reps for rest purposes. The expectation is that Olave will be fine for the Week 17 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Fantasy managers should check back on Friday for another update.
Dec 28, 2023 9:37 PM EST
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (ankle) continues to manage an ankle injury and was listed as limited in the team's practice on Wednesday. Olave sat out of Week 15 due to his ankle injury, but he returned in last Thursday night's loss to the Los Angeles Rams and looked pretty healthy on his way to catching nine passes for 123 yards and a successful two-point conversion. Barring a setback for the 23-year-old, he should be just fine to play this weekend against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the road. Olave is a must-start fantasy option as quarterback Derek Carr's undisputed top target through the air. The former 11th overall pick in 2022 has gone over 100 yards receiving in three of his last four games and scored a touchdown in the other contest.
Dec 27, 2023 4:59 PM EST
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave returned to the field following a one-game absence after dealing with an ankle injury. Olave netted a 32.5% target share (13 targets) on Thursday night in the loss to the Los Angeles Rams, grabbing nine receptions for 123 yards. He returned to being the clear-cut WR1 option for Derek Carr and should continue to see success heading into a crucial Week 17 matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Dec 22, 2023 9:00 AM EST
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (ankle) missed last week's meeting with the New York Giants due to an ankle injury. On Wednesday, head coach Dennis Allen confirmed that Olave will play against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football in Week 16. The Rams are a neutral matchup for fantasy wide receivers, so Olave is a must-start in this contest that begins the second round of the fantasy football playoffs. The second-year pro has posted at least 12.7 PPR fantasy points in seven of his last eight games, and he's been Derek Carr's favorite target when healthy.
Dec 20, 2023 2:45 PM EST
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (ankle) is expected to return from his ankle injury to play in Week 16 against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night, according to a source. Olave was held out of the Week 15 win over the New York Giants but was listed as limited during the team's walkthrough practice on Tuesday, suggesting he's on his way to return after a one-game absence. The 23-year-old former first-rounder has scored in three of his last five games and has gone over 100 yards receiving in each of his two full previous games. Olave checks in as the WR25 in half-PPR fantasy points per game in 2023, so fantasy managers will likely want to get him back into their starting lineups in Week 16 if he's active on Thursday evening. He's on the WR2/3 borderline going into this game against LA.
Dec 19, 2023 7:26 PM EST
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