Who Should I Start? Chris Olave or Malik Nabers

Saturday, December 6, 12:41 AM

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave caught four of seven targets for 47 yards and a touchdown in the Week 13 loss to the Dolphins. He battled back spasms throughout the week but was ultimately able to play, and the injury has continued to limit him this week in practice. Officially listed as questionable for Week 14 against Tampa Bay, Olave would be the clear top option in a New Orleans offense operating without Alvin Kamara (ankle, knee). He ranks second in the league with 115 targets this season and has recorded 21 receptions for 278 yards and two touchdowns over four games with Tyler Shough under center. If he plays, Olave projects as a WR1 in a pass-heavy matchup against a Buccaneers defense giving up the fourth-most passing yards per game.

Tuesday, October 28, 5:23 PM

New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (knee) had surgery on Tuesday to fix the torn ACL and meniscus in his right knee, and he "should be ready" for the start of next season, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Nabers suffered his season-ending knee injury in the Week 4 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, but he just now had surgery after doctors had to wait for the swelling in his knee to dissipate. Barring setbacks with his rehab and recovery in the offseason, the 22-year-old former first-rounder should be good to go for the start of the 2026 season next fall, although fantasy managers might have some reservations about rolling with a receiver coming off a major knee repair as a high-end WR1. Before his injury, though, Nabers had displayed his game-changing abilities with 271 yards and two scores on 18 receptions in four games. His long-term fantasy ceiling should be higher going forward now that rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart looks like the real deal.